Section 010. Definitions

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In addition to the definitions under 19-5101, Idaho Code, the following terms apply: (3-31-22) 01. Act. Title 19, Chapter 51, of the Idaho Code. (3-31-22) 02. Agency. A law enforcement agency which is a part of or administered by the state of Idaho or an y political subdivision thereof and which is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcemen t of penal, traffic or highway laws of this state or any political subdivision; a juvenile detention center; a juvenil e probation department; an adult misdemeanor probation department, a Public-Safety Answering Point (PSAP); th e Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections; the Idaho Department of Correction; or a private prison contractor of th e State Board of Correction that is responsible for the first-line supervision, security, protection, and risk reduction o f offenders housed in the a private correctional facility. (3-31-22) 03. Agency Head. A chief of police of a city, sheriff of a county or chief administrator of a la w enforcement agency, as defined herein. (3-31-22) 04. Applicant. A person applying to participate in a POST training program or applying for POS T certification. (3-31-22) 05. Basic Training Academy. A basic course of Council approved instruction in a discipline certifie d by POST. (3-31-22) 06. Canine Team. A specific person and a specific dog controlled by that person as its handler, formally assigned to perform law enforcement duties together. (3-31-22) 07. Canine Team Evaluator. An officer trained and certified by POST to evaluate the competence of canine teams. (3-31-22) 08. College Credit. A unit of work toward an academic or vocational degree awarded by a college or university accredited by one of the accrediting agencies listed in Subsection 11.11.01.053.01.d. or other POS T accepted U.S. regional accrediting agency. (3-31-22) 09. Conviction

07. Canine Team Evaluator. An officer trained and certified by POST to evaluate the competence of canine teams. (3-31-22) 08. College Credit. A unit of work toward an academic or vocational degree awarded by a college or university accredited by one of the accrediting agencies listed in Subsection 11.11.01.053.01.d. or other POS T accepted U.S. regional accrediting agency. (3-31-22) 09. Conviction. Any conviction in any federal, tribal, state, county, or municipal court; a voluntar y forfeiture of bail, bond, or collateral deposited to secure a defendant’s appearance in court as final disposition; the payment of a fine or civil penalty; a plea of guilty or nolo contendere; or a finding of guilt, notwithstanding the for m of judgment or withheld judgment, regardless of whether the sentence is imposed, suspended, deferred, or withheld , or whether the plea or conviction is set aside or withdrawn, or the case or charge is dismissed or reduced, or the record expunged under Section 19-2604, Idaho Code, or any other comparable statute or procedure, where the settin g aside of the plea or conviction, or dismissal or reduction of the case or charge, or expungement of the record is based upon lenity or rehabilitation rather than upon a defect in the legality or factual basis of the plea, finding of guilt, or conviction. “Conviction” does not include a misdemeanor conviction upon a bond forfeiture for a violation that is o r would at the time have in Idaho been an infraction violation, if the only reason it is classified as a misdemeanor is due to the bond forfeiture. (3-31-22) 10. Correction Officer. An employee of the Idaho Department of Correction or a private prison contractor of the State Board of Correction who is responsible for the first-line supervision, security, protection, and risk reduction of offenders housed in a correction facility. (3-31-22) 11. Council. The Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. (3-31-22) 12. Crime of Deceit

ture. (3-31-22) 10. Correction Officer. An employee of the Idaho Department of Correction or a private prison contractor of the State Board of Correction who is responsible for the first-line supervision, security, protection, and risk reduction of offenders housed in a correction facility. (3-31-22) 11. Council. The Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. (3-31-22) 12. Crime of Deceit. Any offense described in Section 18-1301 et seq., Idaho Code, (Bribery), Sectio n 18-1401 et seq. (Burglary), Sections 18-1901 (Fictitious Stock Subscription), 18-1902 (Exhibition of False Papers t o Public Officers), 18-1903 (Use of False Name in Prospectus), 18-1904 (Illegal Dividends and Reductions of Capital) , 18-1905 (Falsification of Corporate Books), 18-1906 (Fraudulent Reports by Officers), 18-2202(1) (Compute r Crime), 18-2302 (False Swearing as to Qualifications as Voter), 18-2304 (Procuring Illegal Votes), 18-230 5 (Intimidation, Corruption and Frauds), 18-2306 (Illegal Voting or Interference with Election), 18-2307 (Attempting t o Vote When Not Qualified or to Repeat Voting), 18-2309 (Officers Attempting to Change Result), 18-2310 (Forging o r Counterfeiting Returns), 18-2311 (Adding to or Subtracting From Votes), 18-2316 (Tampering with Certificates o f Nomination or Ballots), 18-2320 (Bribery of Electors), Section 18-2401 et seq. (Theft), Section 18-2601 et seq . (Falsifying Evidence -- Offering Forged or Fraudulent Documents in Evidence), Section 18-2701 et seq

ng), 18-2309 (Officers Attempting to Change Result), 18-2310 (Forging o r Counterfeiting Returns), 18-2311 (Adding to or Subtracting From Votes), 18-2316 (Tampering with Certificates o f Nomination or Ballots), 18-2320 (Bribery of Electors), Section 18-2401 et seq. (Theft), Section 18-2601 et seq . (Falsifying Evidence -- Offering Forged or Fraudulent Documents in Evidence), Section 18-2701 et seq. (Bribery of Executive Officers), Sections 18-3105 (False Statement by Commission Merchant, Broker, Agent, Factor o r Consignee to Principal or Consignor), 18-3106 (Drawing Check Without Funds -- Drawing Check With Insufficien t Funds -- Prima Facie Evidence of Intent -- Standing of Person Having Acquired Rights -- Probation Conditions), 18 - 3123 (Forgery of a Financial Transaction Card), 18-3124 (Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Card), 18-312 5 (Criminal Possession of Financial Transaction Card and FTC Forgery Devices), 18-3125A (Unauthorized Factorin g of Credit Card Sales Drafts), 18-3126 (Misappropriation of Personal Identifying Information), 18-3127 (Receiving o r Possessing Fraudulently Obtained Goods or Services), 18-3201 (Officer Stealing, Mutilating or Falsifying Public Records), 18-3202 (Private Person Stealing, Mutilating or Falsifying Public Records), 18-3203 (Offering False o r Forged Instrument for Record), 18-3204 (False Certificates or Other Instruments from Officers), 18-3206 (Mutilating Written Instruments), Section 18-3601 et seq

Receiving o r Possessing Fraudulently Obtained Goods or Services), 18-3201 (Officer Stealing, Mutilating or Falsifying Public Records), 18-3202 (Private Person Stealing, Mutilating or Falsifying Public Records), 18-3203 (Offering False o r Forged Instrument for Record), 18-3204 (False Certificates or Other Instruments from Officers), 18-3206 (Mutilating Written Instruments), Section 18-3601 et seq. (Forgery and Counterfeiting), Sections 18-4616 (Defacing Marks o n Logs or Lumber), 18-4617 (Stealing Rides on Trains), 18-4621 (Stealing Electric Current -- Tampering with Meters) , 18-4622 (Stealing Electric Current -- Accessories Liable as Principals), 18-4624 (Taken or Converted Merchandise a s Theft), 18-4626 (Willful Concealment of Goods, Wares or Merchandise -- Defense for Detention), 18-4630 (Illega l Use of Documents), 18-4701 (Alteration of Bills), 18-4702 (Alteration of Enrolled Copies), 18-4703 (Offering Bribes to Legislators), 18-4704 (Legislators Receiving Bribes), Section 18-5401 et seq. (Perjury), Section 18-6501 et seq . (Robbery), Sections 18-8201 (Money Laundering and Illegal Investment -- Penalty -- Restitution), 41-293 (Insuranc e Fraud), 41-294 (Damage to or Destruction of Insured Property), 41-1306 (False Financial Statements), 49-22 8 (Receiving or Transferring Stolen Vehicles), 49-231 (Farm Implements -- Purchasing or Selling When Identifyin g Number Altered or Defaced a Felony), 49-232 (Fraudulent Removal or Alteration of Numbers Prohibited), 49-518 (Altering or Forging Certificate -- Stolen Cars -- Destroying or Altering Engine or Decal Number -- Use of Fictitiou s Name -- Fraud), or any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit any of the foregoing offenses, or an y racketeering offense under Section 18-7801 et seq., Idaho Code, in which any of the foregoing offenses constitutes a t least one (1) of the predicate acts, or any other crime defined in the Idaho Code involving any form of theft o r including fraudulent intent as an element, or an offense equivalent to any of the foregoing in

spiracy or solicitation to commit any of the foregoing offenses, or an y racketeering offense under Section 18-7801 et seq., Idaho Code, in which any of the foregoing offenses constitutes a t least one (1) of the predicate acts, or any other crime defined in the Idaho Code involving any form of theft o r including fraudulent intent as an element, or an offense equivalent to any of the foregoing in any other jurisdiction. (3-31-22) 13. Division Administrator. The administrator of the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Trainin g Division of the Idaho State Police. (3-31-22) 14. Field Training. Formal, on the job training for special and defined purposes. (3-31-22) 15. Full Time. An employee who is, for a calendar month, employed on average at least thirty (30) hours of service per week, or one hundred thirty (130) hours of service per month. (3-31-22) 16. Hearing Board. A board of three members designated by the Chair of the Council to hea r contested cases and enter recommended orders for the Council’s decision. (3-31-22) 17. Hearing Officer. A person designated by the Council to preside over decertification proceeding s and to render findings of fact, conclusions of law and a recommended order at the conclusion of those proceedings. (3-31-22) 18. In-Service Training. Training designed to refresh or enhance a certified officer’s ability to perfor m their duties. (3-31-22) 19. Juvenile Detention Center. A facility that is part of or administered by an Idaho county and i s responsible for the safety, care, protection, and monitoring of juvenile offenders. (3-31-22) 20. Juvenile Detention Officer. An employee working in a juvenile detention center who i s responsible for the safety, care, protection, and monitoring of juvenile offenders. (3-31-22) 21. Juvenile Probation Department. A public or private agency administered by or contracted with the court, and providing juvenile probation services to a county at the concurrence and expense of the county commissioners. (3-31-22) 22. Juvenile Probation Officer

king in a juvenile detention center who i s responsible for the safety, care, protection, and monitoring of juvenile offenders. (3-31-22) 21. Juvenile Probation Department. A public or private agency administered by or contracted with the court, and providing juvenile probation services to a county at the concurrence and expense of the county commissioners. (3-31-22) 22. Juvenile Probation Officer. An employee of a juvenile probation department who is responsibl e for preparing social history reports to the court, making recommendations regarding conditions of probation, and th e supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with court orders. (3-31-22) 23. Law Enforcement Certification Program. A program operated by a college or university, la w enforcement agency, or private entity and satisfying POST basic training academy requirements. (3-31-22) 24. Law Enforcement Certification Program Facility. A facility at which law enforcemen t certification programs conduct training. (3-31-22) 25. Law Enforcement Profession. As used in these rules in reference to agreements authorized pursuant to Section 19-5112, Idaho Code, the “law enforcement profession” includes the following positions: Peac e Officer, County Detention Officer, Emergency Communications Officer, Juvenile Detention Officer, Juvenil e Probation Officer, Correction Officer, Juvenile Corrections Direct Care Staff, Adult Felony Probation and Parol e Officer, Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections Direct Care Staff, and Adult Misdemeanor Probation Officer. (3-31-22) 26. Marine Deputy. A person employed by a county sheriff whose primary function is to perfor m marine-related enforcement duties within established policies and procedures. (3-31-22) 27. Misdemeanor Probation Department. A public or private agency administered by or contracte d with the county, and providing misdemeanor probation services to a county at the concurrence and expense of th e county commissioners. (3-31-22) 28. Part-Time Employee

ty sheriff whose primary function is to perfor m marine-related enforcement duties within established policies and procedures. (3-31-22) 27. Misdemeanor Probation Department. A public or private agency administered by or contracte d with the county, and providing misdemeanor probation services to a county at the concurrence and expense of th e county commissioners. (3-31-22) 28. Part-Time Employee. An employee, regardless of discipline, who works less than thirty (30) hours per week or one hundred thirty (130) hours per month. (3-31-22) 29. POST. The Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Program. (3-31-22) 30. POST Certified Instructor. A person certified by POST as qualified to instruct or assess student s in a course of instruction which meets POST standards for certification or training. (3-31-22) 31. Program Coordinator. A person designated by a college, university, or agency to be responsibl e for a law enforcement certification program. (3-31-22) 32. Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). A city, county, or state emergency call center tha t receives direct or transferred 9-1-1 calls for police, firefighting, and ambulances. (3-31-22) 33. Regional Training Specialist. A POST employee who is assigned to a specific region of the state , and who assesses training materials and instruction for law enforcement personnel to assure compliance with POST standards. (3-31-22) 34. Reserve Peace Officer. A person appointed by an agency to perform the duties of a peace officer on a limited basis. (3-31-22) 35. School. A school, college, university, academy, or local training program which offers la w enforcement training and which is certified by the Council. (3-31-22) 36. State. Unless otherwise indicated, the state of Idaho. (3-31-22) 37. Student. A person participating in any Council-approved basic training program or la w enforcement certification training program. (3-31-22) 38. Temporary/Seasonal. Employment of less than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. (3-31-22) 39. Trainee

a w enforcement training and which is certified by the Council. (3-31-22) 36. State. Unless otherwise indicated, the state of Idaho. (3-31-22) 37. Student. A person participating in any Council-approved basic training program or la w enforcement certification training program. (3-31-22) 38. Temporary/Seasonal. Employment of less than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. (3-31-22) 39. Trainee. A POST certified officer participating in in-service training. (3-31-22) 011. – 049. (RESERVED)

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