N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 6020.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 6020.5 - Requirements for conducting a basic course

(a) Within 10 days after commencement of a basic course, the course director shall forward the course roster to the commissioner, on a form prescribed commissioner, listing the names and other information contained in the form and required by the council for all enrollees. At that time, a completed "Certification of Employment" form (DCJS 2214-A) or other form approved by the commissioner shall be forwarded by the course director to the commissioner for each police officer enrolled in the course.

(b) The course director shall make written notification, to the commissioner, of any departures from the approved curriculum and shall be responsible for assuring that such changes do not materially change course content.

(c) If an officer resigns from a basic course, the course director shall complete a "Notification of Termination/Resignation" on a form prescribed by the commissioner and forward it to the commissioner within five days after said resignation. If an officer is terminated from a basic course, the course director shall complete a "Notification of Termination/Resignation" on a form prescribed by the commissioner and forward it to the commissioner at least five days in advance of said termination. Since exigent circumstances may not allow for submission of forms prior to termination, in such cases forms shall be forwarded within five days after such occurrence. Any failure relating to academic or physical standards which results in removal from a basic course shall be considered a termination.

(d) The course director shall ensure that the basic course is conducted in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures. The course director shall establish written directives for the administration of the basic course including, but not limited to, attendance, counseling, remediation, and retesting. The directives shall define the minimum period of time set for remediation and provide for one or more opportunities for retesting.

(e) The course director and the sponsoring agency shall be responsible for maintaining accurate records for each basic course. These records shall be retained as required by the appropriate schedule for records retention and disposition promulgated by the Commissioner of Education. Such records shall be available for inspection by members of the council or the commissioner. They shall include, but not be limited to, lesson plans for each topic inclusive of objectives, officer attendance and performance records, a copy of the curriculum approved for use, a record of any changes in the curriculum after such approval, and completed "Supervised Field Training and Orientation Guides".

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 6020.5

Amended New York State Register March 25, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 12, eff. 3/25/2020