N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 6020.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 6020.3 - Minimum standards

(a) No basic course shall be approved by the commissioner that does not follow the minimum curriculum as prescribed by the council.

(b) Specific curriculum categories, respective titles/topics, and time allotments shall be established by the council and published by the commissioner.

(c)

(1) Training regarding the investigation and intervention of crimes involving sexual assault shall be conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures, and minimum standards as established by the council. The investigation and enforcement of crimes involving sexual assault under New York State law, shall include, but not be limited to:

(i) techniques for interviewing sexual assault victims;

(ii) fair treatment standards for crime victims pursuant to article 23 of the Executive Law;

(iii) evidence gathering and evidence preservation; and

(iv) dissemination of information concerning availability of local services for the victims of such crimes.

(2) This training course and curriculum shall be reviewed regularly by the council and modified as need may require.

(d) Supervised field training review and orientation shall be conducted in accordance with the policies and minimum standards as established by the council. Performance of field training shall be documented on a form prescribed or approved by the commissioner.

(e) Training regarding the handling of emergency situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities shall be conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures, and minimum standards as established by the Council.

(f) Only instructors qualified/certified in accordance with the provisions of Parts 6023 and/or 6024 of this Title may provide instruction in a basic course.

(g) Only course directors as defined in section 6020.1(b) of this Part may administer a basic course for police officers.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 6020.3

Amended New York State Register March 25, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 12, eff. 3/25/2020