Current through August 31, 2023
An applicant for POST certification may challenge the basic training academy in the relevant discipline under the following circumstances, and subject to the following conditions. (3-31-22)
01.
Requirements for Challenging a Basic Training Academy. Except as otherwise provided by these rules, an applicant challenging a basic training academy must: (3-31-22)
a. Be employed by an agency in Idaho; (3-31-22)
b. Have been employed, and if applicable, have been certified or commissioned by another state or the federal government as an officer in the relevant discipline within the last five (5) years, or a student who has satisfactorily completed a basic training academy equivalent to the POST basic training academy in the relevant discipline within the last three (3) years; (3-31-22)
c. Submit a POST certification challenge packet, including copies of all relevant service, educational and training records; (3-31-22)
d. Disclose all information regarding any decertification investigation or proceeding or the equivalent from any other jurisdiction; (3-31-22)
e. Complete a probationary period of at least six (6) consecutive months with the employing agency in the relevant discipline; (3-31-22)
f. Comply with any additional provisions required by POST for a challenge in a specific discipline; and (3-31-22)
g. Reserve Officers must have been employed, certified, or commissioned by another state or the federal government as an officer in the relevant discipline within the last three (3) years. (3-31-22)
02.
Patrol and Detention Law Enforcement Certification Program or POST Academy Graduates An applicant who is appointed to either a peace officer or a detention officer position from 3 to 5 years after completing both the patrol and detention officer training through a POST approved law enforcement certification program or POST basic training academy, will be eligible for certification in the other discipline without attending an additional basic training academy, provided the officer: (3-31-22)
a. Was appointed to a peace officer or detention officer position in Idaho within three (3) years from graduating from a law enforcement certification program or a POST Academy; (3-31-22)
b. Possesses a detention or peace officer certification from POST; (3-31-22)
c. Submits a POST challenge packet; (3-31-22)
d. Discloses information regarding any decertification investigation or proceeding or the equivalent from any other jurisdiction; (3-31-22)
e. Completes a probationary period of at least six (6) consecutive months with the employing agency in the relevant discipline; and (3-31-22)
f. Complies with any additional provisions required by POST for a challenge in a specific discipline. (3-31-22)
