The meeting agenda includes the introduction of a new CJPSTS Director, various informational status updates regarding commission and medical examiner appointments, and reports on drugs in deceased persons and workload statistics. Discussion topics feature the Unidentified Deceased Initiative, a forensic update from FDLE, and a review of emerging drug trends. Other business includes a memorandum of understanding for mass fatalities and the Florida Medicolegal Death Investigation Data Optimization Initiative.
Aug 4, 2026·
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The Commission discussed several informational items, including updates on appointments and reappointments for staff and district medical examiners. Reports on drugs in deceased persons and annual workload statistics were reviewed, alongside updates on forensic science grant programs and legislative matters. The Commission approved reappointment nominations for various medical examiner districts. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the Unidentified Deceased Initiative, featuring successful identification cases, reviewed emerging drug trends, and explored initiatives regarding the electronic fingerprinting of unidentified human remains and access to electronic medical records for infant and child autopsies.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting involved discussions on legislative initiatives, including revisions to definitions of officers and programs concerning interactions with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Commission approved audit findings for multiple regions and reviewed the Criminal Justice Agency Profile report for 2025. Updates to instructor guides for basic recruit training programs were approved, and several specialized courses were modified or retired to align with new legislation. The Commission addressed petitions for waivers of rules and heard a research presentation regarding suicide among sworn law enforcement and correctional personnel. Furthermore, the Commission authorized the formation of a work group to research training needs for pistol optics.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Business Meeting
The commission held a business meeting where they received updates on legislative initiatives, including bills related to juvenile justice oversight and law enforcement interaction with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The meeting included the approval of audit findings and corrective actions for several regions' training trust funds, and the adoption of the Criminal Justice Agency Profile report. Instructor guides for basic recruit training programs were updated, and revisions to advanced training courses, such as Injury and Death Investigations, were approved. The commission also discussed research on suicide among sworn personnel, approved a specialized course for traffic enforcement camera systems, and addressed several petitions for variances or waivers of commission rules. Furthermore, the commission initiated a work group to research training requirements for pistol optics and reconsidered rules regarding long gun qualification standards.
