XLI 9156 - Exemption From Training (EFT) Assessment Officer Reinstatement Training - Former Florida Officer – Dual Assessment 0 Contact Hours (Offered as needed) General Information for the Exemption From Training (EFT) Assessment (formerly known as EOT) for Former Florida Officer Reinstatement: For law enforcement, correctional or correctional probation officers in Florida, or a former Florida officer with more than four years break in service, to obtain certification as an officer in Florida without first attending a full basic recruit academy in Florida, they must (1) Successfully Complete an EFT Assessment showing sufficient basic training and sworn employment not ending more than 8 years ago, and; (2) Demonstrate proficiency in certain high-liability physical skills (defensive tactics, firearms, medical first responder, and for law enforcement officers only - driving) at a Florida Criminal Justice Training Academy; and (3) Pass the Florida State Officer Certification Examination. You must complete each step before progressing to the next. In order for us to assess your training and employment you must submit an application providing us with information, execute a waiver authorizing us to make inquiries, and pay a fee. We will then complete the assessment. If you qualify, you will receive a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) Form 76 by certified mail from us, showing your eligibility to proceed with the Proficiency Demonstration and the state examination.