COMMISSION FOR FLORIDA LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION, INC.

STANDARDS MANUAL
EDITION 4.0.30

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PREFACE
The Standards Manual is the principal publication of the Commission for Florida
Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. The first edition was published in August
1995 with Change Notice #1 distributed in May 1996. The second edition was
published in September 1997 with Change Notice #2.1 distributed in October
1998. The third edition was published in June 2001. The fourth edition was
published in March 2004 and is the current version of the Florida Standards
Manual.
This manual and other Florida law enforcement accreditation publications are
available from:

Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, Florida 32302
(800) 558-0218
www.flaccreditation.org

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc., (“Commission”)
a Florida not-for-profit corporation, makes no warranty, expressed or implied, for
the benefit of any person or entity with regard to any aspect of the standards
contained herein. These standards were adopted for the sole use of the
Commission for the exclusive purpose of their application to the agencies
seeking to obtain or maintain accreditation, there being no intended third party
beneficiaries hereof, expressed or implied. Nothing herein shall be construed so
as to create any right, cause, property interest, or entitlement on the part of any
applicant agency or third party. These standards shall in no way be construed to
be an individual act of any commissioner, director, employee, agency, member,
individual, or a legal entity associated with the Commission, or otherwise be
construed so as to create any liability in an individual or official capacity on the
part of any commissioner, director, employee, agency, member, individual, or a
legal entity associated with the Commission.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
In an effort to keep up with current law enforcement trends, criminal justice
issues, and Florida Statutes, the Standards Review and Interpretation Committee
(SRIC) and the Commission have been accepting and reviewing input from law
enforcement practitioners for improving the Florida Standards Manual. The fourth
edition is the final result of various committee and subcommittee meetings,
executive workshops, and numerous individual hours dedicated to addressing all
suggestions and concerns.
The work of the Standards Review and Interpretation Committee is endless and
many dedicated professionals contributed to this edition. The Commission for
Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. thanks the past and present
members of the SRIC for ensuring that fourth edition continues to meet the
needs of the Florida law enforcement community.

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MISSION STATEMENT
The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation establishes
standards, oversees an accreditation program, and awards accreditation to
compliant Florida law enforcement agencies. The Commission strives to improve
the ability of law enforcement agencies to deliver professional public safety
services.

VISION STATEMENT
All Florida law enforcement agencies are state accredited.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ..................................................................................... IV
APPLYING TO THE COMMISSION ................................................................. VIII
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................... 1
THE COMMISSION .............................................................................................. 2
PROGRAM OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 3
AGENCY SELF-ASSESSMENT........................................................................... 3
ON-SITE ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................... 6
COMMISSION REVIEW ..................................................................................... 11
REACCREDITATION ......................................................................................... 11
THE STANDARDS ............................................................................................. 12
ORGANIZATION .......................................................................................................................... 1:1
AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................. 2:1
WRITTEN DIRECTIVE SYSTEM ................................................................................................. 3:1
USE OF FORCE ........................................................................................................................... 4:1
PART-TIME SWORN AND AUXILIARY MEMBERS .................................................................. 5:1
CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS ......................................................................................... 6:1
FISCAL ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................... 7:1
CLASSIFICATION AND DELINEATION OF DUTIES ................................................................. 8:1
OFF-DUTY AND EXTRA-DUTY EMPLOYMENT ........................................................................ 9:1
GRIEVANCE PROCESS ............................................................................................................ 10:1
CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCESS ............................................................................ 11:1
RECRUITMENT.......................................................................................................................... 12:1
SELECTION ............................................................................................................................... 13:1
TRAINING .................................................................................................................................. 14:1
PROMOTION.............................................................................................................................. 15:1
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS............................................................................................. 16:1
FIELD PERSONNEL .................................................................................................................. 17:1
INVESTIGATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 18:1
JUVENILE OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 19:1
UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES ..................................................................................................... 20:1
SPECIAL OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................... 21:1
TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT .............................................................................................. 22:1
TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS ....................................................................................... 23:1
TRAFFIC DIRECTION AND CONTROL .................................................................................... 24:1
TRAFFIC ANCILLARY SERVICES ........................................................................................... 25:1
CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE ....................................................................................................... 26:1
MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT PROCESSING ............................................................................ 27:1
PUBLIC INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 28:1
PRISONER/DETAINEE TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................... 29:1
HOLDING AREAS...................................................................................................................... 30:1
COURT SECURITY .................................................................................................................... 31:1
CIVIL PROCESS ........................................................................................................................ 32:1
COMMUNICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 33:1
RECORDS .................................................................................................................................. 34:1
EVIDENCE ................................................................................................................................. 35:1
PROPERTY ................................................................................................................................ 36:1

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INFECTIOUS DISEASES ........................................................................................................... 37:1
FORFEITURES .......................................................................................................................... 38:1
INTERVIEW ROOMS ................................................................................................................. 39:1
GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................................... Glossary 1
CROSS REFERENCE ................................................................................................... Appendix A
COMPARATIVE COMPLIANCE LIST .......................................................................... Appendix B
ONSITE GUIDELINES .................................................................................................. Appendix C
WAIVER FORM ............................................................................................................. Appendix D
STANDARDS REVISION FORM ...................................................................................Appendix E
APPLICATION ............................................................................................................... Appendix F
AGENCY STATUS SURVEY ........................................................................................ Appendix G
INDEX .................................................................................................................................... Index 1

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APPLYING TO THE COMMISSION
Agencies wishing to participate in the accreditation process must complete the
application form and survey, found in Appendix F and G, and submit them to the
Commission for approval. Commission staff will send the agency two copies of
the accreditation agreement for execution and an invoice for the accreditation
fees. Accreditation fees are based on the number of authorized full-time sworn
law enforcement personnel, (do not include corrections certified or other certified
personnel serving in a corrections function).

Number of Sworn
Positions

Full Compliance
Fee

Comparative
Compliance Fee

9 or less

Donation

Donation

10 - 24

$450.00

$300.00

25 - 99

$900.00

$600.00

100 - 299

$1,800.00

$1,200.00

300 - 499

$3,000.00

$1,800.00

Over 500

$3,900.00

$2,400.00

The applicant agency is responsible for assessment costs for assessors to
include overnight accommodations, per diem (applicant agency’s rates, at a
minimum); and mileage at the applicant agency’s rate, if the assessor uses his
personal vehicle.

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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
In 1993, Florida Statute 943.125 encouraged the Florida Sheriffs Association
(FSA) and the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) to create an
independent voluntary law enforcement agency accreditation program. The
movement by law enforcement professionals to create accrediting bodies is in
response to a need to ensure the public that quality services are delivered in
accordance with recognized and accepted standards.
Representatives from FSA and FPCA developed an accreditation program,
modeled after the national accreditation program, which requires compliance with
more than 260 professional standards designed specifically for Florida law
enforcement agencies. These standards are practical, easily understood, and
achievable even for the smallest law enforcement agency. The program was
designed with consideration for the following goals:
 to establish and maintain standards that represent current professional
law enforcement practices;
 to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of law enforcement
services;
 to establish standards that address and reduce liability for the agency and
its members;
 to establish standards that make an agency and its personnel accountable
to the constituency they serve; and
 to implement a Florida accreditation program that establishes standards
which do not conflict with national standards.
A feasibility study and status report was delivered to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives in November 1993. A joint FSA/FPCA Charter Review
Committee was then formed, headed by Sheriff Neil J. Perry of St. Johns County.
This committee developed the charter for the Commission for Florida Law
Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. and established the overall framework for its
operation.

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THE COMMISSION
The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. was established
by charter December 13, 1994 and incorporated on February 9, 1995. It is an
independent, tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation designated as the accrediting
body for Florida law enforcement agencies and Inspectors General Offices. The
Commission’s purpose is to establish a program for accreditation that can be
achieved by all Florida law enforcement agencies and IG Offices. The
Commission is comprised of thirteen volunteer members:
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four sheriffs appointed by the Florida Sheriffs Association;

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four police chiefs appointed by the Florida Police Chiefs Association;

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an executive from the State Law Enforcement Chiefs Association;

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a representative appointed by the Florida League of Cities;

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a county commissioner appointed by the Florida Association of Counties;

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an appellate or circuit court judge appointed by the Florida Supreme
Court; and

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an Inspector General appointed by the Florida Chief Inspector General.

The Commission, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement and the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, appoints the
executive director, who manages the staff and the accreditation program. The
executive director and staff have the responsibility and authority to carry out all
policies, procedures, and activities of the Commission and its committees. This
staff supports agencies working toward accreditation or reaccreditation, oversees
the assessment process, coordinates Commission review, and handles the
Commission’s business matters.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Commission offers two ways for a law enforcement agency to become state
accredited. Agencies may choose to comply with all applicable state standards
(full compliance) or, if the agency is currently nationally accredited through the
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®)
Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation program, may choose to comply with
only the standards outlined as additional to the national process (comparative
compliance).
Agencies begin the accreditation process with an application. Once the
application is completed and submitted to the Commission for review to
determine eligibility, an agreement and invoice are sent to the applicant agency.
The formal accreditation process begins when the agency executes this
agreement, which specifies the obligations of the agency and the Commission.
The agency has twenty-four months to complete the self-assessment phase from
the date the executive director signs the accreditation agreement.

AGENCY SELF-ASSESSMENT
During the self-assessment phase, the agency will review its policies,
procedures, plans, training, and activities to be sure they comply with applicable
standards. The agency may have to establish policies and develop procedures
where none exist, or revise existing policies and procedures. Identifying what
must be done to achieve and document compliance requires considerable effort
and teamwork from all areas of the agency.
Accreditation Manager Selection/Responsibilities
The selection of an accreditation manager is critical to the agency’s success in
achieving accreditation. It is highly recommended that this person be assigned
full-time to accreditation duties and for the duration of self-assessment. The
accreditation manager is the person designated to direct and control the
accreditation process. The manager will coordinate the efforts of components
within the agency. Responsibilities will also include serving as liaison between
the agency and Commission staff.
The person selected should have a thorough knowledge of the agency’s rules,
regulations, and policies and should be able to work well with all levels of
supervision within the sworn and civilian rank structure. Accreditation Manager
abilities and skills include:
 train and motivate others;
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 ability to administer, plan, and organize a project;
 writing and editing skills; and
 initiative;
The accreditation manager is responsible for collecting the necessary
documentation and preparing accreditation files. The Commission has computer
software, which is designed to aid the accreditation manager in tracking and
controlling this process. This web-based software has been developed
specifically to help the accreditation manager maintain records of assignments,
notations, due dates, progress summary reports, and other information essential
to the accreditation process. Use of the Commission-approved software is
required for all agencies.
Accreditation Training and Networking
The Commission offers accreditation manager and assessor training throughout
the year. This training prepares students for managing the accreditation process
and is highly recommended for all newly assigned personnel. Contact the
Commission office for additional information about registration.
Training is also available through the Florida Police Accreditation Coalition, Inc.
(FLA-PAC), which provides networking opportunities and access to experienced
accreditation managers. Agencies are encouraged to join FLA-PAC and can
obtain membership information from Commission staff or any FLA-PAC member.
Compliance File Construction
Proving compliance with the required number of applicable standards is the
agency’s responsibility. The agency must develop and compile proofs of
compliance necessary for assessors to determine compliance. Agencies are
urged to focus on documenting compliance by supplying written directives and
other written documents. Interviews and observations may supplement written
documentation and in some instances may serve as primary proofs of
compliance.
Achieving compliance will involve creating electronic files for each standard. The
agency must comply with 100 percent of the applicable mandatory standards and
with at least 80 percent of the applicable other-than-mandatory standards.
File Organization
The agency must establish a separate file for each standard. Each file must
include primary and secondary proofs of compliance, if applicable.

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Primary proofs state that the agency performs the function described in the
standard. Primary proofs may include agency general orders, special orders,
standard operating procedures, policy manuals, ordinances, plans, rules, training
directives, state laws, labor agreements, court orders, and memoranda that are
binding on agency members.
Secondary proofs show by example the agency actually does the activity stated
in the primary proof. Secondary proofs may include memoranda, newspaper
articles, instructional material, and completed logs, rosters, evaluations, reports,
and forms.
If only a portion of a document is relevant to the standard, highlight that part only
by underlining it or by coloring it with a transparent marker. Some standards
contain “bulleted” letters, each requiring its own proof of compliance, and a
system must be created to distinguish the lettered items from one another. This
may be accomplished by lettering and highlighting the relevant portion of the
proofs of compliance. Only the sections of a document that serve as the proof
should be numbered and/or highlighted.
The software will enable agency staff and assessors to quickly link a given
standard, or portion of a standard, with the appropriate proof of compliance.
Commission assessors will ask questions of agency personnel and others who
should have knowledge about the implementation of a standard or who are
affected by a particular standard. An agency must indicate in the software
whether compliance may or must be verified by interviews. When creating this
type of proof, an agency must identify the person or persons to be interviewed,
including name, rank, position or job title, and how the person can be contacted.
To facilitate the assessment, an agency may wish to create a master list of key
persons the assessors might interview.

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FORMAL ASSESSMENT
When an agency completes the self-assessment phase and is ready for an
onsite review it becomes a “candidate” agency.
Preparation
When the agency believes it is ready for a formal assessment, it is highly
recommended that the accreditation manager arrange for a mock assessment.
This is a trial run for the agency to discover any shortcomings and make
adjustments and corrections prior to the formal assessment. It is most beneficial
to the agency if the mock on-site follows the same format as the formal
assessment (See Appendix C for recommended elements).
Selection of the mock assessment team is critical to the agency’s preparedness
for its formal assessment. A mock process includes the following elements:
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complete review of every standard;

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facility assessment for standard compliance; and

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assessment conclusion phone call between Program Manager,
Accreditation Manager, and Team Leader.

For initial accreditation, the accreditation manager must notify Commission staff
once the agency has determined it can prove compliance with the requisite
number of applicable standards. The program manager and the accreditation
manager will agree upon an acceptable date. The agency will be required to
submit the following to Commission staff prior to the assessment:
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self-assessment status report;

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community annual report, if available;

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written directive explaining the agency’s written directive system;

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maps with directions to the main facility and instructions on where to park;

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hotel accommodation information; and

Based upon the size and locations of the agency’s facilities, a full compliance
assessment will normally require three days to complete. A comparative
compliance assessment may require one to two days also based on logistics.
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Special circumstances within the agency may also affect the length of an
assessment.
The program managers will select a team of assessors with the level of
experience and expertise required to fairly assess the agency. The number of
assessors assigned to each on-site assessment varies according to agency need
and type of assessment. Generally, three assessors are required for an
assessment.
An agency pursuing full accreditation must issue a press release announcing its
candidacy for accreditation at least 30 days prior to the assessment. The
announcement must invite public comment and include the names of the
members of the assessment team. The Commission’s physical and email
addresses and phone number must also be included. A sample press release is
provided to the agency.
The candidate agency will coordinate travel arrangements with assigned
assessors and send confirmation to the Commission staff. The candidate
agency is responsible for meals, lodging, and mileage (if applicable) for all
assessors at the candidate agency’s rate. The candidate agency is responsible
for reimbursement of travel mileage, if assessors use their personal vehicles.
Reimbursement to the assessors will be provided in accordance with the
candidate agency’s policies. The candidate agency will reserve single
occupancy rooms for each assessor and pay lodging costs directly, when
possible. The candidate agency must be prepared to provide computers for the
assessors’ use during the assessment. The accreditation manager will notify the
assessors of all travel arrangements prior to the assessment.

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Activities
The sequence of activities occurring during an assessment should be well
planned and anticipated by all participants. Major emphasis is given to the
review of written documentation, personnel interviews, facility observations, and
completion of paperwork.
Assessments will follow this general format:
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an initial interview with the CEO;

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a short agency orientation;

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review of all standards;

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personnel interviews;

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public information; and

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exit interview.

Entrance Interview
Entrance interviews will serve as an introduction between the assessors, CEO
and agency staff. During this interview the team leader will explain the
Commission’s philosophy, describe assessors’ backgrounds, and define
procedures for conducting the assessment. An entrance interview is not
mandatory for comparative compliance assessments, but is highly recommended
and should be held upon agreement of the team leader and the candidate
agency.
Agency Orientation
An agency orientation is conducted to familiarize the team with the agency’s
facilities and personnel. The orientation may include inspections of storage
areas, equipment, and vehicles. A static display is not mandatory, but the
agency may choose to have certain vehicles or equipment on display. Assessors
will meet key people at the agency and return during the assessment for
interviews.
For a comparative compliance assessment, a general orientation should be
conducted to familiarize assessors with the organization and its operations. The
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team leader will decide the areas of the agency to tour based upon a review of
the annual report, organizational chart, or other information provided by the
agency. When conducting a comparative compliance assessment, assessors
will focus on standards previously identified in the standards manual.
Standards Review
Assessors will review every standard to establish conclusively the agency’s
compliance level. Agencies are urged to focus on documenting compliance by
supplying written directives and other documents. Because proving compliance
is the agency’s responsibility, an agency should compile as many proofs as it
believes are necessary for assessors to verify compliance. The Commission will
be the final authority on standards applicability.
While the Commission presumes agencies operate in accordance with their
written directives, assessors must verify this is the case. Therefore, assessors
will interview agency personnel to ensure they are informed about the mandates
of written directives. They will also observe the operations of the agency to verify
compliance and will examine other provided materials that demonstrate
conformity with written directives.
Where confidential or highly sensitive information such as internal affairs reports
or records dealing with informants may be involved, the Commission may accept
censored material as sufficient proof of compliance.
Remember, an agency’s written directive proof of compliance is strengthened
measurably when other supporting documentation is also provided.
Assessors may schedule “ride-alongs” to confirm compliance with applicable
standards. Assessors will use their discretion to formulate questions or identify
topics of discussion to help determine compliance.
The agency will be provided an opportunity to resolve problems discovered
during the assessment, if practical and time permits. Additional paperwork may
need to be submitted to the satisfaction of the team during the assessment or
even after, but prior to Commission review. In extreme cases, a second
assessment may be authorized, if needed. The Commission will make any
decisions regarding follow-up visits at appropriate hearings.
The Commission has adopted a specific philosophy concerning comparative
compliance assessments. Agencies currently accredited through CALEA’s®
Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation are eligible to participate in the
comparative compliance process. In order to be accredited with CFA, agencies
accredited through CALEA’s® basic accreditation process must participate in
CFA’s full compliance process.
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The assessors conduct the comparative compliance assessment for eligible
agencies under the assumption that the agency is in compliance with all
CALEA® standards unless proven otherwise. Assessors will not review CALEA®
files under normal conditions but, if an issue presents itself, assessors may
investigate further to include a review of applicable CALEA® files.
The team could recommend a full compliance assessment if serious problems
are uncovered during a comparative compliance assessment. This decision will
be made by the full Commission after consultation with the team leader and
review of the team's final written report.
Public Information
The agency must announce its candidacy for accreditation at least 30 days prior
to the assessment. The press release must invite public comment and include
the scheduled dates of the assessment. It also must include the Commission’s
address and phone number. Follow-up to correspondence, if required, is
completed by assessors prior to the conclusion of the assessment when
possible.
Exit Interview
At the conclusion of the assessment, the assessment team will conduct an exit
interview with the CEO and any agency staff the CEO wishes to include. The
team will relay their observations resulting from the assessment and notify the
CEO of their intent to recommend or not recommend the candidate agency for
accreditation or reaccreditation at the next general meeting.
Final Report
The Team Leader writes a report of their findings and submits it to Commission
staff for processing. The report contains an overview of the agency, a synopsis
of the team’s activities, a discussion of the agency’s compliance level with
standards, a summary of corrective action, any work remaining to achieve full
compliance, public information activities, and a recommendation to the
Commission.

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COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission schedules three general meetings annually to conduct business
and review agencies for accreditation and reaccreditation. Commission staff will
process the assessors’ findings report and forward a summary to the
Commission for review. Agencies are reviewed in a panel committee format.
One commissioner is assigned the responsibility to thoroughly review the report,
and lead the review of that agency. During the committee review, any
commissioner may ask questions or solicit comments from the CEO, team
leader, or accreditation manager regarding the findings or agency operations. At
the full Commission meeting, the Chair of the panel review committee will
present the results to the Commission, and make a motion to the Commission
regarding the agency’s accredited status. Seven affirmative votes are required to
grant the agency accredited status. If the agency is granted accredited status,
the Commission will present a certificate to the CEO.

REACCREDITATION
Initial accreditation is valid for three years and annual reports are due each
accreditation anniversary date. The accreditation manager should continue to
evaluate the agency’s progress toward meeting accreditation standards by
monitoring changes to the written directive system and how they affect agency
compliance. The original accreditation file in the software should be maintained
for historical purposes for three years and a new file will be created for the
agency’s reaccreditation assessment. The accreditation manager must maintain
current additional proofs and required reports in the new accreditation file.
Proofs for a reaccreditation are required to show compliance from assessment to
assessment.
Once the agency decides to commit to reaccreditation, the steps outlined in this
process should be repeated. The assessment date for reaccreditation is
governed by the date of the agency’s initial accreditation. The reaccreditation
assessment must be scheduled during the final year of the agency’s current
accreditation term. This will cause the Commission review to occur on or about
the agency’s anniversary date.

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THE STANDARDS
Scope
The Commission expects accredited agencies to maintain compliance and live by
the letter and spirit of the standards. The Commission presumes agencies
operate in compliance with their written directives. The agency must consider its
mission, its legally mandated responsibilities, and the demands of its service
community when determining which standards are applicable and how to comply
with applicable standards. The standards provide a description of “what” must be
accomplished by the applicant agency. The agency has wide latitude in
determining “how” to achieve compliance.
Composition
Each chapter begins with an “Introduction”, which provides important guidance to
an agency regarding the subject area, its applicability, or related standards.
Each standard is composed of the standard statement and at least one
compliance key. The standard statement is a declarative sentence that places a
clear-cut requirement, or multiple requirements on the agency. Many statements
require the development and implementation of written directives that articulate
the agency’s policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Other standards
require an activity, a report, an inspection, equipment, or other action. The
standard statement is binding on the agency.
Compliance keys are recommended means for the agency to demonstrate
compliance with standards. The keys are not binding, but are included to help
the accreditation manager and others involved in the process to understand the
type and sufficiency of proofs necessary to demonstrate compliance.
Applicability
Standards may or may not be applicable depending upon the agency’s statutory
role, mission, or the functions performed by the agency. Applicant agencies
must review all standards to identify those not applicable by function. For
example, if an agency does not perform the court security function, then the
chapter dealing with court security becomes not applicable (N/A). However,
simply because an agency may not perform the function, a standard may still
apply. Standards are considered applicable if the function is an integral element
for improving the delivery of law enforcement services or professional
management of an agency. A number of standards begin with an “if” statement
that indicates a conditional requirement. If the condition pertains to a function
that does not apply to the agency, the standard becomes N/A.

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Assessors will verify that functions are not applicable during the assessment.
The Commission reserves the right to require compliance with any standard.
Mandatory standards address life, health, and safety issues; legal matters;
essential law enforcement practices; or conditions that reduce high liability
exposure. These standards are denoted by the letter “M” placed immediately
following the standard number. Every agency is required to meet all of these
standards except those not applicable to the agency’s responsibilities.
If an agency is prevented from complying with an applicable mandatory standard
due to circumstances beyond its control, e.g., labor contracts, court decrees, it
may ask the Commission to “waive” the obligation to comply. The agency must
make the request in writing during the self-assessment phase using the “Waiver
Request Form” found in Appendix D of this manual. The Executive Director may
grant a conditional approval, if appropriate. Then, during the agency’s
assessment, assessors will verify the circumstances prohibiting compliance and
document their findings in their final report to the Commission. The Commission
will either grant a formal waiver or rescind its tentative waiver at the next general
meeting. Obtaining a waiver can be a lengthy process, so as soon as the
Accreditation Manager discovers a problem with a standard, he/she should call
the assigned Program Manager to discuss it.
All remaining standards are “other-than-mandatory” and deal with important or
desirable law enforcement practices. The agency seeking full compliance may
select any of these standards to satisfy accreditation requirements but must
comply with at least 80 percent of the applicable standards.
Phrases and terms that appear in italics denote glossary terms.
New or Amended Standards
Unless otherwise directed by the Commission, new or amended standards are
effective upon publication. Agencies seeking initial accreditation, reaccreditation,
or having already achieved accreditation or reaccreditation must demonstrate
compliance with new or amended standards at their first assessments following
the publication dates of those standards. However, if those assessments occur
within one year after publication of new or amended standards, agencies may
delay compliance for up to one year after the enactment dates of those
standards.
The standards and the accreditation process are constantly under review and
evaluation. Each agency self-assessment and formal assessment by
Commission assessors brings the potential for change. This in no way suggests
changes occur frivolously. Instead, healthy growth and adjustment to new and
innovative improvements in law enforcement are welcomed and provisions for
their inclusion in the state accreditation program are available.
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Issues concerning the standards or process may surface from several sources,
e.g., agency personnel, assessors, staff, Commissioners, or the general public.
The Standards Revision Form, Appendix E, which is used to raise standard
related issues, is sent to staff with a description of the problem and the
suggestion for revision. If feasible, staff will resolve the issue or schedule the
matter for action at the next Commission meeting. Copies are also available
from CFA staff. The Standards Revision Form is only one means of surfacing
issues and does not preclude an individual from raising pertinent issues directly
with the Commission at any of its meetings.
For Standards requiring an interview, assessors should go straight to the source
for verification, and interview appropriate personnel in their assigned work area.
Interviews are meant to enhance file review and should be accomplished after
reviewing the file.
If a written directive pertaining to a certain event or activity requires
documentation, the documentation should be included in the file.
For standards requiring a written directive, documents required by agency policy
will be included in the file.
Definitions:
3YD – refers to one example for each year, unless otherwise specified
Sampling – three examples
Sampling 3YD – one example for each year, with an additional two examples
from the three-year reaccreditation cycle
Periodic – conducted or occurring at least every three years
For written reports required by standard or agency policy, use the following
guidelines:
Report period

What you put in the file

Annual

one per year

Semiannual

one per year

Quarterly

two per year, consecutive,
different quarters each year

Monthly

two per year, consecutive,
different months each year

Weekly

two per year, consecutive,
different weeks each year

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For initial accreditation, proofs for existing policies should demonstrate
compliance for the twelve month period prior to the onsite. Proofs for policies
issued during the self-assessment phase should demonstrate compliance from
the date of the policy.
For reaccreditation, proofs should reflect 3 years of compliance.
Sampling refers to what the AM puts in the file, random sampling refers to the
Assessor going to look for samples in addition to those in the files.
Abbreviations used in the Review Method:
I
Interview
O
Observe
OE
Observe Equipment
OR Random Observation
OS
Observe Security
OF
Observe Facility
OP
Observe Photograph
If the review method column is blank, compliance can be verified through file
review.

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CHAPTER 1
ORGANIZATION
This chapter deals with the organizational structure of law enforcement agencies.
Standards call for a clear description of the agency's structure with clear lines of
authority and accountability. The chain of command should be defined.
This chapter is not meant to be limiting. It encourages flexibility of organizational
structure based upon agency needs.

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

1.01

The agency has a distributed or posted current table
of organization, having routine updates as
OF
organizational changes occur.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial reaccred
Current organizational chart(s)
For reaccreditation, only need 3YD if there have
1
3YD
showing components/functions.
been organizational changes.
Documented distribution of charts
1
3YD
or observation of posted charts.
CFA 3.0 – 1.01

Review
methods

Standard
1.02 M A directive requires that each member be
accountable to only one supervisor at any given
time.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 1.02M

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

1.03 M A directive establishes command protocol to clarify
who is in charge for the following situations at a
minimum:
A.
In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer;
B.
In exceptional situations;
C.
In situations involving personnel of different
functions engaged in a single operation; and
D.
In normal day-to-day agency operations.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
Proofs for reaccreditation should include
1
1
elements of the standard.
documentation that shows “acting” CEO.
Documentation verifying chain of
1 per
1 per
command for all elements of the
bullet
bullet
standard.
CFA 3.0 – 1.03M

Standard
1.04

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

If the agency has a strategic plan, it will
include:

a. Long range goals and objectives;
b. A process for measuring achievement of
goals; and
c.

Provisions for a documented annual review
of the plan.
Compliance keys

Strategic plan.
Documentation demonstrating
review.

Qty
initial
1

Qty
reaccred
1

1

3YD

New standard

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.09 02/27/07
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/13

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

1.05

A written directive describes policy regarding
campaigning, lobbying, and political practices.
This policy conforms to governmental statutes and
regulations and is distributed to all employees.
Qty
Proof(s) of Compliance
Qty Initial
Reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard

F.S.

New standard

Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/13

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February 2014

CHAPTER 2
AUTHORITY
This chapter relates to defining the boundaries of power and discretion given to
members. It encourages adherence to the oath of office and clearly specified
ethical standards.

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Review
methods

Standard
2.02 M A directive requires all sworn members to abide by a
code or canon of ethics, which the agency has
adopted.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Code or canon of ethics.
1
1

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 2.02M

Review
methods

Standard
2.03 M The agency complies with Florida Statute
requirements concerning strip and body cavity
searches to include reporting requirements, if any.
Qty
Qty reaccred
Compliance keys
initial
Agency directive, if issued.
1
1
Florida Statute 901.211.
1
1
Written authorization of the
Sampling
1
supervising officer on duty.
3YD
CFA 3.0 – 2.03M

Assessor Guidelines

I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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methods

Standard
2.04

Assessor Guidelines

A directive provides guidelines for using alternatives
to arrest.
Compliance keys

Written directives addressing
elements of the standard.
Documentation verifying the use of
alternatives to arrest.

Qty initial

Qty reaccred

1

1

1 each

1 each

Accreditation Manager Notes
Notice to Appear, Marchman Act, Baker
Act, UTC, warning citations, dispute
referrals, etc. Files need only prove
compliance for adults.
Preference is within the last 6 months, but
if none available, use reaccreditation
period.

CFA 3.0 – 2.04

Review
methods

Standard
2.05 M A directive requires members to obey any lawful
order of a superior, including any order relayed to
the member by another member.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 2.05M

Review
methods

Standard
2.06 M A directive describes procedures a member
must follow when receiving conflicting or
unlawful orders from supervisors.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines
Confirm directive addresses both
conflicting and unlawful orders.

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 2.06M

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Standard

2.07 M The agency has available to all sworn members
laws and legal guidelines concerning the following:
A.
B.
C.
D.

E.
F.
G.
H.

I.

Procedures for arrest with or without a warrant;
Rights of prisoners;
Search by consent;
Stop and frisk of an individual under
circumstances where the officer has articulable
reasons to fear his/her safety;
Search of a vehicle under a movable vehicle
exception;
Search at the scene of a crime;
Exigent circumstances, as where the public
safety is endangered;
Inventory searches of seized vehicles or other
property; and
Other situations authorized by state and federal
constitutional provisions.
Compliance keys

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

I, O

Confirm availability of laws and legal
guidelines by interviewing officers
and observing available resources
and receipts (if used). May be in
electronic form.

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O

Refers to recent state and federal
case law on constitutional issues that
affect current laws other than those
in bullets A-H.
Accreditation Manager Notes

Observe Florida Statutes.
Observe Law handbook.
Refers to state and federal case law on
constitutional issues that affect laws, which could
be provided in legal or training bulletins.

Observe Legal bulletins.
Observe Training bulletins.
CFA 3.0 – 2.07M

Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010
Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011

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Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

2.08 M The agency has a directive governing bias-based
profiling following the guidelines outlined in Florida
Statutes and, at a minimum, includes the following
provisions:
A.
A prohibition against bias based profiling in traffic
contacts, field contacts, searches and seizures, and
in asset seizure and forfeiture efforts;
B.
Training agency enforcement personnel in bias
based profiling issues including legal aspects; in
accordance with CJSTC guidelines;
C.

Assessors should ask if there have
been any incidents that required
corrective measures.

Corrective measures if bias based profiling
occurs;

D.

Definitions to include bias based profiling and
reasonable suspicion;
E.
Traffic stop procedures;
F.
Community education and awareness efforts;
G.
A documented annual administrative review of
agency practices involving bias-based profiling, to
include areas of forfeitures, traffic stops, and
seizures; and
H.
Handling of complaints from the public.
Qty
Qty reaccred
Compliance keys
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Training documentation in
1
Sampling
accordance with CJSTC guidelines.
Florida Statutes 30.15 or 166.0493.
1
1
Annual administrative review
1
3YD
documentation.
Sample of community education
1
1
and awareness efforts.
Documentation of corrective
1
1
measures taken.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (bullets D,
F)
Change notice 4.0.14 10/08/2008

CFA 3.0 – 22.05

Change notice 4.0.15 02/25/09
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Change notice 4.0.17 10/28/2009
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010
Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011

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Change notice 4.0.24 02/23/2012

Review
methods

Standard
2.10 A directive establishes procedures for obtaining the
services of qualified interpreter(s) for the deaf and hearing
impaired.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing elements of
1
1
the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative compliance
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Change notice 4.0.17 10/28/2009
Change notice 4.0.30 02/06/2014

New standard

Review
methods

Standard

2.11M The agency has a designated ADA
coordinator in accordance with 28
C.F.R. 35.107.
Compliance keys

28 C.F.R. 35.107
Documentation identifying the
ADA Coordinator.

Assessor Guidelines

I

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

1

Accreditation Manager Notes

The ADA Coordinator may be within
the jurisdiction of the agency.
Comparative compliance

New standard

Change notice 4.0.17 10/28/2009
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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CHAPTER 3
WRITTEN DIRECTIVE SYSTEM
This chapter requires policies, procedures, regulations, and practices to be
specified in writing and available to all members. A standardized format and
indexing system for written directives allow for greater understanding and
accessibility. Input from all levels in developing written directives is encouraged
and executive staff approval required. Regular review and updating of policies
are required to keep written procedures current with practices.

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

3.01 M The agency has a written directive system which
includes:
A.
A description of the format for each type of
directive;
B.

Procedures for numbering and revising directives,
as appropriate;

C.

A system for keeping the directives current;

D.

Procedures for staff review and/or approval of
proposed policies, procedures, and rules and
regulations prior to their promulgation;

Applies to formal directives, but may
not be necessary for informal
communications, such as
memoranda or interoffice mails.
Assessors should review additional
examples. Assessors should be
aware that staff approval prior to
promulgation may not be an option
with smaller agencies.

E.

Identification of individuals or positions within the
agency having authority to issue written directives:
F.
Procedures for dissemination and receipt of new or
revised directives within a specified timeframe; and
G.
Procedures for storing and archiving agency
directives.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
1 each
1 each
Examples of written directives used.
type
type
Proof of review and/or approval
1 each
1 each
process.
type
type
Proof of receipt of new and revised
written directives.

1 each
type

1 each
type

CFA 3.0 – 3.01M

O, I
O
Accreditation Manager Notes

If the agency uses an electronic policy tracking
system, compliance may be proven through
observation only
Change Notice 4.0.02 10/06/04
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010
Change notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010
Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013
Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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3.02 M DELETED

Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

Review
Methods

Standard

3.03M The agency submits an annual report to the
Commission to report compliance efforts
with accreditation standards by January 31
each year.
Qty
Qty
Proof of Compliance
Initial
Reaccred
Annual reports.

N/A

3YD

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes
An annual report is required for each calendar
year, January 1 – December 31. The report
shall be filed electronically.
Comparative Compliance

New standard

Change Notice 4.0.13 – 06/11/08
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Change Notice 4.0.30 02/06/2014

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CHAPTER 4
USE OF FORCE
Standards in this chapter require that written policies specify when and to what
degree lethal and less-lethal force can be used. These standards are predicated
on routine, day-to-day operational procedures in the law enforcement profession.
They are not intended to restrict members from defending themselves or others
from death and/or serious injury as exigent circumstances may dictate. Agencies
must describe the weapons that may be used and provide training in "use of
force" policies for officers to understand the limits of their authority.

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methods

Standard
4.01 M A directive establishes the agency’s use of force
policy that, at a minimum, must follow Florida law
and specify that members will use only the force
necessary to effect lawful objectives.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Florida Statute 776.05.
1
1
CFA 3.0 – 4.01M

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

Standard
4.02 M A directive requires that members are issued copies
of and instructed in the agency’s use of force policy
before they are authorized to carry a weapon.
Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Receipt of use of force policy prior
to authorization/ assignment.
Documentation of training prior to
authorization/assignment.

Qty initial

Qty reaccred

1

1

Sampling
Sampling

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

I

Assessor should review
documentation and interview both
sworn and non-sworn members.
Accreditation Manager Notes

Sampling
3YD
Sampling
3YD

CFA 3.0 – 4.02M

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methods

Standard
4.03 M

Sworn members participating in a
formal field training program under
a Temporary Employment
Authorization (TEA) are exempt
from this requirement provided they
are in compliance with CJSTC Rule
11B-27.00213.

A directive requires successful completion of the
Florida Basic Recruit Training Program, or its
equivalent, prior to assignment in any capacity in
which a sworn member is allowed to carry a firearm
or is in any position to make an arrest.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Documentation showing
members’ completion of minimum
state certification program prior to
assignment.
TEA and FTO assignment
documentation, if applicable.

Assessor Guidelines

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Sampling

Sampling
3YD

Sampling

Sampling

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.11 10/31/07
Change notice 4.0.27 02/21/13

CFA 3.0 – 4.03M

Review
methods

Standard
4.04 M A directive states the agency’s policy concerning the
firing of warning shots.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
CFA 3.0 – 4.04M

Assessor Guidelines

I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.30 02.06.2014

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methods

Standard
4.05 M

A directive addresses the use of agency approved
firearms to include:
A. On duty;
B. Off duty use;
C. Proven proficiency prior to carrying;
D. A requirement for only agency approved ammunition
to be used while on duty;
E. Inspection, and approval of agency approved firearms
by a qualified firearms instructor or armorer, prior to
carrying;
F. A process to remove unsafe firearms; and
G. Maintaining a record on each firearm approved by the
agency for official use.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation showing
Sampling
Sampling
proficiency with each firearm
3YD
carried.
Documentation demonstrating
Sampling
Sampling
inspection and approval of
3YD
firearms.
Request to carry a personal
Sampling
firearm, e.g., letter, memo, etc., if
Sampling
3YD
applicable.
Documentation demonstrating
Sampling
Sampling
removal of unsafe firearms.
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

I

I

I
OR
Accreditation Manager Notes
Include firearms used by tactical team
members.

Change notice 4.0.07
Change notice 4.0.08
Change notice 4.0.25
Change Notice 4.0.30

CFA 3.0 – *4.05M

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06/07/06
10/11/06
06/28/2012
02/06/2014

February 2014

Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

4.06 M – STANDARD DELETED, REQUIREMENTS
MOVED TO 4.05M AND 4.07M
Compliance keys

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.01 06/23/04
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
CFA 3.0 – *4.06M

Change notice 4.0.11 10/31/07
Change notice 4.0.25 06/28/12

Review
methods

Standard
4.07 M
A directive addresses the use of agency approved
less-lethal weapons, and must include:
A.
On-duty use;
B.
Off-duty use;
C.
Proven proficiency prior to carrying;
D.

A review process for selecting all types of less-lethal
weapons authorized for use;

Assessor Guidelines

I
I
Applies to both the initial
selection and to subsequent
changes of equipment.

E.

Maintaining a current list of each type of
approved less-lethal weapon; and
F.
A requirement for a documented annual inspection
of less-lethal weapons to ensure expiration dates
are not exceeded.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation demonstrating the
1 each type
review process for all types of less1 each type
3YD
lethal weapons.
List of authorized less-lethal
1
1
weapons, both on and off duty.
Inspection documentation
1
3YD
Documentation showing proficiency
Sampling
Sampling
with each type of weapon carried.
3YD

Some approved weapons may not have
proficiency test results.

CFA 3.0 – 4.07M

Change Notice 4.0.01 06/23/04

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.13 06/11/08
Change Notice 4.0.25 06/28/2012

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methods

Standard
4.08 M A directive requires a written report be submitted
and a documented review conducted by a defined
level of authority whenever a member:
A.
Discharges a firearm, for other than training or
recreational purposes;
B.
Applies force through the use of lethal or lesslethal weapons;
C.
Applies weaponless physical force at a level as
defined by the agency.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed agency “use of force”
reports, e.g., unintentional
1 each
1 each
discharge report, firearm use
bullet
bullet
reports, shooting incident report,
restraint report, etc.
Documentation establishing level of
1
1
review authority.
Review verification with level of
1
3YD
authority noted.
CFA 3.0 – 4.08M

Assessor Guidelines

I
I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.14 10/08/2008
Change notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010

Review
methods

Standard
4.09 M A directive specifies procedures for ensuring
appropriate medical aid is provided after use of
lethal or less-lethal weapons, or other use of force
incidents as defined by the agency.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation demonstrating
1
3YD
medical aid was provided.

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 4.09M

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Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

4.10 M DELETED Change notice 4.0.14 10/08/2008

Standard
4.11 M – STANDARD MOVED TO 18.18M
Qty
Compliance keys
initial

Qty
reaccred

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 4.11M
Change notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010
Change notice 4.0.26 09/27/2012

Review
methods

Standard
4.12 M The agency conducts an annual administrative
review and analysis of those reports required by
Standard 4.08M.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Documented annual review with
1
3YD
proof of analysis and outcomes.
Interview with CEO or designee
receiving report.

Assessor Guidelines

I
Accreditation Manager Notes
Outcomes are agency actions based on
information from the annual review.

CFA 3.0 – None

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CHAPTER 5
PART-TIME SWORN AND AUXILIARY MEMBERS
This chapter relates to the selection and duties of part-time sworn and auxiliary
members and the training of auxiliary members. (The training of part-time sworn
members is addressed in Chapter 14.) Florida statute defines auxiliary and parttime law enforcement officers.

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methods

Standard
5.01 M A directive describes the part-time sworn and
auxiliary member programs and states the authority
and latitude given such members by the agency.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 5.01M

Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

5.02 M Selection criteria for part-time sworn members are
the same as full-time sworn members.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Comparison of selection criteria.
1 set
1 set
Compare full-time sworn against part-time sworn.
CFA 3.0 – 5.02M

Review
methods

Standard
A written directive describes the selection criteria for
auxiliary members.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed selection
1
3YD
documentation.

Assessor Guidelines

5.03

CFA 3.0 – 5.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

5.04 M A written directive requires part-time sworn and
auxiliary members are restricted in their ability to
perform law enforcement duties to only those areas
for which they have received training.
Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Job descriptions.
Documentation of duty-related
training.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1 each

1 each

1 each

1 each
Sampling
of each
3YD

Sampling
of each

CFA 3.0 – 5.04M

Samples need to be proof of training (FTO, inservice, etc.) for duties of both part-time and
auxiliary officers.
Change notice 4.0.14 10/08/2008

Review
methods

Standard
5.05 M A directive requires that auxiliary members
performing the same functions as full-time sworn
members receive equivalent in-service training, which
includes:
A.
Annual demonstration of proficiency with firearms
authorized to carry;
B.

Accreditation Manager Notes

I

Assessor Guidelines
Interview training staff to
determine equivalent in-service
training.

Requirements for use of force
training topics are contained in
CJSTC Rule 11B-27-00212.

Annual use of force training;

C.

Annual Dart-Firing Stun Gun training in accordance
with Florida Statute;
D.
Biennial less-lethal weapon training (for weapons
other than the Dart-Firing Stun Gun); and
E.
Legal updates.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Proof of training for each element
Sampling
Sampling
of the standard.
3YD
Florida Statute 943.1717.
1
1

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – *5.05M
Change notice 4.0.04 06/29/05
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.11 10/31/07
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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CHAPTER 6
CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
Agencies that utilize volunteers will define the volunteer's role in agency
operations. Police Explorers, non-paid interns, and civilian volunteers are
included in this chapter.
Change notice 4.0.26 09/27/2012

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Review
methods

Standard
6.01 M A directive describes volunteer programs and
defines the authority and latitude given them by the
agency.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines
For agencies with a large volunteer
program, assessors may want to
interview volunteer coordinator.

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 6.01M
Review
methods

Standard
The agency has a directive delineating volunteer
members’ duties and responsibilities for any
capacity in which they are utilized.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Job description.
1 each
1 each

Assessor Guidelines

6.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 6.02
Review
methods

Standard
6.03 M Volunteer members are given training concerning
their duties and responsibilities for any role to which
they are assigned.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Orientation schedule, training
Sampling
curriculum/outline, or training
Sampling
3YD
records of volunteers.

Assessor Guidelines

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Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 6.03M

6.04 DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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CHAPTER 7
FISCAL ACTIVITIES
This chapter pertains to an agency's fiscal procedures. All procedures should be
compatible with generally accepted accounting principles. Written directives
should describe the agency's accounting system, cash handling procedures, and
inventory control process. Regular audits must be performed.

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Review
methods

7.01M The agency has an accounting system that includes
provisions for monthly status reports showing:

OR

A.
B.
C.

Assessor Guidelines
If the system is electronic with realtime data, assessor will observe
elements of the standard.

Initial appropriation for each account;
Expenditures and encumbrances made during the
period; and
The unencumbered balance.
Compliance keys

Qty initial

Qty reaccred

Budget documentation
demonstrating compliance with
elements of the standard.

2 consecutive
months

2
consecutive
months 3YD

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.10 06/06/07
Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/13

CFA 3.0 – 7.01

Review
methods

Standard
7.02 M A directive governs the maintenance of all cash
funds or accounts, excluding confidential funds,
where agency personnel are permitted to receive,
maintain, or disburse cash and includes procedures
used for collecting, safeguarding, and disbursing
cash to include, at a minimum:
A.
A balance sheet, ledger, or other system that
identifies initial balance, credits (cash income
received), debits (cash disbursed), and the balance
on hand;
B.
Receipts or documentation for cash received;
C.
Authorization for cash disbursement, including
CEO authorization for expenses in excess of a
given amount;
D.
Records, documentation, or invoice requirements for
cash expenditures;
E.
Persons or positions authorized to disburse or
accept cash; and
F.
Quarterly accounting of agency cash activities.
Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Financial documentation
addressing elements of each bullet.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

3YD

CFA 3.0 – 7.02M

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Assessor Guidelines
This standard does not apply to
funds intended for agency member
morale or welfare. Confidential
funds are addressed in Standard
7.06M.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.10 06/06/07
Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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Standard
7.03M An independent audit of the agency’s fiscal activities
will be conducted annually.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Proof of annual audit.
1
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/13

CFA 3.0 – 7.03

Review
methods

Standard
7.04 M A directive describes the agency’s inventory control
system for agency property, equipment, and other
assets.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Inventory lists.
Sampling
Sampling
Observation of
property/identification methods.
Forms tracking issue/reissue of
agency owned equipment, property
Sampling
Sampling
or other assets.

Assessor Guidelines

OE, OR
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 7.04M
Review
methods

Standard
7.05

Deleted Standard
Compliance keys

Assessor Guidelines

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Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

CFA 3.0 – 7.05

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010
Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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7.06 M A directive establishes an accounting system for
confidential funds to include, at a minimum:
A.
Authorization of one person who is responsible for
the system;
B.
Submission of requests for funds prior to payment;
C.
Submission of receipts after payment to include:
1.
Amount of payment,
2.
Member’s name,
3.
Informant’s name or identifier, if any,
4.
Purpose of the payment,
5.
Date, and
6.
Case number;
D.
Approval by the CEO or designee for payments in
excess of a specified amount;
E.
A quarterly internal audit and report of expenditures
to the CEO or designee; and
F.
Criteria for use of funds.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Funds requests, receipts or
3
3YD
vouchers.
CEO or designee approved
1
1
payments.
2
2
consecutive
Audit reports.
consecutive
quarters
quarters
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

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Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets C,
E, F)
Change Notice 4.0.03 02/09/2005

CFA 3.0 – 7.06M

Change notice 4.0.12 02/20/08

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CHAPTER 8
CLASSIFICATION AND DELINEATION OF DUTIES
A member's understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a position is
essential and should be based on a written job task analysis (JTA). This analysis
is also used in setting minimum standards for selection (Chapter 13). The results
of a successful task analysis provide the foundation for developing job
descriptions.
Job task analysis and job descriptions are necessary for developing and
implementing recruitment strategies, validating hiring and promotion procedures,
determining training requirements, and evaluating employee performance. The
comprehensive, objective data generated by task analysis can provide strong
evidence in legal and judicial proceedings concerning hiring and promotion
programs.

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Assessor Guidelines

8.01
If the agency utilizes job task analyses for sworn
classifications, a current written analysis is maintained and
available for review by all members. The JTA will include, at
a minimum:
A.
Duties, responsibilities, and tasks for each position;
B.
Frequency with which every task is performed; and
C.
The minimum level of proficiency necessary in the
job related skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Compliance keys
JTAs that include each
component of the standard.
Documentation of availability to
members.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1 each

1 each

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 8.01

JTA’s for sworn ranks, i.e., officer, sergeant,
lieutenant, captain, etc. should be available for
assessor review.

Change Notice 4.0.30 02.06.2014

Review
methods

Standard
8.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

Assessor Guidelines

The agency maintains a job description for each
position.
Compliance keys

Current job descriptions.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

Sampling

Sampling

CFA 3.0 – 8.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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CHAPTER 9
OFF-DUTY AND EXTRA-DUTY EMPLOYMENT
Law enforcement agencies have an interest in the type of additional employment
in which their members may engage. Sworn and non-sworn members may
engage in employment which does not relate to law enforcement, and this
employment should be considered off-duty employment.
Sworn members may engage in employment which requires the use of their law
enforcement authority, and this employment should be considered extra-duty
employment. The employer may regulate off-duty and extra-duty employment to
ensure that members do not engage in employment which may reflect negatively
on the profession or the agency.

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

9.01

A directive regulates the types of off-duty
employment in which agency members may or may
not engage.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
Florida Statutes 30.2905, 561.25, 648.44.
elements of the standard.
CFA 3.0 – 9.01

Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010
Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013
Review
methods

Standard
9.02 M If the agency allows its sworn members to engage in
extra-duty employment, a directive addresses:
A.
Agency authorization for members;
B.
Behavior and activities of members;
C.
The initial approval and revocation process of each
extra-duty employer.
Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Approval and revocation process
documentation.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1 each

1 each
3YD

CFA 3.0 – *9.02M

Assessor Guidelines

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Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.15 02/25/2009
Change notice 4.0.23 09/29/2011

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CHAPTER 10
GRIEVANCE PROCESS
This chapter applies to all agencies even if another governmental entity (e.g., city
or county civil service board) is involved in the personnel process. The standards
apply to all members whether or not covered by a collective bargaining
agreement. The grievance process must be available to all members who feel
they have been treated unjustly or unfairly, whether or not covered by a collective
bargaining agreement. These standards do not apply to the agency’s chief
executive officer or members that serve at the pleasure of the CEO.
Change notice 4.0.06 02/08/06

A complete understanding of the policies, procedures, and rules and regulations
must be understood by all members to provide effective and efficient service to
the public. Due to the many procedures involved in the administration of an
agency, there are occasions when differences arise regarding the spirit and
intent of particular directives or actions. A grievance procedure affords a
member the opportunity to contest the directive or action in a formal manner. It
also provides the employer an opportunity to clarify the directive or action, if
necessary.

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10.01 M A directive describes the agency’s grievance
process, to include:
A.
Procedures for filing a grievance;
B.
Acknowledging the receipt of the grievance by
noting the date and receiving agent;
C.
Formal written response requirements; and
D.
Identifying the remedy or adjustment, if any, to be
made to resolve the grievance.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance (bullets A, D)
Change Notice 4.0.30 02.06.2014

CFA 3.0 – 10.01M

Review
methods

Standard
A directive identifies the agency component or
position responsible for coordinating the grievance
process.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Job description or JTA of the
1
1
position.

Assessor Guidelines

10.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 10.02

Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

10.03 – DELETED, COMBINED WITH 10.01M
Compliance keys

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

CFA 3.0 – 10.03

Accreditation Manager Notes
Comparative Compliance Standard

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Standard
10.04

Assessor Guidelines

A directive describes procedures for appealing
decisions made in grievance process.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Appeal process documentation.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Sampling

3YD

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 10.04

Review
methods

Standard
10.05

A directive describes procedures for the
maintenance and control of grievance records.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of records.
GS1-SL Items #94, #110.
1
1

Assessor Guidelines

I, O
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

CFA 3.0 – 10.05

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CHAPTER 11
CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCESS
This chapter applies to all agencies even if another governmental entity (e.g., city
or county civil service board) is involved in the personnel process. The
standards apply to all members whether or not covered by a collective bargaining
agreement. To ensure uniformity, the disciplinary process must be described.

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Standard
11.01 M

Assessor Guidelines

A written directive specifies a code of
conduct/ethics which is provided to each
employee and volunteer of the agency. The
code of conduct/ethics shall, at a minimum:
A. Prohibit employees and volunteers from
using their official position to secure
privileges for themselves or others; and

B. Prohibit employees and volunteers from
engaging in activities that constitute a
conflict of interest.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard
Code of conduct/ethics
1
1

CFA 3.0 – 11.01M

O

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013
Review
methods

Standard
11.02 M A directive establishes a uniform system for the
following:
A.
Rewarding;
B.
Counseling; and
C.
Disciplining members.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Proof of rewards, counseling, and
1 each
1 each
disciplinary actions.
type
type
CFA 3.0 – 11.02M

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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Standard
11.03

A directive defines the authority of each level of
supervision relative to disciplinary actions.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
CFA 3.0 – *11.03M, *27.01M

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methods

Assessor Guidelines

I

Assessors should conduct random
interviews with supervisors.
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

11.04

A directive requires that the following information be
provided in writing to the affected member when a
misconduct investigation results in dismissal:
A.
Reason for the dismissal;
OR
B.
Effective date of the dismissal;
OR
C.
Status of fringe and retirement benefits after
OR
dismissal.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Proof that information is provided to
Assessors will be reviewing random samples of
1
1
affected members.
other dismissals.
CFA 3.0 – 11.04

Review
methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures for the
maintenance and storage of disciplinary action
records.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of records.

Assessor Guidelines

11.05

GS1-SL Items #98, #206, #371

1

OF
Accreditation Manager Notes

1
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

CFA 3.0 – 11.05

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methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures for appealing
disciplinary actions.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation of appeals.
1
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

11.06

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 11.06

Review
methods

Standard
11.07 M A written directive prohibits harassment in
the workplace and provides means by which
harassment can be reported and protocols for
investigations of such events.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
CFA 3.0 – *11.07M

Assessor Guidelines
Assessors must verify that
directives address all forms of
harassment regardless of the
source.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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CHAPTER 12
RECRUITMENT
This chapter applies to all agencies even if another governmental entity is
involved in the recruiting process. Recruitment efforts to fill sworn vacancies
should be directed towards the goal of racial, ethnic and gender diversity.
(Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013)

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

12.01 M Individuals assigned to recruitment activities are
Training of Personnel or Human
trained in personnel matters and equal
Resource members may qualify to
employment opportunity.
meet this standard.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial reaccred
Documentation of training for
Training should be for everyone involved in the
members assigned to recruitment
1
1
recruiting function, including employees not
activities.
assigned to the agency.
CFA 3.0 – 12.01M

Comparative Compliance Standard

Review
methods

Standard
The agency has a recruitment plan to develop
racial, ethnic and gender diversity that includes the
following:
A.
A statement of objectives;
B.
An action plan designed to achieve the objectives;
C.
Annual evaluation of progress towards objectives;
and
D.
Updates or revisions as necessary.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Recruitment plan which addresses
1
1
elements of the standard.
Annual evaluation of progress.
1
3

Assessor Guidelines

12.02

CFA 3.0 – 12.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

Review
methods

Standard
The agency advertises as an equal opportunity
employer on all recruitment literature and all
employment applications.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Observation of recruitment
literature, posters, websites, and
employment applications.

Assessor Guidelines

12.03

O
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 12.04

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CHAPTER 13
SELECTION
This chapter applies to all agencies even if another governmental entity is
involved in the selection process. This chapter applies to the selection of sworn
personnel unless otherwise indicated. All agencies must comply with Criminal
Justice Standards and Training Commission selection and background
guidelines, at a minimum, but each is encouraged to develop procedures specific
to their agency.
Selection standards must be job related, uniformly applied, and provide equal
opportunity for all to compete. Agencies are encouraged to develop a work force
reflective of the community it serves.

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Standard
13.01

Assessor Guidelines

A directive describes all elements of the selection
process.

.
Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard (civil
service rules OR bargaining unit
agreement, if applicable.)
Documentation of private firm’s
selection process, if applicable.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 13.01

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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methods

Standard
All elements of the selection process have been
documented as job related and nondiscriminatory.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Documentation of job relatedness
for each element of the process,
1
1
e.g., sample questions, validation
process, job task analysis, etc.
Documentation of oral board
1
1
questions, if any.
Minority and female composition of
1
1
the oral board, if used.

Assessor Guidelines

13.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 13.02

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methods

Standard
A directive requires that all elements of the selection
process are administered, scored, and interpreted in
a uniform manner.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Operational elements of the
selection process, e.g., time
3
3YD
limits, oral instructions, practice
problems, answer sheets and
scoring formulas.

Assessor Guidelines

13.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 13.03

13.04 DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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methods

Standard
Members who conduct background investigations are
trained in collecting required information.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Documentation of training for members
1 each
1 each
assigned to conduct background
investigations.

Assessor Guidelines

13.06

Accreditation Manager Notes
1 for each background investigator.

CFA 3.0 – 13.06

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Standard
13.07 M

Assessor Guidelines

The agency conducts psychological fitness
examinations for each candidate prior to appointment to
probationary status. Results are:

A.
B.
C.

Assessed by a licensed professional;
Maintained in accordance with Florida Statute; and
Stored in a secure manner.

Written documentation of tests used.

Qty
initial
1

Qty
reaccred
1

Professional licenses/Certificates.

1 each

1 each

GS1-SL Item #24

1

1

Florida Statute 119.071

1

1

Compliance keys

OS

Accreditation Manager Notes
1 for each qualified professional
conducting examinations.

Observation of secure files.

CFA 3.0 – *13.08M

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

13.08 A written directive establishes a specified probationary
This standard does not apply to
period of not less than six months for new non-exempt employees.
volunteers.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing elements of
1
1
the standard
Documentation of date of hire and
1 each
1 each
Proofs are required for both civilian and sworn
completion of probationary period.
type
type
personnel.
CFA 3.0 – 13.09

Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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13.09 DELETED – MOVED TO 16.10 Change notice 4.0.21
02/03/2011

13.10 DELETED – MOVED TO 16.11 Change notice 4.0.21
02/03/2011

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methods

Standard
13.11

If the agency administers a physical ability test for each
candidate prior to appointment to probationary status, the
test is job related and nondiscriminatory.
Compliance keys

Proofs of job relatedness and
nondiscrimination.
Physical ability requirements.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

1

Assessor Guidelines
JTA’s or job descriptions may be used to
prove job related tasks.
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 13.12

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Standard
13.13 M A background investigation is conducted on civilian
applicants hired by the agency. The investigation includes
at a minimum:
A.
Warrants check;
B.
Fingerprints check;
C.
Local records check;
D.
Prior employment; and
E.
Criminal history.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Completed background investigation.
1
1
CFA 3.0 – 13.14M

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Assessor Guidelines

OR

Verify compliance by reviewing additional
background investigations.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change Notice 4.0.13 06/11/08
Change Notice 4.0.14 10/08/2008

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CHAPTER 14
TRAINING
Training has proven to be one of the most important responsibilities of any law
enforcement agency. It contributes greatly toward the overall professionalism of
the agency while the consequence for lack of training jeopardizes the credibility
of the agency and exposes the agency to civil liability.
Training should be consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives.
Agency training and program development should be the responsibility of a
training component which will administer training programs, maintain training
records, and develop programs by receiving input from available resources.
Consideration should be given to all part-time and full-time members when
evaluating training needs. (Change notice 4.0.20 10/14/2010)

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methods

Standard
A directive defines attendance requirements for
members attending training programs.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Proof of member’s attendance at
1
3YD
training programs.
Proof of action taken for non1
3YD
attendance.

Assessor Guidelines

14.01

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 14.01

Review
methods

Standard
Job task analyses or job descriptions are used in
developing agency training program curricula.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Documentation relating training to
information contained in the JTA or
1
3YD
job descriptions.

Assessor Guidelines

14.02

CFA 3.0 – 14.02

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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Standard
14.03 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

A directive requires lesson plans for training
courses administered by the agency and
includes provisions for the following:
A statement of student performance objectives;
Training content;
Appropriate instructional techniques;
Lesson plan format;
Approval process; and

F.

Identification of test(s), if used.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Lesson plan addressing elements
of the standard.
Documentation of testing, if used.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

1

1

3YD

OR

Assessor Guidelines
Random sample of lesson plans.

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 14.03M

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Standard
14.04

B.

A directive requires that newly appointed agency
members receive orientation within a specified
timeframe in the following areas:
The agency’s role, purpose, goals, policies, and
procedures;
Working conditions and regulations;

C.

Rights and responsibilities of the member; and

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D.

Accreditation process.

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A.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Documentation verifying member
orientation.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

3YD

I
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Accreditation Manager Notes

Standard

A.
B.
C.
D.

E.

Interview random sampling of new
members.

I

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets A, B, C
– sworn only)
Change Notice 4.0.13 06/11/08

CFA 3.0 – 14.04

14.05 M

Assessor Guidelines

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Interview Range Master and
Training Supervisor to ensure
follow-through with agency
procedures. Both lethal and lesslethal weapons must be
addressed. Include civilian
members authorized to carry
weapons.

A directive establishes the agency's remedial
training policy and includes the following:
Circumstances and criteria used to determine the
need for remedial training;
The types of remedial training available;
Timetables under which remedial training is
provided;
The consequences of non-participation by affected
members; and

Procedures for remedial training for those
members who are unable to demonstrate
proficiency with an authorized weapon prior to
resuming official duties.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Documentation of remedial training,
if any.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

3YD

CFA 3.0 – 14.05M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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14.06 M

The agency maintains up-to-date training
records for each member.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Observation of training records.
GS1-SL Items #19, #66, #162.
1
1
CFA 3.0 – *14.06M

A.
B.
C.
D.

Random sample of training records,
to include electronic records.

OR

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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14.07 M

Assessor Guidelines

The agency maintains a record for each in-service
training class, to include at a minimum:
Course content;
Names of participants;
Performance of individual participants, if
applicable; and
The instructor(s).
Compliance keys

List of in-service training classes
conducted.
Observation of in-service training
class files.

Qty initial

Qty reaccred

1

3YD

OR

Assessor Guidelines
Random sample of in-service
training class records.

OR
OR
OR
OR
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 14.07M

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14.08 M

A directive establishes a field training program for
sworn members, which includes at a minimum:

A.
B.
C.

I

Selection criteria and training of FTOs;
Guidelines for evaluating recruit members;
Field training program of at least four weeks for
trainees during and/or after the required classroom
training;
D.
Training curriculum;
E.
Supervision of field training officers;
F.
Liaison with the academy staff, if applicable;
G.
Rotation of recruit field assignments; and
H.
Reporting responsibilities of field training officers.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
FTO program curriculum.
1
1
Documentation verifying FTO
Sampling
3YD
training.
Documentation demonstrating field
Sampling
3YD
assignment rotations.
Reports/Evaluations.
Sampling
3YD
FTO applications.
Sampling
3YD
Evaluation guidelines.
1
1
CFA 3.0 – *14.08M

Interviews should be conducted
with supervisors, FTOs, and new
recruits.

I

I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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14.09

Assessor Guidelines

Assessor Guidelines

A directive identifies the requisite skills, knowledge,
abilities, and criteria of instructors in all agency
operated training programs.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 14.09

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

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14.10 M

Agency instructors teaching CJSTC high liability
topics will, at a minimum, meet CJSTC
requirements for high liability instructors, except
for completing the internship requirement and
being affiliated with a training school.

Compliance keys
CJSTC Guidelines Rule 11B-20

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 14.10M

OR

Assessor Guidelines

Observe high liability instructors’
qualifications.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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Standard

14.11 M

A directive requires that members authorized to
carry weapons receive in-service training which
includes:

Review
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Assessor Guidelines

I

View lesson plans for each training
topic identified in the standard (not
necessary to be in the file); verify
full agency compliance (including
upper-command staff). Remember
to verify training for civilian
members carrying weapons, e.g.,
batons, OC spray, etc.

A.

Annual demonstration of proficiency with
firearms authorized to carry;

I, OR

B.

Annual use of force training;

I, OR

C.

Annual Dart-Firing Stun Gun training in
accordance with Florida Statute;
Biennial less-lethal weapon training (for
weapons other than the Dart-Firing Stun
Gun);
Applicable legal updates.

D.

E.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Proof of training for each element
of the standard.
Florida Statute 943.1717
CFA 3.0 – 14.11M

Requirements for use of force
training topics are contained in
CJSTC Rule 11B-27.00212.

I, OR
I, OR

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Sampling

3YD

1

1

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.09 02/27/07
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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14.12 M

A directive identifies all agency positions which
require specialized training and addresses such
training.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Proof of training.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Sampling

Sampling

I

Assessor Guidelines
Interviews employees in specialized
positions.

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 14.12M

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Standard
14.13

A directive specifies the civilian positions for which
specialized training is required prior to assuming job
responsibilities.
Compliance keys

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Sampling

Sampling
3YD

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Proof of training prior to assuming
job responsibilities.

Assessor Guidelines
Interview civilian employees holding
specialized positions.

I

Accreditation Manager Notes
Proof for newly assigned civilians.

CFA 3.0 – 14.13

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Standard
14.14 M The agency has a training program, as
defined by the agency, for newly promoted first line
sworn supervisors.
Compliance keys
Proof of training.

Qty
initial
1

Qty
reaccred
Random
sampling

New standard

Assessor Guidelines
Training is received no later
than 12 months after
appointment to a supervisory
position.

I

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.24 02/23/2012

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14.15 M All sworn members will receive periodic first aid
refresher training, as defined by the agency.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Proof of training.
1
Sampling

New standard

Assessor Guidelines

I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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CHAPTER 15
PROMOTION
A promotion process which results in the advancement of the most highly
qualified candidates is an obvious advantage to the agency. It is an important
factor for ensuring efficient use of the agency's human and fiscal resources,
achievement of agency objectives, and quality police services. The promotion
process is a means by which members assume added responsibilities and
advance their careers to positions of leadership. The agency's chief executive is
accountable for the integrity of this process and will exercise sufficient control to
ensure compliance with these objectives and procedures. The following
standards are designed to improve the validity of the process and make the
system less susceptible to court challenge.
According to the standards, decisions about promotion should be based upon a
written job task analysis or job descriptions of all positions in the agency,
including civilian positions. The establishment of job related criteria and
procedures for evaluating the performance potential of every member seeking
promotion are viewed as necessary elements of the personnel system. Eligibility
lists and written tests, if any, will meet the requirements of job relatedness. If
assessment centers are used, they must make use of standardized evaluations
of behavior and capabilities based on multiple elements.

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A directive describes procedures used for each
element of the promotion process, which is job
related and nondiscriminatory.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation of job relatedness
1 each
1 each
and nondiscrimination.

Assessor Guidelines

15.01

Include sworn and civilian promotions.
Comparative Compliance Standard – files need
only prove compliance for civilian personnel.
Change notice 4.0.11 10/31/07

CFA 3.0 – 15.01

Review
methods

Standard
15.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

A written directive details promotion process, which
includes at a minimum:

A written announcement(s) of positions for which
vacancies exist which includes a schedule of dates,
times, and locations of all elements of the process;
B.
A description of the eligibility requirements; and
C.
A description of the process to be used in selecting
members for the vacancies.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard

Assessor Guidelines
It is not necessary for all information
to be contained in a single
document.

A.

Announcements addressing all
elements of the standard

1

1

Accreditation Manager Notes

Proofs must demonstrate compliance with each
component of the promotional processes for both
sworn and civilian personnel. Elements may be
addressed on separate documents.
Comparative Compliance Standard – sworn and
civilian personnel.
Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

CFA 3.0 – 15.02

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If eligibility lists are used in the promotional process,
a directive establishes criteria and procedures for
the development of the lists, to include at a
minimum:
A.
Numerical weight, if any, assigned to each eligibility
requirement;
B.
The system of ranking eligible members on the list;
C.
Duration of the list;
D.
The system for selecting candidates from the list.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Eligibility list.
1
Sampling
Promotional
1
Sampling
announcement/personnel order.

Assessor Guidelines

15.03

Compare promotions to eligibility
lists.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard – files need
only prove compliance for civilian personnel.

CFA 3.0 – 15.03

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methods

Standard
15.04

A directive describes procedures for the member's
review and appeal of adverse decisions concerning
eligibility for, or appointment to, promotional
vacancies.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation of appeals, if any.
1
Sampling

Assessor Guidelines
There are four elements to this
standard: review and appeal of both
eligibility and appointment decisions.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard – files need
only prove compliance for civilian personnel.

CFA 3.0 – 15.04

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CHAPTER 16
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
A law enforcement agency must be able to depend on satisfactory work
performance from all members to achieve its stated objectives. Performance
evaluation is the measurement of the member's performance of assigned duties.
It is important that the principles of evaluation be applied by all agencies to
ensure the best use of human resources available and to ensure that members’
problems can be identified and dealt with promptly and uniformly. The key to the
successful operation of the agency's performance evaluation system is the chief
executive officer. The C.E.O. must monitor its function to ensure that it is fair and
impartial and is achieving established objectives consistent with competent
personnel management.

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16.01
A.
B.
C.
D.

Assessor Guidelines

A directive describes the agency's performance
evaluation system and includes at a minimum:
Objectives of the performance evaluation system;
Measurement definitions;
When explanatory comments are required;
Exceptions allow the CEO flexibility
for Senior Management, Command
and Executive Level staff.

A requirement for evaluations to be conducted at
least annually;

E.

Criteria used for the performance evaluations are
based on the member’s job description during that
rating period;
F.
Rater responsibility and rater training;
G.
The immediate supervisor rates the member;
H.
The completed evaluation is available to the
member; and
I.
Procedures for contesting performance evaluations
for permanent members;
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed performance
1 each
Random
evaluations.
type
sampling
Documentation of a contested
1
1
evaluation.
Documentation of rater training.
Sampling
Sampling
CFA 3.0 – 16.01

Include civilians, sworn or certified members,
supervisors, and line personnel.

Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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Standard
16.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

Assessor Guidelines

Deleted Standard
Compliance keys

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

CFA 3.0 – 16.02M

Accreditation Manager Notes
Change Notice 4.0.09 02/27/07
Change Notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011
Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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Standard
16.03

A directive describes procedures for member
review of the completed evaluation report and
includes, at a minimum:

A.

An interview between the rater and the member;

Provisions for written comments by the member;
The member is given an opportunity to sign the
completed performance evaluation to indicate
the member has read the evaluation;
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed performance evaluation
1
1

Assessor Guidelines

Interview both supervisors and
members, both sworn and civilian,
for verification.

I

B.
C.

CFA 3.0 – 16.03M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011
Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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Standard
A directive regulates the agency's use of
performance evaluations’ results.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

16.04

CFA 3.0 – 16.04

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

16.05 Deleted Standard
Compliance keys

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

CFA 3.0 – 16.05

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.24 02/23/2012
Change notice 4.0.26 09/27/2012
Change Notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

16.06 DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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16.07

A directive requires that each member be counseled
at the beginning of the rating period concerning the
following, at a minimum:
A.
Task of the position occupied;
B.
Level of performance expected; and
C.
Criteria used for ratings on the evaluation.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

I

Assessor Guidelines
Interview employees to ensure
supervisors conducted counseling.

I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 16.07

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A directive requires that non-probationary members
are given written notice of substandard performance
prior to the end of the rating period.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Notification of substandard
1
1
performance.

Assessor Guidelines

16.08

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 16.08

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methods

Standard
A directive requires explanatory comments when
performance ratings are unsatisfactory or
outstanding.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed evaluation form with
1
1
explanation.

Assessor Guidelines

16.09

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 16.09

Standard

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16.10

The work performance of each sworn
probationary member is evaluated at least
once during the probationary period, in
writing, using job related measures and
procedures.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Sampling
Performance evaluations.
1
3YD
CFA 3.0 – 13.10

Assessor Guidelines
FTO program evaluations do not meet the
intent of this standard. This standard applies to
all newly hired or promoted sworn members,
and excludes disciplinary probation.
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011

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Combined with 16.05

Change notice 4.0.24 .2/23/2012

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CHAPTER 17
FIELD PERSONNEL
This chapter relates to the operations of the agency's field personnel. Many
standards in this chapter refer to all personnel in the field, other deal specifically
with the patrol function. The standards define responsibilities for members and
what actions are permissible by agency policy. The intent of the standards is to
provide the community with effective enforcement services.
Change Notice 4.0.03 02/09/05

Standards in Chapter 17 have been clarified as to which standards apply to all
field personnel and which standards apply to field personnel performing a patrol
function.
ALL FIELD PERSONNEL
17.02, 17.05M, 17.06M,
17.07M, 17.09M, 17.10M,
17.11

PATROL
17.01M, 17.03, 17.04M, 17.08M

Change notice 4.0.05 10/05/05

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Standard
A directive stipulates that law enforcement
response to emergencies be continuously
available within the agency's jurisdiction.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Shift schedule showing continuous
1
1
availability.
Contract or mutual aid agreement
1
1
with provider agency, if applicable.

Assessor Guidelines

17.01 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 17.01M

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Standard
A directive governs the operation of each special
purpose vehicle, vessel, or aircraft and includes at a
minimum, the following provisions:
A.
Objectives of their operation or usage;
B.
Instructions, conditions, and limitations of usage;
C.
Authorization for use in various situations;
D.
Qualifications and training for members assigned to
operate the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft;
E.
Designation of a person or position responsible for
the condition and maintenance of the vehicle,
vessel, or aircraft;
F.
A list of equipment to be kept in or on the vehicle,
vessel, or aircraft; and
G.
A list of persons or positions authorized to operate
the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft and its equipment.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of special purpose
vehicles and equipment.
Equipment inventory lists.

Assessor Guidelines

17.02

Documentation of training.

1 each

I
I
I

OE

Accreditation Manager Notes

1 each

CFA 3.0 – 17.02

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A directive describes the circumstances which
require the presence of a supervisor at the scene for
the purpose of assuming command.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

17.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 17.04

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Standard
The agency has 24-hour two-way radio
capability providing continuous communication
between a communications center and sworn
members on duty.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Observation of continuous
communication system for patrol
members.
Communications shift schedule
1
1
showing 24-hour availability.

Assessor Guidelines

17.04 M

OE

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 17.05M

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Standard
A directive describes procedures for informing
victims/witnesses of their rights in accordance
with Florida statute.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Proof of approval of victim/witness
rights documents by the Office of
1
3YD
the Governor.
Florida Statute 960.001.
1
1

Assessor Guidelines

17.05 M

CFA 3.0 – 17.06M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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A directive governs pursuit of motor vehicles, to
include:
A.
Evaluation of the circumstances;
B.
Initiating member's responsibilities;
C.
Secondary unit's responsibilities;
D.
Specifying roles and restrictions pertinent to
marked, unmarked, or other types of police
vehicle involvement in the pursuit;
E.
Dispatcher's responsibilities;
F.
Field supervisor's responsibilities;
G.
Forcible stopping;
H.
When to terminate the pursuit;
I.
Interjurisdictional and intrajurisdictional
pursuits; and
J.
Detailing a procedure for reporting and an
administrative review of the pursuit.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Pursuit review reports.
1
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

17.06 M

I
I
I
Marked, unmarked or other types of
police vehicles, to include
motorcycles, watercraft and aircraft.
Interview dispatcher.

I
I
I
I

Does the agency use stop sticks?

I

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 17.07M

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Standard
A directive establishes procedures for levels of
response to calls for service.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

17.07 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 17.08M

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines
This standard applies to vehicles
routinely used to perform
patrol/traffic duties and does not
apply to special purpose vehicles
other than motorcycles.

17.08 M Each vehicle used for patrol or traffic enforcement
must be equipped with:

Observation can be conducted
during static display or ride-along.
A.
B.

Operational emergency lights and siren;
Properly charged fire extinguisher with current
service tag or label (except for patrol/traffic
motorcycles);

OE
OE

C.

Operational flashlight;

OE

D.

First aid kit containing current supplies; and

OE

E.

Personal protective equipment.
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
Observation of equipment.

If flashlights are individually issued
compliance may be achieved by
observation of working flashlight in
vehicle operator’s possession.
For this standard, “current supplies”
refers to items with expiration dates
that have not expired.

OE
Qty
reaccred

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets B, C,
D, E)
Change notice 4.0.04 06/29/05

CFA 3.0 – 17.09M

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.10 06/06/07
Change notice 4.0.15 02/25/2009
Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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Standard
A directive describes the use of safety belts in
all agency vehicles.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

17.09 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 17.10M

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17.10 M

Body armor is available to each sworn member
while on duty and written guidelines are
established to include a requirement for the
wearing of protective vests by sworn members
engaged in pre-planned, high-risk situations as
defined by the agency.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Proof of issue.

Assessor Guidelines

OE

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Sampling

Sampling

Accreditation Manager Notes

Observation of available body
armor.
CFA 3.0 – 17.11M
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Standard
If an agency has canine teams, a directive
specifies the circumstances for their use.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

17.11 M

CFA 3.0 – 17.12

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

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Standard
17.12M If an agency utilizes canines for narcotic
detection, a directive establishes an
accounting system for all training narcotics
used to include, at a minimum:
A.
Procedures for the issuance and
disposition of narcotics used for canine
training to include when packaging has
been compromised;
B.
Security, storage, and accountability of
issued training narcotics when not in use;
C.
A documented unannounced annual
inventory of narcotics used for canine
training is conducted as directed by the
agency’s CEO.
Compliance keys
Written directive addressing elements of the
standard.
Documented issuance/disposition of agency issued
narcotics.
Annual inventory documentation.

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

I

O, I

I
Qty
initial
1
Sampling
1

Inventory - The act or process of cataloging
through a full or partial accounting, as defined
by the agency, of the quantity of goods or
materials on hand.
Qty
Accreditation Manager Notes
reaccred
1
Random
sampling
3YD
Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.09 02/27/07

New standard

Change notice 4.0.10 06/06/07
Change notice 4.0.11 10/31/07
Change notice 4.0.22 06/30/11
Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

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CHAPTER 18
INVESTIGATIONS
Standards in this chapter relate to the investigative function as performed by both
uniformed members and members specializing in investigations. These
standards provide for most administrative and some operational procedures,
which should result in efficient and effective criminal investigations. The
standards do not direct the agency's investigative functions in specific crimes, but
identify some of the elements common to all investigations.

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18.01

A directive establishes a system of case
file maintenance for the criminal investigation
component, to include:
A.
Types of records to be maintained;
B.
Accessibility to the files;
C.
Security of the files; and
D.
Purging of files.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of files.
Documentation
demonstrating regularly
scheduled purges.

1

Assessor Guidelines
The Criminal Justice Information
Services Certification Training Manual
addresses case file maintenance.

O
OS
OR
Accreditation Manager Notes

3YD

CFA 3.0 – 18.01

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullet C)
Change notice 4.0.24 02/23/2012

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Records relating to active vice and
organized crime investigations are
maintained separately and securely from the
central records system.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial
Observation of files.

Assessor Guidelines

18.02

OS

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 18.02

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Standard
18.03M A directive establishes procedures for the
recruitment, control, and use of confidential
informants in accordance with Florida Statutes, and
includes at a minimum:
A.
A master file of all confidential informants used by the
agency;
B.
Content of the file to include an individual assessment
of
each prospective confidential informant;
C.

Maintenance and security of confidential informant files;

D.
E.
F.

Protection of the identity of the confidential informant;
Criteria for paying confidential informants, if applicable;
Precautions to be taken with confidential informants to
include informants whose participation may make an
investigation more susceptible to compromise through
alleged improprieties;
G.
Special precautions to be taken with juvenile informants;
H.
Level of supervisory approval before a juvenile is used;
I.
Training of all personnel involved in the use or
recruitment
of confidential informants in the agency policy
requirements and procedures; and
J.
A documented annual administrative review of agency
practices to ensure conformity with agency policies,
procedures, and Florida Statute.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing elements of the
standard.

Qty initial

1

O

I, OS

Assessors will conduct interviews
and should ask to conduct nonintrusive observation of files for
security and maintenance.

I
I
I

I
I

Qty
reaccred

Accreditation Manager Notes

1

Refer to “Guidelines for Florida
State And Local Law Enforcement
Agencies in Dealing With
Confidential Informants” when
developing directive.

Observation of master file, maintenance system,
and file security (including electronic/
computerized systems).
Files with confidential information redacted.

1

1

Documentation of annual review

1

3YD

Florida Statute 914.28

1

1

Sampling

Sampling

Documentation of training

Assessor Guidelines

Comparative compliance (Bullets
B, H, I, and J)
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

CFA 3.0 – 18.03, 18.04

Change notice 4.0.17 0/28/2009
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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18.04

A directive establishes steps to be
followed when conducting preliminary
investigations, to include:

A.

Observing all conditions, events, and
remarks;
B.
Locating and identifying witnesses;
C.
Maintaining the crime scene and
protecting evidence;
D.
Interviewing the complainant and the
witnesses;
E.
Interviewing the suspect;
F.
Arranging for the collection of
evidence;
G.
Effecting the arrest of the suspect;
and
H.
Reporting the incident fully and
accurately.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed report or case file
addressing elements of the
1
1
standard.
CFA 3.0 –18.07

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Assessor Guidelines

I,O

Assessor will conduct interviews with
officers and investigators to ensure
preliminary investigations are being
conducted in accordance with the directive.

I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
Accreditation Manager Notes

Multiple investigative files may be used to show
compliance with this standard.
Change notice 4.0.26 09/27/2012

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18.05

A directive establishes follow-up
investigative procedures to include:

Reviewing and analyzing all previous
reports, agency records, laboratory
examination results and external
sources of information;
B.
Conducting additional interviews;
C.
Seeking additional information (i.e., from
patrol officers, informants);
D.
Conducting searches for additional
physical evidence;
E.
Identifying and apprehending suspects;
F.
Determining involvement of suspects in
other crimes;
G.
Checking suspects’ criminal histories; and
H.
Preparing cases for court presentation.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Case file documentation
1
1
addressing elements of the
standard.

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methods

Assessor Guidelines

I, O

Assessors will ask detectives to explain
follow-up investigative techniques. Review
case files with detectives identifying elements
of the standard.

A.

I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
I, O
Accreditation Manager Notes

Multiple investigative files may be used to show
compliance with this standard.

CFA 3.0 – 18.06, 18.08
Change notice 4.0.26 09/27/2012

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Standard
18.06

Assessor Guidelines

A directive governs the use of technical
aids for the detection of deception in
criminal investigations.

Compliance keys
Written directive
addressing elements of the
standard.
Examiner's completed
report.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

3YD

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 18.09

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Standard
18.07

Assessor Guidelines

If technical aids for the detection of
deception are used for any purpose,
examiners must have a certificate of training.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Certificates.
1 each
1 each

Assessors will ensure certificates are on file for
any examiner conducting civil, criminal or
administrative examinations.

CFA 3.0 – 13.07, 18.10

Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

Accreditation Manager Notes

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Standard
A directive governs procedures for
assuring compliance with constitutional
requirements during criminal investigations
to include interviews, interrogations, and
access to counsel.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive
1
1
addressing elements of
the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

18.08 M

Completed forms.

Sampling

3YD

Accreditation Manager Notes

Forms may include signed Rights Card, or other forms
used by the agency.

CFA 3.0 – 18.11M

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Standard
A directive establishes procedures to be followed
when conducting field interviews, to include:
A.
Identifying circumstances under which field
interviews are appropriate;
B.
Recording the contact; and
C.
Distributing the record.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed field interview forms. Sampling
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

18.09

CFA 3.0 – 18.12

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

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Standard
18.10 M A directive specifies procedures for search
warrants, to include:
A.
Drafting the warrant;
B.
Approval process;
C.
Execution of warrant;
D.
Areas which may be searched;
E.
Inventory; and
F.
Return.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Executed search warrant
1
1
including inventory and return.
CFA 3.0 – 18.13M

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes
Review FS 933 to check for compliance.

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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18.11 M A directive specifies the manner in which law
enforcement personnel respond to reports of
domestic violence. The directive will include
provisions for:
A.
Initial response and entry to the scene;
B.
On-scene investigations;
C.
Arrests;
D.

Victim support services available;

E.

Follow-up investigation;

F.

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Assessor Guidelines

I

Assessors should not expect to see
procedures for each bulleted item,
“provisions” only require a statement
in a document.

I
I
I
I, O

Victims’ rights and remedies notice in
English and Spanish.

I

Report writing and distribution in accordance
with Florida Statute; and

G.

Domestic violence cases involving a sworn
member.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

I

A report is required to be written
regardless of whether or not an
arrest is made. Assessors should
verify that reports are sent to the
nearest domestic violence center
within 24 hours after receipt by the
records custodian according to FS
741.29

I
Accreditation Manager Notes
Refer to FS 741.28 and 741.29.
Comparative Compliance Standard
Change Notice 4.0.03 02/09/05

CFA 3.0 – 18.14M

Change Notice 4.0.14 10/08/2008
Change Notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010

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18.12 M A directive specifies the manner in which law
enforcement personnel respond to incidents of
sexual violence. The directive will include
provisions for:
A.
Initial response, investigations and report
writing;
B.
Obtaining medical/counseling assistance for
victims;
C.
Evidence collection/preservation; and
D.
Follow-up investigation and supplemental
reports.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed reports.
Sampling
3YD
CFA 3.0 – 18.15M

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methods

Assessor Guidelines

I

Assessors should not expect to see
procedures for each bulleted item;
“provisions” only require a statement in
a document.

I
I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

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18.13 M If the agency conducts surveillance
operations, undercover operations,
decoy operations, or raids, the agency
has written guidelines which include
provisions to address the following:
A.
Level or authority that can approve an
operation;

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methods

I

Assessor Guidelines
Assessors will look for guidelines and
“provisions” for each bullet; agency not
required to have policy for operations they do
not conduct, confirmed by interviews.

I

B.

Designating a single person to
command the operation;

I

“Surveillance” in this standard is a pre-planned
operation as part of a formal criminal
investigation.

C.

Establishing routine and emergency
communications;

I

Includes requesting medical assistance.

D.

Notifying the patrol supervisor
responsible for the target area;

I

Agency is not compelled to notify, but must
have parameters for when notification is
required or not necessary.

E.

Confirming target location;

I

F.

Identifying and making contact with
suspects; and
G.
Documentation, as required by the
agency.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed agency
documentation, e.g. after1
3YD
action reports, operations
plans, incident reports.

I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
CFA 3.0 – 18.16M

Change Notice 4.0.04 06/29/05

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Assessor Guidelines

18.14 M

A directive establishes procedures to be used when
investigating missing children and missing adult
reports following the guidelines outlined in Florida
Statutes. The policy must ensure that cases
involving missing children and adults are
investigated promptly using appropriate resources,
and must include at a minimum:
A.
Requirements for accepting missing child and
missing adult reports;
B.
Requirement for entry into FCIC/NCIC within two
hours of receipt of the report;
C.
Procedures for initiating, maintaining, closing, or
referring a missing child or missing adult
investigation;
D.
Standards for maintaining and clearing computer
data of information concerning a missing child or
missing adult which is stored in the FCIC and the
NCIC, to include a monthly review of each case and
a determination of whether the case should be
maintained in the database; and
E.
Requirement that when a person has been reported
missing and has not been located within 30 days, the
agency will request the family or next of kin to
provide written consent to contact the dentist of the
missing person and request that person’s dental
records for inclusion in the NCIC Dental File; and
F.
Requirement to attempt to obtain a biological
specimen for DNA analysis within 90 days if the
missing person has not been located.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty reaccred
initial
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Refer to Florida Statutes 937.021 and
937.031.

CFA 3.0 – None

Comparative compliance

I

I
I
I

I

I

I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010
Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011
Change notice 4.0.22 06/30/11

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

18.15 M

A written directive establishes procedures for
conducting photographic identification arrays and
I
live lineups presented to eyewitnesses to include
the following:
A. The creation, composition, and utilization of the
I
photo array or lineup;
B. Standard instructions to be used by the investigator
I
conducting the photo array or lineup to instruct the
witness prior to the photo array or lineup;
C. A direction to the investigator conducting the array
or lineup to avoid any conduct that might directly or
indirectly influence the witness’ decision, and to
I
avoid comments or actions that suggest the
witness did or did not identify the suspect when the
array or lineup is completed;
D. Method(s) of presenting the array or lineup;
I
E. Discerning the level of confidence in an
I
identification as expressed by the witness; and
F.
Documenting the procedure and outcome of the
array or lineup, including noting the witness’
I
response and exact words.
G. Initial and periodic refresher training on the policy,
of members involved in eyewitness identification
I
efforts; and
H. Filing of the agency’s current eyewitness
identification policy with the appropriate State
I
Attorney’s Office.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Sampling
Agency policy must specify how often the
Training documentation.
Sampling
3YD
training shall occur.
Agencies are required to file with SAO that
Proof of submission to the State
handles its prosecutions, and state agencies
1
1
Attorney’s Office.
with the SAO of the 2nd Judicial Circuit in
Tallahassee.
CFA 3.0 – None

Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011
Change notice 4.0.23 09/29/2011

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Standard
A written directive establishes procedures for
conducting showups as a type of eyewitness
identification, to include the following:
A. Circumstances when a showup may be conducted;
B. Limitations to reduce the suggestiveness of a
showup;
C. Standard instructions to be used by the investigator
conducting the showup to instruct the witness prior
to the procedure;
D. A direction to the investigator(s) conducting the
showup to avoid any conduct that might directly or
indirectly influence the witness’ decision, and to
avoid any comments or actions that suggest the
witness did or did not identify the suspect when the
showup is completed;
E. Discerning the level of confidence in an identification
as expressed by the witness; and
F.
Documenting the procedure and outcome of the
showup, including noting the witness’ response and
exact words.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

18.16 M

CFA 3.0 – None

I
I
I
I

I

I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011

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Standard
18.17 M A directive requires a written report is submitted
and a documented review conducted by a defined level of
authority whenever any member’s, action results in death or
serious bodily injury. The member is removed from line of
duty until a preliminary administrative review, as defined by
the agency, is conducted.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation removing a member
1
3YD
from line of duty.
Documented preliminary
1
1
administrative review.
Written reports
1
3YD
Review verification with level of
1
3YD
authority noted.
CFA 3.0 – 4.11M

Assessor Guidelines

Standard applies to sworn and
civilians, both accidental and
deliberate acts.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010
Change notice 4.0.26 09/27/2012
Change notice 4.0.27 02/21/2013

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CHAPTER 19
JUVENILE OPERATIONS
Standards in this chapter relate to the juvenile operations function. Agencies
should make a firm commitment to develop and participate in programs designed
to prevent juvenile delinquency. Activities of members responsible for the
juvenile operations function should include such things as conducting follow-up
investigations of cases involving juvenile offenders, processing juvenile arrests,
operating out of the juvenile justice system, and designing and implementing
programs intended to prevent delinquent and criminal behavior by juveniles.
There are several options for law enforcement to deal with juveniles and
agencies should establish guidelines and criteria for the use of each, to include:
release of the offender with no further action, diversion to a social program,
disposing of the case by the agency, or referring the youth to juvenile court.

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Standard
A directive specifies procedures pertaining to
juvenile offenders, to include:
A.
Criteria governing the referral of juvenile offenders
to intake; and
B.
Criteria and procedures for issuing written citations
or summonses to juvenile offenders to appear at
court in lieu of taking them into custody.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed citations and arrest
Sampling
Sampling
reports, or summonses.
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

19.01

CFA 3.0 – 19.01

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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Standard
A directive establishes procedures for processing
juveniles, to include provisions for the following
situations:
A.
The juvenile is alleged to have engaged in noncriminal behavior; and
B.
The juvenile is alleged to have been harmed or to
be in danger of harm.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

19.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 19.02

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Standard
19.03 M

A.
B.
C.
D.

E.

Assessor Guidelines

A directive establishes procedures for juveniles
who have been taken into custody, to include at
a minimum:
Ensuring that the constitutional rights of
juveniles are protected;
Notification of parents or guardians;
Submission of juvenile fingerprints according to
Florida law;
Taking juveniles to an intake facility or to the
juvenile component without undue delay unless
a juvenile is in need of emergency medical
treatment; and
Precautions to ensure no regular contact
between adult and juvenile detainees.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Rights notification documentation.
Guardian notifications
documentation.
Florida Statutes 985.101, 985.11,
985.115

Regular contact: sight and sound
contact. Separation of children
from adults shall permit no more
than haphazard or accidental
contact.

OF

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets C, E)
CFA 3.0 – 19.03M

Change Notice 4.0.08 10/11/06
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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Standard
A directive governs procedures for the custodial
interview of juveniles, to include provisions for
the following:
A.
Conferring with parents or guardians; and
B.
Limiting the duration of interviews and the
number of members who engage in the
interview.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

19.04 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 19.04M

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CHAPTER 20
UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES
This chapter addresses situations of an emergency nature that result from
disasters, civil disturbances, and civil defense emergencies. The standards
outline the planning requirements associated with these events. Other chapters
with standards related to this chapter include Chapter 21 - Special Operations,
Chapter 14 - Training, and Chapter 36 - Property.

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20.01 M

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.

The agency has a plan(s) for responding to
unusual occurrences that addresses the
following:
Communications;
Field command posts;
Situation maps;
Supervisory authority to include all agencies or
components involved;
Military support;
Traffic control;
Facility security;
Equipment requirements;
De-escalation procedures;
Court and prosecutorial liaison;
Legal authority;
Arrest, processing, transportation and
confinement procedures;
Medical treatment;
Transportation;
Post-occurrence duties;
After-action reports; and
Training.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccred
initial

Copy of plan(s).

1 each

1 each

Proof of training.

1

3YD

After action reports.

1

3YD

1 each

1 each

Mutual Aid Agreement(s), if
applicable.

Assessor Guidelines

The plan should include procedures
for mass arrest.

Accreditation Manager Notes
Agency should identify public facilities that require
security, such as emergency shelters, including the
law enforcement structures. Identify appropriate
personnel for interviewing.

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets C, D,
E, G, J, K and Q)
Change Notice 4.0.03 02/09/05

CFA 3.0 – 20.01M

Change Notice 4.0.10 06/06/07

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Standard
20.02

Assessor Guidelines

Equipment designated for use in unusual
occurrence situations is inspected at least
annually for operational readiness.
Compliance keys

Proof of inspections.
Equipment list.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

Sampling

3YD

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 20.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.10 06/06/07
Change Notice 4.0.12 02/20/08

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Standard
20.03 M

A.
B.
C.
D.

Unusual occurrence plans include specific provisions
and identify the position(s) responsible for the
following:
Casualty information;
Rumor control;
Community relations; and
Public information.
Compliance keys

Copy of plan(s) addressing
elements of the standard.

News releases.

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1 each

1 each

Sampling

Sampling

Assessor Guidelines

I
I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes
“Community relations” refers to on-going programs
with citizens and resources such as local fire
department, state hazard response teams, etc.
Public information is specific information
generated to the public about the unusual
occurrence.
Any public education efforts should be included
(classes, documents, meetings, announcements,
etc.)
Comparative Compliance Standard (bullets A and
B)
Change Notice 4.0.10 06/06/07

CFA 3.0 – 20.01M

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

20.04M STANDARD DELETED – 06/27/2013
Compliance keys

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

CFA 3.0 – 20.04M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

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Standard
A written directive establishes an Incident
Command System for operations management and
addresses the following:
A.
System activation criteria;
B.
Command protocol;
C.
Written plans and procedures utilized;
D.
Training of agency personnel;
E.
Documented after-action report; and
F.
Documented periodic training or operational
exercise.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Training documentation.
Sampling
Sampling
Sampling
After action reports.
Sampling
3YD
Training/operational exercise
1
1
documentation.

Assessor Guidelines

20.05

I
I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets B, C,
D and F)
Change Notice 4.0.10 06/06/07
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

CFA 3.0 - None

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CHAPTER 21
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
These standards relate to incidents that rise above the conventional
operational or investigative response.. Usually special operations
encompass activities resulting from certain events, emergencies, or
unexpected situations which may involve the use of special purpose vehicles,
equipment, and specialized personnel.
Smaller agencies may not have special operations (or tactical) components.
Regardless, these types of emergency situations arise in jurisdictions of any
size and every agency may be the “first responder” even when another,
larger agency may be called to assist or even resolve the incident. For this
reason, every agency must have written plan(s) that outline the procedures
for how the situations will be handled.

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Assessor Guidelines

21.01 M A directive establishes procedures for the following
situations:

A.

B.
C.

Assessors should look for directives
only. The policy should state what
actions the department will take and
who will be contacted for assistance, if
agencies do not have specialized teams

Special Events;

Dignitary protection; and
Search and rescue operations.
Qty
Compliance keys
initial

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.

1

Qty
reaccred

Accreditation Manager Notes
Agency must have procedures even if they don’t have
their own specialized units. Proofs from 21.02 – 21.07
are not required to be included in this file.

1

CFA 3.0 – 21.01M

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21.02 M
A.

If the agency has a tactical team, a directive
provides for the following, at a minimum:
Team member selection criteria;

B.

Specialized equipment;

I

I, O

Observation bullet, need not be
addressed in this directive.
Observe if training is scheduled.

I
I

Interview a member of the team.
Interview a member of the team.

OE

C.
D.
E.
F.

Annual team training and readiness exercises;
Call out criteria and notification procedures;
Deployment procedures; and
Duties and responsibilities.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of equipment.
Proof of training.

1

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

3YD

CFA 3.0 – 21.02M, 21.04M

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets C, D, F)

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21.03 M If the agency has hostage negotiators, a directive
provides for the following, at a minimum:
A.
Selection criteria;
B.

I

Specialized equipment;

OE

C.
D.
E.
F.
G.

Training;
Call out criteria and notification procedures;
Deployment procedures;
Duties and responsibilities; and
Interaction between hostage negotiation and
tactical personnel.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of equipment.
Proof of negotiator’s training.
CFA 3.0 – 21.03M, 21.04M

1 each

Assessor Guidelines

I, O

Observation bullet, need not be
addressed in this directive.
Observe if training is scheduled.

I
I

Interview a negotiator.
Interview a negotiator.

I

Interview a negotiator.
Accreditation Manager Notes

1 each
Comparative Compliance Standard

21:3

February 2014

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Standard
21.04 M The agency has a written plan for handling a
hostage/barricaded person situation which
addresses the following:
A.
Notification of appropriate personnel both inside
and outside the agency;
B.
Communications with other agencies;
C.
Establishment of inner and outer perimeters;
D.
Evacuation of bystanders;
E.
Evacuation of injured persons;
F.
Establishment of a central command post and
chain of command;
G.
Requests for ambulance, rescue, fire, or
surveillance equipment;
H.
News media policy and authorization for news
media access;
I.
Identification of person authorized to permit use of
force;
J.
Pursuit/surveillance vehicles and control of travel
routes;
K.
After action report; and
L.
Periodic review of the plan.
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Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
After action report
1
3YD
Documentation of periodic
1
1
review.
CFA 3.0 – 21.04M

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets I, J, L)

21:4

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21.05 M

The agency has written guidelines for
handling bomb related incidents and for
gaining access to a bomb disposal unit.
The guidelines will address the following:

A.

Role of members in obtaining details from
the bomb threat caller;

If the agency has their own team,
assessors may want to interview
them.
I

B.

Notification of persons in the agency chain
of command;
C.
Establishment of a security perimeter;
D.
Organization of search teams;
E.
Search procedures;
F.
Equipment;
G.
Notification of the bomb disposal unit when
a suspected device is located;
H.
General evacuation plan;
I.
Coordination with the fire department;
J.
Coordination with investigators or evidence
specialists responsible for apprehending the
bomb threat maker and/or gathering
physical evidence;
K.
Communications procedures during periods
of radio silence; and
L.
Post explosion procedures.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of equipment.
CFA 3.0 – 21.05M

Assessor Guidelines

Communications Center members
should be interviewed for bullets A, B,
and K

I

OE

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Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

21:5

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21.06 STANDARD DELETED – 06/27/2013
Qty
Compliance keys
initial

CFA 3.0 – 21.06

Qty
reaccred

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

21:6

February 2014

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Standard
If the agency handles special events, the
agency will have written guidelines which
include provisions for the following:
A.
Designation of a single person or position as the
supervisor/coordinator for the coverage of a
given event;
B.
Estimate of traffic, crowd control, and crime
problems expected for any given event;
C.
Logistical requirements; and
D.
Coordination inside and outside the agency.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written guidelines addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation of actual special
1
3YD
event operations.

Assessor Guidelines

21.07

CFA 3.0 – 21.07

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

21:7

February 2014

CHAPTER 22
TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT
This chapter addresses agency guidelines and procedures for handling
traffic law violations and arrests.

22:1

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22.01
A.
B.

C.

Assessor Guidelines

A directive describes agency procedures for traffic
violations committed by:
Persons who are not residents of the service area;
Juveniles;
Refer to US Department of State
Publication 10969, “Consular
Notification and Access” for
requirements if foreign diplomats or
consular officials are detained longer
than required for a normal traffic stop.
Refer to US Department of State
Publication “Diplomatic and Consular
Immunity: Guidance for Law
Enforcement and Judicial Authorities”
for immunity guidelines.

Foreign diplomats or consular officials; and

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 22.01

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.03 02/09/05

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methods

Standard
Uniform traffic citations will be completed in
accordance with DHSMV Uniform Traffic Citation
Procedures manual.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
DHSMV Uniform Traffic Citation
1
1
Procedures Manual
Sampling
Completed traffic citation
Sampling
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

22.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative compliance
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

CFA 3.0 – 22.02

Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011

22:2

February 2014

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methods

Standard
A directive provides guidelines for enforcement
of traffic violations, to include:
A.
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs violations;
B.
Speed Violations
C.
Other moving violations;
D.
Equipment violations;
E.
Public carrier or commercial violations;
F.
Other nonmoving violations;
G.
Multiple violations;
H.
Newly enacted laws and/or regulations;
I.
Physical arrest;
J.
Citation; and
K.
Warnings, if used.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

22.03 M

Copies of completed citations are not
required.

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 22.03M

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methods

Standard
A directive prescribes the proper use of the
following equipment during emergency and nonemergency situations:
A.
Emergency lights;
B.
Sirens;
C.
Hazard warning lights;
D.
Spotlights, if equipped;
E.
Public address systems, if equipped; and
F.
Mobile video recorders, if equipped.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

22.04 M

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
CFA 3.0 – 22.04M

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

22:3

February 2014

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methods

Standard
A directive establishes procedures for charging
motorists for operating a motor vehicle after their
driving privileges have been revoked. The
directive will include procedures for
circumstances warranting physical arrest and
appropriate alternatives.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard
Completed citation and related
1
3YD
paperwork.

Assessor Guidelines

22.05M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 22.06M

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methods

Standard
A directive establishes procedures to be followed
after effecting the arrest of a person driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard
Completed citation and related
1
3YD
paperwork

Assessor Guidelines

22.06M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 22.07M

22:4

February 2014

CHAPTER 23
TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS
This chapter establishes guidelines and procedures for traffic crash
investigations.

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23.01
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

A directive specifies an agency's responsibilities
involving any of the following traffic crash incidents:
Death or injury;
Hit and run;
Impairment of an operator due to alcohol or drugs;
Damage to vehicles or property, including
government owned;
Hazardous materials;
Disturbances between principals; or

Assessor Guidelines
Completed reports are not required for
this standard.

G.

Major traffic congestion as a result of a crash, or
damage to vehicles to the extent that towing is
required.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 23.01

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methods

Standard
A directive states specific responsibilities of the
first responding member at the scene of a crash.
These procedures will include:
A.
Administering emergency medical care and
providing basic life support;
B.
Summoning ambulance and/or additional
assistance (e.g., members, officers, rescue, tow
truck, etc.);
C.
Protecting the crash scene;
D.
Preserving short-lived evidence;
E.
Establishing a safe traffic pattern around the
scene;
F.
Locating witnesses and recording crash
information;
G.
Expediting the removal of vehicles and debris
from the roadway; and
H.
Hazardous material assessment.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

23.02M

CFA 3.0 – 23.02M

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets D, E, F, G)

23:2

February 2014

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A directive establishes procedures for the use of
temporary traffic control equipment to regulate
traffic at the scene of a crash in order to protect
the scene and to temporarily detour traffic.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

23.03M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 23.04M

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methods

Standard
A directive states that a member responding to
the scene of a crash will take precautions to
protect the owner's property from theft if the
owner is unable to care for it. The directive will
include procedures for inventory, removal, and
storage of property.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

23.04 M

Completed reports.

1

I

Accreditation Manager Notes

1

CFA 3.0 – 23.05M

23:3

February 2014

CHAPTER 24
TRAFFIC DIRECTION AND CONTROL
Traffic direction and control are undertaken by an agency's sworn and nonsworn members to guide and/or restrict the movement of pedestrians and
motorists. This chapter governs traffic control, escorts, and clothing worn
by members who perform these functions.

24:1

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methods

Standard
A directive establishes procedures for manual traffic
direction, to include standardized gestures to
enhance driver and pedestrian recognition of and
response to a member's directions.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

24.01

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 24.01

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methods

Standard
24.02M

A directive requires members to wear high
visibility clothing, such as reflective vests, while
directing traffic.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Observation of high visibility
clothing.

1

Assessor Guidelines

OE
Accreditation Manager Notes

1

CFA 3.0 – 24.02M

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methods

Standard
A directive describes the routine and emergency
circumstances when agency members may
escort vehicles, to include at a minimum:
A.
Public officials;
B.
Dignitaries;
C.
Emergency vehicles;
D.
Funerals;
E.
Oversize vehicles;
F.
Hazardous or unusual cargo; and
G.
Civilian vehicles in medical emergencies.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

24.03

CFA 3.0 – 24.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

24:2

February 2014

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Standard
A directive describes the circumstances
warranting the use of roadblocks and procedures
for implementation to include, at a minimum:
A.
The types of roadblocks authorized (moving,
fixed, circle system);
B.
The circumstances justifying their use, e.g., to
stop a fleeing felon,;
C.
The person who has authority to implement
and/or cancel a roadblock;
D.
The person in charge at the scene; and
E.
Staffing arrangements.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

24.04 M

CFA 3.0 – *24.04M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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methods

Standard
A directive describes the agency’s adult school
crossing guard program to include:
A.
Authority and responsibilities;
B.
State certified training regardless of population and
salary;
C.
Selection criteria;
D.
Distinctly different uniforms from sworn members;
and
E.
Recertification/evaluation regardless of
population and salary.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Sampling
Certificates of training.
Sampling
3YD
Photographs of school crossing
guard member uniforms.

Assessor Guidelines

24.05

Certificates of recertification
training.

Sampling

OP

Accreditation Manager Notes

Sampling
3YD

CFA 3.0 – 24.05

Comparative Compliance Standard (bullets B and E)

24:3

February 2014

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

24.06

If the agency uses non-sworn members to conduct
traffic direction and control, a directive describes
the following:
A.
Authority and responsibilities; and
B.
Training.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
This standard does not apply to school crossing
1
1
elements of the standard
guards.
Training documentation
Sampling Sampling
CFA 3.0 – 24.06

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

24:4

February 2014

CHAPTER 25
TRAFFIC ANCILLARY SERVICES
This chapter addresses assistance and protection provided to highway
users, procedures for reporting and correcting hazardous highway
situations, and the towing of private vehicles.

25:1

February 2014

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methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures for rendering
assistance for the following, at a minimum:
A.
Protection to persons stranded on the highway;
B.
Emergency assistance to highway users;
C.
Taking action to correct hazardous highway
conditions; and
D.
Control or removal of roadway hazardous
materials.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

25.01

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 25.01

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methods

Standard
A directive requires that the towing of all
vehicles be documented and includes the
following information, at a minimum:
A.
Time;
B.
Date;
C.
Location;
D.
Requesting member;
E.
Reason for removal or tow;
F.
Towing service name;
G.
Location of the vehicle;
H.
Notification (or attempts) to the registered
owner;
I.
Inventory of contents;
J.
Placing and removal of holds; and
K.
Procedures to initiate entry and removal of
FCIC entries, when appropriate.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Tow log/sheet indicating items
1
1
required by this standard.

Assessor Guidelines

25.02 M

CFA 3.0 – 25.02M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

25:2

February 2014

CHAPTER 26
CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE
The criminal intelligence function is principally concerned with the
collection, processing, and dissemination of information relating to specified
crimes and criminal activities. These areas of concern vary widely among
law enforcement jurisdictions, but typically include organized crime, vice,
illegal drug trafficking, terrorism, gangs, and civil disorders. The intelligence
function should be a source of information for operational units.
The standards do not include the intelligence gathering activities associated
with special events such as visits by dignitaries or sporting events. It is
imperative that agencies properly safeguard intelligence records and
information, and the integrity of the intelligence effort in accordance with
Florida Statutes.

26:1

February 2014

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Standard
A directive provides procedures for ensuring the
legality and integrity of the intelligence effort to
include the following:
A.
Procedures for ensuring information collected is
limited to criminal conduct and relates to
activities that present a threat to the community;
B.
Procedures for the utilization of intelligence
members, equipment, and techniques;
C.
Descriptions of the types or quality of
information that may be included in the system;
and
D.
Methods for purging information which is no
longer active.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Records disposition document
1
1

Assessor Guidelines

26.01 M

GS-2 Item #30.

1

I

I
I
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Accreditation Manager Notes

1

CFA 3.0 – 26.01M

Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures for
safeguarding intelligence information, to
include:
A.
A system for dissemination to appropriate
internal components and other criminal justice
agencies;
B.
Collation and analysis in a secure environment;
C.
Security measures to protect against
unauthorized attempts to access, modify,
remove, or destroy stored information; and
D.
All intelligence records are secured in an area
separate from the agency’s central records
function.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of security system.

Assessor Guidelines

26.02 M

CFA 3.0 – 26.02M

I
I, OS
I, OS

I, OS
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

26:2

February 2014

CHAPTER 27
MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT PROCESSING
Every law enforcement agency shall establish and put into operation a
system for the receipt, investigation, and determination of complaints
received by the agency from any person. The level of the investigation is
determined by the agency based on the seriousness of the complaint.

27:1

February 2014

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

27.01 M

A directive establishes procedures for
investigating all complaints against the agency or
its members, to include:
A.
Types of complaints to be investigated by line
supervisors;
B.
Types of complaints that require investigating by
the internal affairs function;
C.
Types of complaints to be reviewed by the internal
affairs function;
D.
Procedures for maintaining a record of complaints
received by the agency in accordance with Florida
I
Statutes;
E.
Maintaining the confidentiality of internal affairs
I
investigations in accordance with Florida Statutes;
F.
Secure storage of internal affairs records; and
OS
G.
Provisions for releasing information at the
conclusion of the investigation, upon request, and
in conformance with the public records law.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
Accreditation Manager Notes
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
Florida Statutes 112.533, 119.07
elements of the standard.
1each
1each
Complaint documentation.
Include one from bullet A, one from bullet B.
type
type
Observation of secure storage.
CFA 3.0 – 27.01M

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullet C)
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010
Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

27:2

February 2014

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Standard
A directive requires that when members are
notified that they are the subject of an internal
affairs investigation, the agency issues the
member written notification of the allegations and
the member’s rights and responsibilities relative to
the investigation.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation demonstrating
Sampling
written notification of the allegation Sampling
3YD
issued to member.
Documentation demonstrating
Sampling
Sampling
issuance of members rights and
3YD
responsibilities notification.

Assessor Guidelines

27.02 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 27.02M
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Review
methods

Standard
A directive describes the circumstances under
which a member may be relieved from duty.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

27.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 27.03

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methods

Standard
A directive specifies the conditions under which
the following may be used in internal affairs
investigations:
A.
Medical or laboratory examinations;
B.
Member photographs;
C.
Lineups;
D.
Financial disclosure statements; and
E.
Instruments for the detection of deception.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

27.04

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 27.04

27:3

February 2014

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methods

Standard
A directive describes the various conclusions of fact
used by the agency to categorize each allegation of
misconduct.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation demonstrating the
1 each
1 each
various conclusions of fact.
type
type

Assessor Guidelines

27.05

CFA 3.0 – 27.05

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.09 02/27/07

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

27.06 M

A directive requires that, upon conclusion of an
This standard applies to
internal investigation, the complainant and the
formal internal affairs
affected member receive written notification of the
investigations.
conclusion of fact.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
For this standard, Conclusion of Fact means
Documentation of written
final determination about allegations based
notification of the conclusion of
1
3YD
on investigative activities which may include
fact to complainant and member.
exonerated, sustained, not sustained,
unfounded, and policy failure.
CFA 3.0 – 27.06M

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010
Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011

27:4

February 2014

CHAPTER 28
PUBLIC INFORMATION
To ensure effective law enforcement, agencies must have support from the
communities they serve. In order to obtain this support, agencies must
inform the public and news media of events in a timely and open manner.
These standards establish the public information function. This chapter will
also establish procedures for press releases, access to new reports, and
the release of information.

28:1

February 2014

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

28.01

A directive establishes a public information
function, to include:
A.
Assisting the media in covering news
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stories and at crime scenes;
B.
Being available for on-call responses to the
news media;
C.
Preparing and distributing agency news
releases;
D.
Arranging for, and assisting at news
conferences;
E.
Coordinating and authorizing the release of
information about victims, witnesses, and
I
suspects; and
F.
Coordinating and authorizing the release of
information concerning confidential
I
investigations and operations in accordance
with state statutes.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
Refer to Florida Statute Chapter 119.
elements of the standard.
Agency news release.

1

1

Job description or job task
analysis

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 28.01

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullet B)
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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methods

Standard
A directive establishes procedures for news
releases, to include:
A.
Subject matter; and
B.
Persons authorized to release information.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

28.02

CFA 3.0 – 28.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

28:2

February 2014

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methods

Standard
A directive establishes guidelines for news
media representatives, including
photographers, to access:
A.
Scenes of major fires, natural disasters, or other
catastrophic events; and
B.
Crime scene perimeters.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

28.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 28.03
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methods

Standard
28.04

A.

A directive establishes guidelines for the release
of information related to ongoing investigations.
The directive will address the following, at a
minimum:
The prior criminal record, character, or
reputation of the accused;

Assessor Guidelines

I

I

B.

Photographs of accused;

I

C.

The existence of any confession, admission
of guilt, or statements or refusal of statements
made by the accused;

I

The directive should contain
information to guide the agency
when the accused is an agency
member.
The directive should contain
information to guide the agency
when the accused is an agency
member.

D.

The results of any examinations or tests of the
I
accused;
E.
The identity, testimony, or credibility of a
I
prospective witnesses;
F.
Opinions of agency members regarding the
guilt or innocence of the accused or merits of
I
the case;
G.
Personal information identifying the victim;
I
H.
Information pertaining to juveniles; and
I
I.
Releasing information when other public
service agencies are involved in a mutual
I
effort.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
Refer to FS 119 for guidelines on releasing
1
1
elements of the standard.
information.
CFA 3.0 – 28.04

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

28:3

February 2014

Standard
28.05 M

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

I

Municipal agencies must have
procedures to refer sexual predators to
the appropriate registering agency. They
must also provide for community
notification.

A directive describes procedures for
registering sexual predators and
community notification in accordance with
Florida statute.

Compliance keys
Written directive
addressing elements of the
standard.
Documentation showing
registration.
Documentation showing
community notification.
Florida Statute 775.21.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 28.05M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

Standard
28.06 M

A directive describes procedures for
registering sexual offenders in accordance
with Florida statute.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Documentation showing
registration.
Florida Statute 943.0435.
CFA 3.0 – 28.06M

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

1

1

1

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

I

Municipal agencies must have
procedures to refer sexual offenders
to the appropriate registering agency.
Municipal agencies may not N/A this
standard.
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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CHAPTER 29
PRISONER/DETAINEE TRANSPORTATION
It is necessary to establish basic requirements with regard to transporting
prisoners/detainees to ensure the safety and security of the public,
prisoners/detainees, and members. These standards form guidelines for
the normal day-to-day transport by law enforcement members. These
standards do not apply to the transport of prisoners/detainees as part of the
agency’s correctional function.

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

29.01 M

A directive describes procedures for
transporting prisoners/detainees, to include:
A.
Prisoners/detainees of the opposite sex;
B.
Sick, disabled, or injured prisoners/detainees;
C.
Juvenile offenders; and
D.
Violent prisoners/detainees.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
Accreditation Manager Notes
reaccred
Written directive addressing
Refer to FS 985.101 for information on transporting
1
1
elements of the standard.
juveniles and adults in the same vehicle.
CFA 3.0 – 29.01M

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets A, C, D)
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

Review
methods

Standard
29.02 M

A directive requires that all prisoners/detainees
are searched for weapons and contraband prior
to transport.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
CFA 3.0 – 29.02M

Assessor Guidelines
This requirement applies to all
transports including transfers from
other officers or agencies.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.08 10/11/06

Review
methods

Standard
A directive stipulates circumstances under
which the transporting officer can stop to
respond to the need for law enforcement
services while transporting a
prisoner/detainee.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

29.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – None

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methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures to follow when
an escape occurs during lawful custody within and
outside the agency's jurisdiction. The directive
addresses the following, at a minimum:
A.
Persons to be notified;
B.
Reports to be prepared; and
C.
Actions to be taken.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed reports.
Sampling
Sampling

Assessor Guidelines

29.04 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 29.04M
Change notice 4.0.26 09/27/2012
Review
methods

Standard
A directive describes security procedures when
a prisoner/detainee is transported or admitted to
a medical care facility.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

29.05 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 29.05M

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Standard
29.06 M

A.

A directive describes members’ actions upon
arrival at a facility, court, or other agency when
delivering prisoners/detainees. The directive
addresses the following, at a minimum:

Assessor Guidelines

I

Securing weapons;

I, OS

B.
C.

Removing restraining devices;
Documentation delivered to the receiving
officer;
D.
Documentation detailing the
prisoner/detainee transfer; and
E.
Advising receiving agency personnel of any
potential medical or security hazards.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed reports or activity
Sampling
Sampling
logs with notations.
Prisoner/detainee transfer
Sampling
Sampling
documentation.

Observation of method to secure
weapons.

I

I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

CFA 3.0 – 29.06M

Review
methods

Standard
29.07 M

A directive describes restraining devices and
methods to be used during prisoner/detainee
transports with exceptions noted.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

I

Assessor Guidelines
Interview to determine common
practice for exceptions.

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 29.07M

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Standard
A directive provides provisions for the
examination of all vehicles used for
transporting prisoners/detainees.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

I

Agency must address the examination
of both assigned and unassigned
vehicles.

29.08 M

CFA 3.0 – 29.08M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.15 02/25/09
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

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CHAPTER 30
HOLDING AREAS
Standards in this chapter apply to agencies that operate “short-term”
holding areas to maintain custody of prisoners/detainees. These areas are
designed as temporary collection points prior to transport to a jail or medical
facility and include courthouse areas used to temporarily hold prisoners
awaiting court or anyone remanded into custody during court proceedings.
These holding areas may be staffed by detention or law enforcement
personnel. These standards establish minimum guidelines and criteria to
ensure the safety and security of the public, prisoner/detainee, and
members. All agencies that operate a holding facility must comply with the
standards in Chapter 30, if applicable.
Change Notice 4.0.01 06/23/04
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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Standard
30.01 M

Holding areas provide the following minimum conditions
for prisoners/detainees:
A.
Adequate lighting;
B.
Circulation of fresh or purified air;
C.
Access to a toilet, sink, and drinking water; and
D.
Controls to reduce the possibility of invading a
prisoner/detainees’ privacy.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of holding areas.
CFA 3.0 – *30.01M

Assessor Guidelines

OF
OF
OF
OF
OF
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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methods

Standard
The facility has an automatic fire alarm and heat and
smoke detection system, fire equipment approved in
writing by state or local fire officials, and a directive
prescribing fire prevention practices and procedures, to
include:
A.
Regular inspection of fire detection devices and alarm
systems for damage or tampering. If the cell is used
infrequently, it is inspected prior to placing a
prisoner/detainee in the cell;
B.
Documented testing of fire and smoke alarms as required
by local fire code;
C.
Documented maintenance of fire suppression equipment
pursuant to manufacturer recommendations, industry
standards, and as required by the applicable fire code;
and
D.
A written plan and posted evacuation map for the facility
complete with marked emergency exits and marked
direction to hazard free areas.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing elements
1
1
of the standard.
Sampling
Sampling
Documentation of maintenance.
Applicable fire code or governing
1
1
authority.
Observation of posted evacuation
map and emergency exit signs.

Assessor Guidelines

30.02 M

CFA 3.0 – 30.02M

Assessors should verify that
reasonable provisions for
testing or self-testing of the
technology used are in place.

OF
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.24 02/23/2012

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Standard
30.03 M

A directive describes the operations of the
holding area and addresses the following, at a
minimum:

A.

All weapons will be secured before entering
the holding area, with exceptions specified;
Conditions under which a member enters an
occupied holding area;
Designation of holding area doors which are to
be secured and when;
Procedures for security checks of each holding
area for weapons, contraband, and damaged
equipment prior to use;

B.
C.
D.

E.

Assessor Guidelines

Both lethal and less-lethal
weapons must be addressed.

OS
I
OS
I

An alert system between holding areas to a
designated control point in the event of an
emergency; and

OF, OE

A security alarm system is linked to a designated
control point if sworn members are not equipped
with “alert” or “panic alarm” systems, or a means of
two-way communication.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing elements of
1
1
the standard.
Observation of secured weapon storage.
Observation of alert system.
Observation of security alarm system.

The intent of bullet E is to ensure
prisoners have a method of
reporting an emergency to agency
personnel. The system is not
required to be electronic.

F.

OF, OE

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.03M
Review
methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures for processing
prisoners/detainees. The directive requires:
A.
The search of each prisoner/detainee prior to
entering the holding area;
B.
An itemized inventory and secure storage of all
property taken; and
C.
Release of personal property to a transporting
officer, if other than the arresting officer.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed inventory form.
Sampling
Sampling
Observation of secure storage.

Assessor Guidelines

30.04 M

CFA 3.0 – 30.04M

I
OS

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullet C)

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methods

Standard
A directive governs access of nonessential
members to the holding area.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

30.05

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.05
Review
methods

Standard
A directive requires 24 hour supervision of
prisoners/detainees by agency staff and
includes:
A.
Visual observation at least every thirty
minutes;
B.
Procedures for supervision of
prisoners/detainees that are the opposite sex
of the staff member providing supervision;
and
C.
If a prisoner/detainee is to be secured to an
immovable object, it will be designed and
intended for such use.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of holding area

Assessor Guidelines

30.06 M

OF
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.06M
Review
methods

Standard
If holding areas are equipped with video
surveillance with the ability to observe
prisoners/detainees, a directive includes:
A.
Controls to reduce the possibility of invading a
prisoner/detainee’s privacy; and
B.
Measures to ensure immediate intervention for
prisoner/detainee emergencies.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of electronic
surveillance equipment.

Assessor Guidelines

30.07 M

CFA 3.0 – 30.06M

OE
O

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullet B)
Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

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methods

Standard
If males, females, and/or juveniles are required
to be detained at the same time, detainees are
separated in order to prevent regular contact.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of holding areas.

Assessor Guidelines

30.08 M

OF

FS 985.115
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.07M
Review
methods

Standard
A written directive describes procedures to
follow when a prisoner/detainee is in need of, or
requests medical assistance.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

30.09 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.08M

30.10 DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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methods

Standard
Procedures for gaining access to medical
services are posted in areas used by
prisoners/detainees, in the language(s)
prevalent to the service community.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of posted signs.

Assessor Guidelines

30.11

OF

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.10

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methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures for handling
prisoners/detainees who are self destructive,
violent, ill, injured, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. The directive includes
procedures for segregating
prisoners/detainees, when appropriate.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

30.12 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.11M
Review
methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures to be
followed in the event of an escape to
include, at a minimum:
A.
Sounding of alarms;
B.
Persons to be notified;
C.
Actions to be taken;
D.
Assignment of available members;
E.
Mobilizing resources;
F.
Ending alert; and
G.
Reports to be prepared.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed reports.
Sampling Sampling

Assessor Guidelines

30.13

CFA 3.0 – 30.12

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

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methods

Standard
A directive requires that affected members receive
training on the operation of the holding area
commensurate with their level of assignment.
Training will include fire suppression techniques
and use of fire suppression and safety equipment
provided for use.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation of training.
Sampling
Sampling

Assessor Guidelines

30.14 M

File may contain evidence of
training such as orientation
checklist, memoranda, and
attendance rosters.
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.13M
Review
methods

Standard
30.15 M

Control of maintenance tools is twofold:
equipment allowed to be used by
agency members and equipment used
by outside maintenance workers.

A directive governs control of maintenance
tools and, if provided, eating utensils.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

CFA 3.0 – *30.14M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

Standard
30.16 M

A first aid kit containing current supplies is available in
all facilities. At a minimum, a documented monthly
inspection is conducted and supplies are replenished as
necessary.

Compliance keys

Assessor Guidelines

Qty initial

Qty reaccred

2 months
consecutive

2 months
consecutive
3YD

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

OE

For this standard, “current
supplies” refers to items with
expiration dates that have
not expired.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Observation of first aid kit.
Documentation of monthly
inspection.
CFA 3.0 – 30.15M

Change notice 4.0.15 02/25/2009

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methods

Standard
A directive prescribes space arrangements and
procedures to follow in the event of a group
arrest that exceeds the maximum capacity of
the holding facility.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

30.18

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.17
Review
methods

Standard
A directive requires positive identification of
the prisoner/detainee upon release and
governs the return of property upon release.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

30.19 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 30.18M

30.20M DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

30.21M DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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30.22M DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

30.23M DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

30.24M DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

30.25M DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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CHAPTER 31
COURT SECURITY
These standards apply to those agencies responsible for the provision of
security within a courtroom, or the interior or exterior courthouse facility.
Standards address administration, operations, policy/procedure, and
equipment used to protect the various court participants as well as the
public.

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Standard
31.01 M

The agency has a directive regulating
courtroom/courthouse security and
protection, which includes at a minimum:
A.
The agency's role and authority for court
security;
B.
Court security for agency personnel assigned
to the function;
C.
Identification of an agency position
responsible for court security;
D.
Security of the physical plant;
E.
Hostage situation response;
F.
High-risk trials;
G.
Emergency procedures for fires, bombs, and
H.
Emergency medical procedures;
I.
Evacuation routes; and
J.
Communications.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation/photographs of
1
1
the evacuation routes.
Observation of
communications system.
Job task analysis or job
1
1
description.
Courtroom/courthouse
1
1
security plans.

Assessor Guidelines
Both courthouse and courtroom
security must be addressed.

OF, OS

OF
OF, OE
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets E, F, G, H,
I)
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

CFA 3.0 – 31.01M

Standard
If policies prohibit weapons in areas of the
courthouse, a secure area will be provided in a
controlled location having limited access by the
public.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of secure area with
limited access.

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

OF, OS

Courthouse policy does not have to
be in writing.

31.02

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 31.02

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

31.03

A directive addresses equipment used for the
OF, OE,
court security function to include availability,
OS
readiness, and secure storage.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of availability,
readiness, and secure
location.
Evidence of equipment
Documentation may not be required to prove
1
Sampling
maintenance.
maintenance.
CFA 3.0 – 31.03, 31.04

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

Review
methods

Standard
31.04

If prisoners are not brought into the
courthouse through controlled and secured
doors, the agency has established
procedures that restrict public contact.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of controlled and
secure doors, if applicable.
Observation of restricted
public contact.
CFA 3.0 – 31.05

I, OF,
OE, OS

Assessor Guidelines
Interview to confirm compliance. If
taken as N/A, observation of
controlled and secured doors.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

Review
methods

Standard
A directive requires documented inspections
of courtrooms for contraband prior to court
beginning.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Inspection documentation.
Sampling
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

31.05 M

CFA 3.0 – 31.06

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

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Standard
A directive specifies procedures for the
examination of articles which are hand
carried into the courtroom.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

O

Assessor should observe the process,
if possible.

31.06 M

CFA 3.0 – 31.07

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

31.07 DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

Standard
31.08

A directive provides procedures for the
control of electronic and manual keys to the
courthouse and courtrooms.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Observation of key control
system.
CFA 3.0 – 31.09

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

OF, OE,
OS

Assessor will verify control system for
courthouse and courtroom, consider
terminated and reassigned
employees. This standard applies to
agency members only.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change Notice 4.0.14 10/08/2008

31:4

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methods

Standard
Courtrooms are equipped with duress alarms
which can be operated from the Judge’s area
and terminated at a location where an
immediate response can be made.
A.
Duress alarms are checked for operational
readiness and documented each day a court
is in session.
B.
Courtrooms will be equipped with at least
one form of external voice communications.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of duress alarms
and external communications
equipment.
Documentation of daily
checks for operational
Sampling
3YD
readiness.

Assessor Guidelines

31.09

CFA 3.0 – 31.10

OE

OF, OE,
OS
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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CHAPTER 32
CIVIL PROCESS
This chapter addresses civil process originating with the court and served
or executed by members of Sheriff’s Offices. These standards include
financial requirements, proper documentation, and property management.
Standards 32.01 and 32.02 are applicable to municipal agencies that have
been authorized by the Chief Judge of their circuit to serve domestic
violence injunctions (FS 741.30). Standards 32.01 and 32.02 are applicable
to University police departments that have been requested by the Sheriff of
their county to serve domestic violence injunctions (FS 1012.97). (Change
notice 4.0.16 07/01/09)

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methods

Standard
A directive requires that the service,
execution, and attempts to serve civil
process are documented and include the
following:
A.
Date and time served or attempted;
B.
Name of server;
C.
Reason for non-service, if applicable;
D.
Method of service;
E.
Location of service or attempted service;
and
F.
To whom the process was served or on
whom executed.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation showing
Sampling
3YD
elements of the standard
Florida Statute.
1
1
Authorization from Chief
Judge for municipal
1
1
agencies.
Sheriff’s request for
1
1
University agencies.

Assessor Guidelines

32.01

Accreditation Manager Notes

FS 741.30 – Domestic Violence Injunctions

FS 1012.97

CFA 3.0 – 32.01
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

32:2

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

32.02

A directive provides procedures for the
service or execution of civil process within
and outside local jurisdictions. The
directive will include, at a minimum:
A.
The role of the process server;
B.
The responsibilities relating to the methods
Methods of service can be found in
of service and the actions required of the
Florida Statutes, Chapter 48.
process server;
C.
Each type of process and the identification
of any unique requirements of a particular
process; and
D.
Guidelines for response to resistance, if
encountered, when executing civil process.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Authorization from Chief
Judge for municipal
1
1
FS 741.30 – Domestic Violence Injunctions
agencies.
Sheriff’s request for
1
1
FS 1012.97
University agencies.
CFA 3.0 – 32.02

Change notice 4.0.15 02/25/09
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

Review
methods

Standard
A directive states that only sworn officers may
execute orders for civil arrests or writs
requiring the seizure of real or personal
property.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

32.03

CFA 3.0 – 32.03

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

32:3

February 2014

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methods

Standard
32.04 M

A directive provides procedures for the receipt,
disbursement, and quarterly internal audits of
funds administered for the civil process
function.

Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Proof of receipts,
disbursements, and audits.

Qty initial

Qty reaccred

1

1

Sampling

Assessor Guidelines

I

Accreditation Manager Notes

1 each 3YD

CFA 3.0 – 32.04

Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013
Review
methods

Standard
A directive provides procedures for
accountability and recording of all real and
personal property received by the agency
pursuant to the service of civil process.
Procedures will include recording the following,
at a minimum:
A.
Description of property;
B.
Identification numbers, if applicable; and
C.
Name of the person from whom the property
was received.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Documentation showing
Sampling
3YD
elements of standard.

Assessor Guidelines

32.05

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 32.05
Review
methods

Standard
A directive describes procedures and
methods for the disposition of property
acquired through civil process. Disposition
will be pursuant to legal authority.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Florida Statute.
1
1
Documentation of
Sampling
Sampling
disposition of property.
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

32.06

32:4

FS Chapter 56

Accreditation Manager Notes

February 2014

CFA 3.0 – 32.06

32:5

February 2014

CHAPTER 33
COMMUNICATIONS
These standards address all communication centers which routinely receive and
dispatch calls for service. The standards also apply to agencies which contract for
dispatch services and agencies with shared communication responsibilities. If the
communications function is provided by a shared or multi-jurisdictional entity, the
agency receiving services should rely on documents developed by the outside
communications center to prove compliance with these standards. If the agency
providing services is already accredited with CFA, the agency receiving those services
may prove compliance by showing documentation they are currently accredited with
CFA. If the agency providing services is already accredited with CALEA the agency
receiving those services may prove compliance by showing documentation they are
currently accredited with that organization, with the exception of Standards 33.11M,
bullet F, 33.16M, 33.17M, and 33.18M which are specific to Florida and will require
proofs of compliance.

Change Notice 4.0.04 06/29/2005
Change Notice 4.0.08 10/11/2006
Change notice 4.0.22 06/30/2011
Change Notice 4.0.25 06/28/2012
Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

33:1

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methods

Standard
33.01 M

The agency restricts access to the
Communication Center.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred

I, OF, OS

Assessor Guidelines
Assessor must observe the facility.

Accreditation Manager Notes
A locked door is not required by this standard. Agency
policy will limit access and address authorized classes
of personnel that can enter the area.

Observation of restricted
access.
Agency directive, if issued

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 33.01M

Review
methods

Standard
33.02

A directive establishes procedures for handling calls
received through text telephone(s) (TTY) or
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

New standard

Assessor Guidelines

I, O

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

33.03 DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

33:2

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methods

Standard

33.04 M

A.

The agency maintains a continuous
recording of radio transmissions and
emergency telephone conversations within
the Communications Center and establishes
procedures for:

Maintaining the recordings for 30 days;

OE

OE

B.
C.

Assessor Guidelines
Be careful of direct connect phones in
the communications center; ensure
they are not being used for
dispatching (unless center is equipped
to automatically records direct
connect communications) and would
not present any situations when an
unrecorded emergency telephone
conversation might occur.
Assessor to observe 30-day
recordings.
Assessor to observe secure storage.

Secure handling and storage for recordings; OE, OS
Criteria and procedures for reviewing
recorded conversations; and
D.
Recording outgoing calls from the
Communications Center.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
Accreditation Manager Notes
reaccred
The law does not in any way preclude dispatchers
from calling numbers other than the incoming number
Written directive
when necessary to provide assistance or to send out
addressing elements
1
1
police protection; the call simply may not be recorded
of the standard.
without the consent of the person being called. Refer
to Florida Statute 934.03(2)(g)2.
Observation of continuous
recording system,
recordings, and secure
storage.
CFA 3.0 – 33.05M

Change notice 4.0.25 06/28/2012

Review
methods

Standard
33.05 M

The dispatch center has the ability to
immediately playback radio and emergency
telephone conversations.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Observation of playback
function.

OE, OR

Assessor Guidelines
Assessor should ask for
demonstration.
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 33.06M

33:3

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methods

Standard
A directive establishes procedures for
handling and forwarding misdirected
emergency calls, and hangup emergency
calls.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

33.06

I

Interview affected members.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.20 10/14/2010

Review
methods

Standard
A directive specifies procedures for obtaining
information appropriate for the type of call
received.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.

Assessor Guidelines

33.07

I

Interview affected members.
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 33.08

Review
methods

Standard
Communications personnel have immediate
access to the following resources, at a
minimum:
A.
Officer in charge;
B.
Duty rosters;
C.
Home telephone numbers of every member;
D.
Telephone numbers of emergency service
agencies; and
E.
Visual depictions of the agency’s current
service area.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of immediate
access to elements of the
standard.

Assessor Guidelines

33.08 M

OE
OE
OE
OE
OE
OE
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 33.09M, 33.11, 33.13

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Standard
33.09
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.

A directive establishes procedures for
procuring external services, to include:
Fire suppression equipment;
Environmental and human services;
Ambulances;
Aircraft;
Wreckers;
Taxis; and

I
I
I
I
I
I
I

Other services which are not a component of
the agency.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Completed complaint card or
CAD screen printout
demonstrating procurement of
external services.

Assessor Guidelines

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1 each
bullet

1 each
bullet

Other services may include animal
control, railroad company, traffic
engineering, street lights, other city
or county services, etc.)

I

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 33.10

Review
methods

Standard
Communications members have immediate
access to all tactical dispatching plans,
which include procedures to be followed in
directing resources and obtaining
information on crimes in progress.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of immediate
access to elements of the
standard.

Assessor Guidelines

33.10

CFA 3.0 – 33.12

O

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

33:5

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methods

Standard
33.11 M

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

A directive establishes procedures for
radio communications to and from field
members, to include:
Specification of the circumstances requiring
radio communications by members;
Documenting initial status and any change
in status;
The methods used for identifying members
during radio transmissions;
Communication with interacting agencies;
Criteria for the assignment of the number of
members in response to an incident; and

O
O
O

Guidelines for verifying member status after
an established period of time has elapsed
without contact.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
List of members’
identification numbers.
Observation of member
status system.
CFA 3.0 – 33.14M

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

1

Assessor Guidelines

I

Ensure guidelines are in place for
the entire shift, to include “inbetween” calls for service or other
activity.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (bullet F)
Change notice 4.0.17 10/28/2009

33:6

February 2014

Standard

33.12 M

The agency has security measures for the
protection of communications members,
facility, and equipment to include, at a
minimum:

A.
B.

Backup resources; and
Security for antennas and power sources.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Observation of security
measures for members,
backup resources,
antennas, and power
sources.

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

OS

Assessors will confirm that security
measures are appropriate for the
agency environment. Factors to
consider include: location of
equipment; proximity to the public;
potential public access. Deterrence
should be obvious and limit
vulnerability to vandals or saboteurs.

OS
OS
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 33.15M
Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

33.13 M

The agency has an emergency power generator
to ensure continued power to the
Communications Center in the event of power
OE
failure. Documented testing occurs at least
monthly or in conformance with manufacturer
recommendations.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
Accreditation Manager Notes
reaccred
Observation of equipment
Sampling
Test log or self-test printout
Sampling
3YD
Manufacturer
1
1
recommendations.
Change notice 4.0.20 10/14/2010

33:7

February 2014

Review
methods

Standard
If the agency authorizes emergency first-aid
instruction over the telephone or radio,
employees are trained and have immediate
access to approved emergency medical
guidelines or materials.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Proof of training.
Sampling
3YD
Observation of emergency
medical guidelines.

Assessor Guidelines

33.14 M

I, OE

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 33.17M

Review
methods

Standard
33.15M A directive establishes procedures for obtaining
interpretation services for non-English speakers.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Staff interviews.
New standard

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.20 10/14/2010
Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

33.16M If the agency has a training program for 911 Public
Safety Telecommunicator certification, whether in-house or
affiliated with another agency, a directive addresses the
following:
a. personnel providing training have been 911 Public
Safety Telecommunicator certified by the
Department of Health; and
b. curriculum has been approved by DOH.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
Refer to FS 401.465
elements of the standard.
DOH certification.
1
1
DOH approval of current curriculum.

1

1

Staff interviews.
New standard

Change notice 4.0.27 02/21/2013
Comparative Compliance

33:8

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methods

Standard
33.17M All 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators are
certified/recertified through the Department of Health in
accordance with Florida Statute.
Compliance keys
911 Public Safety
Telecommunicator certifications.
New standard

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

Sampling

Sampling

Assessor Guidelines
Certification became mandatory
October 1, 2012.

Accreditation Manager Notes
Refer to Florida Statute 401.465.
Change notice 4.0.27 02/21/2013
Comparative Compliance

Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

33.18M A directive addresses the certification of 911 Public
Safety Telecommunicator trainees in accordance with Florida
Statute, to include the following at a minimum:
a. the trainee must work under the direct supervision of
a certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator;
b. the trainee must complete an approved training
program and receive 911 Public Safety
Telecommunicator certification; and
c. 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator certification
must be achieved within 12 months of assignment.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
Refer to Florida Statute 401.465
elements of the standard.
Documentation of assignment.
Sampling Sampling
911 Public Safety
Telecommunicator certification of
Sampling Sampling
supervisors
New standard
Change notice 4.0.27 02/21/2013
Comparative Compliance

33:9

February 2014

CHAPTER 34
RECORDS
These standards address field reporting and the central records function to
include computer systems and electronic records. The standards are
principally concerned with the administration of the central records activities
and do not address the secondary records activities attendant to other
functions or components within the agency (such as training records,
internal affairs records, etc.).

34:1

February 2014

Review
methods

Standard
A directive establishes the central
records function and procedures for:
A.
Report accountability;
B.
Records maintenance; and
C.
Records retrieval.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
reaccr
initial
ed
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of the central
records system, specifically
accountability.

Assessor Guidelines

34.01 M

O
O
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 34.01M

Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

34.02

A directive establishes procedures and authority
for report distribution:
A.
To organizational components;
B.
To organizations outside the agency; and
C.
Upon request, to members of the public, with the
content restricted in accordance with state
statute.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes
elements of the standard.
CFA 3.0 – 34.02
Change notice 4.0.26 09/27/2012

34:2

February 2014

Review
methods

Standard
34.03

The agency establishes measures to ensure
the privacy and security of central records.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred

Assessor Guidelines

OF, OS
Accreditation Manager Notes
Agency practices will limit access by unauthorized
personnel and will ensure prevention of haphazard or
accidental viewing of files and terminal screens. If the
area is not continuously staffed, locking file cabinets may
be acceptable as long as they are locked during absences
of central records staff.

Observation of records area
and related security.

CFA 3.0 – 34.03

Review
methods

Standard

34.04 M

Minimum compliance with the standard
would be a statement in a directive that the
agency will comply with Florida Records
Retention schedules. Agencies that do not
comply need documentation of approval
from the Florida Department of State.
Assessor should remember that central
records created or maintained in electronic
format must be retained in accordance with
minimum retention requirements.

A directive details the specific program of
compliance with the mandatory state
records retention schedule.

Compliance keys

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.

1

1

1

Sample of
various
record
series.

Completed records
disposition documents.

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 34.04
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

34:3

February 2014

Review
methods

Standard
34.05

A directive establishes procedures to ensure
that central records information is accessible
to agency members 24 hours a day.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of central records
information accessibility.

I, O

Assessor Guidelines
Assessors should conduct random
interviews to determine
accessibility.

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 34.05

34.06M - DELETED

Change notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010

34:4

February 2014

Review
methods

Standard
If an agency is responsible for maintaining a
warrant and wanted persons file, a directive
establishes procedures, to include:
A.
Criteria for entering information into
regional, state, and federal information
systems;
B.
Criteria for receiving information from other
jurisdictions;
C.
Recording information in agency files;
D.
Verifying information;
E.
Canceling information; and
F.
24-hour access to warrants.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of process for
entering and canceling
information in the regional,
state, and federal
information system.
Observation of 24-hour
access to warrants.

Assessor Guidelines

34.07 M

O
O
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 34.07M

34:5

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

34.08 M

A directive establishes procedures for
preparing, processing, and maintaining
traffic citations and includes provisions for
the following:
A.
Issuance of citation booklets;
I
B.
Accountability for citations;
I
C.
Secure storage;
OS
D.
Lost or stolen citations;
E.
Voided citations; and
F.
Periodic internal audits.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
Refer to FS 316.650.
elements of the standard.
Officer receipt for citation
1
3YD
booklet.
Completed transmittal forms.
1
3YD
Observation of citation
storage areas.
Documentation accounting
1
3YD
for lost or stolen citations.
Voided citation
1
3YD
documentation.
Audit documentation.
1
1

CFA 3.0 – 34.08M

Comparative Compliance Standard (bullets D, E, and F)
Change notice 4.0.05 10/05/05
Change notice 4.0.11 10/31/07
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

34:6

February 2014

Standard

34.09 M

Fingerprint records and photographs of
juveniles taken into custody must be kept in
a separate file and marked “Juvenile
Confidential” unless not require by Florida
law.

Compliance keys

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

OS

If a juvenile commits a crime that is
not a felony or a misdemeanor listed
by FS 985.11 and photographs or
fingerprints are taken, the
photographs and fingerprints must be
marked “Juvenile Confidential” and
placed in a separate file so they are
not accidentally disclosed to the
public. A juvenile who has committed
multiple crimes may require multiple
files. Although good business
practice, this standard does not
require the physical separation of
juvenile files from adult files.
Accreditation Manager Notes

Observation of files.
CFA 3.0 – 34.09M

Comparative Compliance Standard

Review
methods

Standard
A directive establishes procedures for the
collection, dissemination, and retention of
agency records pertaining to juveniles.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Retention schedule for
1
1
juvenile records GS2 Items
#32, #130, #209, #114.
Florida Statutes 985.11,
1
1
119.07.

Assessor Guidelines

34.10

CFA 3.0 – 34.10

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

34:7

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methods

Standard
The agency has, or has access to, a traffic
record system that includes:
A.
Traffic crash data;
B.
Traffic enforcement data; and
C.
Annual traffic crash and enforcement
analysis reports.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Sampling
Traffic data documentation.
1
3YD
Traffic analysis reports.
1
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

34.11

CFA 3.0 – 34.11

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.24 02/24/2012

Review
methods

Standard
34.12

A directive establishes procedures for
agency utilized computer hardware and
software and includes provisions
for the following:

O

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.

Use of email;
Internet Access;
Mobile Data Computers;
Installation of computer software;
Virus infection control measures;
Access restrictions; and
Authorized usage.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of elements of
the standard.
CFA 3.0 – 34.12

Assessor Guidelines
Assessors should confirm that the
directive includes computers used for
law enforcement activities conducted
outside of the agency (such as SRO,
Task Force members, Academy, etc.).

OE
O
OS
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullets A, B, E, F,
G)

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methods

Standard
34.13 M

A.

B.
C.

If the agency uses a computerized central
records system, a directive establishes
procedures for:
A security system to safeguard against
unauthorized attempts to access, alter,
remove, disclose or destroy stored
information;
Computer files maintenance, backup, and
retention; and
An annual review to verify only authorized
members have access.

Compliance keys

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Observation of computer
security system.
CFA 3.0 - None

Assessor Guidelines

I, OS
Assessor should review assessor
information included in 34.04.

I, OE

Systems administrators may conduct
the review of the system.

I

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.11 10/31/07

Review
methods

Standard
A directive establishes a field reporting
system to include:
A.
Guidelines to indicate when reports must be
written;
B.
Forms to be used;
C.
Information required;
D.
Procedures to be followed in completing
field reports; and
E.
Procedures for submitting and processing
field reports.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Report writing manuals, if
1
1
used.

Assessor Guidelines

34.14 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 17.03M

34:9

February 2014

CHAPTER 35
EVIDENCE
The effective exercise of law enforcement responsibility in the investigation
of crime and the prosecution of offenders requires that information be
obtained through the application of scientific knowledge and methods.
These standards address procedures for the proper identification, collection
and preservation of evidence that comes under the agency's control.

35:1

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

35.01 M

A directive specifies procedures for
collecting and processing physical evidence
to include, at a minimum.
A.
Preserving the condition of evidence during
and after collection;
B.
Preventing contamination of evidence;
C.
Obtaining sufficient samples;
D.
Using proper containers for liquids;
OE
E.
Preservation and timely delivery of blood
and other perishable evidence to the
OE
laboratory or to refrigerated storage;
F.
Drying of wet evidence; and
I
G.
Sealing, marking, and labeling.
O
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
FDLE Evidence Manual may be used as a written
1
1
elements of the standard.
directive.
Observation of evidence
Work areas should include the ability to secure
processing and packaging
evidence during processing for maintaining chain of
work areas.
custody.
CFA 3.0 – 35.01M

35:2

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Review
methods

Standard
35.02 M

A directive specifies procedures for recording
the chain of custody to include, at a minimum:

A.
B.
C.
D.

Date, time, and method of transfer;
Receiving person's name and responsibility;
Reason for the transfer;
Name and location of the laboratory, synopsis
of the event, and examinations desired;
E.
Date and time of receipt in the laboratory; and
F.
Name and signature of person in the
laboratory receiving the evidence.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Completed evidence
1 each
recording document
Sampling
year
(property receipt).
Laboratory analysis request
1 each
Sampling
form.
year

O

Assessor Guidelines
Assessor will conduct random
sampling of evidence submission
documentation

OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 35.02M

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methods

Standard
35.03

A.
B.
C.
D.

E.

If the agency has designated crime scene
specialists to perform crime or crash scene
evidence processing, they will receive
specialized training in the equipment,
computer programs and techniques used by
the agency. This training will include, but is
not limited to the following:
Detection and collection of latent
fingerprints and palm prints;
Detection and collection of foot, tool, and
tire impressions;
Digital and conventional photography and
sketches;
Collection, preservation, and submission of
physical evidence, including biological
materials; and

Documentation of
specialized and refresher
training.

OR
OR
OR
OR
Assessor will interview Crime Scene
Specialists and Traffic Homicide
Investigators to determine ongoing
training

OR

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

Sampling

Sampling

CFA 3.0 – 35.03

For large agencies, assessor will
review training files for Crime Scene
Specialists and other specialized
personnel (such as Traffic Homicide
Investigators).

OR

Periodic refresher training.

Compliance keys

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (bullet E)
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

35.04 M

Qualified personnel are available on a 24hour basis to process a crime scene/traffic
crash.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
1 each
1 each
Job descriptions.
function
function
Duty rosters.
1
1
Show 24 hour coverage
CFA 3.0 – 35.04M

35:4

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methods

Standard
35.05

A.
B.
C.

A directive specifies procedures concerning
collection, processing, and preservation of
digital evidence (i.e. still cameras, video,
cameras and computer programs). The
procedures include, at a minimum:
Training of personnel who use digital
equipment;
Storage of original image or document;
Protocol for processing digital evidence, to
include gathering, editing, and ensuring
authenticity.

Compliance keys

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.

1

1

Sample

Random
sampling

Documentation of training.

Assessor Guidelines

I, OE

I
OF, OE
Assessor will arrange for observation
of digital evidence processing, if
available.
Accreditation Manager Notes

Observation of storage of
evidence.
Observation of digital
evidence processing.
CFA 3.0 – None

35:5

February 2014

CHAPTER 36
PROPERTY
These standards address identifying, labeling, recording, and maintaining
found, recovered, or evidentiary property in the custody of the agency.
These standards do not apply to agency-owned property, which is
addressed in Chapter 7.

36:1

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methods

Standard
36.01 M
A.
B.

C.

D.

E.

A directive outlines procedures for property held by
the agency to include:
Logging all property into agency records within a
specified timeframe;
Placing property under the property and evidence
function before the officer ends his/her tour of duty
or under exceptional circumstances, securing the
property with documented supervisory approval;
A description of each item of property and the
circumstances by which the property came into the
agency’s possession;
Guidelines for packaging and labeling property prior
to submission;

Extra security measures for handling exceptional,
valuable, or sensitive items of property; i.e.
money/negotiable instruments, precious
metals, jewelry, weapons, and drugs;

F.

Efforts to identify and notify the owner or custodian
of property in the agency’s custody; and
G.
Procedures for the temporary and final release of
property items from the property and evidence
function.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Sampling
Completed property receipt.
1
3YD
Observation of logs.
Observation of secured areas.
Observation of packaging and
labeling.
Documentation of identification and
Random
1 each
Notification.
sampling
Documentation of supervisory
approval for exceptional
1
1
circumstances.
CFA 3.0 – *36.01M

Assessor Guidelines
Assessor will observe entire process
for compliance with all bullets.
Verify prompt entry of all property
(responsibility of custodian).

I

I

O

OF, OS

Observe if packaging evidence chart
available.
The agency may set its own
guidelines and determine the degree
of extra security required. Additional
security measures may include vaults,
lockers, safes or interior rooms but are
not required. Each type of item does
not need to have its own separate
secure area. Further restrictions on
access to certain areas also enhance
security precautions.

I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010

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36.02 M

A directive states that property/evidence
custodians are accountable for all property
within their control, and addresses the
following, at a minimum:

A.

An annual audit of the property function is
conducted by a member not routinely or
directly connected with control of property;

I

An unannounced annual inspection of
property storage areas is conducted as
directed by the agency’s CEO; and

I

B.

C.

An annual inventory of property is conducted
by the property/evidence custodian or
designee and a designee of the CEO.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Documentation of
inventories, inspections, and
audits.
CFA 3.0 – 36.02M

Qty initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1 each

3YD

Assessor Guidelines

Audit: The examination of records and
activities to ensure compliance with
established controls, policies, and
operational procedures.
This inspection does not necessarily
include the inventory of property,
which is addressed in bullet C.
Inventory: The act or process of
cataloging through a full or partial
accounting, as defined by the agency,
of the quantity of goods or materials
on hand.
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard (Bullet C)
Change Notice 4.0.04 06/29/05
Change Notice 4.0.10 06/06/07
Change Notice 4.0.11 10/31/07
Change Notice 4.0.23 09/29/2011

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36.03 M

All found and recovered property held by
the agency is kept in designated secure
area(s) with controlled access.
Qty
initial

Compliance keys

Verify security of all property areas
(bike racks, off-site storage, etc).

OF, OS

Qty
reaccred

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Observation of the
secured areas.
CFA 3.0 – 36.03M

Change Notice 4.0.13 – 06/11/08
Change notice 4.0.22 06/30/11

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Standard
Access to evidence areas is controlled to
prevent the alteration, unauthorized
removal, theft, or other compromise of
evidence stored by the agency and to
maintain chain of custody.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred

Assessor Guidelines

36.04 M

OF, OS

Accreditation Manager Notes

Observation of controlled
access.

Make sure there is a physical barrier above any drop
ceiling that has direct access to the Property &
Evidence storage area. This applies even from within
restricted access, secure property submission areas
when the outer walls are secure.

CFA 3.0 – 36.04M

Change notice 4.0.22 06/30/11

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methods

Standard
A directive establishes procedures for the
acceptance and release of narcotics,
including quantity control and packaging
inspections.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive
addressing elements
1
1
of the standard.
Observation of the
packaging system.
Completed property
Sampling
1
receipt for narcotics.
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

36.05 M

OR

Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 36.05M

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Standard

36.06 M

Perishable items of evidence are stored in
secure refrigerated storage.

Compliance keys

Qty
initial

Assessor Guidelines
Location of the refrigerator within the
facility should be considered to
determine if additional security is
required. If separate lock boxes are
used, they must be secured inside the
refrigerator.

OF, OS

Qty
reaccred

Accreditation Manager Notes

Observation of refrigerated
storage.
CFA 3.0 – 36.06M

Review
methods

Standard
A directive outlines procedures for the
secure storage of evidence, found, and
recovered property when the property
room is closed or not accessible by end of
tour of duty, to include refrigerated storage.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of secure
temporary storage areas.

Assessor Guidelines

36.07 M

CFA 3.0 – *36.07M

I, OF, OS

Assessors will verify security in
temporary storage areas for all types
of property.

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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Standard
The agency has a property records system
which provides the following information, at a
minimum:
A.
Current location of property;
B.
Date and time property was
received/released;
C.
Description of the property; and
D.
Chain of custody from time of receipt until
final disposition.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Property records.
1
1
Computer printouts.
1
1

Assessor Guidelines

36.08 M

OR
OR
OR
OR
Accreditation Manager Notes

CFA 3.0 – 36.08M

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Standard
If the agency utilizes mobile evidence
storage units for temporary evidence
storage, a directive addresses the
following:
A. Security provisions;
B. Time limits for storage;
C. Types of evidence stored;
D. Approval authority; and
E. Training and appointment of temporary
evidence custodians.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Observation of secure mobile
evidence storage units.
Sampling
Training documentation.
1
3YD
Sampling
Approval documentation.
1
3YD

Assessor Guidelines

36.09 M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

CFA 3.0 – None

Standard
A directive requires an inventory is conducted
whenever the person responsible for the
property and evidence control function is
assigned to and/or transferred from the
position.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
the elements of the
1
1
standard.
Documentation of inventory.
1
1

Review
methods

Assessor Guidelines

I

Inventory: The act or process of
cataloging through a full or partial
accounting, as defined by the agency,
of the quantity of goods or materials
on hand.

36.10 M

New standard

Accreditation Manager Notes

Change Notice 4.0.10 06/06/07
Change Notice 4.0.12 02/20/08

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CHAPTER 37
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
With the increase of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B
Virus (HBV), and other infectious diseases, agencies must ensure that
members who are in high-risk exposure occupations have the necessary
understanding and equipment to limit exposures. These precautions serve
to protect agency members and the general public.

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37.01 M

If the plan is not
incorporated in the
agency's policy manual,
assessors will verify
availability.

The agency has an Exposure Control Plan available to all
members containing the following:

A current list of all job classifications where occupational
exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials is
reasonably anticipated;
B.
A policy statement mandating a Universal Precautions
philosophy;
C.
Personal Protective Equipment including use, accessibility,
cleaning, laundering or disposal, and replacement;
D.
Procedures to ensure that the work environment is maintained
in a clean and sanitary condition and decontaminated after
contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials;
E.
Regulated waste discarding and containment, to include
proper disposal of sharps;
F.
Procedures for laundering contaminated uniforms and personal
clothing;
G.
Exposure treatment;
H.
Labels and signs communicating hazards to members; and
I.
Provisions for a documented annual review of the exposure
control plan with consideration for updating procedures
designed to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Exposure Control Plan.
1
1
Observation of availability of
plan.
Worker’s compensation “First Report of Injury” form.
1
3YD
Confirm proof of initial distribution and replacement
Random
1
of Personal Protective Equipment.
Sampling
Invoice from waste
1
3YD
management contractor.
Observation of sharps
container, biohazard waste
bags, etc.
Documentation of annual
1
3YD
review.

Assessor Guidelines

A.

CFA 3.0 – 37.01M

O

Assessors will verify
accessibility to PPEs.

O

Check for decontamination
supplies.

O

Assessors will verify proper
disposal containers.

I
O

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change Notice 4.0.12 02/20/08

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37.02 M

The agency has Infectious Disease training
for all members who have occupational
exposure which includes the following:

A.

Familiarization with the agency's Exposure
Control Plan;

B.

Familiarization with the basic
epidemiology, symptoms, and the modes
of transmissions of infectious diseases;
An explanation of the use and limitations of
methods that will prevent or reduce
exposure, including personal protective
equipment;
Information about the agency’s hepatitis B
vaccination program;
An explanation of procedures to follow at
any incident involving blood or other
potentially infectious materials;
An explanation of procedures to follow if an
exposure occurs, including reporting
requirements and medical follow-up;
An explanation of the signs, labels, and
color coding identifying biohazardous
waste;
Familiarization with the agency's
biohazardous waste disposal procedures;
and

C.

D.
E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

If training is provided by video, there
must be a document that outlines the
topics covered by the video.

Video is an acceptable training method,
providing someone is available to
answer questions.

An opportunity to have questions
answered.

Periodic refresher training.
Qty
Compliance keys
initial
Lesson Plan.
1
Documentation of refresher
1
training.

Assessor Guidelines

J.

CFA 3.0 – 37.02M

Qty
reaccred
1

Accreditation Manager Notes

1
Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.05 10/05/05
Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/2011
Change notice 4.0.29 09/25/2013

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Standard
37.03 M

The agency shall ensure that all members participate in
an infectious disease training program prior to
assignment where risk of occupational exposure may
occur.

Compliance keys

Qty initial

Qty reaccred

1

1

Random
sampling from
various job
classifications

Random
sampling from
various job
classifications
3YD

Current list of all job
classifications where
occupational exposure is
anticipated.
Proof of training
at time of initial assignment.

I

Compliance keys

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.05 10/05/05
Change notice 4.0.06 02/08/06

CFA 3.0 – 37.02M

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methods

Assessor Guidelines

I, OS

Interview records custodians; observe
compliance with GS1-SL records
schedules for state and local government
agencies (Exposure records, Item #227;
Health Records: Bloodborne
pathogen/asbestos/exposure, Item #350;
Personnel Records: Florida Retirement
System, Item #19; Personnel Records:
Non-Florida Retirement System {Local
Government}, Item #162). System must
ensure confidentiality of records.

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

Accreditation Manager Notes

1 each

1 each

Standard

37.04 M

Assessor Guidelines

The agency maintains accurate medical
and training records for each member
with occupational exposure in
accordance with General Records
Schedule for State and Local
Government Agencies (GS1-SL).

Compliance keys
Observation of medical records
confidentiality.
GS1-SL Items #227, # 350, #19, and #162.
CFA 3.0 – None

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09

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37.05 M

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

The agency has a Hepatitis B vaccination program
that is voluntary for all members who have
occupational exposure. The program includes:

I

Vaccinations made available after receipt
of infectious diseases training and within
ten working days of initial assignment;

I

Assessor Guidelines
Interview members and program
coordinators to ensure program
compliance.
Assessors should verify that
availability was provided after
training and within ten days of
assignment.

A requirement that members who decline
to participate sign an acknowledgement of
declination;
A provision that members who initially decline
vaccinations are provided the vaccination if the
decision is made to accept;
Vaccinations must be provided at no cost
to the member at a reasonable time and
place; and
Vaccinations are provided by, or under the
supervision of, a licensed physician or a Licensed
Healthcare Professional.
Compliance keys

Qty initial

Qty reaccred

Copy of Hepatitis B
Vaccination program.

1

1

Notice of availability.

Random
Sampling from
various job
classifications

Declination of participation.
Documentations of no cost
to member.
Professional
licenses/certificates.

1

Random
Sampling from
various job
classifications
3YD
1

1

1

1

1

CFA 3.0 – 37.01M

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change Notice 4.0.14 10/08/2008

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CHAPTER 38
FORFEITURES
These standards ensure that the agency has procedures for seizing
contraband and personal property. The standards also address means of
complying with the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

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38.01

The directive will reflect whether or not
the agency chooses to participate in
the FCFA and, if they do, may establish
general parameters for enforcing the
Act.

A directive specifies the agency's policy
regarding enforcement of the Florida
Contraband Forfeiture Act.

Compliance keys

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.

CFA 3.0 – 38.01

Assessor Guidelines

Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard

Review
methods

Standard

Assessor Guidelines

38.02 M

A written directive specifies procedures for
the seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles,
aircraft, currency, or other personal property,
or contraband articles.
Qty
Qty
Compliance keys
Accreditation Manager Notes
initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
Refer to Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, FS
1
1
elements of the standard.
932.701 – 932.706.
Documentation of seizures.
1
1
CFA 3.0 – 38.02M

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change Notice 4.0.08 10/11/06
Change notice 4.0.18 02/03/2010

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

38.03 M If an agency participates in the federal
equitable sharing program, a directive
addresses the following:
A.
Tracking procedures; and
B.
Internal controls for required financial
reporting.
Compliance keys
Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Current Federal Equitable
Sharing Agreement and
Certification Forms.
Federal property transfer
form.
Completed accounting
reports.
CFA 3.0 – 38.03M

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

1

3YD

1

1

1

1

Accreditation Manager Notes

For example, DAG-71 or TD F 92-22.46.

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09
Change notice 4.0.17 10/28/2009

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CHAPTER 39
INTERVIEW ROOMS
These standards apply to agencies that allow suspects, detainees, or
prisoners to be secured in a room, space, or area for the purpose of
processing, questioning, or testing. Physical needs of suspects, detainees,
or prisoners; physical conditions of the designated areas; and security
measures are addressed by this chapter. Agencies that maintain
continuous supervision as defined in the glossary are exempt from
these standards.

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39.01 M

If an agency allows suspects, detainees, or
prisoners to be secured in a designated area
without continuous supervision by agency
personnel, a directive addresses the following:

A.

Authorization for the use of the room, space, or
area;
Member accountability for the
suspects, detainees, or prisoners;
Separation of female, male, and
juvenile prisoners/detainees;
Authorized temporary restraint
devices, including, if allowed,
securing to fixed objects designed for
such use;

B.
C.
D.

E.

The fact that a door has a lock does not
make a temporary detention area a
holding area. The room's usage is the
determining factor.
Immediate response will be evaluated
on a case-by-case basis with
consideration given to time, distance
and obstacles to overcome.
Video monitoring can be used for
continuous supervision only when the
person watching the monitors is not
distracted by other tasks and can
immediately respond to intervene.
I, OF
I
I

For juveniles, refer to Standard 19.03E

I

Access to water, restrooms, and
other needs;

I

F.

Training for agency members
identified in bullet B; and
G.
Safety considerations for objects
contained in the room.
H.
Agency member contact with any suspect,
detainee, or prisoner at least every fifteen
minutes.
Qty
Compliance keys
Qty initial
reaccred
Written directive addressing
1
1
elements of the standard.
Training documentation.
Sampling
Sampling
Interview with appropriate
personnel.
CFA 3.0 – 39.01M

Assessor Guidelines

These items are not required to be in
the room, but the agency is responsible
to ensure access to these items is
provided in a timely manner.

I
I
I
Accreditation Manager Notes

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

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Standard
39.02 M

A.
B.

A directive addresses the following security
measures within the interview room or
designated area:
Search of the suspects, detainees, or
prisoners;
Identification of person(s) authorized
access;

I
I

C.

Control of lethal and less-lethal weapons;

I, OS

D.
E.

Escape prevention;
Procedures for safeguarding the
prisoner’s/detainee’s property;
Control of the suspects, detainees, or
prisoners during medical or other
emergency situations, i.e. fires, floods,
or power failures;
Plan for fire prevention, evacuation, and
suppression;

I, OF

F.

G.

H.

Panic or duress alarms; and

I.

Security inspections.
Compliance keys

Written directive addressing
elements of the standard.
Observation of system to
control weapons.
Observation of evaluation
plans and fire suppression
equipment.
Observation of panic or
duress alarms.

CFA 3.0 – *39.02M

Assessor Guidelines

This does not mandate the installation
of lockboxes; rather the agency has the
latitude to develop a system for
controlling weapons that meets their
needs.

I, OE

I

I

I

Panic or duress alarms should provide
agency members with appropriate
response to emergencies occurring in
temporary detention areas. This does
not require the installation of specific
alarm hardware, but can be
accomplished using standard portable
radios or pre-designated signals to
communicate the need for immediate
response.

I

Qty
initial

Qty
reaccred

1

1

Accreditation Manager Notes

Ensure the system includes both lethal and less-lethal
weapons.
Compliance may be verified by observation of written
plans, posted evacuation, routes or other identifiers in
accordance with local fire codes.

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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Standard

Assessor Guidelines

39.03M STANDARD DELETED – 06/27/2013

CFA 3.0 – *39.03M

Comparative Compliance Standard
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/2006
Change Notice 4.0.28 06/27/2013

39.04M DELETED Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06

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GLOSSARY
911 PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATOR

A public safety dispatcher or 911 operator whose duties and
responsibilities include the answering, receiving, transferring,
and dispatching functions related to 911 calls; dispatching law
enforcement officers, fire rescue services, emergency medical
services, and other public safety services to the scene of an
emergency; providing real-time information from federal, state,
and local crime databases; or supervising or serving as the
command officer to a person or persons having such duties and
responsibilities.

ACCREDITATION

The bestowing of credentials symbolizing approval from a
professional organization upon practitioners or specific
institutions. Complying with specific accepted standards
established for an institution or occupation.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

A documented review of an incident or occurrence prepared by
or for the CEO or designee. The review should indicate whether
policy, training, equipment, or disciplinary issues should be
addressed.

ANNUAL

An event occurring once every 12 months. For purposes of
reaccreditation, an annual requirement is calculated from the
most recent onsite assessment date to the next onsite
assessment.

APPEAL

A resort to a higher authority or greater power, as for sanction,
corroboration, or a decision.

APPLICANT AGENCY

An agency that has made application to the Commission for
state accredited status.

AUDIT

The examination of records and activities to ensure compliance
with established controls, policies, and operational procedures,
and to recommend any indicated changes. (Change notice
4.0.06 02/08/06)

AUXILIARY MEMBER

Any sworn person employed or appointed, with or without
compensation, who aids or assists a full-time or part-time law
enforcement officer and who, while under the direct supervision
of a full-time or part-time law enforcement officer, has the
authority to arrest and perform law enforcement functions.

BIAS-BASED PROFILING

The selection of an individual based solely on a trait common to
a group for enforcement action. This includes, but is not limited
to: race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, religion,
economic status, age, cultural group, or any other identifiable
group.

BIENNIAL

An event that occurs every two years.

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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and
can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but
are not limited to, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

CANDIDATE AGENCY

An agency that has completed a successful onsite assessment
and is being reviewed by the Commission for accredited or
reaccredited status. The agency may also be reviewed for
CALEA Recognition status.

CEO

Chief Executive Officer: the Sheriff, the Chief of Police, or the
Director or Commissioner of a criminal justice entity.

CFA

The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.

CIVILIAN MEMBER

A full- or part-time person who is not certified and does not
possess arrest powers.

CJSTC

The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Specific guidelines for behavior, including prohibitions.

COMMAND PROTOCOL

Practice identified to ensure a continuation of supervision at all
levels of the chain of command when vacancies or absence from
duty exists.

COMPLAINT

An allegation of misconduct, violation of law or agency directives,
against any member of the agency. This does not include a
complainant’s misunderstanding or disagreement with the
application of law or agency policy or procedures.

COMPLIANCE KEYS

Documentation or other methods used to demonstrate
compliance with a standard.

COMPONENT

A subdivision of the agency, such as a division, bureau, section,
unit, or position that is established to provide a specific function.

CONCLUSIONS OF FACT

Final determination about allegations based on investigative
activities. Classifications of investigative findings may include
exonerated, sustained, not sustained, unfounded, and policy
failure.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT

A person who cooperates with a law enforcement agency
confidentially in order to protect the person or the agency’s
intelligence gathering or investigative efforts and:
1. Seeks to avoid arrest or prosecution for a crime, or mitigate
punishment for a crime for which a sentence will be or has been
imposed; and
2. Is able, by reason of his or her familiarity or close association
with suspected criminals, to:
a. Make a controlled buy or controlled sale of contraband,
controlled substances, or other items that are material to a
criminal investigation;

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b. Supply regular or constant information about suspected or
actual criminal activities to a law enforcement agency; or
c. Otherwise provide information important to ongoing criminal
intelligence gathering or criminal investigative efforts.
(New glossary term Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09)

CONDITIONAL STANDARDS

Standards beginning with “If” refer to conditions that may render
the standard Not Applicable.

CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION

Supervision by an agency member who has the authority and the
responsibility to exercise control over a prisoner/detainee and
can immediately intervene on behalf of the agency or
prisoner/detainee. Video monitoring may be used only if
immediate intervention can be accomplished. (Change Notice
4.0.01 06/23/04)

CRIMINAL HISTORIES

A transcript of arrests for an individual usually identified by
name, date of birth, or identification number.

CRITERIA

A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be
based.

CURRICULUM

A series of courses related to a specific kind of training program.

DEADLY FORCE

Force that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm and
includes, but is not limited to: the firing of a firearm in the
direction of the person to be arrested, even though no intent
exists to kill or inflict great bodily harm; and the firing of a firearm
at a vehicle in which the person to be arrested is riding. The
terms deadly force and lethal force are considered synonymous
and may be used interchangeably to meet the standards in this
manual.

DETAINEE

Someone being held in custody or confinement (may be under
physical restraint). See prisoner definition.

DIRECTIVE

A written document used to guide the actions of members and
establish agency policy and practices. Examples of written
directives include, but are not limited to: policy statements,
standard operating procedures, general orders, memoranda,
union contracts, laws, written orders, instructional material.

EMERGENCY SITUATION

An actual or potential condition that poses an immediate threat to
life or property.

EMOTIONAL STABILITY/
PSYCHOLOGICAL FITNESS
EXAMINATION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY

Professional screening designed to identify behavior patterns
and/or personality traits that may prove either detrimental or
advantageous to successful job performance.

The providing of equal opportunities for employment and
conditions of employment to all members regardless of race,

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creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or
physical impairment.
EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN

A plan designed to eliminate or minimize member occupational
exposure to potentially infectious materials.

EXTRA-DUTY EMPLOYMENT

Any secondary employment where the actual or potential use of
law enforcement authority is a condition of employment.

FIELD INTERVIEW

The stopping and questioning of a person by a law enforcement
officer because there is reasonable suspicion that the subject
may have committed, may be committing, or may be about to
commit a crime; believes the subject may be a hazard; or
believes the interview may have a preventive effect.

FIELD PERSONNEL

Members who, by virtue of their assignment, have routine
contact with the general public while not in a traditional office
setting. Field personnel may include sworn or non-sworn
members. (Change Notice 4.0.04 06/29/05)

FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM

A structured and closely supervised program provided for recruit
members to facilitate the application of skills and knowledge
obtained in the academy/classroom to actual performance in onthe-job situations.

FUNCTION

A general term for the required or expected activity of a person
or an organizational component, e.g., patrol function,
communication function.

GENERAL ORDER

Directives concerned with policy, rules, and procedures affecting
more than one organizational component.

GRIEVANCE

Formal request in writing to resolve differences in identified
matters due to an actual or supposed circumstance regarded as
just cause for protest.

GUIDELINES

Statements or other indications of policy or procedure to
determine a course of action.

HIGH LIABILITY TOPICS

CJSTC Basic Recruit High Liability topics: Law Enforcement
Vehicle Operations, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and First Aid
for Criminal Justice Officers.

HOLDING AREA

Any locked area, space, or enclosure where a prisoner/detainee
is placed to prohibit freedom of movement.

INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM

IN-SERVICE TRAINING

Command, control, and coordination of a response to organize
the efforts of members and agencies as they work toward
stabilizing an incident while protecting life, property, and the
environment. There are five major components: command,
planning, operations, logistics, and finance/administration.
Training received by agency members to enhance knowledge,
skills, or abilities. This includes formal retraining, specialized,

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promotional, or advanced training. In-service training may also
include less formal types of instruction, such as roll-call training.
INDEPENDENT AUDIT

A methodical examination and review conducted by an entity
from outside the agency.

INSPECTION

The act or process of examining or looking at carefully. (Change
notice 4.0.06 02/08/06)

INTERNAL AFFAIRS
INVESTIGATION

A formal, detailed investigation of alleged misconduct, violation
of law or agency directives or moral character violation as
defined by CJSTC.

INTERNAL AUDIT

A methodical examination and review conducted by an entity
within the agency but outside the chain of command of the unit to
be audited.

INVENTORY

The act or process of cataloging through a full accounting of the
quantity of goods or materials on hand, unless a standard
specifically allows for a partial accounting. (Change notice
4.0.06 02/08/06, Change notice 4.0.11 10/31/07)

JOB DESCRIPTION

An official written statement setting forth the duties and
responsibilities of a job, and the skills, knowledge, and abilities
necessary to perform it.

JOB-RELATED

Pertaining to tasks performed or functions required of a specific
job classification.

JOB TASK ANALYSIS

A systematic examination of the functions and objectives of each
job-related task to be performed as they relate to skills,
knowledge, and abilities required to perform the tasks or duties
of the job.

LESS-LETHAL FORCE

Force which is not likely to cause death or great bodily harm.
The terms non-deadly force, less-than-lethal force and less-lethal
force are considered synonymous and may be used
interchangeably to meet the standards in this manual.

LESSON PLAN

A detailed format an instructor uses to conduct the course. A
lesson plan may include: goals, specific subject matter,
performance objectives, references, resources, and method of
evaluating or testing students.

LETHAL FORCE

Force which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm and
includes, but is not limited to: (1) The firing of a firearm in the
direction of the person to be arrested, even though no intent
exists to kill or inflict great bodily harm; and (2) The firing of a
firearm at a vehicle in which the person to be arrested is riding.
The terms deadly force and lethal force are considered
synonymous and may be used interchangeably to meet the
standards in this manual.

LICENSED HEALTHCARE

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PROFESSIONAL

A person whose legally permitted scope of practice allows him or
her to independently administer the Hepatitis B vaccination.

MANDATORY STANDARDS

Standards that address life, health, and safety issues; legal
matters; or essential law enforcement practices. Every agency is
required to meet all of these standards except those not
applicable, or for which a waiver has been granted.

MEDICAL CARE FACILITY

Any hospital, office, mobile unit or other facility designed or
utilized to provide immediate or ongoing medical treatment.

MEMBER

A generic term utilized in this manual to describe all agency
personnel, including volunteers, auxiliary officers, and part-time
personnel.

MEMORANDUM

An informal, written document that may or may not convey an
order; it is generally used to clarify, inform, or inquire.
Memoranda may be used for proofs of compliance.

MOBILE EVIDENCE STORAGE UNIT A vehicle, equipped with a container bolted inside. The
container shall be constructed of durable materials, and
be secured with a locking device. The vehicle is
equipped with an audible burglar alarm.
Change notice 4.0.07 06/07/06
Change notice 4.0.09 02/27/07
Change notice 4.0.19 07/01/2010

NON-DEADLY FORCE

NOT APPLICABLE (N/A)
STANDARDS

Force which is not likely to cause death or great bodily harm.
The terms non-deadly force, less-than-lethal force and less-lethal
force are considered synonymous and may be used
interchangeably to meet the standards in this manual.

Standards that address areas of responsibility or law
enforcement practices for which the agency is not performing
due to contracts, jurisdiction, or mutual aid agreements. The
agency may not take essential law enforcement service
standards as not applicable, e.g., communications, evidence
collection. See Conditional Standards definition for additional
information on non-applicability.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Reasonably anticipated contact with blood or other potentially
infectious materials that may result from the performance of a
member’s duties.

OFF-DUTY EMPLOYMENT

Secondary employment which is not conditioned on the actual or
potential use of law enforcement powers by an off-duty member.

ORGANIZATIONAL
COMPONENT

A subdivision of the agency, such as a bureau, division, section,
unit, or position that is established and staffed on a full-time
basis to provide a specific function.

OTHER-THAN-MANDATORY

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STANDARDS

PART-TIME SWORN
MEMBER

PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVES

PERIODIC
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

Standards that address important or desirable law enforcement
practices. Every agency is required to meet at least 80 percent
of these standards, except those which are not applicable.

Any sworn person employed or appointed less than full time, as
defined by an employing agency, with or without compensation,
who is vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests and
whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of
crime or the enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, or
highway laws of the state.

Statements of operational behavior required for satisfactory
performance of a task, the conditions under which the behavior
is usually performed, and the criteria for satisfactory
performance.
Conducted or occurring at least every three years.

Specialized clothing or equipment worn by a member for
protection against a hazard. General work clothes (e.g.,
uniforms, pants, shirts or blouses) not intended to function as
protection against a hazard are not considered to be protective
equipment.

PLAN

A detailed scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand
for the accomplishment of an objective, proposed or tentative
project, or goal. A plan may be a systematic arrangement of
details, an outline, drawing or diagram.

POLICY STATEMENT

A broad statement of agency principles that provides a
framework or philosophical basis for agency procedures.

POSITION

The duties and responsibilities assigned to one employee. A
position may have functional responsibility for a single task or
multiple tasks.

POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS
MATERIALS

Any human body fluid, tissue, or organ other than intact skin.
Any biologic agent or other disease causing agent which upon
exposure, ingestion, inhalation, or assimilation into any person,
will or may reasonably be anticipated to cause disease or death.

PRISONER

Any person arrested and/or in custody of a law enforcement
officer or agency. See detainee definition.

PROCEDURE

A manner of proceeding, a way of performing or effecting
something, an act composed of steps, a course of action, a set
of established forms or methods for conducting the affairs of the
agency.

PROCESS

A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result.

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PURSUIT

An active attempt by a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle
to apprehend one or more occupants of another moving motor
vehicle, where the driver of the fleeing vehicle is aware of the
attempt and is resisting apprehension.

QUALIFIED INTERPRETER

A professional who facilitates communication between deaf and
hearing individuals. A qualified interpreter is able to interpret
effectively, accurately and impartially both receptively and
expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary. The
qualified interpreter has specialized training in interpreting from
one language to another for example, American Sign Language
[ASL] to English and English to ASL. Simply knowing both sign
language and English does not qualify a person as an
interpreter. The role of an interpreter is to accurately convey all
messages between the individuals involved in the
communication setting. (New glossary term, Change notice
4.0.16 07/01/09)

RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES

Any activity or event utilized in seeking potentially qualified
applicants for a particular position.

RECRUITMENT
LITERATURE

Pamphlets, announcements, or any handout material used to
seek qualified applicants for a particular position.

RECRUITMENT PLAN

A written plan outlining methods to be utilized for recruiting,
hiring, and retaining qualified candidates.

REGULATED WASTE

Any potentially infectious materials or items believed to be
contaminated with potentially infectious materials, including
sharps.

REGULAR CONTACT

Sight and sound contact. Separation of prisoners/detainees,
when required, shall permit no more than haphazard or
accidental contact.

REMEDIAL TRAINING

Training conducted to correct an identified deficiency.

RESTRAINING DEVICES

Equipment used to restrict the movement of a prisoner/detainee.

ROLL CALL TRAINING

Short training or informational sessions held just prior to, or after,
a member’s tour of duty.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Specific guidelines describing allowed and prohibited behavior,
actions, or conduct.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The rules, standards, or requirements used to make a judgment
concerning filling a specific position.

SELECTION PROCESS

The combination of elements and procedures utilized to make
the final decision in filling a position.

SEMI-ANNUAL

Occurring or issued twice a year.

SERVICE COMMUNITY

Persons within the agency's jurisdictional responsibility.

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SEXUAL HARRASSMENT

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, constitute
sexual harassment when (1) submission to such conduct is
made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an
individual’s employment, (2) submission to or rejection of such
conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment
decisions affecting such individual, or (3) such conduct has the
purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive working environment.

SEXUAL OFFENDER

Refer to FS 943.0435 for definition.

SEXUAL PREDATOR

Refer to the Florida Sexual Predators Act in Chapter 775, FS for
definition.

SPECIAL EVENTS

An activity that results in the need for control of traffic, crowds, or
crime. Special events are normally time specific, short duration
events, but may be extended over a longer period of time.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Training to enhance skills, knowledge, and abilities taught in
either recruit or other in-service programs. Specialized training
may address supervisory, management, and/or executive
development training, or it may include technical and job specific
subjects, e.g., homicide investigation, fingerprint examination,
juvenile investigation.

SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE

A vehicle used because of considerations of weather, terrain, or
the need for inconspicuous appearance, quietness, storage
requirements, special operational needs, etc. Includes SWAT
trucks, bomb disposal vehicles, mobile command posts, allterrain vehicles (ATVs), personal watercraft, boats, aircraft, and
prisoner transport vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and animals.

STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE

A written directive which specifies how agency activities are
carried out.

SWORN MEMBER

A member, as defined by statute, who is certified by CJSTC,
possesses full law enforcement and arrest powers, and is
employed either full- or part-time by a law enforcement agency.
This member may or may not be compensated.

TACTICAL TEAMS

A select group of officers who are specially trained and equipped
to handle high-risk incidents, e.g., snipers, barricaded persons,
hostage takers, high risk warrant service. This does not include
teams or units the primary purpose of which is to handle HazMat, Hurricane/Disaster response or WMD incidents. (Change
notice 4.0.06 02/08/06)

TTY

Text Telephone. A special device that allows people who are
deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired to use the telephone to
communicate, by allowing them to type messages back and forth
to one another instead of talking and listening. A TTY is required

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at both ends of the conversation in order to communicate. (New
glossary term Change notice 4.0.16 07/01/09)
TRAFFIC CRASH DATA

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
DATA

Information relating to traffic accidents which have occurred in
the agency's jurisdiction, to include type of accident, time of day,
location, contributing factors, and injuries.

Information relating to the agency's efforts toward traffic
enforcement, which may include frequency and type of
enforcement activity, types and numbers of citations/warnings at
targeted locations, and results of selected patrols.

TRS

Telecommunications Relay Services. TRS permits persons with
a hearing or speech disability to use the telephone system via a
text telephone (TTY) or other device to call persons with or
without such disabilities. (New glossary term Change notice
4.0.16 07/01/09)

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

An approach to infection control where all human blood and
certain human body fluids are treated as if infectious for Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and
other bloodborne pathogens.

UNLAWFUL HARRASSMENT

Conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

VICTIM

A person who suffers physical, financial, or emotional harm as
the direct result a specified crime committed upon his or her
person or property. The children, parents, or legal guardian of a
homicide victim are also regarded as victims.

VOLUNTEERS

Unpaid members who perform tasks which do not require law
enforcement certification.

WITNESS

A person having information or evidence relevant to a crime.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Agency facilities and equipment where daily activities are
conducted, to include office space, patrol vehicle, interview
rooms, holding areas, etc.

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4TH EDITION STANDARDS REVISION CROSS-REFERENCE

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA Version 5 Std. #

11.1.2

1.01

1.01

11.1.2

11.2.1

1.02M

1.02M

11.2.1

12.1.2

1.03M

1.03M

12.1.2

1.1.1

2.01M

2.01M

1.1.1

1.1.2

2.02M

2.02M

1.1.2

1.2.8

2.03M

2.03M

1.2.8

1.1.3 & 1.2.6

2.04

2.04

1.1.3 & 1.2.6

12.1.3

2.05M

2.05M

12.1.3

12.1.3

2.06M

2.06M

12.1.3

2.07M

2.07M

1.2.3, 1.2.4 &1.2.5

None

2.08M

1.2.9 & 61.1.7 & 61.1.8

16.4.3

6.04, 24.06

2.09

16.4.3

12.2.1

3.01M

3.01M

12.2.1

12.2.2

3.02M

3.02M

12.2.2

1.3.1 & 1.3.2

4.01M

4.01M

1.3.1 & 1.3.2

1.3.11 & 1.3.12

4.02M

4.02M

1.3.12

1.2.2 & 33.4.1

4.03M

4.03M

1.3.12 & 33.4.1

1.3.3

4.04M

4.04M

1.3.3

1.2.2, 1.3.4 &
1.3.9

4.05M

4.05M

1.3.10, 1.3.4 & 1.3.9

1.3.9

4.06M

4.06M

1.3.9

1.3.10

4.07M

4.07M

1.3.10

1.3.6

4.08M

4.08M

1.3.6

1.3.5

4.09M

4.09M

1.3.5

1.3.13

4.10M

4.10M

1.3.7

1.2.3, 1.2.4
&1.2.5
1.2.9 & 61.1.7 &
61.1.8

Appendix A-1

®

February 2014

CALEA® Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

1.3.8

4.11M

4.11M

1.3.8

1.3.13

None

4.12M

1.3.13

16.3.1

5.01M

5.01M

16.3.1, 16.4.1

16.3.2

5.02M

5.02M

16.3.2

NONE

5.03

5.03

NONE

16.3.3

5.04M

5.04M

16.3.3, 16.4.2

16.3.3, 16.3.5 &
16.3.6

5.05M

5.05M

16.3.3, 16.3.5 & 16.3.6, 1.3.11, 1.2.9,
1.3.6

16.3.7

5.06

DELETED 5.06

16.4.1

6.01M

6.01M

16.4.1

16.4.1

6.02

6.02

16.4.1

16.4.2

6.03M

6.03M

16.4.2

16.4.3

6.04

DELETED 6.04

17.4.1

7.01

7.01

17.4.1

17.4.2

7.02M

7.02M

17.4.2

17.4.3

7.03

7.03

17.4.3

17.5.1 & 17.5.2

7.04M

7.04M

17.5.1 & 17.5.2

17.3.1

7.05

7.05

17.3.1

43.1.3

7.06M

7.06M

43.1.3, 17.4.2

21.1.1

8.01

8.01

21.1.1

21.2.3

8.02

8.02

21.2.2

22.3.3

9.01

9.01

22.3.3

22.3.4

9.02M

9.02M

22.3.4

25.1.1 A, B, C

10.01M

10.01M

25.1.1

25.1.2

10.02

10.02

25.1.2

25.1.1 D

10.03

10.03

25.1.1

25.1.1

10.04

10.04

25.1.1

25.1.2

10.05

10.05

25.1.2

26.1.1

11.01M

11.01M

26.1.1

26.1.2 & 26.1.4
except A

11.02M

11.02M

26.1.2 & 26.1.4

Appendix A-2

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

26.1.5

11.03M & 27.01M

11.03

26.1.5

26.1.7

11.04

11.04

26.1.7

26.1.8

11.05

11.05

26.1.8

26.1.6

11.06

11.06

26.1.6

26.1.3

11.07M

11.07M

26.1.3

31.1.2

12.01M

12.01M

31.1.2

21.1.1

12.02

None

21.1.1

31.2.1 & 31.2.2

12.03

12.02

31.2.1 & 31.2.2

31.3.1 C

12.04

12.03

31.3.1

32.1.1

13.01

13.01

32.1.1, 16.3.2

32.1.2

13.02

13.02

32.1.2

32.1.3

13.03

13.03

32.1.3

32.1.6

13.04

DELETED 13.04

32.2.1

13.05M

13.05M

32.2.1

32.2.2

13.06

13.06

32.2.2

32.2.5

13.07

18.07

32.2.5

32.2.8 & 32.3.9

13.08M

13.07M

32.2.8 & 32.3.9

32.2.10 &34.1.7

13.09

13.08

32.2.10

35.1.3

13.10

13.09

35.1.3

35.1.12

13.11

13.10

35.1.5

32.1.2

13.12

13.11

32.1.2

NONE

13.13

DELETED 13.12

NONE

NONE

13.14M

13.13M

32.2.1

33.1.2

14.01

14.01

33.1.2

21.1.1

14.02

14.02

33.1.4

33.1.4

14.03M

14.03M

33.1.4

33.2.5, 33.5.3 &
33.7.1

14.04

14.04

33.5.3 & 33.7.1

Appendix A-3

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

33.1.5

14.05M

14.05M

33.1.5

33.1.6

14.06M

14.06M

33.1.6

33.1.2 & 33.1.7

14.07M

14.07M

33.1.7

33.4.3

14.08M

14.08M

33.4.3

33.3.1

14.09

14.09

None

33.3.1

14.10M

14.10M

None

33.5.1

14.11M

14.11M

1.3.6, 1.3.11, 33.5.1

33.6.1 & 41.1.4

14.12M

14.12M

33.6.1

33.7.2

14.13

14.13

33.6.1 & 33.7.2

34.1.1 & 34.1.4

15.01

15.01

34.1.3 & 34.1.4

34.1.5

15.02

15.02

34.1.5

34.1.6

15.03

15.03

34.1.6

34.1.3

15.04

15.04

34.1.3

35.1.1

16.01

16.01

35.1.1, 35.1.4

16.02M

16.02M

35.1.2, 35.1.5

16.03M

16.03M

35.1.10 & 35.1.11

NONE

16.04

16.04

NONE

35.1.12

16.05

16.05

35.1.5

35.1.13

16.06

DELETED 16.06

35.1.9

16.07

16.07

35.1.7

35.1.6 & 42.2.1

16.08

16.08

35.1.6

35.1.6, 35.1.7 &
42.2.2

16.09

16.09

35.1.5

41.1.1

17.01M

17.01M

41.1.1

41.1.4

17.02

17.02

41.1.3 & 41.1.4

82.2.1

17.03M

34.14M

82.2.1

41.2.5

17.04

17.03

81.2.4

81.2.3

17.05M

17.04M

81.2.2 & 55.1.3

35.1.2, 35.1.4,
35.1.5 & 35.1.8
35.1.10 &
35.1.11

Appendix A-4

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

55.1.1

17.06M

17.05M

None

41.2.2

17.07M

17.06M

41.2.2, 41.2.3

41.2.1

17.08M

17.07M

41.2.1

41.3.1 & 41.3.2

17.09M

17.08M

41.3.1 & 41.3.2

41.3.3

17.10M

17.09M

41.3.3

41.3.5 & 41.3.6

17.11M

17.10M

41.3.5 & 41.3.6

41.1.4

17.12

17.11

41.1.4

42.1.3

18.01

18.01

42.1.3

43.1.2

18.02

18.02

43.1.2

42.2.9

18.03

18.03

42.2.7

42.2.9

18.04

18.03

42.2.9

43.1.3

18.05M

7.06M

43.1.3

42.2.1

18.06

18.04, 18.05,
18.13M, 35.01M

42.2.1

41.2.6 & 42.2.2

18.07

18.04

42.2.1, 1.2.5, 82.2.1, 82.2.2

41.2.6 & 42.2.3

18.08

18.05

41.2.2

42.2.8

18.09

18.06

42.2.6

42.2.8 & 32.2.5

18.10

18.07

42.2.6

1.2.3

18.11M

18.08M

1.2.3

41.2.4

18.12

18.09

NONE

NONE

18.13M

18.10M

NONE

NONE

18.14M

18.11M

NONE

NONE

18.15M

18.12M

NONE

43.1.5

18.16M

18.13M

43.1.5

44.2.1

19.01

19.01

44.2.1

44.2.2

19.02

19.02

44.2.2

Appendix A-5

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

44.2.2

19.03M

19.03M

44.2.2

44.2.3

19.04M

19.04M

44.2.3

46.1.2 & 46.1.3

20.01M

20.01M & 20.03M

NONE

46.1.6

20.02

20.02

NONE

NONE

20.03

NONE

NONE

46.1.2

NONE

20.03M

NONE

46.1.2

20.04M

20.04M

NONE

46.1.11

NONE

20.05

NONE

46.2.5

21.01M

21.01M

46.2.5, 46.2.6, 46.2.7

33.6.2, 46.2.1,
46.2.2 & 46.2.3

21.02M

21.02M

33.6.2, 46.2.1, 46.2.2 & 46.2.3

46.2.4

21.03M

21.03M

46.2.4

46.1.4

21.04M

21.02M & 21.03M
& 21.04M

46.1.5, 46.1.3, 46.1.2, 46.1.6,
54.1.1

46.1.5

21.05M

21.05M

46.1.5

46.1.9

21.06

21.06

46.1.9

46.1.10

21.07

21.07

46.1.10

61.1.3

22.01

22.01

61.1.3

61.1.4

22.02

22.02

61.1.4

61.1.2 & 61.1.5

22.03M

22.03M

61.1.2 & 61.1.5

41.2.1

22.04M

22.04M

NONE

61.1.7 & 61.1.8

22.05

2.08M

61.1.7 & 61.1.8

61.1.5

22.06M

22.05M

61.1.2, 61.1.5

61.1.11

22.07M

22.06M

61.1.11

61.2.1 & 61.2.2

23.01

23.01

61.2.1 & 61.2.2

41.2.5, 61.2.2 &
61.2.3

23.02M

23.02M

41.2.4, 61.2.2 & 61.2.3

41.3.2

23.03

17.08M

41.3.2

61.3.2

23.04

23.03

61.3.2

61.2.3

23.05M

23.04M

61.2.3

61.3.2

24.01

24.01

61.3.2

61.3.2

24.02M

24.02M

61.3.2

Appendix A-6

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

61.3.3

24.03

24.03

61.3.3

41.2.2 & 61.3.4

24.04M

24.04M

41.2.3

61.3.5

24.05

24.05

61.3.4

NONE

24.06

24.06

NONE

61.4.1, 61.4.2 &
82.3.3

25.01

25.01

61.4.1, 61.4.2

1.2.4 & 61.4.3

25.02M

25.02M

1.2.4 & 61.4.3

43.1.4 & 51.1.1

26.01M

26.01M

42.1.6

51.1.2

26.02M

26.02M

42.1.6

52.1.1 & 52.1.10

27.01M

27.01M

52.1.1, 52.1.2, 52.1.5

52.1.6

27.02M

27.02M

52.2.5

52.1.8

27.03

27.03

52.2.7

52.1.7

27.04

27.04

52.2.6

52.1.9

27.05

27.05

52.2.8

52.1.5

27.06M

27.06M

52.2.4

54.1.1

28.01

28.01

54.1.1

54.1.1 C

28.02

28.02

54.1.1

54.1.3

28.03

28.03

54.1.3

54.1.1 E & G

28.04

28.04

54.1.1

NONE

28.05M

28.05M

NONE

NONE

28.06

28.06M

NONE

71.3.1

29.01M

29.01M

70.3.1

71.1.1

29.02M

29.02M

70.1.1

71.1.3

29.03

NONE

70.1.4

NONE

29.03

71.1.7

29.04M

29.04M

70.1.7

71.3.2

29.05M

29.05M

70.3.2

71.1.6 E & 71.1.8

29.06M

29.06M

70.1.6 E & 70.1.8

71.2.1

29.07M

29.07M

70.2.1

71.1.2

29.08M

29.08M

70.1.2

72.2.1 & 72.9.2

30.01M

30.01M

72.2.1

Appendix A-7

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #
72.3.1, 72.3.2 &
72.9.5
72.4.1, 72.4.5,
72.4.8 & 72.9.6

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

30.02M

30.02M

72.3.1, 72.3.2

30.03M

30.03M

72.4.1, 72.4.5, 72.4.8, 72.4.4, 72.4.2

72.5.1 & 72.5.2

30.04M

30.04M

72.5.1 & 72.5.2

72.1.2 & 72.9.6

30.05

30.05

72.1.2

72.8.1, 72.8.3,
72.9.1, 72.9.4 &
72.9.6

30.06M

30.06M

72.8.3, 71.3.3, 71.3.2, 71.3.1

72.8.2

30.06M

30.07M

72.8.2, 72.6.1

72.5.4 & 72.9.1

30.07M

30.08M

72.5.3

72.6.1

30.08M

30.09M

72.6.1

72.6.1

30.09

30.10

72.6.1

72.6.4

30.10

30.11

72.6.4

72.5.5

30.11M

30.12M

72.5.4

72.4.10

30.12

30.13

72.4.10

72.1.1 & 72.9.7

30.13M

30.14M

72.1.1

72.4.7

30.14M

30.15M

72.4.7

72.6.2

30.15M

30.16M

72.6.2

72.5.6

30.16M

DELETED 30.17M

72.5.7

30.17

30.18

72.5.6

72.5.8 & 72.5.9

30.18M

30.19M

72.5.7 & 72.5.1

72.5.3

30.19M

DELETED 30.20M

72.6.3

30.20

DELETED 30.21

72.6.5

30.21M

DELETED 30.22M

72.8.5

30.22M

DELETED 30.23M

72.8.4

30.23

DELETED 30.24

72.8.1

30.24

DELETED 30.25

73.1.1 & 73.2.1
bullet A

31.01M

31.01M

73.1.1, 73.2.1, 73.4.2

73.3.1

31.02

31.02

73.3.1

73.4.1

31.03

31.03

73.4.1

73.3.1 & 73.4.1

31.04

31.03

73.3.1 & 73.4.1

Appendix A-8

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

NONE

31.05

31.04

NONE

NONE

31.06

31.05M

NONE

NONE

31.07

31.06M

NONE

73.3.2

31.08

DELETED 31.07

NONE

31.09

31.08

NONE

73.4.2 & 73.4.3

31.10

31.09

73.4.2 & 73.4.3

74.1.1 & 74.1.2

32.01

32.01

74.1.2

74.2.1

32.02

32.02

74.2.1, 34.3.1

74.2.2

32.03

32.03

74.2.1, 74.3.2

17.4.2

32.04

32.04

17.4.2

74.4.1

32.05

32.05

84.1.8

74.4.1

32.06

32.06

84.1.8

81.3.1

33.01M

33.01M

81.3.1

81.1.2

33.02

NONE

81.1.2

81.2.9

33.03

DELETED 33.02

81.2.1

33.04

DELETED 33.03

81.2.8

33.05M

33.04M

81.2.8

81.2.8

33.06M

33.05M

81.2.8

81.2.12

33.07

33.06

81.2.12

81.2.4

33.08

33.07

81.2.3

81.2.6

33.09M

33.08M

81.2.5

81.2.6

33.10

33.09

81.2.5

81.2.6

33.11

33.08M

81.2.6

81.2.6

33.12

33.10

81.1.5

81.2.6 D

33.13

33.08M

81.2.6 D

81.2.5

33.14M

33.11M

81.2.4

81.3.1

33.15M

33.12M

81.3.1

81.3.2

33.16M

33.13M

81.3.2

81.2.15

33.17M

33.14M

81.2.15

Appendix A-9

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

82.1.1 & 82.1.5

34.01M

34.01M

82.1.1 & 82.1.6

82.1.1 & 82.2.5

34.02

34.02

82.1.1 & 82.2.4

82.1.1

34.03

34.03

82.1.1

82.1.2

34.04

34.04M

82.1.3

82.1.4

34.05

34.05

82.1.1

82.1.9

34.06M

34.06M

NONE

82.3.8

34.07M

34.07M

74.1.3

82.3.4

34.08M

34.08M

82.3.4

82.1.1

34.09M

34.09M

82.1.1

82.1.1

34.10

34.10

82.1.2

82.3.3

34.11

34.11M

61.1.1

82.1.7

34.12

34.12

11.4.4, 41.3.7, 82.1.1, 82.1.6

NONE

NONE

34.13M

82.1.6

82.2.1

NONE

34.14M

82.2.1

83.2.1 & 42.2.1

35.01M

35.01M

83.3.1 & 42.2.1

83.3.1

35.02M

35.02M

83.2.1, 83.3.2

33.6.1 & 83.2.4

35.03

35.03

33.6.1 & 83.2.4

83.1.1

35.04M

35.04M

83.1.1

NONE

NONE

35.05

83.2.5, 83.2.2

84.1.1

36.01M

36.01M

84.1.1

84.1.6

36.02M

36.02M

84.1.6

84.1.2

36.03M

36.03M

84.1.2

84.1.4

36.04M

36.04M

84.1.2

84.1.1

36.05M

36.05M

84.1.1

84.1.2

36.06M

36.06M

84.1.2

84.1.3

36.07M

36.07M

84.1.3

84.1.5

36.08M

36.08M

84.1.5

Appendix A-10

February 2014

®

CALEA Ver.4
Std. #

CFA 3.0 Std. #

CFA 4.0.08 Std. #

CALEA® Version 5 Std. #

NONE

NONE

36.09M

NONE

NONE

37.01M

37.01M & 37.05M

NONE

NONE

37.02M

37.02M & 37.03M

NONE

NONE

NONE

37.04M

NONE

NONE

38.01

38.01

NONE

NONE

38.02M

38.02M

NONE

NONE

38.03M

38.03M

NONE

NONE

38.04M

NONE

NONE

39.01M

39.01M

NONE

39.02M

39.02M

NONE

72.9.3 & 72.9.6

39.03M

39.03M

72.9.3 & 72.9.6

72.9.3

39.04

DELETED

72.5.4, 72.9.1,
72.9.2 & 72.9.7
72.5.2, 72.9.5 &
72.9.6

Appendix A-11

February 2014

STANDARDS FOR
AGENCIES ACCREDITED UNDER
CALEA 4TH EDITION AND CFA 4th EDITION
COMPARATIVE COMPLIANCE LIST

Authority:
Auxiliary Members:
Selection:
Training:
Promotion:

Performance Evaluations:
Patrol:
Investigations:
Traffic and Direction Control:
Traffic Ancillary:
Internal Affairs:
Public Information:
Court Security:
Communications:
Records:
Evidence:
Infectious Diseases:
Forfeitures:

2.08M
5.03, 5.05M (bullet A)
13.01, 13.05M, 13.12, 13.13M
14.10M, 14.11M (bullet A)
15.01, 15.02, 15.03, 15.04 (files
need only prove compliance for
civilian personnel)
16.04
17.01M
18.10M, 18.11M, 18.12M
24.05 (bullets B and E), 24.06
25.02M (bullets J & K)
27.06M
28.05M, 28.06M
31.04, 31.05M, 31.06M, 31.08
33.11M (bullet F)
34.06M, 34.08M (bullets D, E, &
F), 34.09M, 34.13M (bullet A)
35.03 (bullet C), 35.05
37.01M, 37.02M, 37.03M, 37.04M,
37.05M
38.01, 38.02M, 38.03M

Indicates a CFA mandatory standard for which CALEA has an “other than mandatory”
standard

Agencies must meet 100% of mandatory standards and may elect not to comply
with up to two other-than-mandatory standards.

Appendix B-1

February 2014

STANDARDS FOR AGENCIES ACCREDITED UNDER
CALEA 5TH EDITION AND CFA EDITION 4.0
Authority:
Written Directive System:
Auxiliary Members:
Fiscal Activities:
Grievance Process:
Recruitment:
Selection:
Training:
Promotion:
Performance Evaluations:
Patrol:
Investigations:
Juvenile Operations:
Unusual Occurrences

Special Operations:
Traffic Law Enforcement:
Traffic Crash Investigations:
Traffic and Direction Control:
Traffic Ancillary:
Criminal Intelligence:
Misconduct Complaint Processing:
Public Information:
Prisoner/Detainee Transportation:
Holding Area:
Court Security:
Civil Process:
Communications:
Records:
Evidence:
Property:
Infectious Diseases:
Forfeitures:
Interview Rooms:

2.08M (bullet D, F), 2.10, 2.11M
3.03M
5.03
7.03, 7.06M (bullet C, E, F)
10.01M (bullets A, D)
12.01M
13.13M
14.04 (bullet A, B, C – sworn only), 14.05M, 14.09,
14.10M
15.01 (civilian only), 15.02 (sworn and civilian), 15.03
(civilian), 15.04 (civilian)
16.04
17.05M, 17.08M (bullet B, C, D, E), 17.12M
18.01 (bullet C), 18.03, 18.09, 18.10M, 18.11M, 18.12M,
18.13M, 18.14M
19.03M (bullet C, E)
20.01M (bullets C, D, E, G, J, K and Q), 20.03M
(bullets A and B), 20.04M, 20.05 (bullets B, C, D and
F)
21.02M (bullet C, D, F), 21.03M, 21.04M (bullet I, J, L),
21.05M, 21.06, 21.07
22.04M
23.02M (bullet D, E, F, G)
24.03, 24.05 (bullets B, E), 24.06
25.02M
26.02M
27.01M (bullet C), 27.06M
28.01 (bullet B), 28.02, 28.04, 28.05M, 28.06M
29.01M (bullet A, C, D)
30.04M (bullet C), 30.07M (bullet B), 30.13
31.01M (bullet E, F, G, H, and I), 31.04, 31.05M,
31.06M, 31.08
32.03
33.11M (bullet F), 33.16M, 33.17M, 33.18M
34.08M (bullets D, E, and F), 34.09M, 34.12 (bullet A,
B, E, F, and G)
35.03 (bullet E)
36.02M (bullet C), 36.09M
37.01M, 37.02M, 37.03M, 37.04M, 37.05M
38.01, 38.02M, 38.03M
39.01M, 39.02M, 39.03M

Agencies must meet 100% of applicable mandatory standards and may elect not
to comply with 20% of applicable other-than-mandatory standards.

Appendix B-2

February 2014

ONSITE GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING
REVIEWS FOR COMPARATIVE
AND FULL COMPLIANCE AGENCIES
Mock

Final

C, Fi

C, F

I. Preparation
A. Scheduling Dates/Travel Arrangements
B. Assessor Pre-read Package
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Sample file
Written directive system description
Annual report (if available)
Self-assessment status report
Public information advisement
Maps with directions to facility
Visitor brochures of the area
Hotel accommodations information
Pending lawsuits/litigation/agency investigations

C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F

F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F

C. Preliminary Contacts
1. Accreditation Manager to Mock Assessors
2. Team Leader to Team Members
3. Team Leader to Accreditation Manager
4. Program Manager to Team Leader/Members

D. Review Agency Materials
E. Agency Education and Awareness
F. Community Education and Awareness

C, Fii
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F

C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F

II. Team Conference
A. Training
B. Chapter Assignments
C. Introductions (Team Members)
D. Philosophy and Orientation

C, F
C, F
C, F

C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F

III. On-Site Activities
A. Team/Accred. Mgr. Preliminary Meeting
1. Provide Agency Accreditation Manager© data

B. Introduction and Entrance Interview with CEO
C. Static Display
D. Agency/Supporting Agencies Tour
1. Defined by agency & approved by Program Manager
2. Confirm Observable Standards Compliance

E. File/Compliance Review
1. Ride-alongs
2. Attend shift briefings
3. Personnel Interviews
4. Facility Examination
5. Verify Corrective Action
Appendix C

C, F
Optional
Optional
Optional
C, F
Optional
C, F
C, F
Optional
Optional
Optional
C, F

C, F
C, F
C, F
Optional
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
Optional
Optional
C, F
C, F
C, F

February 2014

F. Public Information Activities
1. Public Hearing
2. Media Contacts
3. Correspondence (if received)

Optional
Optional
C, F
C, F

G. Contact Program Manager for update
H. Collect Required Materials
1. Old/New Directives requiring corrective action
2. Press Release/Newspaper Articles
3. Exemplary Project Documentation
4. Public Information (letters, hearing attendees)
5. Critiques
6. Agency Profile
7. Assessor Notes
8. Waiver Form (if applicable)
9. Non-Compliance Documentation
10. Proof of current CALEA accreditation status

C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C

I. Team Debriefing
1. Standards Total Reconciliation
a. Software Data Transfer (if applicable)
b. Print & initial final SSF’s (assessor tools software)
2. Assessor Assignment Completion Verification
3. Review Exit Interview Agenda/Comments

C, F

C, F
C, F

C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F
C, F

J. Exit Interview
1. Review Compliance Tally
2. Team Summary to Agency
3. Team Recommendation for Review by Commission

C, F
C, F

C, F
C, F
C, F

IV. Accreditation Manager Contact with Program
Manager

C, Fiii

C, F

V. Team Leader Contact with Program Manager

C, Fiv

C, F

VI. Follow-up Action (if required)

C, F

VII. Final Report

C, F

A. Team Leader Reviews Draft w/team and Program Mgr.
B. Team Leader Submits Completed On-Site Package to
Program Manager with recommendation to Commission
C. Supplemental/Addendum Report submitted (if required)

C, F
C, F
C, F

C = Comparative Compliance guidelines
F = Full Compliance guidelines
i

Mock assessments should be scheduled no later than three months prior to on-site review.
Mock assessors should be selected from approved assessor pool
iii
A conference call including the following items should occur at the conclusion of the mock assessment between the
Team Leader, Accreditation Manager, and Program Manager:
• Significant non-compliance issues
• Plan of action
• Estimate of readiness for on-site review
iv
Same as above
ii

Appendix C

February 2014

Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation

Waiver Form

AGENCIES MAY APPLY FOR A WAIVER OF A MANDATORY STANDARD. WAIVERS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE
BASIS, AND WILL BE CONSIDERED WHERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AGENCY PRECLUDE COMPLIANCE.

A
G
E
N
C
Y

E
X
E
C
U
T
I
V
E

The _____________________________ requests a waiver from the Commission for Florida Law
Enforcement Accreditation for Mandatory Standard number ________ for the following reasons:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________

_______________

Chief Executive Officer

Date



A provisional waiver is granted pending verification of the conditions stated above by the OnSite Assessment Team.



The request for a waiver is denied for the following reason(s):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

D For the Commission:
I
R
_______________
E ______________________________
Executive
Director
Date
C
T
O
R
A
Conditions cited for the Provisional Waiver have been verified and the waiver request is
S
recommended for approval by the Commission.
S
E
Conditions cited for the Provisional Waiver are not sufficient to warrant the waiver request,
S
and the request is not recommended for approval by the Commission for the following reason(s):
S
M ______________________________________________________________________________
E ______________________________________________________________________________
N
______________________________________________________________________________
T




T ______________________________
E Assessment Team Leader
A
M
C
Waiver GRANTED
O
M
M For the Commission:
I
S
S ______________________________
I Chair
O
N



Please complete and return to:

_______________
Date



Waiver DENIED

_______________
Date

Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation
3504 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 380, Orlando, Florida 32817

Appendix D

February 2014

Commission for Florida Law
Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.
STANDARDS REVISION FORM
Please provide standard number, and place an X in the appropriate box.
Standard # ________________
New Standard

Revision

Deletion

Proposal (State the standard exactly as you believe it should appear in the manual).

Rationale for revision.

Proposed by:
Date submitted __________________________
Name___________________________Email_____________________________
Agency______________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP________________________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________________
CEO Approval__________________________________________________________
All proposed revisions will be submitted to the Standards Review and Interpretations Committee via CFA for consideration.

Forward to: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302, phone (800) 558-0218
Approved__________ Disapproved____________ Approved with changes__________

Appendix E

February 2014

COMMISSION FOR FLORIDA LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION, INC.
APPLICATION Please print or type
(You may also apply online at www.flaccreditation.org)
Agency____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________
City____________________________Zip_________________County__________________
Does your agency have a web-site?____________________________________________
Chief Executive Officer _______________________________Email____________________
Authorized Sworn Law Enforcement Members _________Total Personnel_____________
Accreditation Manager ______________________________Email_____________________
Phone (

)____________________Fax (

)______________________

Our agency is seeking:


Full compliance (Florida Standards only):
Circle one: Initial Accreditation
Reaccreditation



Comparative Compliance (Current CALEA Accreditation plus additional Florida
Standards). My CALEA Program Manager is ____________________________.

Does your agency have a copy of the current Florida Standards Manual?_____________

___________________________________________ ________________________
Chief Executive Officer
Date
Please send completed application and the attached Agency Status Survey to: Commission for Florida Law
Enforcement Accreditation, Inc., 3504 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 380, Orlando, FL 32817. Your agency will be
invoiced for accreditation/recognition fees and sent agreement as appropriate. Please contact your Program
Manager for additional information at 1-800-558-0218.

Appendix F

February 2014

AGENCY STATUS SURVEY
Agency______________________________________
Your answers to the following questions will assist Commission staff in determining the status of your agency’s
readiness to begin the state accreditation process.
1.

What is the current status of your Policy and Procedures Manual?




Current policies are updated and distributed on a regular basis.
Some policies need updating and changing.
We need to start over and rewrite the entire manual.

2.

When was the last time your policies and procedures were reviewed and/or updated?

3.

Has an accreditation manager been assigned?

Yes, full-time

Yes, part-time 
No
If Yes, please provide name and contact number(s) on the application.




4.

Have any additional staff members been assigned?
If Yes, please provide names and contact numbers.

5.

Does anyone on staff have accreditation experience?
If yes, please explain.

6.

Have any current agency members attended Accreditation Manager training?


Yes



Yes

Yes



No

No

Attendee(s)________________________________________________
Date(s)____________________________________________________


7.

No

Have any current agency members attended Assessor Training?


Yes

Attendee(s)________________________________________________
Date(s)___________________________________________________

8.


No
Has anyone in your agency attended at CFA/FLA-PAC accreditation conference?


Yes



No

Additional Comments:

Appendix G

February 2014





9.

Is your agency a member of FLA-PAC?

10.

Have you been in contact with your agency’s Program Manager (Jana Paulk for North Florida, Debbie
Moody for South Florida) to discuss the application process?


Yes



Yes

No

No

Additional Comments:

11.

12.

What influenced your CEO’s decision to apply for state accreditation?


Other local agency involvement



Local government officials



Community interest



CFA educational efforts



Other_________________________________________________________

How did you first hear about the state accreditation process?


CFA marketing



other law enforcement agency



FLA-PAC



Florida Police Chiefs or Florida Sheriffs Association



local media



Other_____________________________________

13.

Briefly describe the type of law enforcement services your agency provides the community you serve.

14.

Does your agency provide court security?



Yes



No

15.

Does your agency have holding/booking areas? 

Yes



No

16.

Does your agency have interview rooms?



Yes



No

17.

Does your agency employ part-time or auxiliary members?

Yes



18.

Does your agency perform a patrol function?



No

19.

Does your agency receive any type of investigative assistance from other law
enforcement agencies?


Yes



Yes



No

Please explain_______________________________________
___________________________________________________



No

Appendix G

February 2014

20.

Does your agency come into contact with juvenile offenders?


Yes



No

21.

Who performs the dispatch/communications function for your agency?

22.

Have you been in contact with any accredited agencies in your area?


Yes



No

If yes, please explain____________________________________________________

23.

Would your agency be interested in a site visit to evaluate the status of your physical plant?

Yes

No

24.

We believe our agency would be ready to sign an accreditation agreement within:


60 days 

90 days 



Other_________________________________________________________

120 days

Appendix G

February 2014

INDEX
disposal unit, 21:5
threat, 21:5

A
Accreditation manager
selection, 4
training, 5
Administrative review, 2:5, 4:8, 17:4
Agency
applicant, vii, 2, 4, 13
Agency tour, 9
Agreement, vii, 3, G
accreditation, vii, 3, G
bargaining unit, 13:2
collective bargaining, 11:1
mutual aid, 17:2, 5
reaccreditation, 12
Alarm, 30:2, 30:3, 30:6, 31:5, 39:3
Ammunition, 4:5
Appearance, 8
uniforms, 2:6, 24:3, 37:2
Application, vii, G
Arrests, 2:2, 2:4, 4:3, 18:4, 18:8, 19:1, 19:2,
20:2, 22:1, 22:3, 22:4, 30:3, 30:8, 32:3, 2,
8
alternatives to, 2:2, 2:3
civil, 32:3
with or without warrant, 2:4
Assessor, vii, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15,
6:2, 7:2, 8:2, 21:5, 34:9, 35:4, 37:2, C
compensation, vii
Audit, 7:1, 7:3, 32:3, 34:6, 34:9, 36:3
independent, 7:3, 4
internal, 7:4, 32:3, 4
Authority, 1:1, 3:2, 4:1, 4:6, 4:8, 5:2, 6:2, 9:1,
11:2, 18:9, 20:2, 24:3, 31:2, 32:1, 32:4,
34:2
civil process, 32:1
Commission, 10
court security, 31:2
limits, 4:1
report distribution, 34:2
Auxiliary, 5:1, 5:2, 5:3, G
B
Biohazardous materials, 37:2, 37:3
Body armor, 17:6, 21:6
Bomb, 21:5, 31:2, 8

C
CALEA®, 2, 9, 10, A
Recognition Program, 12, 15
Calls for service, 17:4, 33:1
Candidate agency, 8, 9, 11
Canines, 17:6
Canon of ethics, 2:2
Chain of command, 1:1, 1:3, 17:3, 18:9,
21:4, 21:5, 21:6, 21:7, 2, 4
Chain of custody, 35:3, 36:4
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 9, 11, 1:3,
4:8, 7:2, 7:4, 15:1, 16:1, 36:3, 1, 2, C, D,
F, G
Citation, 2:3, 19:2, 22:3, 22:4, 34:6, 9
Civil process, 32:1, 32:2, 32:3, 32:4
arrests, 32:3
domestic violence injunction, 32:1, 32:2
executing, 32:2
funds, 32:3
property, 32:3
Civil service, 11:1, 13:2
Collective bargaining agreement, 11:1
Command protocol, 1:3
Commission
review, 2, 10, 11, 12
staff, 2, 7, 8, 14, C, F, G
Communications, 3:2, 17:3, 18:9, 30:3, 31:2,
31:5, 33:1, 33:3, 33:6, 33:7, 34:4, 3, G
24-hour access, 17:3, 30:3
calls for service, 17:4, 33:1
communications center, 21:5, 33:3, 33:7
criminal justice information systems, 18:2,
25:2, 34:4
emergency, 21:5
generator, 33:7
immediate playback, 33:3
misdirected calls, 33:4
radio transmission, 17:3, 30:3, 33:3, 33:6
tactical dispatching plans, 33:5
Communications personnel, 33:4
Complaints, 2:5, 27:1, 27:2
Compliance
comparative, 2

Index 1

February 2014

full, 2, 8, 10, 11, 14
Compliance keys, 5, 13
Computers, 4, 34:1, 34:4, 34:8, 34:9, 35:4,
35:5, 36:5
Conclusion of fact, 27:4
Conduct
disciplinary process, 11:1
Confidential funds, 7:4
Constitution
provisions, 2:4
rights, 19:3
Continuous supervision – see glossary
definition, 39:1, 39:2
Contraband, 29:2, 30:3, 31:3, 38:1, 38:2
Corrections, vii, 7, 29:1
Court security, 31:1
communications, 31:2, 31:5
emergency procedures, 31:5, 39:3
emergency procedures, 31:2
inspections, 31:3
key control, 31:4
Crime laboratory, 18:5, 27:3, 35:2, 35:3
Crime scene, 18:4, 28:2, 35:4, 37:3
Criminal histories, 18:2, 18:3, 18:5, 34:4, 2
Criminal intelligence, 26:1
records, 26:1, 26:2
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission (CJSTC), 2:5, 5:3, 13:1,
13:4, 14:6, 2, 8
Crowd control, 21:7
D
Deception
detection of, 18:6, 27:3
Decoy operations, 18:9
Detainee, 19:3, 29:1, 29:2, 29:3, 29:4, 30:1,
30:2, 30:3, 30:4, 30:5, 30:6, 30:8, 39:1,
39:2, 39:3, 39:4, 7
holding areas, 30:1
Dignitaries
escorts, 24:2
security, 21:6
Directives, 34:4, C
Disbursements, 32:3
cash, 7:2
Disciplinary action, 11:2, 11:3, 27:4
Disciplinary process, 11:1
Discretion, 10, 2:1, 4

Domestic violence, 18:8, 32:1, 32:2
injunctions, 32:1, 32:2
E
Emergency medical procedures, 24:2
Employment
extra-duty, 9:1, 9:2
off-duty, 9:1
part-time, 5:1, 5:2, 5:3, 14:1, 2, 8, G
selection criteria, 5:2, 21:2
selection process, 13:1, 13:2, 13:3
Equipment
agency owned, 7:3
communications, 33:7
culinary, 30:7
fire, 30:2, 33:5, 39:3
holding areas, 30:3
intelligence, 26:2
safety, 30:7, 37:3
special operations, 21:2, 21:3
special purpose, 17:2, 21:4, 30:4
vehicle, 17:5, 22:3
Escapes, 29:3
Escorts, 24:1, 24:2
Ethics
canon of, 2:2
Evaluations, 15, 12:2, 16:1, 16:2, 16:3, 16:4,
16:5, 24:3
performance, 14:2, 5
Evidence, 8:1, 18:4, 18:5, 21:5, 23:2, 30:7,
35:1, 35:2, 35:3, 35:4, 35:5, 36:2, 36:3,
36:4, 36:5, 9
chain of custody, 35:3, 36:4
collection and preservation, 18:4, 23:2,
35:2
crime scene, 18:4, 35:4
perishable, 35:2, 36:5, 36:6
security, 27:2, 30:3, 33:3, 36:2, 36:5
temporary storage, 36:5
Exposure control plan, 37:2
External services, 33:5
F
FCIC (Florida Crime Information Center),
18:2, 25:2, 34:4
Fees, vii, 12, F
Field reporting system, 34:1, 34:9
Field training officers, 4:3, 5:3, 14:5
Index 2

February 2014

Field training program, 14:5
File review, 10, 21:6
Files
construction, 4, 5, 7
informant, 18:3
purging, 18:2, 26:2
Fingerprints, 13:7, 19:3, 34:7, 35:4, 8
latent, 35:4
Fire, 20:3, 21:4, 21:5, 28:3, 30:2, 30:7, 31:2,
39:3
department, 21:5
detection, 30:2
equipment, 30:2
prevention, 39:3
procedures, 31:2
Firearms, 4:3, 4:5, 4:7, 5:3, 14:6, 29:4, 2, 5,
A
proficiency testing, 5:3, 14:6
securing, 29:4
warning shots, 4:3
Fiscal activities
cash disbursements, 7:2
confidential funds, 7:4
independent audit, 7:3, 4
internal audit, 7:4, 32:3, 4
supplemental appropriations, 7:3
Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, 38:1,
38:2
Florida Police Accreditation Coalition (FLAPAC), 5, G
Florida Statutes, v, 1, 2:2, 2:4, 2:5, 7:3, 9:2,
18:7, 18:8, 19:3, 26:1, 27:2, 28:4, 32:1,
32:2, 32:4, 34:2, 34:7
Force – see use of force, 4:1, 4:2, 4:7, 5:3,
14:6
Forfeitures, 2:5, 38:1, 38:2, A, B
Federal equitable sharing program, 38:3
Funds, 7:2, 7:3, 7:4, 32:3
G
Generator, 33:7
Grievances, 10:1
records maintenance, 10:3
Guidelines
legal, 2:4
H
Harassment, 8

Hazardous material, 23:2, 24:2
Hearings
public, 7
Holding areas, 29:2, 30:1, 30:2, 30:3, 30:4,
30:5, 33:2, 39:2
access to, 30:3, 30:4
alarms, 30:2
escapes, 30:6
maximum capacity, 30:8
medical assistance, 30:5
privacy, 30:4
processing prisoners/detainees, 30:3
searches, 30:3
segregating, 30:5, 30:6
training, 30:7
visual observation, 30:4
Hostage, 21:3, 21:4
I
Infectious diseases
biohazards, 37:2, 37:3
exposure control, 37:2
training, 37:2, 37:3, 37:4, 37:5
vaccination, 37:2, 37:3, 37:5
Informants, 10, 18:3, 18:5
juvenile, 18:3
Inspections, 4:5, 20:3, 21:6, 30:2, 30:7, 31:3,
36:3, 36:4, 39:3
courtrooms, 31:3
equipment, 20:3
fire detection devices, 30:2
holding areas, 30:7
interview rooms, 39:3
inventory, 36:3
Intelligence, 21:6, 26:1, 26:2
Internal affairs, 27:1, 4
conclusion of fact, 27:4
relief from duty, 27:3
Interview rooms, G
continuous supervision, 39:1
male/female/juvenile separation, 39:2
restraint devices, 39:2
security measures, 39:3
training, 39:2
Interviews
exit, 9, 11
field, 18:7
initial, 9
Index 3

February 2014

juveniles, 19:3
Inventory, 2:4, 7:1, 7:3, 17:2, 18:7, 23:3,
30:3, 36:3
Investigations
background, 13:4, 13:7
case file maintenance, 18:2
confidential, 28:2
follow-up, 18:8, 19:1
internal affairs, 27:3
preliminary, 18:4
traffic crash, 23:1

personnel, 37:3
Member
auxiliary, 5:1, 5:2, 5:3, G
civilian, 4, 6:1, 13:7, 14:6, 14:7, 15:1,
15:2, 15:3, 16:3, 24:2, 2, B
communications, 33:5, 33:7
Member – see glossary definition, ii, 5,
N
NCIC (National Crime Information Center),
18:2, 34:4

J
Job descriptions, 5:3, 6:2, 8:1, 8:2, 10:2,
13:6, 15:1, 28:2, 31:2, 35:4
Job task analysis, 14:2
Job Task Analysis (JTA), 8:1, 8:2, 10:2,
13:2, 13:6, 14:2, 15:1
Juveniles, 18:3, 19:1, 19:2, 19:3, 28:3, 29:2,
30:5, 34:7, 39:2, 8, G
fingerprints, 19:3
informants, 18:3
interviews, 19:3
records, 28:3, 34:7
separation, 19:3, 30:5, 39:2
K
Keys
control, 31:4
L
Levels of response, 17:4
Limitation of liability, ii
Lines of authority, 1:1

O
Oath of office, 2:1
On-site
assessment, vii, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
14, 15, 1, C
costs, vii, 8
mock, 7, C
Operations
decoy, 18:9
Operations – see special operations, 21:1
Orders
court, 6
general, 6, 3
lawful, 2:3
special, 6
unlawful, 2:3
Organization
chart, 9, 1:2
organizational changes, 1:2
structure, 1:1
table of organization, 1:2
Organized crime, 18:2, 26:1
P

M
Manuals, 34:9
Maps, 8, 20:2, 30:2
Mass arrests, 20:2, 30:8
Medical
assistance, 4:7, 18:9, 19:3, 20:2, 21:4,
23:2, 29:3, 30:5, 30:7, 31:2, 33:8, 39:3,
5
exams, 27:3
facilities, 21:6, 29:3, 5
facility, 30:1
hazards, 29:4

Patrol, B
calls for service, 17:4, 33:1
special purporse vehicle, 17:2, 21:1
special purpose vehicle, 17:2
Performance evaluations, 13:6, 16:1, 16:2,
16:3, 16:4
contesting, 16:4
member counseling, 16:4
member review, 16:3
probationary period, 13:6, 16:5
substandard performance, 16:5
Index 4

February 2014

Protection
Photographs, 6, 2:6, 24:3, 27:3, 28:3, 31:2,
dignitary, 21:6
34:7
Public information, 9, 11, 20:3, 28:1, 28:2, C
member, 27:3
news media, 21:4, 28:1, 28:2, 28:3
Plan
press releases, 8, 11, 28:1
evacuation, 21:5, 30:2
registering sexual offenders, 28:4
exposure control, 37:2
registering sexual predators and
lesson, 14:2, 14:6, 37:3, 5
community notification, 28:4
security, 31:2
release of information, 28:1, 28:2, 28:3
tactical dispatching, 33:5
Pursuits, 17:4
unusual occurrence, 20:2, 20:3, 20:4, 21:1
Police Explorers. See glossary definition
R
Policy failure, 2, See glossary definition
Policy statement, 37:2
Raids, 18:9
Policy statements. See glossary definition
Reaccreditation, 2, 11, 12, 14
Polygraph, 18:6
Records
Polygraph, detection of deception, 18:6,
24-hour access, 34:4, 34:5
27:3
case file maintenance, 18:2
Press releases, 8, 11, 28:1
central, 18:2, 26:2, 34:1, 34:2, 34:3, 34:4,
Prisoner/Detainee transport
34:9
escape, 29:3
criminal histories, 18:2, 18:3, 18:5, 28:3,
juveniles, 29:2
34:4
restraining devices, 29:4
criminal intelligence, 26:1, 26:2
searches, 29:2, 29:4, 8
disposition, 34:3
Prisoners, 2:4, 29:1, 29:2, 29:3, 29:4, 30:1,
distribution, 18:7
30:2, 30:3, 30:4, 30:5, 30:6, 30:8, 31:3,
field reporting, 34:1, 34:9
39:1, 39:2, 39:3, 39:4, 4, 7, 8
juvenile, 28:3, 34:7
holding areas, 30:1
property, 35:3, 36:2, 36:3, 36:4, 36:5
restraint, 4:7, 3
public, 27:2, 28:2
rights, 27:3
report distribution, 34:2
Probationary period, 13:4, 13:5, 13:6, 16:5
retention, 34:3
Proficiency test, 4:4
security, 26:2, 34:3
Promotion, 8:1, 15:1, 15:2
traffic, 34:6, 34:8
announcement, 15:2
training, 6:2, 14:1, 14:4, 34:1, 37:4
appeals, 15:3
vice, 18:2
eligibility lists, 15:3
warrant/wanted persons, 34:5
Proofs
Relief from duty, 27:3
primary, 5, 6
Report writing, 18:8, 34:9
secondary, 5, 6
Reports
Property
after action, 20:2, 20:4, 21:4
agency-owned, 7:3, 36:1
annual, 6, 7, 9, 12
chain of custody, 35:3, 36:4
distribution, 34:2
disposition of, 32:4
final, 11, 14
inventory control, 36:3, 36:4, 36:5
self-assessment, 7
narcotics, 36:4
Re-recognition, 12
perishable, 35:2, 36:5
Restraints
prisoner/detainee, 30:3, 30:8, 39:3
seat belts, 29:4
secure storage, 27:2, 30:3, 33:3, 36:2,
temporary, 39:2
36:4, 36:5
Retention schedule, 10:3, 11:3, 13:5
temporary storage, 36:5
Index 5
February 2014

Rights
victims, 17:3, 18:8, 28:2, 28:3, 9
witness, 17:3, 18:4, 23:2, 28:2, 28:3
Roadblocks, 24:3
Rules and regulations, 3:2, 3:3, 10:1
S
School crossing guards, 24:3, 24:4
Search, 2:2, 2:4, 18:5, 18:7, 21:5, 29:2,
29:4, 30:3, 39:3
body cavity, 2:2
bomb, 21:5
courtrooms, 31:3, 31:4
holding areas, 30:3
prisoner/detainee transport, 29:2, 29:4, 8
rescue, 21:2
stop and frisk, 2:4
teams, 21:5
vehicle, 29:4
vehicle inventory, 2:4
warrants, 18:7
Seat belts, 29:4
Security
measures, 33:7, 39:1, 39:3
Seizures, 2:5, 32:3, 38:2
property, 32:3
Selection, 7, 5:2, 13:1, 14:5, 21:3, 24:3, B
background investigation, 13:4, 13:7
instruments for detecting deception, 18:6,
27:3
physical ability tests, 13:6
probationary period, 13:4, 13:5, 13:6, 16:5
Self-assessment, 3, 4, 7, 14, 15
Sexual offender, 28:4
Sexual predator, 28:4
Sexual violence, 18:8
Special events, 21:7, 26:1, 8
Special operations, 21:1
bomb threats, 21:5
decoy, 18:9
dignitary protection, 21:6
hostage negotiators, 21:3
surveillance, 18:9, 21:4, 30:4, A
tactical teams, 21:2
undercover, 18:9
Special purpose vehicle, 17:2, 21:1
Standard Operating Procedures, 6, 3

Standard Summary Form (SSF), 4, 5, 6, 12,
C
Standards
20 percent option, 5
bullets, 2:4, 18:3, 21:5, 24:3, 25:2, 34:6,
36:2, A, B
conditional, 14
mandatory, 5, 14, B
new or amended, 14
other-than-mandatory, 5, 14, B
recognition, 12
revision form, 15, E
Standards Review and Interpretations
Committee (SRIC) – see glossary
definition, v, E
Stop and frisk, 2:4
Supervisor, 1:2, 16:2, 16:3, 17:3, 17:4, 18:9,
21:6, 21:7, 36:3
Surveillance, 18:9, 21:4, 30:4, A
T
Tactical teams, 21:2
Towing, 23:2, 25:1, 25:2
Traffic citations, 19:2, 22:4, 34:6
Traffic crash data, 34:8
Traffic crash investigations, 23:1
equipment, 23:3
Traffic direction and control, 24:1
escorts, 24:2
high visibility clothing, 24:2
manual traffic direction, 24:2
non-sworn members, 24:3, 24:4
roadblocks, 24:3
Traffic law enforcement, 22:1
driving under the influence, 22:3, 22:4
equipment, 22:3
standardized enforcement, 22:3
Traffic record system, 34:8
Training
accreditation manager, 5
assessor, 5
attendance requirements, 14:2
auxiliary, 5:1
background investigations, 13:4
bulletin, 2:4
civilian volunteer, 6:2
entry level, 13:5
field training program, 14:5
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February 2014

holding areas, 30:7
infectious diseases, 37:2, 37:3, 37:4, 37:5
in-service, 5:3, 14:4, 14:6
instructor certification, 14:5, 18:6
interview rooms, 39:2
lesson plans, 14:2, 14:6, 5
occupational exposure, 37:2, 37:3, 37:4,
37:5
orientation, 14:3, 30:7
performance evaluations, 16:2
records, 6:2, 14:1, 14:4, 34:1, 35:4, 37:4
refresher, 35:4
remedial, 14:3
retraining, 4
specialized, 14:7, 35:4
tactical teams, 21:2
technical aids, 18:6
use of force, 4:1, 5:3, 14:6
vehicle, 17:2

V
Vehicles
emergency, 24:2
equipment, 17:5, 21:2, 21:3, 21:6, 22:3
escorts, 24:2
marked or unmarked, 17:4, 30:2, 34:7
oversize, 24:2
pursuits, 17:4
search, 2:4, 29:4
seized, 2:4, 38:2
special purpose, 17:2, 21:1
towing, 23:2, 25:1, 25:2
Vice
records, 18:2
Victims, 17:3, 18:8, 28:2, 28:3, 9
Voice Stress Analyzer, 18:6
Voice stress analyzer, detection of
deception, 18:6, 27:3
Volunteers, 2, 2:6, 6:1, 6:2

U
Undercover operations, 18:9
Uniforms, 2:6, 24:3, 37:2
Use of force, 4:1, 4:2, 4:7, 5:3, 14:6
deadly, 2, 5
less-lethal, 4:1, 5
lethal, 4:1, 2, 5
non-deadly, 5
training, 5:3, 14:6
warning shots, 4:3

W
Waivers, 14, 5, D
Warning shots, 4:3
Warrants, 18:7, 18:8, 18:9, 34:5, D
Weapons, 4:1, 4:2, 4:4, 4:5, 4:6, 4:7, 5:3,
14:3, 14:6, 21:6, 29:2, 30:3, 31:2, 36:2,
39:3, A
holding areas, 30:3
interview rooms, 39:3
training, 14:3, 14:6
Witnesses, 17:3, 18:4, 23:2, 28:2, 28:3

Index 7

February 2014