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203Buena Park Police Department
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203.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
It is the policy of this department to administer a training program that will provide for the
professional growth and continued development of its personnel. By doing so, the Department will
ensure its personnel possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a professional level
of service that meets the needs of the community.
203.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 33.1.2, 33.1.3, 33.1.4, 33.1.5, 33.1.6,
33.1.7, 33.5.1, 33.5.3, 33.5.4, 33.6.1, 33.7.2, 33.8.1, 33.8.2, 33.8.3, 46.1.12
203.2 POLICY
The Department shall administer a training program that meets federal, state, local, and POST
training requirements.
Personnel in supervisory assignments and employees assigned to conduct career development
activities including training and counseling, or employees required to assess techniques or skills
of others, will be required to attend courses designed to increase their training and knowledge
to perform such duties. The training should be designed to enhance the employee's technical
expertise and overall effectiveness which will be reflected in individuals they train or assess.
It is a priority of this department to provide continuing education and training for the professional
growth and development of its members.
203.3 PHILOSOPHY
The Department seeks to provide ongoing training and encourages all personnel to participate
in advanced training and formal education on a continual basis. Training is provided within the
confines of funding, requirements of a given assignment, staffing levels, and legal mandates.
Whenever possible, the Department will use courses certified by the California Commission on
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
203.4 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Training Program are to:
(a)Enhance the level of law enforcement service to the public.
(b)Increase the technical expertise and overall effectiveness of our personnel.
(c)Provide for continued professional development of department personnel.
(d)Ensure compliance with POST rules and regulations concerning law enforcement
training.
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The Chief of Police shall designate a Training Sergeant who is responsible for developing,
reviewing, updating, and maintaining the department training plan so that required training is
completed. The Training Sergeant should review the training plan annually.
203.5.1 TRAINING RESTRICTION
The Training Sergeant is responsible for establishing a process to identify officers who are
restricted from training other officers for the time period specified by law because of a sustained
use of force complaint (Government Code § 7286(b)).
203.6 TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Training Unit will conduct an annual training-needs assessment of the Department. The needs
assessment will be completed by the Training Sergeant and reviewed by staff. Upon approval by
staff, the needs assessment will form the basis for the training plan for the fiscal year.
203.7 ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING
The Department makes every effort to ensure on-going training to employees. This training shall
be structured to motivate experienced officers and to further the professionalism of the agency. In-
service training may take the form of training bulletins, assigned training courses, briefing training,
etc. The training should include:
(a)Firearms qualification course administered annually according to the firearms policy.
(b)Updates on policies, procedures, rules, regulations and legal updates.
(c)Mandated courses, certifications and re-certifications (i.e. first aid, CPR, POST, etc.
(d)Police procedures and tactics including officer safety, responses to unusual incidents.
(e)Use of force policies/ issues to include proper application, deadly force issues, control
holds, weaponless defense, less lethal devices, etc.
(f)Perishable skills such as driving, tactical communication, discretionary decision
making, etc.
(g)Department's Critical Incident Response Plan which encompasses disasters, civil
disturbances and special operations.
203.8 SAFETY REVIEW TEAM
The Chief of Police will direct the Safety Review Team to conduct post-incident evaluations.
The Safety Review Team will review identified events to improve the health and welfare of the
employee, organization, and community. The Safety Review Team will determine whether training
would likely improve future outcomes or reduce or prevent the recurrence of the undesirable issues
related to the incident in accordance with Policy §1037 – Personnel Safety Analysis Program for
additional information on the Safety Review Team.
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The Training Lieutenant shall establish a Training Committee to assist with identifying training
needs for the Department.
The Training Committee assists the Training Unit and will consist of a cross-section of employees
from within the agency and should have at least one representative from each division. The
selection of committee members is based on the employee's specific job title or responsibilities
and is at the discretion of the Division Commanders.