Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 22 - CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Part III - Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice
Subpart 4 - Peace Officers
Chapter 47 - Standards and Training
Section III-4709 - Interruption of Service

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code III-4709

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Any grandfathered peace officer who interrupts his full-time continuous law enforcement employment for a period in excess of five years ("break in service") and is subsequently rehired, shall be required to meet the basic training requirement for new peace officers unless the officer had:

1. at least a minimum of five years' experience, then the officer must meet the requirement of §4705 C;

2. already completed a POST certified basic training course, he/shall then be required to complete the legal aspects and firearms portion of the course, qualify on the POST firearms qualification course, and pass the statewide examination, at an accredited training center. Proof of basic training will be required. If the student fails the statewide examination, the student must complete a full basic training course.

B. Any certified peace officer who interrupts his/her law enforcement service for a period of not to exceed five years, must qualify with his/her firearms to reinstate their certification. If the officer had interrupted his/her law enforcement services for a period of five years, and is thereafter rehired, then the officer must meet the requirement outlined in §4709.A 2

C. Extended medical leave does not constitute an interruption of full-time service/employment ("break in service").

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:1204 and R.S. 15:1207.

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