Ala. Admin. Code r. 741-X-7-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 741-X-7-.02 - Continuing Education

(1) The Board or another organization recognized by the Board may approve providers of continuing education.

(2) The Alabama Private Investigators Association continuing education activities, which pertain to private investigation, shall be considered prior approved, providing they meet all other requirements for contact hours.

(3) The continuing education program must be a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of the licensee.

(4) The following additional methods may be utilized for obtaining continuing education hours:

(a) By taking and passing (with a grade of C or better) a college or university course which comprises part of the professional requirements for a formal education in a criminal justice education program, or any course that shall enhance a private investigator's professional growth and development.

(b) Membership in professional organizations, holding office in, or participating on Boards or committees pertaining to Private Investigation may be counted up to two (2) hours for each renewal period.

By completing a self-study course, such as a course offered on the internet, which has been approved by the Alabama Private Investigators Association or the Board for a specific number of continuing education hours.

(c) Preparation and presentation of a lecture approved for continuing education hours under these rules shall be eligible for two (2) contact hours for each contact hour of presentation for the first presentation. Subsequent presentations of the same lecture will not be awarded additional contact hours.

(5) Private investigator related educational offerings as described in this Chapter will be acceptable for continuing education credit provided the courses meet minimum time requirements for contact hours as stated in 741-X-7-.01(3) and provided these organizations and their affiliates maintain records documenting educational programs and rosters of licensed private investigators who attend their programs. Such documentation shall be retained for three (3) years and made available to the Board upon request. An acceptable Continuing Education Provider is defined as any individual, organization, institution, association, firm, or other entity that provides ongoing training services to the private investigator that directly relates to the practice of private investigation. Acceptable Continuing Education Providers are listed below:

(a) Associations - The Board will accept continuing education credits for instruction provided by legitimate private investigator associations. This shall include, but is not limited to, state and national associations which are properly incorporated and in good standing with the appropriate incorporating body.

(b) Company Training - Companies may develop continuing education courses to provide training solely for their own employees.

(c) Institutions - Institutions that provide training for profit.

(d) Distance Learning - Distance learning shall include, but is not limited to, online internet-based training and correspondence courses.

(e) Individuals and Firms - Individuals and firms that provide training for profit.

(f) State Board or Commission - Continuing Education approved by a Licensure Board or Commission for Private Investigators.

(6) The Board specifically reserves the right to approve or disapprove credit for continuing education claimed under this Chapter.

(7) Continuing education credit will not be allowed for the following:

(a) Regular work activities.

(b) Independent unstructured or self-structured learning such as home study programs, except as authorized pursuant to Chapter 741-X-7-.02(4) (c).

(c) Training specifically related to policies and procedures of an agency.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 741-X-7-.02

New Rule: Filed March 7, 2014; effective April 11, 2014.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 09, June 30, 2016, eff. 8/5/2017.

Author: The Alabama Private Investigation Board

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-25B-l through 34-25B-29.