1. (1) The Commission shall not consider a waiver of basic training requirements; however, a Substitution of Basic Training may be considered under specific circumstances as requested by the employing agency.

2. (2) Substitution of Basic Training may be granted for a law enforcement officer meeting the following criteria:

   1. (a) Having less than a three (3) year break in service from previous law enforcement employment in the State of Tennessee;
   2. (b) Having left previous employment as a certified officer in good standing; and

   3. (c) Having at least forty (40) hours of in-service training which complies with Tenn. Comp.

      1. R. & Regs. 1110-02-.03(5) and 1110-07-.01; or, having completed an equivalent federal, state, or local basic law enforcement training course.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 38-8-104 and 38-8-106. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 4, 1992; effective November 29, 1992. Amendment filed April 19, 2002; effective August 28, 2002. Amendments filed January 7, 2021; effective April 7, 2021.