Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO:
KRS
15A.070,
15.440
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
KRS
15A.070(1)(a) requires the
Department of Criminal Justice Training to establish, supervise, and coordinate
training programs and schools for law enforcement personnel.
KRS
15A.070(1)(b) requires the
department to establish procedures and participation requirements for basic
training and annual in-service course instruction to be offered electronically
and online through remote learning.
KRS
15A.070(5) authorizes the
Department of Criminal Justice Training to promulgate administrative
regulations. This administrative regulation establishes requirements for basic
training and annual in-service course instruction to be offered electronically
and online through remote learning.
Section
1. Definitions.
(1)
"Asynchronous learning" means online instruction that allows students to access
content or participate in learning, but does not require students and
instructors to participate at the same time or in the same place.
(2) "Blended learning" means a course of
study that includes both traditional in person classroom instruction and
synchronous learning or asynchronous learning.
(3) "Online learning" means instruction that
takes place through electronic technologies and media over the
internet.
(4) "Recruit" is defined
by 503 KAR 3:005, Section
1(9).
(5) "Student" means a trainee
or recruit as defined by
503 KAR 3:005.
(6) "Synchronous learning" means online
instruction that occurs between students and instructors at the same time, but
not in the same place, using video technology.
(7) "Trainee" is defined by
503 KAR 3:005, Section
1(12).
Section 2.
Implementation.
(1) By no later than January
1, 2024, at least ten percent (10%) of the total hours of course instruction
required to be completed for basic training under
KRS
15.440(1)(d) shall be made
available electronically and online for candidates to complete through remote
learning.
(2) By no later than
January 1, 2025, at least thirty percent (30%) of the total course offerings
required to be completed by an officer for annual in-service training under
KRS
15.440(1)(e) that is offered
or sponsored by the Department of Criminal Justice Training shall be made
available electronically and online to complete through remote
learning.
(3) The instruction
provided by the Department of Criminal Justice Training under this section
shall not be in the subject areas that require the demonstration or use of
physical skill for the purposes of evaluating the participant's
proficiency.
(4) The course
offerings and instruction required to be provided under subsection (2) of this
section shall be available throughout the entire calendar year and spread out
over a reasonable period of time so as not to require attendance or
participation for the entirety of a single work week.
Section 3. Instruction Offered. Online and
blended learning available shall be identified annually through the
department's Web site at https://www.docjt.ky.gov/ in the
training area including through the registration system and course listings.
The schedule of classes shall state whether a course is synchronous or
asynchronous and identify any software and hardware requirements for
participation in online class sessions.
Section
4. Online Learning.
(1) A student
participating in online learning through the department shall:
(a) Actively participate in class learning
activities regardless of the delivery method;
(b) Successfully complete and submit all
assignments for the online learning event within the deadline set for the
specific online training event including:
1.
Electronic documents;
2. Discussion
boards;
3. Blogs;
4. Polls;
5. Group assignments; and
6. Any other assigned work from the
instructor;
(c) Complete
assignments, online lessons, and tests only in a location conducive to
learning, free of distraction, that ensures the safety of the
student;
(d) Comply with all course
requirements within the time required as described in the Kentucky Law
Enforcement Council approved curriculum or schedule book on the department's
Web site at
https://www.docjt.ky.gov/ in the
training area;
(e) Have equipment
that meets the minimum requirements for the course;
(f) Have an approved internet browser as well
as a stable internet connection and sufficient internet speed capable of
meeting course requirements, including the ability to:
1. Stream online video;
2. Engage in web conferencing;
3. Receive information and documents;
and
4. Use software programs
required within the course; and
(g) Test equipment that will be used for the
online course pursuant to individual course requirements at least five (5) days
prior to the start of the online training.
(2) If a student is unable to meet technology
requirements for the course or the student's testing indicates a problem for
participation, the student shall contact the department at least five (5) days
prior to the start of the online training to try to address the
issue.
(3) If a student is unable
to correct the issue prior to the start of the course, the student shall be
removed from the course roster and may reenroll in another course at a later
time.
(4) A student shall comply
with 503 KAR Chapter 3.
Section
5. Synchronous Learning.
(1) A
student shall be:
(a) Viewed and able to be
heard online by the instructor and other students; and
(b) Present online with appropriate equipment
pursuant to individual course requirements.
(2) A student shall acknowledge as requested
the student's attendance at all attendance checks during an online learning
event.
Section 6.
Asynchronous Learning.
(1) For asynchronous
learning that is not performed on the department campus, a trainee shall be
exempt from the:
(a) Attendance requirement in
503 KAR 3:020, Section
5(8);
(b) Grooming and uniform
requirements in
503 KAR 3:020, Section 5(3);
and
(c) Tobacco products usage and
consumption of food or drink prohibitions in
503 KAR 3:020, Section
5(10)(b).
(2) For
asynchronous learning that is not performed on the department campus, a recruit
shall be exempt from the:
(a) Attendance
requirement in
503 KAR 3:010, Section
6(9);
(b) Grooming and uniform
requirements in
503 KAR 3:010, Section 6(3);
and
(c) Tobacco products usage and
consumption of food or drink prohibitions in
503 KAR 3:010, Section 6(11)(c).
503 KAR 3:130. Online Basic and
In-Service Training
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
KRS
15A.070
