Each recruit in a basic law enforcement academy will receive a diploma only upon full and successful completion of the academy as prescribed by the commission. The performance of each recruit shall be evaluated as follows:
(1) Academic performance.
(a) A standardized evaluation process will be utilized in all basic law enforcement academies sponsored or conducted by the commission in evaluating the level of scholastic achievement of each recruit.
(b) Such process shall include the application of a designated minimum passing score for written examinations and the availability of a retesting procedure.
(c) Failure to achieve the required minimum passing score will result in termination of academy enrollment.
(2) Practical skills.
(a) A standardized evaluation process will be utilized in all basic law enforcement academies sponsored or conducted by the commission in evaluating the level of skill proficiency of each recruit.
(b) Such process shall include the application of a designated minimum passing score of all skill proficiencies identified by the commission and the availability of a retesting procedure.
(c) Failure to achieve a final passing grade in each practical skills dimension will result in termination of academy enrollment.
(3) Conduct and participation.
(a) Each recruit will be required to participate fully in all academy classes and adhere to all rules, regulations, and policies of the commission.
(b) Failure to adhere to all rules, regulations, and policies of the commission will result in termination of academy enrollment.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.101.080. WSR 23-01-086, § 139-05-240, filed 12/16/22, effective 1/16/23; WSR 05-20-029, § 139-05-240, filed 9/28/05, effective 10/29/05; WSR 00-17-017, § 139-05-240, filed 8/4/00, effective 9/4/00. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.101.080(2). WSR 93-13-098, § 139-05-240, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93; WSR 86-19-021 (Order 1-B), § 139-05-240, filed 9/10/86.]