Florida Basic Recruit Training Program-
Chapter 1 Introduction to Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) - Answer- ____________provide
the requirements and standards for the training and certification process of Florida criminal justice
officers. (pg 2)
19 - Answer- The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission is composed of
_____members, representing criminal justice professionals throughout the state. (pg 3)
certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct - Answer- The
CJSTC was created to oversee_________________of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers. (pg 3)
943.13 F.S. - Answer- Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person needs to meet
before becoming certified as an officer. (pg 3)
Minimum requirements BEFORE becoming a certified officer - Answer- 19 years old, U.S. citizen,
high school graduate or equivalent, fingerprints on file with employing agency, passed physical
examination, good moral charater (background investigation), submit affidavit attesting to
compliance (CJSTC rules), completed CJSTC approved basic recruit training, pass state exam,
never been convicted of felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, not received
dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the U.S. (pg 3)
4 - Answer- A recruit has ______years from the starting date of the basic recruit training to
complete the certification process. (pg 3)
Certified (def) - Answer- Sworn, as in a certified police officer. (pg 3)
Meet all minimum requirements and standards
Complete the approved basic recruit training
Pass the State Officer Certification Exam
Become actively employed with a law enforcement agency - Answer- In order to become certified,
a person must do all of the following: (pg 3-4)
State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) - Answer- Upon completion of a basic recruit training
program, an individual must then pass the _____________. (pg 4)
3 - Answer- An applicant must pass the SOCE within ______attempts. (pg 4)
take disciplinary action against an officer's certification - Answer- In addition to certifying criminal
justice officers, the Commission has the authority to ___________if the officer fails to maintain the
required standards of conduct. (pg 4)
Commission may take action against certification - Answer- If the officer does the following,
_________:
-nolo contendere, pleads or is found guilty of any felony
Chapter 1 Introduction to Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) - Answer- ____________provide
the requirements and standards for the training and certification process of Florida criminal justice
officers. (pg 2)
19 - Answer- The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission is composed of
_____members, representing criminal justice professionals throughout the state. (pg 3)
certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct - Answer- The
CJSTC was created to oversee_________________of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers. (pg 3)
943.13 F.S. - Answer- Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person needs to meet
before becoming certified as an officer. (pg 3)
Minimum requirements BEFORE becoming a certified officer - Answer- 19 years old, U.S. citizen,
high school graduate or equivalent, fingerprints on file with employing agency, passed physical
examination, good moral charater (background investigation), submit affidavit attesting to
compliance (CJSTC rules), completed CJSTC approved basic recruit training, pass state exam,
never been convicted of felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, not received
dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the U.S. (pg 3)
4 - Answer- A recruit has ______years from the starting date of the basic recruit training to
complete the certification process. (pg 3)
Certified (def) - Answer- Sworn, as in a certified police officer. (pg 3)
Meet all minimum requirements and standards
Complete the approved basic recruit training
Pass the State Officer Certification Exam
Become actively employed with a law enforcement agency - Answer- In order to become certified,
a person must do all of the following: (pg 3-4)
State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) - Answer- Upon completion of a basic recruit training
program, an individual must then pass the _____________. (pg 4)
3 - Answer- An applicant must pass the SOCE within ______attempts. (pg 4)
take disciplinary action against an officer's certification - Answer- In addition to certifying criminal
justice officers, the Commission has the authority to ___________if the officer fails to maintain the
required standards of conduct. (pg 4)
Commission may take action against certification - Answer- If the officer does the following,
_________:
-nolo contendere, pleads or is found guilty of any felony
