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Policy 207 Anaheim Police Department Policy Manual Training Policy 207.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The policy of the Anaheim Police Department is to administer a training program that will provide for the professional growth and continued development of its personnel. By so doing, the police department will ensure its personnel possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a professional level of service that meets the needs of the community. 207.2 PHILOSOPHY The Anaheim Police Department seeks to provide on-going training and encourages all personnel to participate in advanced training and formal education on a continual basis. Training is provided within the confines of funding, requirements of a given assignment, staffing levels, legal mandates, and POST guidelines. Whenever possible, the Department will use courses certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). 207.3 OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Anaheim Police Department's training program are to: Enhance the level of law enforcement service to the public. Increase the technical expertise and overall effectiveness of our personnel. Provide for continued professional development of department personnel. Comply with POST mandated basic and advanced training directives or guidelines. 207.4 TRAINING PLAN A training plan will be developed and maintained by the Manager of the Training Bureau. It is the responsibility of the Training Manager to maintain, review, and update the Training Plan on an annual basis. The plan will address the following areas: Legislative changes and case law State mandated training Perishable skills training Critical issues training Any other training designated by the Chief of Police 207.5 TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT The Training Bureau will conduct on-going training-needs assessment of the Police Department. The needs assessment will be reviewed as necessary by the Police Department's Staff. Upon approval of the Staff, the needs assessment will form the basis for the Training Plan for the Department. Training Policy - 19 Adopted: 2013/05/13 © 1995-2013 Lexipol, LLC