Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024
Section 149-2-3 - Academy Facility Standards3.1. Location. -- Basic training may be provided at a single central location or at a central location and one (1) or more regional locations. The standards outlined in this Rule apply to any facility where basic training will be conducted and shall insure that the training shall be carried out in an adequate and proper setting.3.2. Facility. -- The facility may be a single building, a room, or rooms in a building or more than one building, which provides adequate space to meet the needs of people undergoing training over a period of several weeks.3.3. Need -- The Subcommittee is responsible for determining the need as to the number and type of entry level certification training academies/programs and their location.3.4. Classrooms. 3.4.a. The classroom shall be large enough to comfortably accommodate the largest anticipated attendance. Minimum registration for any entry level training class funded by the Subcommittee is twenty-five (25) officers.3.4.b. Artificial or day lighting shall provide good visibility at all times and permit the use of visual training materials.3.4.c. Adequate ventilation and seasonal temperature control shall be provided. The system shall provide for individual classroom control if more than one classroom is used.3.4.d. Acoustics shall be adequate to enable the speaker to be heard from any place in the classroom being used. A public-address system shall be provided if needed.3.5. Classroom Amenities. 3.5.a. All desks shall have smooth tops and shall be of sufficient size to accommodate adult trainees.3.5.b. Display surfaces shall be positioned to permit unobstructed viewing from the rearmost area of the classroom and shall be of an appropriate size to allow material displayed and/or writing to be viewed by all participants.3.5.c. Each classroom, if necessary, shall be equipped with a lectern to accommodate lecture materials.3.5.d. All appropriate audio and video equipment and training aids shall be available and operable at the beginning of each class.3.6. Up-to-date court rulings as well as current copies of law enforcement related periodicals shall be made readily available when necessary.3.7. Firearm Range. -- The firearm range shall meet or exceed all safety standards promulgated by the National Rifle Association.3.7.a. The range shall be appropriate for the weapons training or certification being conducted and shall be located within reasonable driving distance from the academy site.3.7.b. It shall permit sole occupancy by law enforcement agencies when in use by them for firearms training or qualification.3.7.c. Curriculum firearms training time does not include travel time if the range is more than 15 minutes from the academy site.3.8. Physical Training Room. -- Each facility shall include one room of sufficient size to accommodate trainees during physical fitness and defensive training.3.9. Common Study Area -- Each facility shall include one room of sufficient size to accommodate study time.3.10. Restrooms. -- Separate restroom facilities of sufficient size and number to accommodate the needs of both sexes shall be provided in close proximity to the classrooms.3.11. Parking. -- Adequate and free parking space shall be provided. The parking area shall be within reasonable walking distance of all classrooms.3.12. Supplies. -- Each trainee shall be furnished with the following supplies as needed:3.12.a. Ammunition for firearms training;3.12.b. An information Storage Device sufficient to accommodate all notes and handout materials;3.12.c. Legal pads in a sufficient number to permit taking of detailed notes throughout the duration of the training program;3.12.d. A current copy of all relevant West Virginia Code sections;3.12.e. Writing instruments in a sufficient number to permit taking of detailed notes throughout the duration of the training program;3.12.f. A copy of the course schedule;3.12.g. A copy of the rules governing operation of the training facility; and,3.12.h. Handout materials required by the instructors.3.13. Food Services. -- Law enforcement training academies shall provide food service: 3.13.a. If in-house food service is available and provided, all food preparation and dining facilities shall be established and maintained in accordance with applicable state and local health department rules.3.13.b. If commercial food services are used, these services should be located within a distance that would allow the trainee to leave, eat, and return to class within sixty (60) minutes.3.14. Medical Facility. -- A medical facility within a reasonably close proximity to training site shall be identified.