HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2001 ICPD General Order TRN-01.1
ADMINISTRATION
OF DEPARTMENT
TRAINING
Date of Issue ~ General Order Number
August 14, 2001 95-04
Effective Date I Section Code
August 17, 2001 TRN-01
Reevaluation Date I Amends / Cancels
August 2003
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
Chapter 33
INDEX AS:
Authority and Responsibility, Department Training Lodging Reimbursement, Training
Career Specialty In-Service Training, Definition Meal Reimbursement, Training
Department Training Administration Reimbursement, Training
Department Training Authority and Responsibility Training Committee, Department
Department Training Committee Training Course Cdtique
Department Training Goals Training Expense Reimbursement
Department Training Policy Training Goals, Department
Education and Training Record Training Policy Statement
Travel Costs, Training
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish the policies and procedures for the
administration of the Department Training function.
II. POLICY
It is essential that all Department personnel are properly trained to fulfill the Department
responsibility to provide professional law enforcement service to the Iowa City
community. Training stimulates, develops, and improves the skills, knowledge and
abilities necessary for individuals to stay competent in the duties and responsibilities of
their respective positions. The dynamic nature of the law enforcement profession
dictates that training be a continuous process of personal and professional growth and
development. While the Department bears the primary responsibility for personnel
training, all supervisors, officers, civilian employees, and designated Field Training
officers have the responsibility to acquire for themselves and to teach those with whom
they work, the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform their tasks and
duties.
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III. DEFINITIONS
A. Proficiency In-Service Traininq - A training process designed to stimulate,
develop, and improve the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to stay
competent in the duties and responsibilities of the position. Proficiency and
responsibilities of the job presently being performed, enhances the
employee's skills beyond the minimum level and increases the potential for
CaFeeF advancement.
B. Career Specialty In-Service Traininq - A training process used to provide an
advance level of instruction in an area of interest and specialization that
'enhances the overall potential for job satisfaction and career development.
IV, PROCEDURES
The training goals of the Iowa City Police Department are:
A. To stimulate, develop, and improve the skills, knowledge, and abilities of all
Department personnel.
B. To provide new officers with the legally mandated basic training and with the
necessary Department field training.
C. To provide annual in-service training to all officers for purposes of updating
and enhancing their knowledge, skills and abilities.
D. To present career specialty in-service training on an as needed and/or as
requested basis so as to provide advanced levels of instruction in areas of
specialization necessary to carry out the Department mission and enhance
career development.
E. To identify and utilize the most cost-effective means for providing basic and
in-service training to all personnel.
F. To develop as necessary, in-house training programs designed to meet
unique Department training needs.
DEPARTMENT TRAINING FUNCTION
Authority and Reslaonsibility
A. Unit and Section Sul~ervisors - Each supervisor will assess, on a continual
co a~is, the skills, knowledge, and abilities of their personnel so as to improve
.~. n performance levels and to identify potential areas of career interest and
12b z: j~s~cialization. Whenever a supervisor identifies a specific need for
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· .= ision Commander - Each Division Commander is responsible for updating
~ I~ Proficiency In-service Training needs and career specialty training
"" i~[erests in order to assign those individuals to the proper training courses,
when they become available.
C. Chief of Police - The Chief of Police makes the final decisions about the
development of in-house training programs and the assignment of personnel
to particular training courses. These decisions are made based upon the
recommendation and requests of the various division commanders,
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supervisors, officers, and civilian employees. In addition to the previously
mentioned responsibilities, the Chief, or his/her designee is responsible for
the overall coordination of the Department training function, to include, but
not limited to:
1. identification of individual, unit and/or Department training needs;
2. assignment of personnel to appropriate and/or necessary training
programs;
3. development and implementation of in-house training programs;
4. maintenance of an inventory of the programs and resourcelSavailal~_e to
provide in-service training; ~_L2 ~.
5. maintenance of Department training records; ~ ~ '1'1
6. review and evaluation of training programs; cD '. _
7. development of an annual Department training plan. "~ r~ cn F"
D. Department Traininq Committee - On an annual basis, the _C_~eT;of.qJ~olice
shall appoint representatives from each rank and the departn;ti-~ntal t~ining
officer to serve on a Department Training Committee. The purpose o°~ this
committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend revisions for the
Department training effort and to identify areas in which training is lacking. At
the conclusion of their review, the department training officer will prepare a
written report summarizing their findings. This annual training review report
will be submitted to the Chief of Police for review. The department training
officer may use this report as a basis for the development of on-going
training.
E. Department Trainina Officer - The department training officer is responsible
for ensuring that members of the department receive the minimum mandatory
training as required by law. Additionally, he/she shall continually develop,
implement and evaluate departmental training and assist in assessing the
training needs of the department. He/she shall maintain records of the
training provided "in-house" and records/documentation of training received
outside the department.
Education and Traininq Record
Officers assigned to attend a training session shall arrive at the designated training at
the specified time and with any required equipment. Officers shall attend the assigned
training in its entirety. In those instances where the officer is required to miss part of
the scheduled training for court or other duty related circumstances, the officer shall
notify the instructor of the course at the beginning of the session. To the extent
possible, officers shall complete any make up assignments as directed by the
instructor. The instructor shall be provided the reason for the absence and the
anticipated time of return. In situations where the officer is absent for other than a duty
related reason, the officer shall notify his/her supervisor of the absence as soon as
possible. Officers missing mandatory training for which they have been scheduled may
be required to make up the training.
Officers assigned to a training session shall be considered on duty for that day(s). The
officer will be reimbursed consistent with city policy for expenses incurred and related to
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the training. All materials obtained at training are the property of the Iowa City Police
Department and the officer may be required to submit the materials for review or to a
departmental library.
For all departmental training conducted by members of the Iowa City Police Department
in excess of four (4) hours, the person assigned to conduct the training shall submit a
lesson plan or outline to the training officer for review and approval three (3) business
days prior to the training. The lesson plan or outline shall include the following:
A. a statement of performance and job-related objectives;
B. the content of the training and specification of the instructional techniques to
be used;
C. identification of any tests or evaluations used in the training process.
The departmental training officer shall maintain a record of all departmental training of
four (4) or more hours. These records shall include lesson plans/outline, name of
attendees, and the performance of individual attendees as measured by any applicable
tests or performance evaluations.
Personnel assigned to the training function should receive training as available, in the
follq~ing areas:
· ::' A_~ on plan development;
~ ~. ~..s~ing and evaluation techniques;
~:~ource availability and use.
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Fo~aining~n which officers are tested or evaluated, officers failing to satisfactorily
complete the training may be required to repeat the training or attend a remedial
training session as directed by their watch commander. In addition watch supervisors
shall note any training deficiencies or needs when completing the employees annual
evaluation.
To the extent applicable, upon the completion of a training session of eight or more
hours, the employee shall provide the departmental training officer copies of any
certificates and test scores. The training officer shall document the completion of the
training in the employee's departmental training file.
RECRUIT OFFICER TRAINING
The Iowa City Police Department shall maintain contact with all personnel attending
basic training classes. In addition, the departmental training officer shall periodically
review the contents of the training received at any outside basic training academies and
forward any concerns to the Commander of Support Services for review. All expenses
incurred in the attendance of the academy will be born by the Iowa City Police
Department. All recruit officers attending the academy are full time employees of the -
Iowa City Police Department and receive all applicable benefits and protections
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provided as such. When requested and to the extent possible the Iowa City Police
Department will provide instructors to outside academies.
Within 12 weeks of hire or completion of basic training, officers shall receive training
relating to departmental Rules and Regulations and Departmental Orders. This training
will be part of the Field Training and Evaluation process and may be conducted by
FTOs or others knowledgeable in this area.
Sworn personnel who have not artended the basic training academy shall not carry a
weapon or be placed in a position where there is a likelihood of having to take any type
of official action.
Recruit officer training will include training of those tasks most frequently associated
with the duties of a patrol officer. Evaluation of these tasks shall be based on and
consistent with the evaluation system used in the Field Training and Evalg.~tion
Process. The evaluation should evaluate the recruit officer's knowledge q~he toL~l~ as
well as the recruit officers abilities and skills when performing the requisite~ ~..
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On a regular basis, officers shall receive update/refresher training as well~c~:r~air~lg iri~
new areas. As they become available officers shall receive training in ne_~ ch~ges
in the law. This training may be in the form of Watch Training, the traf~ng b~tin,
MATS training or other formats as determined.
In order to keep officers updated on current trends, techniques, policies, laws etc. and
to address areas of concern, the departmental training officer shall provide regularly
scheduled watch training. Watch training will be conducted by watch supervisors in
conjunction with the regularly scheduled watch meeting.
As needed, the department will provide specialized training to personnel who perform
specialized functions. These shall include but is not limited to crime scene technicians,
accident investigators, canine units, hazardous device technicians, special response
team personnel, and others.
Newly hired or appointed civilian personnel shall be provided information on the
departments role, purpose goals, policies and procedures; working conditions and
regulations; and responsibilities and rights of the employee.
Prior to being assigned regular duties as an Emergency Communications Operator, the
person shall receive training in the operation, procedures and duties of the position. In
addition they shall receive regular in-service training in this area.
All promoted personnel shall receive training in their new duties and responsibilities
within the first year of their promotion.
Personnel shall receive training in the following areas on an annual basis. A. firearms
B. defensive tactics
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C. motor vehicle operations
D. biased based contacts
E. hazardous materials
F. CPR
G. bloodborne pathogens
H. legal issues
~nkelhake, Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation-of higher
legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third-party
claims. Violations of this directire will only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.