1. (1) Building and Classroom Facilities. All requirements listed shall be met prior to inspection of new facilities.

   1. (a) The academy shall be in an area devoted to law enforcement training to ensure training facilities are undisturbed by outside, unrelated activities or noises;
   2. (b) Class size shall be limited to a maximum of seventy-five (75) students in all settings except a seminar or lecture-type setting, which may exceed seventy-five (75) students;
   3. (c) The academy must have adequate facilities for physical training activities to support the curriculum, such as a multipurpose activity area or gym;
   4. (d) The academy must have adequate restroom, locker, and shower facilities for male and female students;
   5. (e) The academy must have administrative office space or a designated area for the organization and filing of appropriate school administrative records, documents, and related school training data;
   6. (f) The academy must have internet access available to students, adequate to support study and achieve the learning objectives; and
   7. (g) The academy must have adequate audio-visual equipment to support the curriculum.

2. (2) Firing Range Facilities.

   1. (a) The firing range must have at least twenty (20) firing points. All targets should have a minimum of four (4) foot centers;
   2. (b) The firing range must have at least twenty-five (25) yard depth for firing at each point;
   3. (c) The firing range must have adequate off-street parking space;
   4. (d) The firing range must have some form of combat/action-reaction course;
   5. (e) The firing range must have a laterally moving target;
   6. (f) The firing range must have a shotgun course. This can be laid out on an existing pistol course; and
   7. (g) The firing range must comply with all state and local ordinances and laws pertaining to range and firearms safety;

3. (3) Driving Skill Range.

   1. (a) The driving skill range must have adequate area available to teach basic law enforcement driving, stopping, and parking maneuvers;
   2. (b) The driving skill range must have an adequate area available to teach advanced driving techniques;
   3. (c) The driving skill range must have adequate off-street parking space; and
   4. (d) The driving skill range must comply with all pertinent state and local ordinances and laws.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 38-8-104; 68-18-101, et seq.; and 68-120-101. Administrative History: Original rule filed January 28, 1986; effective April 15, 1986. Amendment filed November 13, 1989; effective February 28, 1990. Amendment filed June 13, 1997; effective October 28, 1997. Amendment filed April 19, 2002; effective August 28, 2002. Amendment filed October 2, 2006; effective February 28, 2007. Amendments filed January 7, 2021; effective April 7, 2021.