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TRAINING

Department at a Glance

The Training Department budget increased due to the transfer of two full time positions to this
department. Previously, only operational costs were budgeted for this department.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Complete Bi-annual recertification courses for the Police Division.

Objectives:
• Provide officers with any new updates in training or policies.
• Provide officers with state mandated required training hours for the current cycle.

Goal 2
Enhance the effectiveness of the training division by certifying an additional instructor in defensive
tactics and Taser training.

Objectives:
• Allows for additional classes to be added to the department.
• Allows for more flexibility of scheduling.

Goal 3
Increase officer readiness through verbal de-escalation training.

Objectives:
• Incorporate verbal de-escalation training into bi-annual defensive tactics training and quarterly
simulator training.
• Build officers’ confidence and skill level with verbal de-escalation techniques through classroom
instruction and simulator scenario training.

Performance Objectives
• Complete Bi-annual recertification courses for the Police Division.
• Enhance the effectiveness of the training division by certifying an additional instructor in
defensive tactics and Taser training.
• Increase officer readiness through verbal de-escalation training.

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