Policy Text
Policy
203Fremont Police Department
Training
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 POLICY
The Department shall administer a training program that will meet the standards of federal, state,
local, and POST training requirements. 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.
203.5 TRAINING SERGEANT
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)).
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203.6 TRAINING PLAN
A training plan will be developed and maintained by the Training Sergeant. It is the responsibility
of the Training Sergeant to maintain, review, and update the training plan annually. The plan will
address the following areas:
•Legislative Changes
•State Mandated Training
•Critical Issues Training
•Other mandated training
•Specific individual training needs, as identified, recommended, and/or requested by
supervisors or managers
All sworn personnel will complete an annual training program that includes legal updates
and training responsive to the biennial Continuous Professional Training (CPT) and biennial
Perishable Skills Program (PSP) courses mandated by the California Commission for Peace
Officer Standards and Training (POST).
All professional positions within the Fremont Police Department will receive initial and ongoing
training commensurate with their responsibilities. Such training should stress not only the skills
necessary to perform technical aspects of their jobs, but also the importance of the link they
provide between the Fremont community members and the Department, which often shapes a
community member's opinion of the Department.
All newly appointed professional personnel shall receive information regarding:
(a)The Department's role, purpose, goals, policies, and practices
(b)Working conditions and regulations
(c)Responsibilities and rights of employees
203.6.1 DEPARTMENT LESSON PLANS
All instructors conducting training courses for Departmental personnel must have a lesson plan for
each course of instruction. Lesson plans shall be approved by the administrative review process
and once approved shall be routed to the Training Sergeant to be filed with the training records.
Lesson plans should include the following:
(a)Performance and job-related objectives
(b)Course outline/content of training and appropriate instructional technique
(c)List of resources used in the development of the curriculum
(d)If applicable, any practical or written tests to be given
203.6.2 REMEDIAL TRAINING
Remedial training is personalized training to correct a specific deficiency identified by testing
or through an evaluation process. If an employee fails to pass a required in-service training
course due to a deficiency that can be corrected with remedial training, the employee shall be
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given the opportunity to complete the remedial training and to retest if applicable or required.
The instructor or Training Sergeant should determine if the remedial training can be given
immediately or if it needs to be scheduled. When a department employee fails to pass an in-service
training course after remedial training, the instructor shall submit a memorandum to the Office
of Professional Standards Lieutenant as soon as practicable to document the deficiency and to
make a recommendation. Failure to complete remedial training or to meet minimum requirements
may result in disciplinary or other administrative action.
203.6.3 CALEA ACCREDITATION TRAINING
The Training Unit will ensure that all personnel are familiar with accreditation and its impact on the
Fremont Police Department. The purpose of this training is to familiarize Department members
with all areas of accreditation, including, but not limited to, history and background, the agency's
involvement in the process, including the self-assessment phase, the goals and objectives of
accreditation, and the advantages and impacts on the organization. Agency personnel shall
receive this training by the accreditation manager as follows:
(a)To all newly hired agency personnel within thirty days of their date of hire
(b)To all agency personnel during the self-assessment phase associated with achieving
initial accreditation
(c)To all personnel prior to