N.D. Admin. Code 93-02-04-01

Current through Supplement No. 393, July, 2024

Section 93-02-04-01 - Certified training course application

The following procedures apply to all training courses for which certification is requested by the board:

1. An instructor or agency seeking course certification shall submit an application to conduct a training course and certification to the board on a form provided by the board.

2. All application forms must be submitted to the board at least ninety days before training commences.

3. Each application must include the following:

a. A course description showing the title of the course, the name of the person or agency preparing the training course, the course objective, testing methods if applicable, course content, estimated length of course, and references;

b. Payment to the board of any fees established for certification of the course and instructors.

4. The training course must consist of at least eighty hours of training and must include the following curriculum and subject areas:

a. Firearms proficiency, including fulfillment of the equivalent requirements for firearm training as is required for North Dakota peace officers;

b. Use of force and deadly force;

c. Application of North Dakota law;

d. Legal aspects;

e. Defensive tactics and weapons retention;

f. Weapons storage;

g. Concealed carry of firearms tactics;

h. Protocol for identifying armed first responder in school or ambulance or firefighter crew;

i. Solo and team tactics;

j. Mind set; and

k. Active threat overview.

5. All certified courses are subject to periodic review by the board.

6. Certified instructors shall notify the board, in writing at least thirty days before the commencement of any certified course, the course dates and curriculum and permit the board to monitor course content and instructor development.

7. A certified instructor shall complete rosters for all courses on a form approved by the board. All rosters must be submitted to the board within fifteen days of completion of the course.

8. Upon approval by the board, instructors and agencies shall receive a letter of course approval. Any change to the certified course curriculum or instructors must require submission of a new application and recertification from the board.

N.D. Admin Code 93-02-04-01

Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-386, October 2022, effective 10/1/2022.

General Authority: NDCC 62.1-02-14(7)

Law Implemented: NDCC 62.1-02-14(7)