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Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11D - Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance › Chapter 11D-13 - CARE FOR RETIRED POLICE DOGS PROGRAM › Section 11D-13.001 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Department" means the Florida Department
				of Law Enforcement.
(2) "Program"
				means the Care For Retired Police Dogs Program.
(3) "Retired Police Dog" means a dog that was
				previously in the service of or employed by a law enforcement agency or a
				correctional agency in Florida for the principal purpose of aiding in the
				detection of criminal activity, enforcement of laws, or apprehension of
				offenders that received certification in obedience and apprehension work from a
				certifying organization, such as the National Police Canine
				Association.
(4) "Correctional
				Agency" means a lawfully established state or local public agency having
				primary responsibility for the supervision, protection, care, custody, control,
				or investigation of inmates at a correctional institution.
(5) "Law Enforcement Agency" means a lawfully
				established state or local public agency having primary responsibility for the
				prevention and detection of crime or the enforcement of penal, traffic,
				highway, regulatory, game, immigration, postal, customs, or controlled
				substance laws.
(6) "Veterinary
				Care" means the practice, by a veterinarian, of veterinary medicine as defined
				in Section  474.202, Florida Statutes. The
				term includes annual wellness examinations, vaccinations, internal and external
				parasite prevention treatments, testing and treatments of illnesses and
				diseases, medications, emergency care and surgeries, veterinary oncology or
				other specialty care, euthanasia, and cremation.
(7) "Veterinarian" means a health care
				practitioner who is licensed to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine
				in Florida under Chapter 474, Florida Statutes.
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4),
					 943.326(4)(d)
					 FS. Law Implemented 943.326
					 FS.
New 7-20-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11D - Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance › Chapter 11D-13 - CARE FOR RETIRED POLICE DOGS PROGRAM › Section 11D-13.002 - Procedures

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The Department receives recurring annual
				funds to contract with a qualifying non-profit entity to administer the
				program.
(2) The program shall
				provide a stable funding source for the veterinary care for retired police dogs
				by utilizing a qualifying non-profit entity to screen and verify the
				eligibility of handlers and adopters of eligible retired law enforcement or
				correctional canines and distribute fumds to pay for veterinary care
				expenses.
(3) The following
				criteria must be met to be considered as a qualifying non-profit entity for
				administration of the program:
(a) Be
				dedicated to the protection or care of retired police dogs;
(b) Possess current 501(c)(3)
				status;
(c) Maintained 501(c)(3)
				for five or more years;
(d) Agree
				to be subject to review and audit for accountability of state funds;
(e) Possess ability to effectively
				disseminate information; and:
(f)
				Possess ability to assist handlers/adopters of retired police
				dogs.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 11G-1.001 - Purpose, Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The Medical
				Examiners Commission adopts rules pursuant to Section
				 406.04, F.S., to comply with the
				requirements of Chapter 406, Part I, F.S., and rule Division 11G, F.A.C., shall
				read in conjunction with Chapter 406, Part I, F.S.
(2) The following terms shall be deemed
				controlling for rule Division 11G, F.A.C., and Chapter 406, Part I, F.S.,
				unless otherwise defined in Chapter 406, Part I, F.S.:
(a) "Associate medical examiner" means
				associate medical examiner as defined in Section
				 406.06, F.S.
(b) "Autopsy" means autopsy as defined in
				Section  872.04(1),
				F.S.
(c) "Charge" of a dead body
				means administrative control over the location, transportation, and disposition
				of the body, and does not imply custody of the body.
(d) "Custody" of a dead body means physical
				possession of the body, and does not imply charge of the body.
(e) "District medical examiner" means
				district medical examiner as defined in Section
				 406.06, F.S.
(f) "Identification photograph" means a still
				image of the face, ear, tattoo, or other distinctive mark of a dead human body,
				taken for identification purposes only and that includes a medical examiner
				case number.
(g) "Legally
				authorized person" means legally authorized person as defined in Section
				 497.005(39),
				F.S.
(h) "Medical examiner" means a
				district medical examiner, associate medical examiner, or substitute medical
				examiner.
(i) "Medical Examiners
				Commission" means "Medical Examiners Commission" as defined in Section
				 406.06, F.S.
(j) "Photograph of an autopsy" does not
				include an identification photograph, a photomicrograph, or a
				photoradiograph.
(k)
				"Photomicrograph" means a still image of tissue depicting histologic detail,
				captured through a microscope.
(l)
				"Photoradiograph" means an image produced by the capture of radiation or other
				forms of non-visible energy, which depicts the structure of objects through
				which the radiation or energy has passed.
(m) "Substitute medical examiner" means a
				medical examiner appointed pursuant to Section
				 406.15,
				F.S.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 11G-1.002 - Associate Medical Examiners, Ethics

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				An appointment of an associate medical examiner expires with the expiration of
				the appointment of the district medical examiner who appointed him or
				her.
(2) The district medical
				examiner shall file with the Medical Examiners Commission written notice of the
				appointment, resignation, or removal of each associate medical
				examiner.
(3) The district medical
				examiner shall supervise the work and work product of associate medical
				examiners to ensure consistency and quality.
(4) The medical examiners, their agents,
				servants and employees shall not be the agents, servants or employees of the
				Florida Department of Law Enforcement or the Medical Examiners Commission and
				shall not be entitled to any benefits granted employees of the Florida
				Department of Law Enforcement.
(a) The Florida
				Department of Law Enforcement shall not be deemed to assume any liability for
				the acts, omissions to act or negligence of the medical examiners, their
				agents, servants and employees.
(b)
				Medical examiners are subject to the provisions of the Code of Ethics for
				Public Officers and Employees, Chapter 112, Part III, F.S. Medical examiners
				shall become familiar with the Code of Ethics and ensure that they are in
				compliance with the requirements stated therein.
(c) Medical examiners or their business
				entities are permitted to provide services if the terms and conditions of
				Section  112.313(12),
				F.S., (exemptions) are met.
(d) A
				medical examiner shall not:
1. Obtain any
				rental space or equipment from a business or professional association in which
				the medical examiner or the spouse or children of the medical examiner have a
				business interest unless the county he or she serves determines that any one of
				the exemptions cited in Section
				 112.313(12),
				F.S., applies.
2. Utilize a
				business or professional association in which the medical examiner or the
				spouse or children of the medical examiner have a business interest for any
				services, including but not limited to secretarial, laboratory, courier, and
				investigative, unless the county the medical examiner serves determines that
				any one of the exemptions cited in Section
				 112.313(12),
				F.S., applies.
3. Participate in
				any way with the county in the determination of the bid specifications or the
				determination of the lowest or best bidder for the services, rental space or
				equipment if his or her business or professional association is to submit a bid
				proposal to provide these services, rental space or equipment.
4. Allow an organ or tissue procurement
				agency to provide employees or the salaries for any members of the medical
				examiner's office.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 11G-1.003 - General Procedures, Agenda, Declaratory Statement (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1),
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 120.53(1)
					 FS.
New 10-18-81, Formerly 11G-1.03, Repealed
					 7-6-99.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 11G-1.004 - Commission Office (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 120.53(1)
					 FS.
New 10-18-81, Formerly 11G-1.04, Amended 4-11-88, Repealed
					 7-6-99.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 11G-1.005 - Approved Forms (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1)(b),
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 120.53(1)(b),
					 120.55(1)(a),
					 406.04
					 FS.
New 12-3-81, Formerly 11G-1.05, Repealed
					 7-10-85.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 11G-1.006 - Statutes and Rules Affecting Agency (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 406.04
					 FS.
New 12-3-81, Formerly 11G-1.06, Repealed
					 6-29-95.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-2 - STANDARD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES › Section 11G-2.001 - Determination of Jurisdiction, Preliminary Procedures

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) When a death is reported to the medical
				examiner pursuant to Section
				 406.12, F.S., or the medical
				examiner learns or is notified of a death in his or her district the medical
				examiner shall:
(a) Make inquiry to determine
				whether to examine, investigate, or autopsy pursuant to Section
				 406.11, F.S., and to determine
				whether to take charge of the body pursuant to Section
				 406.13, F.S.
(b) Record the findings and conclusions
				supporting the medical examiner's determination of cause of death in the
				permanent records of the medical examiner, in sufficient detail to allow a
				review of the circumstances, regardless of whether examination of the body or
				certification of the death by the medical examiner is required.
(c) Notify the person having custody of the
				body when the medical examiner has relinquished charge of a body not in the
				custody of the medical examiner.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-2 - STANDARD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES › Section 11G-2.002 - Identification

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) If necessary to make an identification,
				or prior to the burial of any unidentified body, the medical examiner shall:
(a) Photograph and record a detailed
				description of the body; clothing, and personal effects;
(b) Obtain complete skeletal
				x-rays;
(c) Create thorough dental
				charts and x-rays;
(d) Retain
				samples for possible DNA profiling; and,
(e) Obtain a complete set of fingerprints, if
				possible, and these shall be forwarded to the Department by the medical
				examiner or through the investigating law enforcement
				agency.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-2 - STANDARD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES › Section 11G-2.003 - Investigation

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) A medical examiner shall investigate
				under the authority of Section
				 406.11, F.S., in order to
				determine the cause of death and such circumstances surrounding it as are
				necessary and in the public interest. Such an investigation shall consist of
				examinations or investigation as the medical examiner shall deem necessary,
				including but not limited to:
(a) An
				examination of the scene of death or injury and physical evidence;
(b) Questioning of relatives, witnesses,
				prior attending physicians, or law enforcement officers;
(c) An examination of the deceased's medical
				records;
(d) An examination or
				autopsy of the body, including the testing of specimens as provided in Rule
				 11G-2.004, F.A.C., and a
				complete or partial dissection;
(e)
				Such photographs as needed to record the findings.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-2 - STANDARD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES › Section 11G-2.0031 - SIDS Autopsy Protocol (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 383.3362(4),
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 383.3362,
					 406.11,
					 406.13
					 FS.
New 10-14-96, Amended 7-6-99, Repealed
					 5-21-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-2 - STANDARD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES › Section 11G-2.004 - Physical Evidence, Body Parts, Specimens

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Definitions. The following definitions
				apply to this section:
(a) "Body part". The
				entire head, an entire extremity, a portion of an extremity that includes a
				hand or foot, or the torso, of a dead human body. For human skeletal remains a
				body part is defined as a nearly complete skull, or most of the bones of
				extremity, or most of the bones of the torso.
(b) "Organ". An entire internal viscus, such
				as a brain, heart, larynx, lung, stomach, or uterus of a dead human
				body.
(c) "Tissue". A
				representative sample of a body part or organ, constituting a minority of the
				volume or mass of the part or organ.
(d) "Embedded tissue". Tissue which has been
				embedded in paraffin blocks, or the like, for the purpose of histological
				study.
(e) "Sections". Tissue
				mounted on glass slides for the purpose of histological staining.
(f) "Stained sections". Sections which have
				been stained for the purpose of microscopic examination.
(g) "Fluid". Liquid from a blood vessel, body
				cavity, hollow viscus, hematoma, or abscess of a dead human body. Fluids
				include blood, vitreous humor, bile, gastric content, urine, cerebrospinal
				fluid, and effusions.
(h)
				"Specimen". A body part, organ, tissue, fluid, embedded tissue, section, or
				stained section; or a swab from a body part, organ, tissue, or body
				surface.
(i) "Physical evidence".
				An item or items taken during an investigation which is believed to be
				pertinent to the determination of the cause of death, manner of death,
				identification of the deceased, determination of disease, injury or
				intoxication, or which is taken to answer anticipated questions in any
				investigation. Includes specimens.
(j) "Retained". With respect to specimens,
				kept by the medical examiner after the release of the remains to the legal
				authorized person.
(k) "Research".
				Any one of the following:
1. Procedures
				designed for therapy or resuscitation, performed on a dead human body for
				experiment or practice, unrelated to the determination of cause of death,
				mechanism of death, manner of death, presence of disease, injury, or
				intoxication, or identification of the deceased.
2. Testing of body parts or organs for
				purposes unrelated to the determination of cause of death, manner of death,
				presence of disease, injury, intoxication, or identification.
3. Testing of tissues or fluids by an
				experimental scientist that results in no report to the medical
				examiner.
4. Research does not
				include test development, test validation, quality assurance testing, or
				investigative work, utilizing tissues or fluids, when the tissues or fluids are
				received by a laboratory in support of a death investigation by a medical
				examiner.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-2 - STANDARD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES › Section 11G-2.005 - Records, Autopsy Report

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The
				district medical examiner shall keep among the official records:
(a) The appointment as district medical
				examiner by the Governor;
(b) A
				copy of each letter of appointment, resignation, and removal of an associate
				medical examiner;
(c) A log or
				registry of all cases referred to the medical examiner;
(d) Records of all investigations performed,
				including findings, laboratory reports, photographs, and autopsy
				reports;
(e) Photocopies of all
				death certificates signed by a medical examiner;
(f) All other notes or documentation forming
				a record of an investigation; and,
(g) Documentation of the custody and
				surrender of dead bodies.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-2 - STANDARD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES › Section 11G-2.006 - Practice Guidelines

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The duties and standards of care of a medical examiner are to
				  be consistent with those contained in the "Practice Guidelines for Florida
				  Medical Examiners, sponsored by the Florida Association of Medical Examiners, "
				  revised July 28, 2010, incorporated by reference. The Practice Guidelines can
				  be obtained at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Post Office Box 1489,
				  Tallahassee, Florida, Attention Medical Examiner's staff
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01104
.
Rulemaking Authority
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 406.075,
					 406.11,
					 406.13
					 FS.
New 7-29-01, Amended 11-30-04, 3-21-07, 6-3-10,
					 5-21-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-5 - DISTRICT MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Section 11G-5.001 - Purpose (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 406.06(1)(a),
					 406.11(1)
					 FS.
New 2-23-93, Repealed
					 7-6-99.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-5 - DISTRICT MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Section 11G-5.002 - Establishment of Medical Examiner Districts

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The following districts and counties are designated as
				  Florida's medical examiner districts:
(1) District 1 - Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa
				Rosa, Walton;
(2) District 2 -
				Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Taylor, Wakulla;
(3) District 3 - Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton,
				Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee;
(4)
				District 4 - Clay, Duval, Nassau;
(5) District 5 - Citrus, Hernando, Lake,
				Marion, Sumter;
(6) District 6 -
				Pasco, Pinellas;
(7) District 7 -
				Volusia;
(8) District 8 - Alachua,
				Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, Union;
(9) District 9 - Orange;
(10) District 10 - Hardee, Highlands,
				Polk;
(11) District 11 -
				Miami-Dade;
(12) District 12 -
				DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota;
(13)
				District 13 - Hillsborough;
(14)
				District 14 - Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Washington;
(15) District 15 - Palm Beach;
(16) District 16 - Monroe;
(17) District 17 - Broward;
(18) District 18 - Brevard;
(19) District 19 - Indian River, Martin,
				Okeechobee, St. Lucie;
(20)
				District 20 - Collier;
(21)
				District 21 - Glades, Hendry, Lee;
(22) District 22 - Charlotte;
(23) District 23 - Flagler, Putnam, St.
				Johns;
(24) District 24 -
				Seminole;
(25) District 25 -
				Osceola.
Rulemaking Authority
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 406.05
					 FS.
New 2-23-93, Amended
					 8-15-18.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-5 - DISTRICT MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Section 11G-5.003 - District Medical Examiner Terms of Office

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The term of office for a district medical examiner appointed
				  by the governor shall be three years. A gubernatorial appointment to fill a
				  vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term. For the purpose of
				  administration, the 25 district medical examiners serve staggered terms, in
				  accord with the following rotation:
(1) First year - Districts 1 through
				7;
(2) Second year - Districts 8
				through 14, and 25;
(3) Third year
				- Districts 15 through 24.
Rulemaking Authority
					 406.04 FS. Law Implemented
					 406.06(1)(a)
					 FS.
New 2-23-93, Amended 5-21-12,
					 8-15-18.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11G - Medical Examiners Commission › Chapter 11G-5 - DISTRICT MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Section 11G-5.004 - Process for District Medical Examiner Candidate Nomination to the Governor

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Policy Statement. Nominations for
				appointment as a district medical examiner shall be made only after
				solicitation of comments from city, county and state officials as well as from
				directors of funeral homes. Candidates nominated by the Medical Examiners
				Commission will be submitted to the Governor within 30 days after the
				Commission has voted on the matter. It is not the intent of the Commission to
				serve as the primary recruiting source for district medical examiner
				candidates, rather, the Commission intends that this responsibility should
				remain primarily within the district. The Commission will provide a medical
				examiner member of the Commission to participate in the candidate screening
				process at the district level.
(2)
				Procedure for Nomination for Reappointment of District Medical Examiners.
(a) Prior to the expiration of each incumbent
				district medical examiner's three year term of appointment, the Medical
				Examiners Commission staff shall survey by written correspondence the
				district's state attorney(s), public defender(s), sheriff(s), police chief(s),
				county commissioner(s), funeral home directors and a member of the local
				medical community. The survey will solicit input from each relevant to
				performance of the incumbent district medical examiner and ask for a
				"favorable" or "non-favorable" response regarding nomination for reappointment.
				Additionally, the survey will ask for suggestions for improving district
				medical examiner services. The survey shall request recommendations for the
				nomination of the incumbent or any other qualified candidate(s) to serve as
				district medical examiner.
(b) A
				summary of the survey results shall be provided to the Commission. Copies of
				the survey responses shall be forwarded to the incumbent district medical
				examiner by Commission staff. The incumbent, together with any other qualified
				candidates named in the survey responses, shall be notified in writing as to
				the date, time and place of the Commission meeting which will be considering
				the reappointment of the district medical examiner.
(c) The Commission chairman may request
				establishment of a committee, as referred to in paragraph
				 11G-5.004(3)(b),
				F.A.C., to address concerns regarding the incumbent district medical examiner
				raised in the survey responses or to initiate a search for other candidates for
				nomination by the Commission.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.001 - Purpose

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
It is the policy of the Department to accept and investigate
				  all complaints of employee misconduct or wrongdoing from any citizen or agency
				  employee. These rules are to set out procedures and standards for disciplinary
				  actions in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Rulemaking Authority
					 110.201(2),
					 112.533,
					 943.03(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 110.201(2),
					 112.533,
					 943.03(4)
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly
					 11I-1.01.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.002 - Disciplinary Actions: Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Disciplinary actions by the department are penalties against employees for
				various types of work deficiencies and conduct offenses. Realizing that
				disciplinary actions are necessary, the purpose of this section is to comply
				with section  943.03(4),
				F.S., by defining acts of misconduct and setting standards of disciplinary
				action determined to be necessary in dealing effectively with employee
				deficiencies and breaches of good conduct.
(2) The types of disciplinary actions are as
				follows:
(a) Oral Reprimand.
(b) Written Reprimand.
(c) Reduction in Pay.
(d) Demotion.
(e) Suspension.
(f) Dismissal.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.003 - Authority for Disciplinary Actions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Specific disciplinary action may be taken by a supervisor having appropriate
				delegated authority from the Executive Director of the Department of Law
				Enforcement. This delegation of authority varies with the severity of the
				particular disciplinary action and is identified in the following table:
Disciplinary Action
Authority
Oral Reprimand
Immediate Supervisor or any higher level
							 supervisor
Written Reprimand
Immediate Supervisor or any higher level
							 supervisor
Reduction in Pay
Executive Director
Demotion
Executive Director
Suspension
Executive Director
Dismissal
Executive Director
(2)
				Any employee who either observes, is aware of, or receives a complaint from any
				source alleging employee behavior violating a rule of conduct shall promptly
				submit a report on the employee behavior to his or her immediate supervisor on
				an Internal Inquiry Form to be provided by the Department. Any supervisor who
				observes, is aware of, or receives a complaint from any source relating to
				employee behavior, which could result in disciplinary action, shall promptly
				report the behavior through the Chain of Command on a Department Internal
				Inquiry Form.
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 110.227
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly 11I-1.03, Amended 7-1-90,
					 11-5-02.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.005 - Disciplinary Investigations (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 112.532(1),
					 112.532(4),
					 112.533
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly 11I-1.05, Amended 11-5-02, Repealed
					 5-21-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.006 - Procedure for Suspension or Dismissal (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 110.227(5)(a),
					 112.532(4)
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly 11I-1.06, Amended 7-14-87, Repealed
					 11-5-02.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.007 - Notice of Final Action (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 110.227(5)(a)
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly 11I-1.07, Repealed
					 7-6-99.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.008 - Predetermination Procedures; Extraordinary Situations (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 110.227(5)(b),
					 112.532(4)
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly 11I-1.08, Amended 7-14-87, Repealed
					 7-6-99.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.009 - Law Enforcement Personnel (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 110.227(5)(a),
					 112.532(2)
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly 11I-1.09, Repealed
					 7-6-99.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.010 - Appeals to the Public Employees Relations Commission (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 110.201(2),
					 447.207(8),
					 943.03 FS. Law Implemented
					 110.227(5)
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly 11I-1.10, Amended 7-14-87, 7-1-90,
					 11-5-02, Repealed 5-21-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.011 - Acts of Misconduct and Work Standard Violations for Department Employees

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The following acts of misconduct and work standard violations
				  are unacceptable for the employees of this Department and will subject them to
				  disciplinary action:
(1) Unbecoming
				conduct. Unbecoming conduct includes any willful action or conduct which
				impedes the Department's efforts to achieve its goals, brings discredit on the
				Department, or impairs the operation or efficiency of the Department or any
				employee.
(2) Violation of law or
				rules. Violation of federal, state, or local law, ordinance, rules, or
				operating procedures of the Department or the State of Florida, either off-duty
				on personal time, or in the execution of one's duties as an employee of the
				Department which adversely affects the employee's ability to perform his or her
				job, or which adversely affects the Department's ability to carry out its
				assigned mission. This provision applies also to the treatment of persons in
				custody, use of force, and procedures for arrest, search, and
				seizure.
(3) Abuse of position.
				Abuse of position or identification as an employee of the Department for
				personal gain or influence or to avoid the consequences of unlawful acts. This
				also includes:
Soliciting or accepting any gratuity, gift, loan, reward,
				  promise of future employment, favor or service that would cause the employee to
				  be influenced in the exercise of official duties or that is based on any
				  understanding that any official action or judgment of the employee may be
				  influenced thereby.
(4)
				Failure to perform. Failure to perform a lawful duty or neglect of duty during
				working hours.
(5) Insubordination.
				Insubordination, or the willful refusal to comply with a lawful order or
				directive, written or oral. This includes both an expressed refusal to obey a
				proper order, as well as a deliberate failure to carry out an order.
(6) Excessive tardiness. Failure to be prompt
				for duty assignment or to follow established work schedules, including
				reporting late at the beginning of the work schedule, leaving early or
				returning late from lunch or rest breaks, or leaving work early at the end of
				the work schedule, all without approval.
(7) Abuse of Leave. This includes:
(a) failure to obtain approval prior to any
				absence from work, except in the case of an emergency where the employee must
				be absent prior to receiving approval from the proper authority for the
				absence;
(b) failure to notify or
				call in on the first day of an absence;
(c) obtaining leave based upon a
				misrepresentation (falsification).
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.013 - Repeal (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 110.227(1)
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly 11I-1.13, Repealed
					 5-21-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11I - Employee Relations › Chapter 11I-1 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND STANDARDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS › Section 11I-1.014 - Savings Clause

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Any employee actions that occur prior to the date of the
				  promulgation of these rules, for which disciplinary action may be taken but for
				  which disciplinary action has not begun, shall have disciplinary actions
				  administered pursuant to the procedures outlined herein.
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 110.227(1)
					 FS.
New 7-8-82, Formerly
					 11I-1.14.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11K - Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute › Chapter 11K-1 - SHERIFF SPECIAL QUALIFICATION SALARY › Section 11K-1.001 - Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute - Definition (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 943.1755
					 FS.
New 2-1-84, Formerly 11K-1.01, Amended 5-29-91, Repealed
					 5-21-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11K - Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute › Chapter 11K-1 - SHERIFF SPECIAL QUALIFICATION SALARY › Section 11K-1.002 - Background/Scope/Purpose (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 145.071,
					 943.03(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 145.071
					 FS.
New 2-1-84, Formerly 11K-1.02, Repealed
					 5-21-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11K - Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute › Chapter 11K-1 - SHERIFF SPECIAL QUALIFICATION SALARY › Section 11K-1.003 - Policy

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The initial qualification for a sheriff
				to receive salary supplement shall be to complete 40 hours of approved
				education/training courses as outlined in subsection (4). Additionally,
				sheriffs newly elected after the effective date of this rule may achieve
				initial qualification by successful completion of the "Florida Sheriffs
				Institute" sponsored by the Florida Sheriffs Association, provided that the
				Executive Director, FDLE, or their designee has certified that the "Florida
				Sheriffs Institute" meets the requirements for 40 hours of approved special
				qualification salary training. The Florida Sheriffs Institute is permitted to
				be completed by newly elected sheriffs after the election is certified and
				shall count toward the calendar year they are sworn in.
(2) In order to remain qualified, the sheriff
				shall thereafter be required to complete each calendar year 20 hours of
				approved education/training courses as outlined in subsection (4).
(3) An approved course may not be repeated by
				a sheriff for salary supplement for a period of at least 3 years.
(4) For purposes of this section, the
				following approved education/training courses will apply for either initial
				qualification or maintenance of initial qualification, provided however that
				programs for maintenance of initial qualification are attended during the
				calendar year for which special qualification salary is sought:
(a) Executive level courses offered through
				the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute specific management level or
				leadership programs offered by the following associations, colleges,
				universities, or organizations:
1. National
				Sheriffs' Association (National Sheriff 's Institute Management
				Program).
2. Southern Police
				Institute (Executive and Management/Administrative Course).
3. Northwestern Traffic Institute (Management
				and Administrative Course).
4. FBI
				National Academy.
5. The Florida
				Sheriffs Association Center for Excellence.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11K - Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute › Chapter 11K-1 - SHERIFF SPECIAL QUALIFICATION SALARY › Section 11K-1.004 - Procedure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) When a sheriff attends education/training
				courses, a report shall be submitted to Florida Criminal Justice Executive
				Institute reflecting the following information:
(a) Course title;
(b) Location of course;
(c) Dates of attendance;
(d) Number of hours;
(e) Copy of certificate of completion of the
				course.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11N - Office of Inspector General › Chapter 11N-1 - VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG CONTROL INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMS › Section 11N-1.001 - Purpose (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4),
					 943.042 FS. Law Implemented
					 943.031,
					 943.042
					 FS.
New 3-10-94, Amended 10-10-95, Repealed
					 10-25-01.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11N - Office of Inspector General › Chapter 11N-1 - VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG CONTROL INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMS › Section 11N-1.0001 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
As used in these rules, except where the context clearly
				  indicates a different meaning, the following terms shall have the meaning
				  indicated:
(1) "Allowable Cost" means
				only those costs or expenditures submitted and approved by the Review Committee
				and Department that are eligible for funding from the Council.
(2) "Council" means the Violent Crime and
				Drug Control Council.
(3)
				"Department" means the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is a "state
				awarding agency" for purposes of the Single Audit Act, section
				 215.97, F.S.
(4) "Grant" means an award of financial
				assistance to a qualified eligible recipient pursuant to a written agreement
				and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Council's funding
				programs as authorized in section
				 943.031, F.S.
(5) "Pre-qualification" means that Council
				staff or committee will conduct a review and approve an applicant's funding
				request, overall capabilities, and/or eligibility to perform the duties and
				responsibilities required by the grant programs. The review may include, but is
				not limited to, consideration of experience, curriculum vitae, quality and
				timeliness of past performance, compliance with law enforcement, grant, and
				other standards and requirements, and professional accreditation of the
				applicant.
(6) "Recipient" is as
				defined in section  215.97, F.S.
(7) "Review Committee" means a committee
				established within the Council responsible for completing the pre-qualification
				and approval of grant applications and funding requests.
(8) "Solicitation" means the written document
				or publication issued by Department in cooperation with the Council,
				incorporated by reference into this rule containing procedures and policies;
				announcing available grant funding, program criteria and requirements,
				eligibility, and application instructions, which shall govern the
				administration of the Council's grant programs.
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4),
					 943.042 FS. Law Implemented
					 943.031,
					 943.042
					 FS.
New 7-9-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11N - Office of Inspector General › Chapter 11N-1 - VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG CONTROL INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMS › Section 11N-1.002 - Purpose and Funding

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Purpose. It is
				the intent of the Department and Council to administer financial assistance
				grant programs to eligible recipients pursuant to authority under sections
				 943.031 and
				 943.042, F.S.
(2) Funding Process.
(a) The amount of funds available shall be
				that amount allocated each state fiscal year to the Department as appropriated
				by the Legislature and allocated to each grant program by the
				Council.
(b) All funds will be used
				to support priorities and objectives, adhere to grant program criteria, and
				comply with solicitations as approved by the Council, incorporated by reference
				herein.
(c) The Department shall
				issue an annual grant solicitation and begin receiving applications by July 9,
				2019 of each calendar year.
(d) The
				Department and Council shall attempt to obligate all funds available in the
				current fiscal year, but may obligate part or all of the funds in a later
				fiscal year, when permitted by law.
(e) Applications for funding shall be
				submitted to the Department on application forms as specified by the Council
				and Department signed by the chief official or head of the requesting agency
				that complies with Council program requirements.
(f) Applications received from local
				governmental entities that have not returned to the Department any unexpended
				or unaccounted for funds from prior year grants shall be rejected by the
				Department and Review Committee. Applications from local governmental entities
				that have not met their obligations under the terms of any previous grant
				agreements for funds under this Rule or authorizing legislation shall also be
				rejected by the Department and Review Committee.
(g) Awarded grant funds shall be administered
				pursuant to a written finanical assistance agreement between the Department and
				recipient, upon approval of the application by the Review Committee.
(h) All expenditures of Council grant funds
				must comply with the terms and conditions of the grant award and be expended in
				a manner approved by the Council or Review Committee.
(i) Rapid funds disbursement. The Review
				Committee and Department shall employ rapid funds disbursement procedures for
				violent crime investigative assistance and emergency funding as authorized in
				section  943.031(6),
				F.S.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11N - Office of Inspector General › Chapter 11N-1 - VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG CONTROL INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMS › Section 11N-1.0021 - Criteria for Violent Crime Investigative Assistance and Emergency Funding

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Eligibility
				and compliance. Applicants shall meet and comply with eligibility, application,
				limitations, instructions, and requirements as set forth in the grant
				guidelines as approved by the Council for this program and published on the
				Council website at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/VCDCC/VCDCC-Home.aspx.
(2) Purpose for violent crime investigative
				funding. Provide financial assistance to local and state law enforcement
				agencies involved in complex and lengthy violent crime investigations. In
				determining whether requests from state and local law enforcement agencies
				relate to involvement in a complex and lengthy violent crime investigation, the
				Council shall consider whether:
(a) The crime
				under investigation involves multiple victims;
(b) The crime resulted in the death or
				serious bodily injury to one or more victims;
(c) The crime appears to be part of a pattern
				of serial or interrelated criminal events; or
(d) The crime evidences a heinous, wicked, or
				grossly disturbing method of commission; and shall consider the nature and
				extent of complexity and length of the investigative efforts and whether the
				expenses claimed are beyond the resources of the investigative agency or
				agencies making the request for funding, as defined in subsection (4) of this
				section.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11N - Office of Inspector General › Chapter 11N-1 - VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG CONTROL INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMS › Section 11N-1.0022 - Criteria for Drug Control Investigative Assistance and Emergency Funding

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Eligibility and compliance. Applicants
				shall meet and comply with eligibility, application, limitations, instructions,
				and requirements as set forth in the grant guidelines as approved by the
				Council for this program and published on the Council website at
				http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/VCDCC/VCDCC-Home.aspx.
(2) Purpose for drug control investigative
				funding. Provide financial assistance to local and state law enforcement
				agencies involved in complex and lengthy drug control investigations. In
				determining whether requests for drug control funding relate to multi-agency or
				statewide drug control or illicit money laundering investigative or task force
				efforts that:
(a) Significantly contribute to
				achieving the state's goal of reducing drug-related crime as articulated by the
				Office of Drug Control;
(b)
				Represent a significant illicit money laundering investigative effort;
				or
(c) Otherwise significantly
				support statewide strategies developed by the Statewide Drug Policy Advisory
				Council, and adhering to the criteria approved by the Council in the grant
				program solicitation.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11N - Office of Inspector General › Chapter 11N-1 - VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG CONTROL INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMS › Section 11N-1.003 - Limitations on Violent Crime Investigative Reimbursement Funding (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4),
					 943.042 FS. Law Implemented
					 943.031,
					 943.042
					 FS.
New 3-10-94, Amended 10-10-95, 10-25-01, 12-3-03, Repealed
					 7-9-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11N - Office of Inspector General › Chapter 11N-1 - VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG CONTROL INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMS › Section 11N-1.0031 - Limitations on Matching Drug Control Investigative Funding (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4),
					 943.042 FS. Law Implemented
					 943.031,
					 943.042
					 FS.
New 10-25-01, Amended 12-3-03, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, Repealed
					 7-9-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT › 11N - Office of Inspector General › Chapter 11N-1 - VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG CONTROL INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMS › Section 11N-1.004 - Procedures for Emergency Violent Crime Investigative Funding (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 943.03(4),
					 943.042 FS. Law Implemented
					 943.031,
					 943.042
					 FS.
New 3-10-94, Amended 10-10-95, 8-22-00, 10-25-01, 12-3-03,
					 3-21-07, 6-9-08, Repealed 7-9-19.