Recognition of Federal, Military, and Out-of-State Basic Training

PURPOSE: This rule identifies the procedure to obtain recognition of federal, military, or out-of-state basic training. (1) In order to be eligible to qualify for a new peace officer license based upon basic training not certified by the Director pursuant to 11 CSR 75-14.040, an applicant must be a graduate of a basic law enforcement training course at a law enforcement training center located in another state or a territory of the United States or conducted by the military or the federal government. (2) An applicant shall request recognition of federal, military, or out-of-state training on an application for a new peace officer license pursuant to 11 CSR 75-13.020(5)(A). (3) The Director shall determine with regard to each applicant: (A) Whether the applicant’s basic training curriculum was comparable to basic training certified by the Director pursuant to 11 CSR 75-14.040; (B) Whether the applicant was trained in substantial compliance with the minimum basic training standards established pursuant to 11 CSR 75-14.050; and (C) Which class of license the applicant is qualified to receive. (4) The Director shall recognize the applicant’s qualification for a particular class of peace officer license or shall deny the applicant’s request. An applicant aggrieved by the decision of the Director may appeal pursuant to section 590.100.3, RSMo. (5) The Director may enter into a standing reciprocity agreement with any state that regulates the basic training of peace officers. AUTHORITY: sections 590.040 and 590.190, RSMo Supp. 2007.* Original rule filed May 1, 2002, effective Oct. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed July 1, 2008, effective Dec. 30, 2008. *Original authority: 590.040, RSMo 2001, amended 2005, 2007 and 590.190, RSMo 2001, amended 2007.