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Policy 203San Luis Obispo Police Department San Luis Obispo PD CA Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/10/31, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by San Luis Obispo Police DepartmentTraining - 1Training 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. (d)Ensure compliance with POST rules and regulations concerning law enforcement training. 203.4 TRAINING PLAN A training plan will be developed and maintained by the Training Manager. It is the responsibility of the Training Manager to maintain, review, and update the training plan on an annual basis. 203.5 TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT The Training Bureau will conduct a bi-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. 203.6 TRAINING PROCEDURES (a)All employees assigned to attend training shall attend as scheduled unless previously excused by their immediate supervisor. Excused absences from mandatory training should be limited to the following: 1.Court appearances 2.Approved vacation leave San Luis Obispo Police Department San Luis Obispo PD CA Policy Manual Training Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/10/31, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by San Luis Obispo Police DepartmentTraining - 23.Sick leave 4.Physical limitations preventing the employee's participation. 5.Emergency situations (b)When an employee is unable to attend mandatory training, that employee shall: 1.Notify his/her supervisor as soon as possible but no later than one hour prior to the start of training. 2.Document his/her absence in a memorandum to his/her supervisor. 3.Make arrangements through his/her supervisor and the Training Manager to attend the required training on an alternate date. 203.7 DAILY TRAINING BULLETINS The Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins (DTBs) is a web-accessed system that provides training on the San Luis Obispo Police Department Policy Manual and other important topics. Generally, one training bulletin is available for each day of the month. However, the number of DTBs may be adjusted by the Training Manager. Personnel assigned to participate in DTBs should only use the password and login name assigned to them by the Training Manager. Personnel should not share their password with others and should frequently change their password to protect the security of the system. After each session, employees should log off the system to prevent unauthorized access. The content of the DTBs is copyrighted material and shall not be shared with others outside of the Department. Employees who are assigned to participate in the DTB program should complete each DTB at the beginning of their shift or as otherwise directed by their supervisor. Employees should not allow uncompleted DTBs to build up over time. Personnel may be required to complete DTBs missed during extended absences (e.g., vacation, medical leave) upon returning to duty. Although the DTB system can be accessed from any Internet active computer, employees shall only take DTBs as part of their on-duty assignment unless directed otherwise by a supervisor. Supervisors will be responsible for monitoring the progress of personnel under their command to ensure compliance with this policy. 203.8 SUPERVISOR DEVELOPMENT Employees promoted to supervisor shall attend a POST certified supervisory training course within the first year of their supervisory assignment. Within the first four months of their supervisory assignment, newly promoted Sergeants shall complete field supervisory training conducted by a Patrol Lieutenant. The training shall, at a minimum, consist of the following: (a)Completion of the specific training areas contained in the Supervisor Development Guide. San Luis Obispo Police Department San Luis Obispo PD CA Policy Manual Training Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/10/31, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by San Luis Obispo Police DepartmentTraining - 3(b)Programs and objectives of each patrol watch. (c)City staff orientation, including introductions to City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Department Heads. (d)Briefing procedures, inspections, and briefing training. (e)Scheduling and shift coverage procedures and policies. (f)Processing time off requests. (g)Use of Force investigation and reporting. (h)Workers Compensation investigation and reporting. (i)Critical incident management. (j)Special events coordination and management. (k)Policy review. At the completion of the training, the Patrol Lieutenant shall author a memo to the Chief of Police via chain of command indicating whether or not the Sergeant successfully completed the field training program. 203.9 POLICY The Department shall administer a training program that will meet the standards of federal, state, local,