1. (1) Transition School shall be a program of instruction comprising fundamental law enforcement skills and knowledge.

   1. (a) Length. The Transition School shall be a minimum of three (3) weeks in length and include a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) hours of instruction and study.

   2. (b) Format. The Transition School shall have a curriculum format that contains the following elements:

      1. 1. Each topic of instruction to be taught shall have specifically defined training objectives;
      2. 2. Each topic of instruction to be taught shall be defined in a scope. The scope shall broadly describe the key teaching points that are to be covered; and
      3. 3. Each topic of instruction to be taught shall be assigned a minimum amount of time.
   3. (c) Instructional Methods. The Transition School shall employ performance oriented instructional methods that help ensure successful achievement of the established training objectives.
   4. (d) Administration. The Transition School shall be administered by TLETA.

   5. (e) Eligibility for Admission. Any officer shall be eligible for admission to the Transition School who:

      1. 1. Has met pre-employment requirements herein established; and
      2. 2. Falls within the categories requiring attendance in Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1110- 02-.03.
   6. (f) Testing for Transition School. TLETA shall develop a system of testing which relates to the training objectives.
   7. (g) Certificate of Successful Completion. TLETA shall issue to law enforcement officers who successfully complete Transition School a certificate suitable as evidence thereof.
2. (2) Approved Departmental Lateral Schools shall be deemed equivalent to the Transition School.

Authority: T.C.A. § 38-8-104. Administrative History: Original rule filed March 11, 2011; effective June 9, 2011. Amendments filed January 7, 2021; effective April 7, 2021.