In addition to ARM 23.14.403 and 23.14.404 above, the following are required for the award of the advanced certificate:

(1) Shall possess the intermediate certificate.

(2) Shall have:

(a) completed a professional development course, usually ten weeks or more in length, such as the FBI national academy course, northwestern university traffic institute management course, the southern police institute management course, and others that are recognized by the POST advisory council; or, with the approval of the agency administrator;

(b) Completed two 40-hour special courses and any 40-hour advanced legal training school conducted by MLEA.

(3) Shall have completed at least 8 years service with a law enforcement agency except for holders of college degrees.

(4) Shall have acquired the following points related to combinations of education, training and experience:

(a) Eight years experience and 80 points; or

(b) Ten years experience and 60 points; or

(c) Eight years experience and 45 training points, and possess an associate degree; or

(d) Six years experience and 35 training points, and possess a baccalaureate degree; or

(e) Four years experience and 25 training points, and possess a masters degree.