Policy Text
Policy
302Santa Ana Police Department
Custody Manual
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Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Continuing Education and Professional
Development - 1Continuing Education and Professional
Development
302.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy is designed to support the ongoing professional education and professional
development of department personnel at all levels.
302.2 OBJECTIVES
The objective for continuing education and professional development is for all members to
enhance their knowledge and skills to their fullest potential.
Members who engage in furthering their education in conjunction with skills-based training
make for well-rounded employees who can better serve the mission of the Department and the
community.
Supervisors should accommodate, to the extent feasible and schedules permitting, requests by
personnel for shift adjustments and available leave time to assist personnel with their continuing
education and professional development efforts.
302.3 POLICY
It is the policy of the Santa Ana Police Department to encourage members to participate in
continuing education and professional development opportunities whenever practicable.
The Department encourages all personnel to participate in formal education on a continuing basis.