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The Alameda Police Department In- House Training Program for Newly Promoted Sergeants ____________________________ SERGEANT’S PRINTED NAME Introduction The In -House Training Program for newly promoted Sergeants is intended to facilitate the Sergeant’s transition from the Police Officer position to the supervisory duties of the Alameda Police Department. The In -House Training Program introduces the newly promoted Sergeant to the personnel procedures & policies of the Alameda Police Department and provides the informal training specific to the Alameda Police Department and the day -to-day duties of its supervisors. This manual is meant to be an ever growi ng resource for Sergeants. As policies and procedures change, so will the manual. The manual is not meant to be all inclusive, but rather to be an overview and resource of some of the most frequently encountered duties the first line supervisor will expe rience. Supervisors should add any policy or references they feel is important and have it readily available in the field. Newly promoted Sergeants will receive daily training with a Sergeant, Watch Commander, Civilian Manager and/or other qualified individual as appointed by the Chief of Police. Together they will review the individual training blocks and the newly promoted Sergeant will receive input and experiences from their instructors. As each training block is completed it shall be initialed and/or signed by the instructor and the new Sergeant. Many training blocks reference APD policies, references, and/or required documents that are used by the City of Alameda. These policies, references, and/or guides should be reviewed by the newly promote d Sergeant prior to being signed off as completed. Role of the Sergeant The Patrol Sergeant’s basic function is to develop a patrol team. The Patrol Sergeant understands the different personalities of each team member and is able to adapt to his or her communication style to ensure complete understanding of the mission. A key goal of the team is to balance calls for service, the needs of the community, the direction of the department, and a department wide approach to community policing. The Patrol Sergeant must do their part to develop a team within their own rank. It is essential that the Patrol Sergeants work together in a consistent manner to keep each other apprised of current and changing work conditions, events, staffing and other is sues, including policy issues and training needs, to ensure success and consistency in those whom they supervise. The Patrol Sergeant must identify and balance all field resources to ensure that community service provided by the police officer is of the highest quality. This is provided through positive, assertive leadership and by attitude and example. The Patrol Sergeant has the knowledge to make appropriate, timely decisions as they relate to field events and employee performance. The Patrol Serg eant must identify and balance the needs of the patrol officers, which are necessary for their success, with the direction and needs of the organization. This is accomplished by ongoing identification and clarification of expectations of the officers thro ugh clear, direct and cooperative communication. Police Sergeant Responsibilities Responsibilities of the Patrol Sergeant consist of, but are not limited to the following: • Responsible for coordinating the activities of the units of his/her watch. • Responsible for supervising watch personnel, including arranging and providing training; assigning work priorities to be met; and evaluating performance. • Responsible for developing effective patrol responses as well as long term resolutions to ident ify crime patterns, trends, and activities. • Responsible for implementing departmental, divisional, and unit policies. • Responsible for channeling information between subordinates and management personnel. • Responsible for providing facility security. • Respo nsible for assuming field command of incidents requiring coordinated efforts of various officers and units . • Serve as Watch Commander when required. • Responsible for initial investigation of citizen’s complaints lodged against subordinates. May also be resp onsible for conducting internal investigations when assigned. • Responsible for facilitating and coordinating Community Policing efforts for their shift and/or other units. • Responsible for attending community meetings to allow discussion of police -related issues between departmental representatives and the public. • Responsible for attending business and civic meetings, recreation centers, and other community gatherings in order to represent the department and maintain awareness of citizen problems and conc erns. • Responsible for observing, reporting, and when feasible, following up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health. • Responsible for other duties as assigned by competent authority. • Responsible for conducting duties wit h a demeanor and in a manner supportive of organizational goals and objectives. • Responsible for managing critical incidents and police vehicle pursuits. • Responsible for assisting subordinates in accessing and interacting with other city departments/resourc es. • Responsible for individual employee and team development to better serve the needs of personnel, the organization and the community. • Responsible for press/media relations if the PIO is not available. • Responsible to ensure that efforts including, but not limited to, community engagement, problem solving, report writing, and investigations are timely, accurate and thorough. • Responsible for ensuring adequate working conditions, staffing levels, necessary and essential equipment is afforded to patrol offi cers. • Responsible for and maintains knowledge of current policy, procedures and case laws. In-House Training Program for Newly Promoted Sergeants Newly appointed Sergeants shall be familiar with the department’s organization and operation. To assist them with their future endeavors , sergeants shall have or be provided access to necessary documents to aide in their newly assigned position. The received and reviewed documents shall include but not be limited to th e following: a) APD Operations Directives b) City of Alameda Administrative Codes c) APD Rules & Regulations d) APD Training Bulletins