Sec.7-294e-12. Law enforcement instructor experience and training; minimum requirements

(a) General Certificate. To obtain a General Certificate to teach law enforcement subjects, the applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements, in addition to meeting the general conditions for certification:

(1) A baccalaureate degree, with a major or concentration of courses in the discipline or area to be taught, or a waiver of such requirement by the Council, based on equivalent education and experience;

(2) A minimum of three years' approved, successful work experience in the field to be taught, which embraces those aspects of training included in the curriculum. Letters of recommendation from employers verifying employment and expertise, including dates of employment and description of duties; and

(3) Recommendation of the director or commanding officer of the applicant's law enforcement unit's training division.

(b) Provisional Certificate. To receive a Provisional Certificate to teach law enforcement subjects, the applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements, in addition to meeting the general conditions for certification:

(1) A high school diploma or its equivalent;

(2) A minimum of three years' approved, successful work experience in the field to be taught, which embraces those aspects of training included in the curriculum. Letters from employers verifying employment, including dates of employment and description of duties;

(3) Documentation of expertise or specialization in the respective field to be taught. Such expertise may include the completion of specialized or advanced training; acceptance as an "expert" by a court of law, association or society (or other recognizing body); or experience in the subject area; and

(4) Evidence that he or she will actively pursue participation in an "Instructor Development" or "Methods of Instruction" course during the period of provisional certification.

(c) Standard Certificate. To qualify for a Standard Certificate, an applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements:

(1) Completion of three years' satisfactory service in a position covered by the certificate;

(2) Successful completion of an "Instructor Development" or "Methods of Instruction" program, which shall consist of 35 hours of credit related to the preparation of instructors of law enforcement subjects. Alternatives for formal course work may be presented to show proficiency in the following competencies:

(A) Occupational Analysis and Materials Preparation;

(B) Teaching Technical Education;

(C) Tests and Measurement;

(D) Principles of Adult Education;

(E) Curriculum Construction;

(F) Organization and Management;

(G) Communications;

(H) Psychology of Learning;

(I) Use of Instructional and Audio Visual Aids;

(J) Techniques of Instruction;

(K) Preparing and Using Lesson Plans;

(L) Learner Motivation;

(M) Practical Exercises in the Application of Instructional Principles; and

(N) Other areas approved for developing competencies for law enforcement instructors.

(Effective November 29, 1995; Amended December 4, 2012)