Law Enforcement Certification Program – General Provisions

01. Eligibility. To be eligible for approval as a law enforcement certification program, program must comply with all Idaho Department of Education standards if applicable, for such programs, and all other requirements of these rules. (3-31-22) 02. Permission to Proceed With Approval Process. A program seeking approval as a law enforcement certification program must receive permission to proceed from POST prior to beginning the approval process, comply with the requirements of these Rules, and contact a Regional Training Specialist to schedule an on- site assessment. (3-31-22) 03. Initial Assessment. POST will conduct an on-site assessment and provide the results to the IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 11.11.01 – Rules of the Idaho Peace Idaho State Police Officer Standards & Training (POST) Council Section 142 Page 34 program coordinator. (3-31-22) a. If the assessment finds that all requirements for program approval have not been met, the program will be given ninety (90) days to correct the deficiencies and a Regional Training Specialist will conduct a second on- site assessment. (3-31-22) b. If all requirements for the program approval are met, the Council will approve the program. (3-31-22) 04. Assessment Visits. POST may conduct scheduled and unscheduled visits to entities seeking law enforcement certification program approval and currently- approved programs, to assess adherence to POST standards. (3-31-22) 05. Expiration and Renewal of Certification. (3-31-22) a. Initial and subsequent law enforcement certification program approval is valid for two (2) years. (3-31-22) b. Renewal of program certification must be completed every two (2) calendar years, expiring December 31 of the second calendar year. (3-31-22)