Effective Date: 2023-10-14
The "Weekly Evaluation" is a structured assessment tool designed to comprehensively evaluate a trooper's performance on a weekly basis. It allows for a detailed examination of various criteria, providing valuable feedback, tracking development, and contributing to the continuous improvement of individual troopers within the department.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Maintains a consistently positive and respectful demeanor during interactions.
Handles challenging situations with composure, courtesy, and empathy.
Fosters a professional and ethical work environment.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Generally maintains professionalism but may occasionally exhibit minor lapses.
Responds effectively to challenging situations but may require improvement in handling highly stressful incidents.
Upholds departmental ethics and conduct standards but with occasional deviations.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates inconsistency in maintaining professionalism.
Struggles with composure and courtesy during challenging situations.
Requires reminders to adhere to departmental ethical standards.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Consistently exhibits unprofessional behavior, negatively impacting the work environment.
Struggles to handle challenging situations, often responding inappropriately.
Frequently disregards departmental ethics and conduct standards.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates exceptional decision-making abilities in critical and complex situations.
Prioritizes safety, departmental policies, and legal standards in decision-making.
Consistently makes informed, ethical, and effective decisions.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Makes generally sound decisions in most situations.
Displays a good understanding of departmental policies and legal standards.
Occasionally requires guidance or feedback on complex decisions.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates inconsistencies in decision-making, particularly in complex or high-stress situations.
Occasionally makes decisions that require correction or improvement.
May struggle to apply departmental policies and legal standards effectively.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Frequently makes poor decisions, endangering safety and departmental policies.
Consistently fails to make informed, ethical, or effective decisions.
Requires continuous supervision and correction in decision-making.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Actively mentors and guides junior officers, fostering a positive and cooperative working atmosphere.
Inspires and motivates the team to achieve departmental goals.
Takes the initiative in leading special projects and initiatives that enhance departmental operations.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates good leadership skills in daily interactions with colleagues.
Contributes positively to the team and provides occasional guidance.
Occasionally volunteers to lead departmental initiatives.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Shows inconsistencies in leadership behavior and may not actively mentor junior officers.
Requires reminders to actively participate in departmental initiatives.
Struggles to inspire and motivate the team effectively.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Fails to exhibit leadership qualities, impacting the team's performance.
Requires continuous reminders and supervision to participate in departmental initiatives.
Consistently demonstrates a lack of motivation and positive influence on colleagues.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Consistently meets and exceeds performance goals, actively contributing to departmental objectives.
Demonstrates dedication to goal attainment and is proactive in identifying areas for improvement.
Successfully tracks progress and adapts strategies to ensure goal achievement.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Generally meets performance goals and shows a commitment to departmental objectives.
Identifies areas for improvement and works toward achieving goals.
Occasionally requires guidance or support to ensure goal attainment.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates inconsistency in achieving performance goals.
Struggles to identify areas for improvement and may require assistance in goal setting.
Requires regular reminders and supervision to make progress toward goals.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Frequently fails to achieve performance goals, negatively impacting departmental objectives.
Demonstrates a lack of commitment to goal attainment.
Consistently requires continuous supervision and correction to make progress.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Actively engages with community members, attending local events and outreach programs.
Receives consistent positive feedback from civilians for approachability and dedication to community policing.
Addresses community concerns proactively and fosters trust and cooperation.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Maintains strong relationships with community leaders and residents.
Addresses community concerns and actively participates in community outreach programs.
Occasionally requires reminders to maintain consistent community engagement.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates inconsistency in community engagement.
Struggles to address community concerns effectively.
May require continuous supervision to engage with the community.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Consistently fails to engage with the community, negatively impacting community relations.
Demonstrates a lack of approachability and commitment to community policing.
Requires constant reminders and supervision to interact with the community.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Consistently produces detailed and accurate reports, ensuring all necessary information is documented.
Reports are often cited as exemplary, setting a standard for report quality within the department.
Timely submission of reports and reliable record-keeping is upheld.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Produces generally well-organized and accurate reports.
Occasionally receives feedback for minor improvements in report quality.
Timely submission of reports is consistent, with occasional delays.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates inconsistencies in report quality, requiring reminders for improvement.
May struggle with organization or accuracy in reports.
Requires regular reminders for timely report submission.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Frequently produces reports with significant errors or omissions, negatively impacting departmental records.
Consistently fails to meet report quality standards.
Requires continuous supervision and correction for report quality.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Consistently follows and respects the established Chain of Command (CoC) within the department.
Proactively seeks input and approval from superiors within the CoC.
Ensures that important information reaches decision-makers in a timely manner.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates good adherence to the CoC and generally respects departmental hierarchy.
Occasionally requires reminders to seek input from superiors.
Timely information flow within the CoC is generally upheld.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Exhibits inconsistencies in CoC compliance and may disregard departmental hierarchy at times.
Frequently requires reminders to seek input and approval from superiors.
Information flow within the CoC may experience delays.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Consistently fails to adhere to the CoC, negatively impacting decision-making processes.
Disregards departmental hierarchy, leading to inefficiencies.
Information flow within the CoC is often disrupted, requiring continuous supervision and correction.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Actively takes ownership of planning and executing department ceremonies and special events.
Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail in organizing and coordinating ceremonies.
Ensures the successful and organized execution of departmental events.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Generally participates in planning and executing department ceremonies and special events.
Exhibits good attention to detail in event coordination.
Occasionally requires reminders to take a more proactive role in ceremonies.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates inconsistencies in taking ownership of department ceremonies.
Struggles to provide meticulous attention to detail in event planning and execution.
Requires regular reminders to actively participate in ceremonies.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Frequently fails to take ownership of department ceremonies and special events.
Exhibits a lack of attention to detail in event coordination.
Consistently requires continuous supervision and correction in event planning.
Exemplary (4 Points)
Examples:
Actively participates in departmental improvement initiatives, contributing innovative ideas and solutions.
Demonstrates a strong impact on departmental effectiveness through positive change initiatives.
Leads and organizes projects that enhance departmental operations.
Satisfactory (3 Points)
Examples:
Generally participates in departmental improvement initiatives and provides feedback.
Contributes positively to departmental effectiveness through occasional change initiatives.
May require reminders to take a more proactive role in leading projects.
Needs Improvement (2 Points)
Examples:
Demonstrates inconsistencies in participating in departmental improvement initiatives.
Requires regular reminders to provide innovative ideas and solutions.
Struggles to take a proactive role in leading projects.
Unsatisfactory (1 Point)
Examples:
Frequently fails to participate in departmental improvement initiatives, negatively impacting departmental effectiveness.
Exhibits a lack of commitment to providing innovative ideas and solutions.
Consistently requires continuous supervision and correction in project leadership.
Trooper Weekly Evaluation - [Week Ending Date]
Trooper Name: [Insert Trooper Name]
Evaluator Name: [Insert Evaluator Name]
Date of Evaluation: [Insert Evaluation Date]
Criteria 1: Attitude and Professionalism
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 1]
Criteria 2: Decision-Making Skills
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 2]
Criteria 3: Leadership Skills
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 3]
Criteria 4: Goal Achievement
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 4]
Criteria 5: Community Engagement
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 5]
Criteria 6: Report Quality
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 6]
Criteria 7: Chain of Command Compliance
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 7]
Criteria 8: Ownership of Ceremonies
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 8]
Criteria 9: Department Improvement Initiatives
Points Awarded: [Total Points Awarded for Criterion 9]
Overall Score: [Total Points Awarded for All Criteria] / 36
Evaluator Comments:
[Provide an overall assessment and general comments regarding the trooper's performance.]
Trooper's Self-Review:
[Allow the trooper to provide self-assessment comments on their overall performance.]
Signatures:
Trooper's Signature: [Insert Trooper's Signature]
Evaluator's Signature: [Insert Evaluator's Signature]
Date of Signature: [Insert Date]
This template allows you to calculate the overall score for the trooper by summing up the points awarded for each criterion and provides space for general comments and trooper self-assessment.