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Title 11 - LawDivision 2 - Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Article 3 - Regulatory Procedures
Section 1070 - Minimum Training Standards for Instructors of POST-Certified Specialized Training

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 1070

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Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 1070 - Minimum Training Standards for Instructors of POST-Certified Specialized Training
(a) Minimum Training Standards

Instructors of any of the specialized subjects* listed in subsection 1070(b) shall successfully complete the corresponding training course listed in subsection 1070(b) or complete the equivalency process outlined in subsection 1070(c).

(1) Effective March 1, 2008, completion of the Academy Instructor Certification Course specified in Commission Regulation 1082 or passage of the AICC Equivalency Process specified in Commission Regulation 1009(c)(4) shall be required within 12 months of appointment as a Regular Basic Course (RBC) instructor. As specified in Commission Regulation 1009(a)(2), appointment as an RBC instructor shall be assessed as the date the instructor first commences instruction.

*The following specialized subjects listed in subsection 1070(b) are excluded: Institute of Criminal Investigation, Motorcycle Training, and Supervisory Leadership Institute.

(2) Presenters who employ instructors of specialized subjects shall attest, via the EDI Course Instructor Resume, that the instructor(s) meet the minimum training standard applicable to instructors as follows:
(A) Primary Instructors (defined in Commission Regulation 1001) All primary instructors shall meet the minimum training standard prior to instructing in the specialized subject. (This also includes instructors of specialized instructor training courses.)
(B) Instructors (non-primary)

All non-primary instructors who on or after July 1, 2002, are 1) First assigned to instruct in a specialized subject area or 2) transfer to a different training institution and are assigned to instruct in a specialized subject area shall meet the minimum training standard prior to instructing in the specialized subject. (This also includes instructors of specialized instructor training courses.)

(C) Guest Speakers (defined in Commission Regulation 1001) Guest speakers are exempt from the minimum training standard.
(b) Specialized Subjects and Training Course Requirement

The specialized subjects listed in the left column may be the subject of a stand-alone course or a specialized subject taught within a larger course.

To satisfy the training course requirement, a POST-certified course must be a foundational-type instructor course and must meet the minimum content requirements specified in Commission Regulation 1082 [unless exempted by Commission Regulation 1082(c)]. For example, an "advanced" or "update" course will not satisfy the requirement. Generally, the POST-certified course must be the same title as the instructor course title listed in the "Training Course" column.

The minimum content requirements for the training courses listed in the right column below are specified in Commission Regulation 1082.

Specialized SubjectTraining Course (must meet minimum content requirements specified in Commission Regulation 1082).
Arrest and Control TechniquesArrest and Control Instructor or Defensive Tactics Instructor
Baton/Impact WeaponsBaton/Impact Weapons Instructor or Defensive Tactics Instructor
Chemical AgentsChemical Agents Instructor
Defensive TacticsDefensive Tactics Instructor or Arrest and Control Instructor
Diversionary DevicesDiversionary Devices Instructor
Driver Training (low speed maneuvers)Driver Awareness Instructor
Driver Training (performance driving, code 3, pursuit)Driver Awareness Instructor and Driver Training Instructor
Electronic WeaponsElectronic Weapons Instructor
Firearms (all firearms types)Firearms Instructor (corresponding firearm type)
First Aid/CPRFirst Aid/CPR Instructor
Hazardous MaterialsHazardous Materials Train-the-Trainer
Institute of Criminal InvestigationInstitute of Criminal Investigation Instructor
Less Lethal WeaponsLess Lethal Force Instructor
Motorcycle TrainingMotorcycle Training Instructor
Physical Training (Basic Course)Physical Training Instructor
Supervisory CourseSupervisory Course Instructor
Supervisory Leadership InstituteSupervisory Leadership Institute Instructor
Racial ProfilingRacial Profiling Instructor
Terrorism & Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) AwarenessBasic Course for Response Personnel (SEMS/NIMS/ICS)
Terrorism & Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) AwarenessICS 300 & 400 Train-the-Trainer (SEMS/NIMS/ICS)
Terrorism & Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) AwarenessLaw Enforcement Response to Terrorism (LERT) Instructor
Terrorism & Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) AwarenessPublic Safety Communications Terrorism Awareness Instructor Course (PSC-TAC)

(c) Equivalency Process

The training course specified in subsection 1070(b) may be satisfied through an equivalency evaluation performed by the employing presenter. An individual requesting an evaluation to meet the minimum training course standard shall submit to the presenter an expanded course outline for each course to be considered in the evaluation. The course outline(s) must specify the course title(s), training date(s), and training institution(s). Presenters will base their evaluations on a comparison of the submitted expanded course outline(s) against the minimum content requirements specified in Commission Regulation 1082. The employing presenter shall retain the documentation for approved equivalencies. Although presenters are not required to submit the documentation to POST, their attestation of equivalency is required, via the EDI Course Instructor Resume submitted to POST.

(d) Proof of Completed Training Course

Presenters of the specialized subjects specified in subsection 1070(b) shall maintain documentation which demonstrates the satisfaction of the minimum training course standard. The required documentation shall be made available for POST inspection upon request and shall consist of:

(1) A copy of the certificate of course completion verifying the required training course in subsection 1070(b), or
(2) A POST training record that indicates successful completion of the training course in subsection 1070(b), or
(3) The expanded course outline(s) of the course(s) evaluated for equivalency per subsection 1070(c).

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 11, § 1070

1. New section filed 7-17-2001; operative 7-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 29).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and amendment of NOTE filed 8-27-2002; operative 9-26-2002 (Register 2002, No. 35).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-6-2003; operative 3-8-2003 (Register 2003, No. 6).
4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-21-2003; operative 8-20-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30).
5. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of NOTE filed 10-24-2005; operative 11-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 43).
6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-21-2006; operative 1-20-2007 (Register 2006, No. 51).
7. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-6-2007; operative 4-5-2007 (Register 2007, No. 10).
8. Amendment of subsections (b) and (d)-(d)(3) filed 8-1-2007; operative 8-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).
9. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-1-2007; operative 8-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).
10. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 10-15-2007; operative 11-14-2007 (Register 2007, No. 42).
11. Amendment filed 2-29-2008; operative 3-1-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 9).
12. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and subsections (a), (a)(2)(A)-(C), (b), (c) and (d) filed 11-26-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 48).
13. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-12-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 50).
14. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-9-2015 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 50).
15. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 12-9-2015 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 50).
16. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 6-9-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 24).
17. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-21-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 43).
18. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 12-31-2020; operative 4-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 1). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.)
19. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(C), (b) and (c) filed 10-15-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 42). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.
20. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-6-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 14).
21. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-7-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 14).
22. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 6-20-2022; operative 10-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 25).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13503, 13506 and 13519.12, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 13503(e), 13519.4 and 13519.12, Penal Code.

1. New section filed 7-17-2001; operative 7-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 29).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and amendment of N ote filed 8-27-2002; operative 9-26-2002 (Register 2002, No. 35).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-6-2003; operative 3-8-2003 (Register 2003, No. 6).
4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-21-2003; operative 8-20-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30).
5. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 10-24-2005; operative 11-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 43).
6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-21-2006; operative 1-20-2007 (Register 2006, No. 51).
7. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-6-2007; operative 4-5-2007 (Register 2007, No. 10).
8. Amendment of subsections (b) and (d)-(d)(3) filed 8-1-2007; operative 8-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).
9. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-1-2007; operative 8-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).
10. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 10-15-2007; operative 11-14-2007 (Register 2007, No. 42).
11. Amendment filed 2-29-2008; operative 3-1-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 9).
12. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and subsections (a), (a)(2)(A)-(C), (b), (c) and (d) filed 11-26-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 48).
13. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-12-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 50).
14. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-9-2015 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 50).
15. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 12-9-2015 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 50).
16. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 6-9-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 24).
17. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-21-2020; operative 1/1/2021 (Register 2020, No. 43).
18. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 12-31-2020; operative 4/1/2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 1). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.)
19. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(C), (b) and (c) filed 10-15-2021; operative 1/1/2022 (Register 2021, No. 42). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.
20. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-6-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 14).
21. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-7-2022; operative 7/1/2022 (Register 2022, No. 14).
22. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 6-20-2022; operative 10/1/2022 (Register 2022, No. 25).