Policy Text
Revisions or additions are highlighted 1 (01/02/2024) ST. PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
INSTRUCTIONAL ORDER
Subject: TRAINING METHODS MANUAL
Index as: Advanced Training Specialized Training
Lesson Plan St. Petersburg College (SPC )
Read -Off Training Training Methods Manual
Remedial Training Training Records
Accreditation Standards: 33.1.2, 33.1.3, 33.1.4, 33.1.5, 33.1.6, 33.1.7, 33.2.3, 33.2.4, 33.3.1, 33.4.1, 33.4.3,
33.5.1, 33.5.2, 33.6.1, 33.7.1, 33.7.2, 33.8.2, CFA 10.04, 14.05
Cross Reference: GO II -03, Release of Information to the Public and News Media
G.O. II -16, Employee Travel
GO II -20, Weapons Qualifications
GO II -32, Specialized Assignments
G.O. II -42, Use of Force
ECD SOP I -12, Specialized As signments
TD SOP VII -02, File Maintenance
TD SOP VIII -02, Training Request and Approval Process
§§ 119, 943.131(2a), 943.131(2)(b ), 943.14 , 943.16, Florida Statutes
Rules 11B-35.009(3), 11B-35.009(4), and 11B-35.009(5), Florida Administrative Code
Replaces: I.O. V.5:38, Training Methods Manual ( June 15, 2021 )
This Or der consists of the following sections:
I. Training Division Responsibilities
II. Determination of Training Needs and Development of Programs
III. Development and Approval of Curricula and Lesson Plans
IV. Required Skills for Training Instructors
V. Annual Evaluation of Training Programs
VI. Utilization of Testing
VII. Remedial Traini ng
VIII. Attendance Requirements
IX. Training Records
X. Recruit Training
XI. Relationship with the St. Pe tersburg College Southeastern Public Safety Institute Police Academy
XII. Cooperative Training Efforts with Other Agencies
XIII. Utilization of Public and Privat e Resources in Training Programs
XIV. Read -Off Training
XV. Specialized Training
XVI. Advanced Training
XVII. Orientation for New Personnel
XVIII. Retraining
XIX. Reimbursements for Training Programs outside the Department
DATE OF
ISSUE EFFECTIVE DATE NUMBER
June 2021 Immediately V.5:38
Distribution: All Employees
Instructional Order V.5:38
Revisions or additions are highlighted 2 (01/02/2024 ) I. TRAINING DIVIS ION RESPONSI BILITIES
A. The Training Division is responsible for ascertaining the training needs of the Department and for recommending,
developing, and administering training programs to meet these needs. The Division is directed by the Major, Training
Division, who reports to the Assistant Chief, Administrative Services Bureau.
B. This responsibility is met by:
1. Planning and developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating training programs;
2. Notifying personnel of required training, as well as other training available to them;
3. Selecting instructors;
4. Ensuring attendance of required programs;
5. Maintaining training records for Departmental personnel; and
6. Coordinating basic training of recruits with Police Academy staff, in compliance with statutory requirements for
certification.
II. DETERMINATION OF TRAINING NEEDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS
A. The determination of training needs, as well as the development and revision of training programs, include s the
utilization of the following resources:
1. Consultation with and field observation of Departmental personnel;
2. Staff reports and meetings;
3. Training Committee reports;
4. Office of Professional Standards reports;
5. Staff Inspection reports;
6. Training program evaluations; and
7. Consultation with and ap proval by the Chief of Police.
III. DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL OF CURRICULA AND LESSON
A. The job -relatedness of all training programs is determined by means of job -task analyses.
B. Performance objectives are developed for all training programs, based upon the job -task analysis of the program
participant ’s job assignments.
C. Lesson plans are required for all training courses conducted by the Department.
1. Lesson plans will follow the guidelines and format provided by the Training Division, including a statement of
performance objectives and a description of the content of the training and specification of appropriate instructional
technique and the resource s required for instruction (See I.O. V5:38, Training Methods Manual_ Attachment A ).
2. Lesson plans will specify references used in the development of the course.
3. Final approval of lesson plans is the responsibility of the Major , Training Division . Lesson plans and related
records will be maintained in accordance with the Florida Department of State Record Retention Schedules.
Instructional Order V.5:38
Revisions or additions are highlighted 3 (01/02/2024 ) IV. REQUIRED SKILLS FOR TRAINING INST RUCTORS
A. Instructors for Department training programs are required to understand teaching theories and methods, in addition
to having a broad knowledge of law