Police officers all attend the Basic Police Academy and are required to continue their professional development by staying in compliance with Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements, legal mandates, and internal policy. Officers also review daily training bulletins and receive briefing trainings.
Advanced Officer Training (AOT) occurs three times a year and consists of of 8-hour dedicated training days. AOT covers mandated perishable skills training, including but not limited to: firearms qualifications, arrest and control techniques, first-aid CPR, tactical communication, de-escalation and force options. AOT also covers Continued Professional Training (CPT), such as fair and impartial policing, cultural awareness training, active shooter training, and legal updates.
Additional Training
Hate Crimes and Investigations
Elder and Dependent Abuse
Fair and Impartial Policing
Emotional Survival
Legal Update