SECTION 390:15-5-12. Academic requirements

(a)   In order to successfully complete the bridge academy program, trainees must achieve a minimum passing score as designated by CLEET. All training standards and academic requirements must be completed within the time frame specified in Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

(b)   Any trainee who fails a specific block examination will be permitted to retake that block examination within a time frame established by CLEET.

(c)   If the trainee fails the block examination a second time, the trainee's agency head may request that the trainee repeat the block of instruction and take the examination for a third time.

(d)   If a trainee fails to complete any block of instruction the trainee will not be allowed to take the certification examination.

(e)   Trainees who fail the certification examination will be permitted to retake the examination within ten (10) business days. A second failure will necessitate reenrollment into a basic academy.

(f)   When a trainee fails a proficiency test in the Custody Control block, or the Law Enforcement Driver Training block, the trainee will not be certified, and will be scheduled for up to two remedial training sessions at a later time. If the trainee does not successfully complete remedial training, no further testing will be allowed.

(g)   If the trainee fails a proficiency test in the Firearms Block, the trainee will not be certified, and shall be required to obtain additional firearms training through his/her employing agency; such training to be conducted by a CLEET certified firearms instructor within ninety (90) calendar days of the student's original academy completion date. Upon completion of such training, the student's employing agency administrator must, within ninety (90) calendar days of the student's original academy completion date, in writing, notify the Director of CLEET that the student is ready to be scheduled for firearms proficiency testing by CLEET firearms staff. Such testing shall be completed by allowing the student up to three (3) attempts to attain the CLEET required proficiency in firearms. If the trainee does not successfully complete additional training, no further testing will be allowed until the student has retaken the entire firearms block of instruction.

(h)   Trainees are expected to attend all blocks of instruction. If a trainee misses any time during the academy, the trainee must state in writing the reasons for the absence.

(i)   Absences due to unforeseen emergencies, illnesses, subpoenas, or other unusual circumstances may be approved by the Training Division Manager or Assistant Director for make-up during the current academy. Each case will be reviewed to evaluate the length of time missed and the impact upon the instructional staff and class to remediate the trainee. The trainee may be required to provide documentation for excused absences such as a copy of the subpoena, doctor's statement, etc. Absences of more than five (5) hours in any training block may require the trainee to attend the entire block in the next subsequent academy.

(j)   Each applicant is required to attend all class sessions, subject to previously stated exceptions. Unexcused absences or repeated tardiness requires makeup work during a current or future academy, and may result in administrative discipline. Decisions that the Training Manager or Assistant Director make, regarding attendance and makeup requirements, may be appealed to the Director.

(k)   It is mandated by the Council that all examinations, and all proficiency tests must be successfully completed to meet the requirements for peace officer certification.

(l)   If a health condition or an injury exists, prohibiting a trainee from fully participating in any block of instruction, a signed release from the trainee's physician must be submitted before the trainee will be allowed to further participate in that block.

(m)   If the trainee cannot be so released by a physician to fully participate in that block then participation is prohibited.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1956, eff 9-15-14]