Florida § 943.172 - Basic skills training in victims assistance and rights.

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§ 943.172. Basic skills training in victims assistance and rights.

The commission shall establish standards for instruction of law enforcement officers in the subject of victims assistance and rights. Every basic skills course required in order for law enforcement officers, probation officers, and other appropriate correctional staff to obtain initial certification must, after January 1, 1989, include a minimum of 4 hours of training in victims assistance and rights.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 943.172 ("Basic skills training in victims assistance and rights.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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