Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1110-07-.05

Current through December 10, 2024
Section 1110-07-.05 - CONTROL OF ENVIRONMENT
(1) Student Environment. Basic Law Enforcement Training academies shall control the student environment to promote efficient learning through a controlled atmosphere.
(a) Academies must adopt a specified set of policies, procedures, and rules, as set forth by the Commission, which govern the behavior expected and required of students attending a Basic Law Enforcement Training Course and to which each student must adhere in order to successfully complete a course of instruction.
1. These rules shall establish in a definitive manner the minimal acceptable level of performance and compliance in the following areas:
(i) Attendance;
(ii) Tardiness;
(iii) Dress code;
(iv) Classroom demeanor;
(v) Coursework;
(vi) Guidelines for classroom discussion, question and answer sessions, and disagreement with instructors;
(vii) Examination and testing procedures;
(viii) Honor System for examinations;
(ix) Classroom intrusions; and
(x) Specific procedures for students who fail to meet minimum requirements.
(b) These rules shall be disseminated and reviewed with a signed acknowledgment of understanding by each student prior to the commencement of instruction.
(c) Academies must adopt a printed schedule of classes, along with accompanying course descriptions. This schedule should inform the student about the course of study and general content of each instructional block.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1110-07-.05

Original rule filed January 28, 1986; effective April 15, 1986. Amendment filed June 13, 1997; effective October 28, 1997. Amendments filed January 7, 2021; effective 4/7/2021.

Authority: T.C.A. § 38-8-104.