Florida Basic Recruit Training Exam 1b
Statutory Definition of law enforcement - answer943.10
A ___ is any person who is elected, appointed, or employed full time by any municipality
or the state or any political subdivision thereof; who is vested with authority to bear arms
and make arrests; and whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of
crime or the enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, or highway laws of the state. This
definition includes all certified supervisory and command personnel whose duties
include in whole or in part the supervision training guidance and management
responsibilities of full time law enforcement officers part time law enforcement officers or
auxiliary law enforcement officers but does not include support personnel employed by
the employing agency
who oversees the certification, employment training maintenance of officer records and
conduct of all criminal justice officers in Florida - answerThe Criminal Justice Standards
and Training Commission (CJSTC)
What is the purpose of the CJSTC - answeris commitment to delivering quality
standards and training as well as increasing the professionalism of officers throughout
the state
Section 943.09 - answerappoints the Criminal Justice Professionalism Division within
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to support and assist the work of
the CJSTC
what is (F.A.C) - answerFlorida Administrative Code (F.A.C) provide the requirements
and standards for the training and certification process of officers in Florida
To successfully complete a basic recruit training course, recruits must... -
answerachieve a passing score on each of the written end-of course exams, show
proficiently in the DUI Traffic Stops course as well as in the high liability courses and
participate in the CJSTC Physical Fitness Program.
After completing a basic recruit training program you must pass the state officer
certification examination (SOCE) within how many attempts ? - answerwithin three
attempts 943.1397
section 943.13, F.S., sets the minimum requirements and standards for employment or
appointment as a law enforcement officer - answerbe at least 19 years of age•
be a citizen of the United States•
,be a high school graduate or equivalent•
have processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency•
have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission•
have a good moral character, as determined by a background investigation under
procedures established by the Commission•
submit an affidavit attesting to compliance with all CJSTC rules ( an affidavit is a
voluntary declaration of facts written down or sworn to and signed by the person making
the declaration before an officer authorized to administer oaths such as a notary
have satisfactorily completed a Commission-approved course of basic recruit training
unless exempt under 943.13
have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty•
not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a
false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence•
not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United
States
comply with the continuing training or education requirements of 943.135
A recruit has how many years from the starting date of the basic recruit training to
complete the certification process? - answer4 years
in order to become certified (sworn) as a law enforcement officer, a person must? -
answerMeet all the minimum requirements and standards,
complete the approved basic training,
pass the State Officer Certification Examination,
and become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time,
or full-time sworn officer position.
The Commission may take action against an officer's certification if the officer does the
following... - answerpleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any
felony•
pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving
perjury or falsestatement•
, fails to maintain good moral character as defined by the Florida Statutes and Florida
AdministrativeCode (CJSTC Rule 11B-27, FAC)•
commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution•
commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor offenses,
regardlessof criminal prosecution•
commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to
Chapter 777,Florida Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had the
crime been committedor completed•
commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if committed in
thestate of Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified serious
misdemeanors, or a violationof Chapter 777, Florida Statutes•
tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance with the
requirementsfor testing reliability and integrity set forth in Rule 11B-27.00225, FAC•
commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority under Rule 11B-
27.0011(4)(c)1.,F.A.C.•
engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official position•
misuses the official position, as defined by s. 112.313(6), F.S.•
engages in sex while on duty•
has unprofessional relationships with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
communitycontrolee;
has written or oral communication that is intended to facilitate conduct which
isprohibited by Commission rule;
engages in any physical contact not required in the performanceof official duties that is
normally associated with the demonstration of affection or sexual misconduct as defined
in s. 944.
What are the disciplinary actions that the Commission can take against an officer's
certification? - answerA written reprimand,
probation of up to two years (with or without mandatory retraining or counseling, if
applicable),