R728-502-5. Instructor Certification Requirements

  (1) An applicant must meet the following requirements before being certified as an instructor:

  (a) have two years of experience as a full-time peace officer or dispatcher;

  (b) receive a recommendation from the chief administrative officer of the agency employing the applicant; and

  (c) complete an approved instructor development course or specialty instructor certification course as outlined below.

  (2) The requirements in this Subsection (1) may be waived if the applicant has specialized training or expertise in an area which, in the opinion of the director, would be beneficial in the training of law enforcement officers.

  (a) An individual wishing to qualify for instructor certification wavier under this Subsection (2), must submit a written request to the director providing evidence of their specialized training or experience and justification as to why this training or experience would be beneficial in the training of law enforcement officers.