Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 650-X-3 — Training Academies

650 Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission

Ala. Admin. Code r. 650-X-3-.01 Academy Certification

(1) Certification may be issued for an approved academy that offers basic training, and in-service training courses. Certification will continue in effect until surrendered or revoked.

(2) Prior to considering certification, an inspection of the proposed academy shall be conducted by the Commission employees. Such inspection shall include but shall not be limited to the following areas: Administration faculty and facilities. The Executive Secretary shall submit to the Commission the results of inspection with an appropriate recommendation.

(3) The following information will be provided to the Commission:

(a) The request must include the geographical area that will be covered (counties).

(b) The estimated number of students that will be trained in the program.

(c) Proposed method of funding.

(d) Anticipated yearly budget of proposed academy.

(e) Statement as to why basic and advanced training cannot be obtained through existing academies.

(f) Statement of request for basic or advanced training from existing academies that have not been met.

History

• Author: Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-21-40, 36-21-51.
• Effective date: September 29, 1983. Amended: Filed May 8, 1995; effective June 12, 1995. Amended: Filed April 4, 1997; effective May 9, 1997.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 650-X-3-.02 Course Of Study (Law Enforcement Officer)

(1) Introduction to Law Enforcement

(2) General Topics

(3) Equipment

(4) Criminal Investigations

(5) Criminal Procedures and Laws of Evidence

(6) Juvenile Procedures

(7) Courts

(8) Patrol Techniques

(9) Traffic Operations

(10) Offensive and Defensive Tactics

(11) Community/News Media Relations

(12) Firearms Training

(13) Examinations

History

• Author: Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-21-41, 36-21-46, 36-24-45.
• Effective date: September 29, 1983. Amended: Filed May 8, 1995; effective June 12, 1995.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 650-X-3-.03 Academy Employees

The employees of each law enforcement academy shall be governed by personnel rules and regulations of the academy.

History

• Author: Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-21-41, 36-21-45, 36-24-45.
• Effective date: September 29, 1983. Amended: Filed May 8, 1995; effective June 12, 1995.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 650-X-3-.04 Instructors

(1) Certification and In-Service Course Instructors

(a) All instructors participating in a Certification Course (Basic, Refresher, or Lateral) and/or a specialized or in-service training course at an approved Academy must be certified by the Commission. Certification categories include General, Specific, Legal, Driving, and Firearms. Instructor certificates are valid for three (3) years from date of issue.

(2) Firearms Instructors

(a) All firearms instructors submitting officer qualifications to the Commission or participating in a Commission Certification Course must possess a valid certification as a firearms instructor in a Commission approved discipline (FBI, NRA, FLETC), and

(b) Complete one Commission-approved firearms instructor continuing education course every three years. Approved courses include FBI Firearms Instructor Update Course and APOSTC Firearms Instructor Development Course (FIDC).

History

• Author: R. Alan Benefield, Executive Secretary
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§36-21-40, 36-21-51.
• Effective date: September 29, 1983. Amended: Filed April 4, 1997; effective May 9, 1997. Amended: Filed August 11, 1999; effective September 15, 1999. Amended: Filed June 4, 2019; effective July 19, 2019.