Ala. Admin. Code r. 741-X-7-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 741-X-7-.04 - Certified Training Program

(1) Each certified trainer shall provide each student a syllabus/outline prior to their enrollment in a training program. This syllabus/outline shall include:

(a) the number and type of course(s) to be taught in the training program;

(b) The amount of time to be devoted to each course;

(c) The title and author of each textbook to be utilized by the certified or assistant trainer(s) in their instruction. If students are required to purchase texts for a program or course, information as to where such text(s) may be purchased and the approximate price thereof should also be included;

(d) The name of each Certified Trainer responsible for the administration of the training program and the name of each Certified or Assistant Trainer to be utilized in the implementation of the program;

(e) All fees to be charged to enroll in and complete the training program;

(f) The maximum number of students to be enrolled in the program at any one time.

(2) Maintain a record of each student enrolled in the training program for a period of three (3) years after their completion thereof. Such records shall be made available to the Board upon reasonable request.

(3) Provide classroom space to adequately accommodate students. Students should be seated at individual desks, tables or in a proper learning environment.

(4) By applying for certification as a trainer, an applicant agrees to permit periodic monitoring of his/her training program by the Board for the purpose of evaluating the program content, instructor performance, or any other relevant aspect of the administration and conduct of such training program.

(5) The Board may revoke or suspend the certification of a trainer or program if, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing, the Board finds that such trainer or program:

(a) has violated any provision of the Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act, this Chapter, or any other Chapter of the Rules and Regulations of the Board;

(b) has become certified through fraud or misrepresentation;

(c) has falsified any statement or record required to be submitted or kept hereunder;

(d) has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony or a misdemeanor, if the Board finds that such conviction reflects unfavorably on the trainer's fitness for certification;

(e) is demonstrably incompetent to conduct private investigator training;

(f) has made any material misrepresentation as to the information contained in the syllabus/outline provided to prospective students, or

(g) is guilty of misconduct or gross negligence in the operation of a training program.

(6) If an individual wishes to terminate his/her status as a Certified Trainer, he/she shall notify the Board in writing. The notice shall include the effective date of the desired termination, and shall be accompanied by the certified trainer's original certificate.

(7) Upon completion of each training program, the certified trainer shall submit to the Board a certified list of the names and addresses of those individuals successfully completing the program.

(8) No certified trainer, or program shall represent that he/she or any aspect of his/her business or activity, has been recommended or endorsed by the Board.

(9) Students of Private Investigation Training Programs may not participate in actual private investigation fieldwork. They may, however, participate in mock fieldwork exercises supervised by a certified or assistant trainer.

(10) No Certified Trainer or Assistant Trainer may utilize students in their training program as apprentice investigators without prior approval of the Board.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 741-X-7-.04

New Rule: Filed March 7, 2014; effective April 11, 2014.

Author: The Alabama Private Investigation Board

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-25B-1 through 34-25B-29.