Character | Respect | Leadership | Authority
This Document will guide you through the training of Cadets, and give you all the information necessary to train exceptional officers for the LSPD! This will be a step by step guide on how to take a Cadet through the 3 phases of training and prepare them to excel in the evaluation stage.
Remember, as an FTO Cadets are looking at you as an example of how to behave in City. Have fun, but stay professional and treat Cadets with respect, just like you expect to be treated as an Officer in the LSPD.
Once an applicant has been accepted into the LSPD Training Academy complete the following Paperwork!
Create a folder for the Cadet in the Google Drive folder titled: QuantumRP Training folder.
Name the folder with the Cadet's chosen callsign and their full name. ( example: A-6969 Petey Trainee)
Make a copy of the Cadet Training sheet and move it into the Folder.
The Cadet Training sheet will be how we keep track of the progress the Cadet has made through the Academy, it is very important this gets done!
Once this paper work gets done it is time to jump into Phase 1!
The first phase should begin in a classroom style training session. Start with having the Cadet read through the SDS, this should give them a basic understanding of the way we do things and what to expect during their time in the Academy.
After the Cadet has had some time to look over the SDS, Go through the first section of the Training Sheet. Make sure to cover the following in depth:
LSPD CoC. (Chain of Command)
Specialist Departments. (SEU, Moto, ASU, SWAT, CID etc.)
Professionalism. (On Duty and Off Duty!)
Priority of calls.
Correct Radio Usage. (the 3 C's: Clear, Concise, Correct)
Miranda Rights.
Probable Cause vs. Reasonable Suspicion.
Introduction to MDT and creating a profile.
Answer any questions the Cadet has at this point.
Tour of the PD.
Give a detailed tour of the building.
Make sure they know where to clock on/off.
Show them vending machines (open pockets next to vending machines to get drinks)
Cover cells and booking. (how to take mugshots etc.)
Time to get more hands on! Get them geared up.
Start with the uniform, take them into the locker room and show them the clothing options and lockers.
Make sure they know that when the fly out or go off duty it is advised to leave gear in their locker.
Next get them their loadout at the armory. Make sure they have the following:
Radio
Glock w/ Ammo
Taser w/ Cartridges
Baton (optional)
Armor
Shotgun (optional, these are also in the trunk of cruisers if needed)
Bandages
Flashlight
Evidence Bags
5. Get them familiar with their gear!
Make sure they know their Muscles! (Police Key binds)
Let them fire their weapons in the shooting range.
Show them how the taser works and what it is like to be tasered. This is a good time to cover use of force
6. Time to mount up! Take them to the garage.
Have them pull out a Crown Vic and show them how to set it up.
Show them the extras and how to set up Radar.
Pull out a second vehicle and take them through the basics of traffic stops. Feel free to take them to a sparsely populated area to do some practice pursuits and traffic stops. (eg. the docks, or Zancudo)
Note: We Understand schedules don't always line up. Cadet's are required to ride along with FTOs to get credit for the ride along, but if no FTO is available they may ride along with any Officer or above. Take this into consideration when filling out the checklist. Quiz them and see where they are at. If they are excelling, we are willing to make exceptions on the 5 hours with an FTO, but it must be discussed with an FTS to approve getting an eval done early.
Phase 2 is when Cadets start riding along with FTOs. Remember, Cadets riding along with you are your responsibility! Don't lose them!
Make it clear to them that if they look bad, you look bad. Mistakes get made, but professionalism is key!
Some things to check before heading out on the road with a Cadet in Phase 2
Make sure Cadet have gear prepped and ready to go. (Food, water, ammo, taser cartridges, armor, and racing harness etc.)
Remind them to put their seat belts on, and always put a harness on in any high speed scenario.
Start in the driver seat, show them how they should be acting on the force. Always remember they are going to pick things up from you, if you do something unprofessional they will think it is ok to do the same.
During this time, ask questions. Go through the checklist on the Cadet training sheet, and test their understanding.
Let them take coms while you drive. Coms can be one of the more intimidating things about being a cadet, let them get all the practice they can. (use their callsign +1 to respond to everything)
More than anything, Lead by example!
Give them a chance to take the wheel.
Putting your life in the hands of a Cadet can be scary, but we need to test their driving capabilities!
If they are a very bad driver, they will need practice. Take them to Zancudo, LSIA, or the docks to practice driving. Mock pursuits are a great way to test a Cadets driving skill and coms skill. When you do a mock pursuit, make sure it is in a sparsely populated area!
If you are on a long patrol and certain situations are not coming up, feel free to set up a mock situation to see how the Cadet responds.
When you feel like the Cadet is confident in all aspects of being an LSPD Offcer, make sure the parties responsible for approving P3 know, and fill out the Cadet Training sheet!
When you are an FTO, it is your responsibility to keep an eye on how P3 Cadets are performing on Solo Patrol.
If you see something done incorrectly, respectfully correct the issues.
If you feel a cadet is excelling, make sure to let higher ups know and encourage the Cadet to keep it up!
If a Cadet is doing well and has put in at least 5 hours of solo patrol, encourage them to request an evaluation. Offer to answer and questions they may have or offer them practice scenarios if they are not feeling confident in any area.
The Evaluation will be a series of questions and a short ride along.
In order to prepare Cadets for this evaluation, make sure you are constantly quizzing them on their understanding of the SOPs during P3.