SECTION 390:60-13-2. Schools, school coordinators, and instructors

(a)   Unless otherwise provided in CLEET Rules, CLEET shall recognize only those training courses that are conducted at approved schools. Approval to conduct Bail Enforcer training may be requested by making written application to the Director.

(b)   Approval to conduct Bail Enforcer training courses shall be subject to the following requirements.

(1)   Approved private schools must be licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools.

(2)   Private security training courses must be conducted under the coordinating supervision of a person with professionally recognized training or experience in developing and managing training programs. School coordinators shall submit a resume of related education, training, instructional experience, and work experience. School Coordinators may also be approved as instructors.

(3)   Bail Enforcer student/instructor class ratios shall not exceed forty (40) to one (l); However, firearms instructor-to-shooter ratios shall be not less than one (l) to five (5).

(4)   Training units (classes) must be taught by approved instructors.

(c)   Instructor qualifications shall be based upon training, education, teaching experience, and work experience, but shall minimally include:

(1)   One of the following:

(A)   A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience with a legally recognized security or investigative or Bail Enforcement Agency; or

(B)   A minimum of two (2) years continuous experience as a full-time certified law enforcement officer; or

(C)   A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an instructor at an accredited educational institution in the subject matter for which approval is requested, or in a related field.

(2)   Completion of a curriculum orientation workshop conducted by the State Department of Vocational and Technical Education.

(d)   Firearms instructors must be currently certified as a law enforcement or private security firearms instructor, by CLEET, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Rifle Association, or other professionally recognized organizations.

(e)   Instructors for Phase 3 - "Private Investigator" courses shall submit additional evidence as to their training or experience relating to the Phase 3 curriculum.

(f)   Instructors for Fire Safety must be certified by the accrediting authorities in those fields.

(g)   Use of force instructors must be currently certified as a defensive tactics instructor by CLEET, or other professionally recognized organizations.

(h)   Approved schools will be subject to review and inspection by CLEET staff. Training facilities shall meet local and state fire and safety standards. Facilities shall provide a comfortable environment for students and instructors, with minimal learning distractions. Facility and equipment standards shall be consistent with the standards set forth below:

(1)   Classrooms of at least ten (10) square feet per student enrolled;

(2)   Classrooms adequately lighted, heated, and cooled;

(3)   Telephones are accessible;

(4)   Restrooms are accessible;

(5)   Audio/visual equipment is available (projection equipment, chalkboards, etc.);

(6)   Firearms training facilities shall minimally provide:

(A)   Protective backstop;

(B)   5 firing points;

(C)   3, 5, 7, 15, and 25 yard firing lines;

(D)   Public address system;

(E)   Restroom facilities;

(F)   Accessible telephone;

(G)   First Aid supplies;

(H)   Protective equipment for eyes and ears.

(7)   Indoor firearms training facilities shall minimally provide:

(A)   Protective backstop;

(B)   A minimum of 3 firing points;

(C)   3, 5, 7, 15, 25 yard firing lines. An indoor firing range may include reduction targets for weapons fired at fifty (50) feet to simulate weapons fired at seventy-five (75) feet);

(D)   Public address system;

(E)   Restroom facilities;

(F)   Accessible telephone;

(G)   First Aid supplies;

(H)   Protective equipment for eyes and ears.

(8)   Firearms training facilities must meet the minimum requirements as set forth in the OSHA Code of Federal Regulations, lead standards;

(A)   29 CFR 1910.1025 (C) Permissible Exposure Limit

(B)   29 CFR 1910.1025 (D) Exposure Monitoring

(C)   29 CFR 1910.1025 (D)(9) Accuracy of Measurement

(D)   CRF 29 1910.1025 (D)(5)(11) Mechanical Ventilation for Compliance.

(9)   Firearms training facilities must supply an annual exposure monitoring report. The monitoring can be conducted by either private firms or by the OSHA Consultation Division of the Department of Labor;

(10)   Firearms used for approved firearms training shall be consistent with those described in CLEET Rules. Handguns shall be limited to revolvers in a minimum of .38 and .357 or larger caliber or semi-automatic handguns in a minimum of 9mm or larger caliber.

(11)   Approved schools which intend to conduct Phase 4 "Firearms" training must show proof that a firearm training facility is:

(A)   Owned and managed by the school itself; or

(B)   Being used pursuant to a written agreement with the owner of the facility.

(i)   Schools approved to conduct the private security and investigative and Bail Enforcer training courses required for licensing purposes must:

(1)   offer these courses as separate courses, independent of any other training course or hours;

(2)   separately charge a fee for these courses, if a fee is charged;

(3)   advise students that participation in other training programs is not required for licensing; and

(4)   refrain from using any statements of training being "CLEET Certified".

(j)   Completion of CLEET mandated Basic Peace Officer training or reserve officer training, pursuant to Title 70, Section 3311, may be considered as comparable training for firearms training purposes.

(k)   Bail Enforcer training conducted by any school without the prior approval of CLEET shall be considered null and void, and not in compliance with the provisions of this Act, and these Rules and regulations.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 563, eff 4-1-14 (emergency); Added at 32 Ok Reg 2033, eff 9-11-15]