FL S0960

Requires law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers to pass a job-related psychological evaluation performed by a licensed mental health professional before initial employment or appointment.

Mandates all officers pass a psychological evaluation every 4 years as a condition of continued employment or appointment, in addition to existing 40-hour continuing training requirements every 4 years.

Requires all criminal justice training schools to obtain Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies by January 1, 2019, or face revocation of their certificate of compliance.

Conforms cross-references throughout Florida Statutes (sections 409.1757, 943.131, 943.1395, 943.1397, 943.17296, 943.173, 943.19, and 943.253) to account for the new psychological evaluation requirement.

Takes effect July 1, 2017.