Okla. Admin. Code § 390:25-1-10

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 390:25-1-10 - Requirements for basic instructor certification

(a)Qualification. To qualify for basic instructor certification, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

(1) Have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time or five (5) years of reserve or an equivalent combination of such full-time and reserve experience in law enforcement after completing the basic or reserve certification course, be in compliance with 70 O.S., Section 3311, and have written endorsement from the applicant's agency head or designee and

(2) Successfully complete a CLEET recognized instructor development school, or

(3) Possess a teaching certificate for secondary education; or

(4) Possess an advanced degree in the field of secondary or adult education, or

(5) Be qualified to instruct at an accredited 4-year college or university.

(b)Waiver. To qualify for basic instructor certification waiver, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Meet the requirements of (a) (1) and have successfully completed an instructor development school that in the sole discretion of the director or designee meets or exceeds the standards of a CLEET recognized instructor development school.

(c)Inactive Peace Officers. Any instructor who has been inactive as a peace officer for over five years shall not be allowed to use his/her Oklahoma Basic Instructor Development certification to teach CLEET courses. Instructors who are listed in an inactive status over five years must meet the requirements outlined for an adjunct instructor (390:25-1-13) if they intend to teach any CLEET course, including basic academy, reserve academy and continuing education. This provision is designed to insure students receive current subject matter expertise throughout the training.

Okla. Admin. Code § 390:25-1-10

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1195, eff 5-27-99; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2553, eff 6-26-00

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 9/11/2020

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022