- (1) Trainees must attend all classes unless temporarily excused by the General Departmental Instructor in appropriate circumstances such as court appearances, emergencies, or personal illness.
- (2) An excused absence shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the course duration. Absence of more than ten percent (10%) requires that the portion of the course missed be repeated within thirty (30) days of the absence. If an officer is unable to complete the make-up within thirty (30) days, the officer shall repeat the entire course.
- (3) Trainees shall not be granted an excused absence for any portion of a mandated course pursuant to Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1110-04-.05.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 38-8-107 and 38-8-111. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 20, 1982; effective January 19, 1983. Amendment filed October 25, 1993; effective March 1, 1994. Amendments filed January 7, 2021; effective April 7, 2021.