R728-401-5. Approval of Satellite Academies

  (1) A law enforcement agency, correctional agency, or institution of higher learning that meets the conditions and requirements set forth below may conduct a basic peace officer training program that is primarily established for the training of self-sponsored applicants, with the approval of the council.

  (2) An entity seeking to operate a satellite academy shall submit to the director, a request in writing and include documentation of:

  (a) the background and qualifications of the individual who will be the director of the satellite academy; and

  (b) the need to operate the satellite academy through evidence that:

  (i) there are no satellite academies within a 30 mile radius of the location where the new academy will operate;

  (ii) a law enforcement agency in the county or region has requested, in writing, that the entity operate a satellite academy;

  (iii) a satellite academy operating within the county, region or within 30 miles of the location of the applying entity has indicated that it is unable to meet the demand for training; or

  (iv) the entity will provide a unique or specialized training program that is not currently offered in the county, region, or within 30 miles of the location of the applying entity.

  (3) The division, with the approval of the council, may authorize an entity to operate a satellite academy if the entity demonstrates there is a need for additional training programs:

  (a) in the county or region where the proposed satellite academy is to operate; or

  (b) that cannot reasonably be met by the division.