Ala. Admin. Code r. 650-X-1-.01

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 650-X-1-.01 - Definitions

As used by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings respectively.

(1) Approved Academy. A school certified and authorized by the Commission to conduct law enforcement training.

(2) Certification. A written statement issued by the Commission testifying to the accreditation of an approved academy, instructor, or applicant.

(3) Commission. The Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission or employees thereof acting on its behalf.

(4) Curriculum. A program of study that conforms to the Commission's promulgated requirements.

(5) Instructor. An individual possessing a certificate issued by the Commission to instruct in an approved academy.

(6) Academy Director. The individual appointed or approved by the Commission to administer the operation of an approved academy.

(7) Subject. A specific course of instruction within the curriculum required by the Commission.

(8) Applicant. An individual seeking admittance to an approved academy as a trainee and/or, certification as a law enforcement officer.

(9) Trainee. An individual undergoing training at an approved academy.

(10) Law Enforcement Agency. Means and includes the State Department of Public Safety, the Alabama Department of Corrections, the police department of each incorporated city or town, the department of each sheriff of the state, including all deputy sheriffs, the enforcement division of the State Department of Conservation and each public agency in the state charged with the enforcement of any laws and the officers or employees of which have power as such officials or employees to make arrests. Such term does not include the National Guard or any military organization.

(11) Law Enforcement Officer. Means and includes a police officer, deputy sheriff, deputy constable, and other officials who have authority as such official to make arrests. Such term includes Alabama State troopers or members of the State Department of Public Safety.

Author: Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission

Ala. Admin. Code r. 650-X-1-.01

Effective date: September 29, 1983. Amended: Filed May 8, 1995; effective June 12, 1995. Amended: Filed April 4, 1997; effective May 9, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 36-21-40, 36-21-51.