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Centralized Investigations Div ision P age 1 of 5 1 /17 (REV 6/16)
Centralized Investigations Divisi on Detective Training Program
The purpose of this order is to o utline the training plan for C entralized Investigations
Division personnel. I. GOAL
The Centralized Investigations Division recognizes our personne l are the
greatest resource for delivery of “Service with Concern.” In o rder to achieve the
maximum delivery of service, personnel must be adequately train ed and
competent in their specific assi gnments. Their skills must con tinually be
evaluated and enhanced.
Division Motto: The Centralized Invest igations Division will provide a
continuity of service c onducting specialized and innovative investigations
that reach conclusions which m eet the needs of our community.
II. OVERVIEW
The Detective Training Progr am has been designed to provide an on-the-job
learning experience for both entry level detectives as well as continuing
development for senior detective s. The intent of the entry lev el program is to
conduct basic or generalized traini ng which is applicable to al l investigative
assignments in the Centralized Inve stigations Division. The fo cus of the training
shall be on the basic “core” pr ogram rather than on the special ized or specific
training peculiar to each bureau. A training officer(s) shall be a ssigned to work as a partner wi th each new
detective. The traini ng officer(s) shall offer instruction des igned to help each new
detective attain proficien cy in their new assignment.
A. Entry Level Basic (Core) Tr aining: Each new detective may b e assigned
for basic training to any bureau within the division: i.e., co re training may
be conducted in any bureau. Specia lized bureau training may be
conducted along with and/or cont inued after the basic training. Training
officer(s) assigned to each burea u shall be designated to work as partners
with each new detective. They sha ll offer instruction and insi ght during the
training phase of the program.
Centralized Investigations Div ision P age 2 of 5 1 /17 (REV 6/16) B. Program Duration: It is ant icipated (less bureau specific t raining) that an
average of one to two months may be needed to complete the basi c core
training. Each new detective’s p rogress shall be closely monit ored, and
the learning domains signed off b y the Bureau Sergeant and the training
officer(s). If the training proc ess is not progressing as plan ned, an effort
shall be made to determine the c ause for the delay by the train ing officer,
Bureau Sergeant and Assistant Commander.
C. It shall not be a requiremen t for a new detective to work wi th a specific
number of training offi cer(s) to successfully complete the basi c program.
However, depending on the needs of the trainee, the training of ficer(s),
and Bureau(s), a new detective m ay be assigned to work with mor e than
one training officer during the training process.
D. Once a new detective has su ccessfully completed the basic tr aining
program, and is thereafter assi gned to another bureau, the new detective
shall not be required to repeat t he core training program, but will be
required to complete bur eau specific training.
E. Upon completion of the core and any subsequent bureau specif ic training,
a letter of completion indica ting the detective trainee has met the minimum
standard of training and demonstr ated understanding and profici ency will
be placed in their division file.
III. DUTIES AND RE SPONSIBILITIES
A. The Commander will assume m anagement responsibility for the service
and activities of the Centralized Investigations Division.
B. The Assistant Commander wil l assist the Commander with the
management responsibility for the service and activities of the Centralized
Investigations Division and ensur e the training needs are met a nd shall:
1. Identify core training nece ssary for personnel within thei r bureaus
that meet mandated guidelines fo r basic competency within
assignments.
2. Identify optional updated tr aining or specialized training which
enhance personnel skill levels above the basic level. 3. Recommend appropriate budge t for both core and optional tr aining
needs anticipated each year. 4. Assign bureau personnel to trai ning while considering the following
needs: improvement, competency levels, dedication and
motivation.
Centralized Investigations Div ision P age 3 of 5 1 /17 (REV 6/16) 5. Continually review training needs and requests from bureau
personnel for planning.
6. Review all training and trav el requests for accuracy in meet ing the
stated needs and budgetar y considerations.
7. Recommend approval for tra ining requests to the Commander, a s
well as recommending alternativ es for requests which do not mee t
budgetary considerations.
C. Division Training Coordinator shall:
1. Act as the Division Training Coordinator by researching ava ilable
training courses and making the information available to Burea u
Sergeant(s) and the Assistant C ommander; responsible for the
registration of all training c ourses for personnel approved by the
Commander; maintai ning and updating pers onnel training records .
D. Training Progr am Coordinators
1. The Detective Training Pr ogram Coordinator(s) shall be the
Detective