HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2018 Community Police Review BoardMEMORANDUM
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
DATE:
September 7, 2018
TO:
CPRB Members
FROM:
Chris Olney
RE:
Board Packet for meeting on September 11, 2018
Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting:
• Agenda for 09/11/18
• Minutes of the meeting on 08/21/18
• ICPD General Orders 95-04 (Administration of Department Training)
• Office Contacts - August
• Complaint Deadlines
Other resources available:
National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 — 5:30 p.m.
HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM
410 E Washington Street
ITEM NO. 1 CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDER MOTION ADOPTING CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED
• Minutes of the meeting on 08/21/18
• ICPD General Orders 95-04 (Administration of Department Training)
ITEM NO. 3 NEW BUSINESS
• Select Nominating Committee
ITEM NO. 4 OLD BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC DISCUSSION
ITEM NO. 6 BOARD INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 7 STAFF INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 8 TENATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS
• October 9, 2018, 5:30 p.m. Helling Conference Rm
• November 13, 2018, 5:30 p.m. Helling Conference Rm
• December 11, 2018, 5:30 p.m. Helling Conference Rm
• January 8, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Helling Conference Rm
ITEM NO. 9 ADJOURNMENT
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact
Chris Olney at 319-356-5043, christirze-olne.v@ioii�a-eity.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow
sufficient time to meet your access needs.
DRAFT
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — August 21, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Monique Green, Don King
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Semler
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Chris Olney, Legal Counsel Patrick Ford
STAFF ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Iowa City Police Captain Bill Campbell
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Green, seconded by King, to adopt the consent calendar as amended, removing ICPD
General Order 95-04 for separate consideration.
• Minutes of the meeting on 07/23/18
Motion carried, 3/0, Selmer absent.
King had questions regarding the ICPD General Order 95-04 (Administrative Department Training).
Captain Campbell explained the various training requirements for Officers such as weapons
certification, academy and field training programs.
The Board agreed to defer acceptance of General Order 95-04 (Administrative Department Training) to
the next meeting. King will provide a memo with his concerns to specific wording in the orders.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None.
BOARD INFORMATION
None.
STAFF INFORMATION
Green asked about the status of the Board vacancy as the application deadline date had passed. Olney
stated the appointment was on tonight's City Council agenda, however there is also a gender balance
requirement until October 41'.
July 23, 2018
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TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• September 11, 2018, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• October 9, 2018, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm.
• November 13, 2018, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm.
• December 11, 2018, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by King, seconded by Green.
Motion carried, 3/0, Selmer absent.
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M.
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2017-2018
(Meetinu Patel
TERM
9/12
10/10
11/14
12/7
1/9118
2/13/18
3/19118
4117/18
4/23/18
518118
6/12118
7123/18
8/21/18
NAME
EXP.
Mazahir
7/1/21
X
X
X
O/E
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-----
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Salih
-------
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Donald
7111/19
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
King
Monique
7/1/20
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Green
Orville
7/1/20
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Townsend
Royceann
7i1/21
----
----
----
----
----
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
O/E
------
------
Porter
David
7/1/21
O
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
Selmer
KEY: X =
Present
O =
Absent
O/E =
Absent/Excused
NM =
No meeting
--- =
Not a Member
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ADMINISTRATION
OF DEPARTMENT
TRAINING
Original Date of Issue General Order Number
August 14, 2001 95-04
Effective Date of Reissue Section Code
August 9, 2018 TRN-01
Reevaluation Date Amends
September 2020 1 TRN-01 Previous Version
C.A.L. E.A. Reference
Cha ter 33 (see "INDEX AS:")
INDEX AS:
Authority and Responsibility, Department Training
Career Specialty In -Service Training, Definition
Department Training Administration
Department Training Authority and Responsibility
Department Training Committee
Department Training Goals
Department Training Policy
Education and Training Record
I. PURPOSE
Lodging Reimbursement, Training
Meal Reimbursement, Training
Reimbursement, Training
Training Committee, Department
Training Course Critique
Training Expense Reimbursement
Training Goals, Department
Training Policy Statement
Travel Costs, Train
The purpose of this policy is to establish the policies and procedur4iRthe,
administration of the Department Training function.
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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.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. Proficiency In -Service Training - 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 career
advancement.
B. Career Specialty In -Service Training - 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 l�g
The training goals of the Iowa City Police Department are:
A. To stimulate, develop, and improve the skills, knowledge, and;, ` ilitigi of alF1
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Department personnel
B. To provide new officers with the legally mandated basic training<and`@ith the.,
necessary Department field training. ny °
C. To provide annual in-service training to all officers for purposes,o?;u dating
and enhancing their knowledge, skills and abilities. cn
D. To present career specialty in-service training on an as needed and/dr'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 Responsibilitv
A. Unit and Section Supervisors - Each supervisor will assess, on a continual
basis, the skills, knowledge, and abilities of their personnel so as to improve
upon performance levels and to identify potential areas of career interest and
specialization. Whenever a supervisor identifies a specific need for
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proficiency in-service training or career specialty in-service training, they must
notify their Division Commander, in writing, of that need or interest.
B. Division Commander - Each Division Commander is responsible for updating
minimum proficiency in-service training needs (i.e. CPR, Firearm) and career
specialty training interests 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,
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 resources available to
provide in-service training;
5. maintenance of Department training records;
6. review and evaluation of training programs;
7. development of an annual Department training plan.
D. Department Trainina Committee - On an annual basis, the Chief ofPolice
shall appoint representatives from the Department and the departrr*tal
training officer to serve on a Department Training CommitteecaT,4e grpos63f
this committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend revisions�fpr
Department training effort and to identify areas in which trainirig)is Is ng. a
Representatives each year shall be selected from various divis"idfi `s ands11
watches to better obtain an overall representation of the Det.
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Representatives shall have an expressed interest in Department%r intn9.
Supervisors shall submit names of officers / employees to the Chief or .",
designee who fit these criteria for selection. 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 Training 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 TRAINING 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
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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
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, the person assigned to conduct the training shall submit a lesson plan or
outline to the training officer for review and approval at least 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, specification of the instructional techniques to be
used, and the anticipated amount of training time;
C. identification of any tests or evaluations used in the training process.
The departmental training officer shall maintain a record of all departmental training.
These records shall include lesson plans/outline, name of attendees, and the
performance of individual attendees as measured by any applicable tests
performance evaluations. C,
Personnel assigned to the training function
following areas:
should receive training as;availSle, i t4f Me
A. lesson plan development; ='-r _V i
B. performance objective development;
C. instructional techniques; c w
D. testing and evaluation techniques;
E. resource availability and use.
For training in 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.
Remedial training is personalized training to correct a specific deficiency identified by
testing and other evaluation processes during training or routine job performance.
Remedial training shall occur in the following manner:
Remedial training will be made available by the training coordinator, as the
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need arises. Although timetables are difficult to impose upon remedial
efforts due to physical problems, injury, skill development, available seats,
course type and instructor availability, etc., a period of one (1) year from
the point of observed and documented need for remedial training will be
considered reasonable.
Exception to the one-year time period may occur, for example, in critical
skill areas such as firearms proficiency. These exceptions will be
addressed on a case -by -case basis with input from instructor(s),
immediate supervisor and the training coordinator.
3. At the end of one year, or earlier in case of a critical skill area, if failure (or
specific deficiency) still exists, then a determination shall be made in
conjunction with the instructor(s), immediate supervisor and training
coordinator, as to the issue of incompetency.
A written recommendation shall be drafted to the Chief of Police.
disciplinary action may result.
Members assigned to remedial training shall display an effort
to participate. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
Specific remedial training is required for less lethal weapons and firearms.
Upon the completion of a training session the employee shall PJovi,
departmental training officer copies of any certificates and tesMcoi
The training officer shall document the completion of the3ramiag in
employee's departmental training file. 4V
PROBATIONARY OFFICER TRAINING
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Law Enforcement Academy
1. The department shall primarily utilize police academies approved by the
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for basic police recruit training. The
department shall only utilize police recruit training programs in academies
offering the state of Iowa mandated training and certification as stated in
Iowa Code section 80B. The curriculum of these programs shall be based
upon state law and a job task analysis of the most frequent assignments in
required skills, knowledge and abilities.
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2. The training officer shall maintain a close liaison with the staff of the
Iowa Law enforcement Academy in order to stay abreast of current
training curriculum, provide input to the academy training program, and
monitor probationary officer progress while in attendance.
3. When requested through the director of the academy, the department may
make available instructors and resources to assist in completing the
training curriculum. The Iowa City Police Department shall maintain
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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 paid by the
Iowa City Police Department. All probationary officers attending the
academy are full time employees of the Iowa City Police Department and
receive all applicable benefits and protections provided as such. When
requested and to the extent possible the Iowa City Police Department will
provide instructors to outside academies.
4. Under normal circumstances, liability for any training -related injury or
impairment to a police recruit while attending academy training shall be
borne by the department. The police recruit shall be considered "on duty"
while attending academy training and shall enjoy the same protections
and be compensated the same as other probationary employees with the
department. This does not release the academy from exercising due
diligence in the health and welfare of the employee while attending the
academy. Any employee who feels their health or welfare is not being
properly managed while at the academy shall alert the training officer
as soon as possible.
5. The academy shall be responsible for the administration of the prescribed
training programs and provide for the fair and non-discriminatory testing of
each student. Liability for said administration shall be borne by the
academy. c:
6. The academy utilized by this department shall provide a 6uQe gall new
police recruit members at the time academy training begf�he�,
information contained in the guide shall include:
a. The organization of the academy.
b. The academy's rating, testing and evaluation system. F.
C. Physical fitness and proficiency requirements.
d. Daily training schedules.
e. The academy's rules and regulations.
Specific instruction on departmental policies, procedures, rules and
regulation shall be the responsibility of the department and shall be taught
to the police recruit during the department's field training program.
8. An orientation handbook shall be issued to all new recruit personnel prior
to or at the time academy training begins
B. Recruit Training
All police recruits must comply with the State of Iowa mandatory basic
training requirements, regardless of prior experience or training. In
accordance with the Iowa Code, section 806, no person shall receive a
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permanent appointment as a law enforcement officer unless that person
has been awarded a certificate attesting to successful completion of the
minimum standards basic law enforcement training course or received a
waiver of the basic training requirements as a result of the officer having
already successfully completed a basic training program prescribed by the
State of Iowa.
2. Officers attending police recruit training shall be expected to observe all
rules and regulations set forth by the course director and must maintain
passing grades on police recruit training examinations.
a. Probationary officers shall maintain a liaison with the training officer
during their academy training, keeping the training officer apprised
of their progress and any problems encountered. The training
officer will maintain liaison with the departmental and academy staff
in order to assure an orderly transition from the academy to the
field training program.
b. Serious violations of training academy rules or failure to maintain a
passing grade shall result in dismissal from the department.
3. All police recruits shall be required to successfully complete the field
training officer (FTO) Program administered by the department. The FTO
program shall train police recruits in the basic tasks required to complete
daily assignments. The training officer shall be assigned to administer the
FTO program and manage the field training officers. As part of
administering the FTO program, the training officer shall K J '71
ensure the following
a. Police recruits are assigned to the FTO program for minimum bf,'l
640 hours. =-`.. V.�-
b. Unless part of the prescribed training of the FTO progfam, €,b police
recruits are assigned to carry a weapon or make an arrest until the
completion of the FTO program.
C. Sworn personnel who have not completed 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.
No police recruits are allowed to carry a weapon on duty until
satisfactorily completing training pertaining to the department's use
of force, weapons, and less lethal policies and passing proficiency
testing.
e. When necessary, liaison with academy staff reference recruit
progress and to stay abreast of any training deficiencies.
Rotations of police recruit field assignments.
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g. Guidelines are established for the evaluation of recruits by field
training officers.
h. Required reports from field training officers and supervisors are
completed.
Probationary 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 Evaluation Process. The
evaluation should assess the probationary officer's knowledge of
the topic as well as the probationary officers abilities and skills
when performing the requisite task.
The evaluation techniques used by FTOs and supervisors for police
recruits are consistent and measure competency in the required
skills, knowledge and abilities.
4. Standard Evaluation Guidelines
The Field Training and Evaluation Process uses ten (10) distinct
performance categories to assess the Probationary Officer's quality of
work. Each of the Standard Evaluation Guidelines (SEGs) behaviorally
describes the various criteria for task accomplishment as follows:
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a. Exceeds Standards (Consistently meets standards)5 � a
i. Without FTO prompting, the Probationer conii46ritlo
demonstrates knowledge + skill + application:,Wrfipetency,=
ii. A single event done exceptionally well does nqt r oUA- ! i
iii. Must occur on all activities in the evaluated category -and
recommended minimum of 3 activities observed in That
category.
b. Meets Standards — YES
Probationary Officer is rated according to the Standard
Evaluation Guidelines. Expectations increase with time and
step advancement.
Teaching and Coaching time does not count against meeting
standards unless the problem is a serious error, not
previously address, or not trained.
C. Meets Standards— NO
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Probationary Officer is rated according to the Standard
Evaluation Guidelines. Expectations increase with time and
step advancement.
ii. This requires further documentation of the problem in the
Activity Log.
iii. Any indication of Corrective Action Necessary requires a
"Meets Standards -NO" rating for the day.
d. Not Responding to Training
When instruction and additional coaching has been provided but
the probationary officer is still unable to satisfactorily
perform/demonstrate or explain the knowledge/skill area(s), an
NRT (Not Responding to Training) notation (X) will be made on the
front side of the DOR.
Several days of "Meet Standards -NO" with
additional/altemative training provided.
Repeated specific errors with Corrective Action Necessary
with additional/alternative training provided.
iii. Repeated gross errors such as improper judgment, improper
tactical decision making, indecisiveness, inactivity, etc. with
additional/alternative training provided. a
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5. Upon completion of basic training, officers shall receive training relatind,0
departmental Rules and Regulations and Departmental Ordeis. This 4 j
training will be part of the Field Training and Evaluation process and mays
be conducted by FTOs or others knowledgeable in this area. -
6. Roles and Responsibilities of Members Involved in the FTO Program
Commander of Field Operations
I. Oversees Patrol and Investigations, including the Field
Training Unit.
ii. Directly supervises the Watch Commanders
b. Field Training Supervisor
i. Training and Accreditation Sergeant.
ii. Liaison with the Academy for Probationary Officer attending.
iii. Monitors the Probationary Officer's progress at the
Academy.
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iv. Assigns the Probationary Officers to the Step Rotation and
FTOs.
V. Monitors trainee progress and adjusts schedules
c. Watch Commander/Supervisor
i. Monitors FTO and trainee performance by DOR reviews,
report reviews, video reviews, and field visits.
ii. Ensures FTO observations are properly documented.
iii. Conduct weekly meetings and review End of Week reports.
iv. Conduct special meetings for NRTs and other
circumstances.
V. Approve of training plans for Learning Activity Plans.
d. Field Training Officer
i. Instruct the Probationary Officer in the field under simulated
and actual situations.
ii. Inspect uniform, appearance, equipment, and completed
documents.
iii. Direct the trainee as needed.
iv. Immediately address and correct deficiencies.
V. Evaluate the Probationary Officer's progress and
performance using feedback and evaluation reports.
vi. Complete required reports in a timely manner. This includes
Daily Observation Reports, Weekly Reports, End of Step
reports, and Training Tasks.
vii. Research ways to provide effective corrective or
enhancement training. C?
viii. Be a positive role model through leadership?,.boxAple
This includes following rules and regulations;2,meth,&s, 4W
uniform/appearance. Show a positive attitude Edward the k"Q
community, trainees, other officers, supervisoµrs'staff, and -
the Iowa City Police Department.
ix. Perform other staff and administrative duties. Suclx-ifuties
include teaching assignments, program assessment and
revision, and other duties.
X. Self -Develop by attending quarterly meetings, trainings
provided by the ICPD and other sources, and online
training/research.
e. Probationary Officer
i. Maintain accountability over their trainings.
ii. Self -Assess their work and continuously improve.
iii. Become familiar with the Field Training Manual
iv. Complete all paperwork and assignments on time.
V. Complete Daily Activity Logs and Daily Training Plan and
Daily Patrol Plan.
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vi. Complete all training tasks.
vii. Strive to meet and exceed standards in all evaluation
categories.
viii. Openly communicate and ask questions.
ix. Utilize chain of command appropriately.
C. Field Training Officer Selection and Training
Field training officers shall be selected for the position as a collateral duty
assignment.
FTO Selection Criteria
a. Minimum of three years of service with the Iowa City Police
Department.
b. Consideration will be given to the following areas when determining
the potential of each field training officer candidate:
I. Work history
ii. Educational background
iii. Experience
iv. Ethical integrity
V. Ability to perform the assignment
2. FTO Selection Process
a. When assignment of a field training officer is needed, notice shall
be sent to all officers. The notice shall include details of,the duty to
include eligibility, criteria for selection and instructions oEhow to
apply c�
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b. Officers pursuing assignment as a field training offi-e�must submit
their interest as specified by the notice of need. Theeco ffiGeysho'ukt!
include the knowledge, skills and abilities that have prepared th�°m
for the assignment. This would include any prior specialized
assignments, temporary assignments or collateral duties i"hich
the employee has participated.
C. Supervisors should provide recommendations for their direct
reports that are applying to be a field training officer.
Command staff shall review all qualified applicants and offer
recommendations to the Chief. After review, the Chief of Police
shall select employees from the list of qualified applicants. The
selection shall be announced to the department by command staff.
e. Any officer that is unsuccessful in the selection process is
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encouraged to meet with their immediate supervisor and command
staff for information on why they were not selected and how they
can improve their performance in the future.
3. FTO Training
a. All field training officers shall receive instruction on administering
the FTO program prior to being assigned a recruit for training.
b. Field training officers shall meet regularly with the supervisor in
charge of the FTO program to stay abreast of the latest training
techniques as well as department policy, procedures, rules and
regulations.
CALEA
All agency personnel shall receive accreditation training as follows:
Within 30 days of employment or within 30 days of completion of police
recruit academy training.
Prior to an on -site assessment.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
On a regular basis, officers shall receive update/refresher training as well as training in
new areas. As they become available officers shall receive training in new or changes
in the law — at minimum, legal update training will occur on an annual basis. This
training may be in the form of Watch Training, the training bulletin, Department -wide
training or other formats as determined best suited for the training.
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In order to keep officers updated on current trends, techniques, policies,.faws lik. and —
to address areas of concern, the departmental training officer shall provIdj regularly a
scheduled watch training. Watch training will be conducted by watch supervisor in ,j
conjunction with the regularly scheduled watch meeting. n
As needed, the department will provide specialized training to personnel who pex#,brm
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.
Agency employees assigned to the position of accreditation manager shall receive
specialized accreditation manager training within one year of being appointed.
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.
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Prior to being assigned regular duties as a Station Master, 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
C. motor vehicle operations
D. biased based contacts
E. hazardous materials / critical incidents
F. CPR
G. bloodborne pathogens
H. legal issues
Jody Matherly, 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 directive will only form the basis for departmental administrative
sanctions.
Redline Version
Red highlights are deletions
Green highlights are additions
TRN-01.1
ADMINISTRATION
OF DEPARTMENT
TRAINING
Original Date of Issue General Order Number
August 14 2001 95-04
Effective Date of Reissue Section Code
August 9, 2018 1 TRN-01
Reevaluation Date Amends
September 2020 TRN-01 Previous Version
C.A.L.E.A, Reference
Chapter 33 (see "INDEX
INDEX AS:
Authority and Responsibility, Department Training
Career Specialty In -Service Training, Definition
Department Training Administration
Department Training Authority and Responsibility
Department Training Committee
Department Training Goals
Department Training Policy
Education and Training Record
Lodging Reimbursement, Training
Meal Reimbursement, Training
Reimbursement, Training
Training Committee, Department
Training Course Critique
Training Expense Reimbursement
Training Goals, Department
Training Policy Statement
Travel Costs, Training
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish the policies and
administration of the Department Training function.
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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.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. Proficiency In -Service Training - 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 career
advancement.
B. Career Specialty In -Service Training - 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 abilims of all
Department personnel. Ea
B. To provide new officers with the legally mandated basic trair46q.,anxwithtiq
necessary Department field training. Gam, _..
C. To provide annual in-service training to all officers for purposW6f L&atir q'
and enhancing their knowledge, skills and abilities. _ r
D. To present career specialty in-service training on an as needbd=9nd$W as
requested basis so as to provide advanced levels of instructioritit areas op
specialization necessary to carry out the Department mission and er&nce
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 Responsibilitv
A. Unit and Section Supervisors - Each supervisor will assess, on a continual
basis, the skills, knowledge, and abilities of their personnel so as to improve
upon performance levels and to identify potential areas of career interest and
specialization. Whenever a supervisor identifies a specific need for
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proficiency in-service training or career specialty in-service training, they must
notify their Division Commander, in writing, of that need or interest.
B. Division Commander - Each Division Commander is responsible for updating
minimum proficiency in-service training needs (i.e. CPR, Firearm) and career
specialty training interests 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,
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 resources available to
provide in-service training;
5. maintenance of Department training records;
6. review and evaluation of training programs;
7. development of an annual Department training plan. o
D. Department Training Committee - On an annual basis, the Cif of lice-n
shall appoint representatives from the Department and the d(o£dmputal ,,,„„
training officer to serve on a Department Training Committee'�..aT.fa'e purposrm
this committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend revisiorador & rn
Department training effort and to identify areas in which trainir6i lacing. 0
Representatives each year shall be selected from various divi!iiba aad
watches to better obtain an overall representation of the Department.zn
Representatives shall have an expressed interest in Department Trairifrig.
Supervisors shall submit names of officers / employees to the Chief or
designee who fit these criteria for selection. 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 Training 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 TRAINING 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
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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
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, the person assigned to conduct the training shall submit a lesson plan or
outline to the training officer for review and approval at least 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, specification of the instructional technigges to be
used, and the anticipated amount of training time; p
C. identification of any tests or evaluations used in the traininC- lea
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The departmental training officer shall maintain a record of all departrrttgl trAnin
These records shall include lesson plans/outline, name of attendees, and; he 0
performance of individual attendees as measured by any applicable tuts%
performance evaluations.
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Personnel assigned to the training function should receive training as available, in the
following areas:
A. lesson plan development;
B. performance objective development;
C. instructional techniques;
D. testing and evaluation techniques;
E. resource availability and use.
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C. Sworn personnel who have not completed 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.
Probationary 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 Evaluation Process. The
evaluation should assess the probationary officer's knowledge of
the topic as well as the probationary officers abilities and skills
when performing the requisite task.
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5. Upon completion of basic training, officers shall receive tramTag relating-t®
departmental Rules and Regulations and Departmental OfO. this ;�
training will be part of the Field Training and Evaluation proeess agd mFy j
be conducted by FTOs or others knowledgeable in this area Qp
6. Roles and Responsibilities of Members Involved in the FTO'ProglAA4n
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IN-SERVICE TRAINING
On a regular basis, officers shall receive update/refresher training as well as trai ing in
new areas. As they become available officers shall receive training in new or e'Franges
in the law — at minimum, legal update training will occur on an annual basis'., Tyra "Y'}
training may be in the form of Watch Training, the training bulletin, Depadiienr7wide'
training or other formats as determined best suited for the training. —1��
In order to keep officers updated on current trends, techniques, policies'1MVs,f#c. a ,t
to address areas of concern, the departmental training officer shall provide req.glarly
scheduled watch training. Watch training will be conducted by watch supervis&fs 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.
Agency employees assigned to the position of accreditation manager shall receive
specialized accreditation manager training within one year of being appointed.
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.
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Prior to being assigned regular duties as a Station Master, 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
C. motor vehicle operations
D. biased based contacts
E. hazardous materials / critical incidents
F. CPR
G. bloodbome pathogens
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Jody Matherly, 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-pam claims.
Violations of this directive will only form the basis for departmental adrrRibistrative
sanctions.
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
August2018
Date Description
None.
September 11, 2018 Mtg Packet
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
COMPLAINT DEADLINES
NONE
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
October 9, 2018
November 13, 2018
December 11, 2018
January 8, 2019
The following documents were handed
out during the meeting.
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Prepared by CPRB Member Don King
ICPD General Orders 95-04 (Administration of Department Training)
Administration of Department Training (Suggested corrections)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING RECORDS
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"For training in which officers are tested or evaluated, officers failing to
satisfactorily complete the training will (may)be required to repeat the training or
attend a remedial training session as directed by their watch commander."
PROBATIONARY OFFICER TRAINING
TRN-01.6 B. Recruit Training Subparagraph 3.
"I All police recruits shall be required to successfully complete the Field Training
and Evaluation Program (FTEP) (FTO Program) administered by the department.
The FTEP (FTO) shall train police recruits in the basic tasks required to complete
daily assignments. The training officer shall be assigned to administer the FTEP
(FTO) and manage the field training officers. As part of the administering the
FTEP, (FTO) the training officer shall ensure the following:
a. Police recruits are assigned to the FTEP (FTO)for a minimum of 640 hours.
b. Unless part of the prescribed training of the FTEP,(FTO)no police recruits
are assigned to carry a weapon or make an arrest until the completion of
the FTEP."(FTO)