Patrol and Field Training

NEW POSITION

The position of Field Training Administrator was created. Each patrol district has a deputy who administers and coordinates the program with that district. The administrator provides additional and remedial training for PPDs, reviews documentation on PPDs, and schedules PPD assignments. Each administrator also serves as a patrol trainer.

PROGRAMS

Patrol training and field training are under one supervisor. Both programs are in the Patrol Bureau.

PATROL TRAINING

The Patrol Training Section (PTS) provides several classes to both PPDs and veteran patrol deputies. The following are some of the classes provided: patrol procedures, use of force, sexual assault and family violence, driving, active shooter, firearms, tactics, Taser, de-escalation, Lidar/radar, report writing, and medical training.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

In an effort to continually improve, the Patrol Training Section recently worked with the BPOC staff to develop a more efficient process of teaching the cadets how to write a report. Cadets are now given writing assignments which are graded by patrol training staff and Field Training Officers.

The PTS has also worked closely with the patrol Crisis Intervention Response Team to ensure PTS staff are teaching the latest techniques and procedures for deescalating a crisis situation.

High risk traffic stop training by the Patrol Training Section.

Drivers training is provided to both PPDs and veteran deputies by the Patrol Training Section.