Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1110 - Peace Officer Standards and Training
Chapter 1110-09 - Criteria for Waivers
Section 1110-09-.02 - WAIVER OF BASIC TRAINING

Current through April 3, 2024

(1) The Commission shall not consider a waiver of basic training requirements; however, a Substitution of Basic Training may be considered under specific circumstances as requested by the employing agency.

(2) Substitution of Basic Training may be granted for a law enforcement officer meeting the following criteria:

(a) Having less than a three (3) year break in service from previous law enforcement employment in the State of Tennessee;

(b) Having left previous employment as a certified officer in good standing; and

(c) Having at least forty (40) hours of in-service training which complies with Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1110-02-.03(5) and 1110-07-.01; or, having completed an equivalent federal, state, or local basic law enforcement training course.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 38-8-104 and 38-8-106.

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