1. (1) A waiver of in-service training may be granted in the following circumstances:

   1. (a) Medical condition, injury, or disability. The chief administrative officer of a department must submit requests for waivers of in-service training for a calendar year on the basis of medical condition, injury, or disability. This request must explain the individual case and be accompanied by a doctor’s statement. Each request will be considered on an individual basis.
   2. (b) Retirement. If seeking a waiver of in-service training for a calendar year on the basis that an officer will retire during that year, the certified officer shall submit a letter to his chief administrator stating his intention to retire prior to the completion of in-service training for the calendar year. If the request is approved by his department, then the letter shall be forwarded to the Commission for approval.
   3. (c) Military service. The chief administrative officer must submit requests for waivers of in- service training for a calendar year based on military service. Each request will be considered on an individual basis.
   4. (d) Failure to Complete. Failure to complete annual in-service training, for whatever reason, shall be reported to the Commission by submitting a request for waiver and written explanation documenting the reason the officer failed to comply. It is not considered failure to complete the required in-service training if an officer missed ten percent (10%) or less of the course duration due to an approved emergency absence pursuant to Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1110-04-.07.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 38-8-104, 38-8-106, and 38-8-111. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 4, 1992; effective November 29, 1992. Amendment filed March 11, 2011; effective June 9, 2011. Amendments filed January 7, 2021; effective April 7, 2021.