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Date: 10/07/05 Revision: 10/30/24 Reviewed: 10/30/24 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CHAD CHRONISTER , SHERIFF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Number: GEN 222.01 Page: 1 of 7 SUBJECT: CADET TRAINING; CADET HONOR CODE I. PURPOSE : The purpose of this directive is to standardize the guidelines regarding cadets in the Sheriff’s Training Academy . II. SCOPE : This procedure shall apply to all Sheriff's Office cadets . III. DISCUSSION : The goals of training are to teach cadets the val ues and philosophies of the organization and focus on operatio nal directives. Training should expand knowledge and increase proficiency in all areas of law enforcement and detention . All cadets , prior to assuming sworn status, shall take an oath to suppo rt, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida. All sworn deputies, consistent with the oath of office, shall enforce the laws and faithfully perform the duties of a Deputy Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida. IV. DEFINITIONS : A. Cadet - A law enforcement or detention deputy trainee enrolled in the Sheriff’s Training Academy (STA) . B. Cadet Honor Code - A set of prin ciples and standards governing cadets ’ behavior which promote ethical an d professional responsibility deemed essential to the development of law enforcement and detention deputies worthy of public trust. C. Cadet Observation Form - Documentation completed by an instructor or trainer detailing accomplishments or deficiencies of a cadet during training. The observation form becomes a permanent training record retained by the Training Division. D. Class Coordinator - A member of the Training Division desi gnated by the Training Division Commander as the coordinator for a speci fic Sheriff’s Training Academy class. This individual is delegated the authority from the Division Commander to make decisions and to issue directions to other instructors or trainers regarding the operation of the class. The class coordinator shall answ er to their section supervisor. * E. Instructor /Trainer - Select members of the Sheriff's Office who possess recognized knowledge of a required subject are qualified to instruct by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) , Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) , and/or Sheriff's Office standards, and are deemed capable of effectively presenting subject matter in a manner conducive to student comprehension and retention. F. Remedial Training - A review of previously taught info rmation and /or procedures. During the Sheriff’s Training Acad emy (STA) , remedial training shall be governed by the rules of the CJSTC. After a cadet has successfully completed and passed the State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) , all remedial training shall be administered on a case -by-case basis , and the cadet will be evaluated by members of the Training Division . GEN 222.01 10/30/24 Page 2 of 7 G. Sheriff’s Training Academy (STA) - Area of the Training Division that oversees the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program and CJSTC advanced/specialized training. H. Sheriff’s Training Academy Cadet Guide - A procedural manual that is provided to cadets while enrolled in the STA. This manual is not Sheriff’s Office policy but shall serve as a guide to be used by both cadets to ensur e satisfactory job performance and by members of the Training Division in the day -to-day operations of the S TA. This guide is a Florida Administrative Code requirement for any CJSTC certified facility. V. PROCEDURE : A. Each cadet is required to successfully complete all components of training, receiv e instruction , and demonstrat e proficiency in various areas of law enforcement or detention duties and responsibilities. B. Evaluation and Remediation: 1. Evaluation of the cadets ’ response to tr aining will be one of the factors considered in determining suitability to become a permanent member of the Sheriff's Office. Cadets will be evaluated by instructors and shall successfully complete all areas of training. a. Cadets will be evaluated and tested throughout the course of their training in a series of practical and written examinations and must obtain a minimum achievement score of 80% ( when appropriate) and must pass all other tests or evaluations during the course of their training. b. Cadets may not fail more than two chapter tests or a ny practical examination during the S TA. Any cadet who fails two chapter tests during the course of their traini ng is subject to review by the Training Division Commander , or designee , for the purpose of de termining the cadet’s suitability to continue in the training program. High-liability exams do not constitute a chapter exam and will be considered separate ly when determining test failures. A cadet may only fail each high -liability examination one time. After a failure, the cadet must pass with a minimum score of 80%. c. Before all written tests are given , each cadet must sign a “Disclosure Form” indicating they are prepared for the test. A cadet unable to take a scheduled test or re-test shall be addressed on an individual basis. d. A cadet observation form will be