Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) General. This
chapter implements Section
1012.97, F.S. and shall apply to
the appointment, employment and removal of New College of Florida University
Police officers. These rules are supplemented by College rules found elsewhere
in the Florida Administrative Code and applicable collective bargaining
agreements. Any person employed or appointed as a university police officer
shall meet the minimum standards established by the State of Florida Criminal
Justice Standards and Training Commission and Capter 943, F.S.
(2) Appointment of University Police Officer.
New College of Florida shall appoint university police in accordance with the
following standards and procedures.
(a) In
order to qualify for consideration for appointment or employment by the College
as a university police officer, an applicant must:
1. Have graduated high school or passed the
General Education Development Test in accordance with Rule
6A-6.021, F.A.C. and attained,
at minimum, an Associate's degree or transcript verification of successful
completion of one (1) year of college work from an accredited institution as
defined in Section 943.22(1),
F.S., or licensed by the Florida Board of Independent Colleges and
Universities, or shall have attained a certificate issued by the United States
Armed Forces Institute prior to December 31, 1974, showing successful
completion of high school equivalency.
2. Demonstrate, based on psychological
testing administered by the College, that he or she is psychologically fit to
discharge the duties and responsibilities of a university police officer;
and
3. Meet the minimum
requirements of Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and Chapter
943, F.S.
(b) Prior to
appointment of any university police officer, the College shall conduct a
thorough background investigation in accordance with the procedures and
standards established in Chapter 11B-27, F.A.C., to determine whether an
applicant meets the minimum standards established by the Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission and Chapter 943, F.S.
(c) If an applicant qualifies under
subparagraphs (2)(a)1.-2. and meets the minimum standards established by the
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and Chapter 943, F.S., he or
she shall be eligible for consideration for appointment and employment. If
appointed, and before entering into the performance of his or her duties, an
applicant shall:
1. Take and subscribe in
writing to the oath of office as set forth in New College of Florida University
Police Department General Order I-102, dated October 15, 2002, which shall be
administered by the Chief of University Police ("Chief"); and,
2. Subscribe in writing to the Law
Enforcement Code of Ethics as set forth in New College of Florida University
Police Department General Order I-102, dated October 15,
2002.
(d) The College
shall obtain and approve a bond on each university police officer in the amount
of Five Thousand Dollars ($5, 000.00) or such other amount as may be determined
by the College based on the amount of money or property likely to be in the
custody of the officer at any one time. The bond shall be payable to the
Governor of the State of Florida or his or her successor in office, and shall
be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of such
officer.
(e) Appointment or
Employment of Uncertified Applicants. Applicants who are not currently
certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and who are
otherwise eligible for consideration for appointment or employment may be
temporarily appointed or employed in accordance with Section
943.131, F.S., provided that:
1. The Chief first certifies in writing that:
a. A critical need to appoint or employ the
applicant exists;
b. The critical
need is documented; and,
c. The
applicant is or will be enrolled in the next approved basic recruit training
program available in Sarasota or Manatee County; and,
2. The requirements of Section
943.131, F.S., are complied
with.
(3)
Pursuant to Section 943.133(1),
F.S., the Chief shall be responsible for the collection, verification, and
maintenance of documentation establishing that applicants appointed or employed
comply with the requirements of Sections
943.13 and
943.131, F.S., and rules adopted
pursuant thereto. Prior to the employment or appointment of any university
police officer, the Chief shall execute and maintain a Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission registration affidavit of compliance form as
required by Section 943.133, F.S., attesting to
compliance with Section
943.133(1),
F.S.
(4) Requirements for Continued
Employment of University Police Officer. In addition to any other conditions of
employment established by rule or policy of the College and applicable to
University Support Personnel, or by collective bargaining agreement, each
university police officer as a condition of continued employment or appointment
as university police officers, shall continue to meet the minimum standards
established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and
Chapter 943, F.S.; shall maintain in good standing his or her certification
pursuant to Chapter 943, F.S. and Rule
11B-27.002, F.A.C., and shall
receive periodic Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission-approved
continuing training or education pursuant to Chapter 943, F.S.
(5) Notification of Employment, Appointment
and Separation. The Chief shall be responsible for notifying Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission of the appointment, employment and separation
of university police officers in accordance with Rule
11B-27.002, F.A.C., and for
submitting affidavits of separation as required by subsection
11B-27.002(5),
F.A.C.
(6) Requirements for
Certification. The Chief of Police shall be responsible for annually filing
with the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, in accordance with
subsection 11B-27.002(2),
F.A.C., documentation verifying that all officers employed or appointed by the
College, have satisfied the requirements of Section
943.13, F.S., within 30 days of
hire.
(7) Duty to Report,
Investigations and Procedures. When the allegation is made or the College has
cause to suspect that a university police officer it employs does not comply
with Section 943.13(4) or
(7), F.S., or subsection
11B-27.0011(4),
F.A.C., or if an act of conduct of the officer has resulted in the officer's
arrest, the President or his designee, or the Chief of Police, as appropriate,
shall:
(a) Conduct and conclude an internal
investigation, including an official disposition, pursuant to New College of
Florida University Police Department General Order I-109, dated October 15,
2002;
(b) Take, in connection with
the conduct and disposition of such investigation, such other action,
including, but not limited to, the reassignment, suspension, or removal of the
officer as is consistent with General Order I-109, College rules found
elsewhere in the Florida Administrative Code, and applicable collective
bargaining agreements; and,
(c)
Satisfy the investigative reporting requirements and procedures of Rule
11B-27.0022 and subsection
11B-27.0011(6),
F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
1012.97 FS. Law Implemented
1012.97
FS.
New 8-11-11.
