Chapter 1. Intro To Law Enforcement
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1. Define Law En- Any person who is elected, appointed, or employed full time by any municipality,
forcement Offi- the state or any political subdivision who is vested with authority to bear arms and
cer 943.10 make arrests; and whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of
crime and the enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, and highway laws of the
state.
2. List the statuto- Recruits must achieve a passing score on each of the written end-of-course exams.
ry requirements
for a success- Recruits must demonstrate proficiency in:
ful completion of ÏDUI Traffic Stop course
the Basic Recruit ÏHigh liability courses: DT, vehicle operations
Training Program ÏParticipate in the CJSTC fitness program.
provided by the
CJSTC
3. Overview of the 19 members. Created to oversee the certification, employment, training, and
Criminal Justice maintenance of officer records and conduct of Florida Law Enforcement
Standards and
Training Commis-
sion
4. Explain the pur- F.S. 943.09 created the Criminal Justice Professionalism Program within the Florida
pose of the CJSTC Department of Law Enforcement to support and assist the Commission in the
identified in the execution, administration, implementation, and evaluation of its powers, duties
Florida Statutes and functions.
943.09
The commission meets to ensure that the citizens are served by the most qualified,
well trained officers.
5. Officer Certifica- Section F.S. 943.13
tion F.S. 943.13
Sets the minimum requirements and standards to becoming a police officer.
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Ï19 years old
ÏUS citizen
ÏHS graduate
ÏProcessed fingerprints with agency
ÏPassed physical exam
ÏMoral character
ÏSubmit affidavit attesting to compliance
ÏComplete basic recruit training
ÏPass state exam
ÏNever convicted of felony or misdemeanor
ÏNever received dishonorable discharge
A recruit has (4 years) from the starting date of the basic recruit training to
complete the certification process.
6. In order to be- ÏMeet all minimum requirements
come (SWORN) ÏComplete basic recruit training
certified a person ÏPass state exam
must do all of the ÏBecome actively employed with a agency
following
(simply completing the basic recruit training and passing the certification exam
does not mean that a person is certified)
7. State Officer Cer- Upon completion of basic training, recruit must then pass the State Officer Certifi-
tification Exami- cation Exam (SOCE) within 3 attempts.
nation
8. Officer Compli- When a recruit is being hired, the agency will conduct a background investigation
ance to determine his or her moral character prior to employment.
9. Nolo Contendre Where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but
agrees to accept punishment. Under the Florida Law, the Commission must revoke
an officers certification if they plea guilty or nolo-contendre.
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1. Define Law En- Any person who is elected, appointed, or employed full time by any municipality,
forcement Offi- the state or any political subdivision who is vested with authority to bear arms and
cer 943.10 make arrests; and whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of
crime and the enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, and highway laws of the
state.
2. List the statuto- Recruits must achieve a passing score on each of the written end-of-course exams.
ry requirements
for a success- Recruits must demonstrate proficiency in:
ful completion of ÏDUI Traffic Stop course
the Basic Recruit ÏHigh liability courses: DT, vehicle operations
Training Program ÏParticipate in the CJSTC fitness program.
provided by the
CJSTC
3. Overview of the 19 members. Created to oversee the certification, employment, training, and
Criminal Justice maintenance of officer records and conduct of Florida Law Enforcement
Standards and
Training Commis-
sion
4. Explain the pur- F.S. 943.09 created the Criminal Justice Professionalism Program within the Florida
pose of the CJSTC Department of Law Enforcement to support and assist the Commission in the
identified in the execution, administration, implementation, and evaluation of its powers, duties
Florida Statutes and functions.
943.09
The commission meets to ensure that the citizens are served by the most qualified,
well trained officers.
5. Officer Certifica- Section F.S. 943.13
tion F.S. 943.13
Sets the minimum requirements and standards to becoming a police officer.
, Chapter 1. Intro To Law Enforcement
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_16cz1q
Ï19 years old
ÏUS citizen
ÏHS graduate
ÏProcessed fingerprints with agency
ÏPassed physical exam
ÏMoral character
ÏSubmit affidavit attesting to compliance
ÏComplete basic recruit training
ÏPass state exam
ÏNever convicted of felony or misdemeanor
ÏNever received dishonorable discharge
A recruit has (4 years) from the starting date of the basic recruit training to
complete the certification process.
6. In order to be- ÏMeet all minimum requirements
come (SWORN) ÏComplete basic recruit training
certified a person ÏPass state exam
must do all of the ÏBecome actively employed with a agency
following
(simply completing the basic recruit training and passing the certification exam
does not mean that a person is certified)
7. State Officer Cer- Upon completion of basic training, recruit must then pass the State Officer Certifi-
tification Exami- cation Exam (SOCE) within 3 attempts.
nation
8. Officer Compli- When a recruit is being hired, the agency will conduct a background investigation
ance to determine his or her moral character prior to employment.
9. Nolo Contendre Where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but
agrees to accept punishment. Under the Florida Law, the Commission must revoke
an officers certification if they plea guilty or nolo-contendre.
