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Policy Delano Police Department
203 Delano PD Policy Manual
Training Policy
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.
203.2 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).
203.3 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
203.4 TRAINING PLAN
A training plan will be developed and maintained by the Training Officer. It is the responsibility
of the Training Officer to maintain, review, and update the training plan on an annual basis. The
plan will address the following areas:
Legislative Changes, State Mandated Training, Critical Issues Training, Department policy
changes.
203.5 TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Training Unit will conduct an annual training-needs assessment of the Department. The needs
assessment will be reviewed by staff. Upon approval by the staff, the needs assessment will form
the basis for the training plan for the fiscal year.
203.5.1 TRAINING BUDGET
The Training Officer shall submit to the Chief of Police a draft training budget prior to the start
of the budget preparation cycle. This budget will reflect all the proposed training recommended
for the fiscal year to include all costs associated with each course such as per diem and hotel
accommodations. The training budget will be reviewed by the Chief of Police and once approved,
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