IACP Smaller Law Enforcement Agency Technical Assistance Program Smaller Agency Conference Track 2015
Academy to Promotion: Encouraging Officers to Train in Smaller Agencies Presented By: Chief Christopher Workman Cheswold, DE, Police Department
Cheswold, Delaware
Cheswold, Delaware
About Me: Police Experience: Chief of Police - Cheswold Police Department Feb. 2013 Present Lieutenant - Elsmere Police Department Sept. 2002 April 2011 Patrolman - Parkside Police Department March 1999 Sept. 2002 Summary: * Certified Instructor DSP Training Academy (COPT) Instructor Kustom Signals Lidar Instructor Tactical OC Instructor Taser (X26, X26P, X2 & X3) Instructor SLATT - State and Local Anti-Terrorism Trainer Instructor Field Training Officer NJSACOP- 45th Command and Leadership Academy Graduate FBI - LEEDA 16th Executive Leadership Institute * FBI - LEEDA 76th Supervisory Leadership Institute FBI - LEEDA 138th Command Leadership Institute FBI LEEDA Trilogy Award Recipiant 13th National Law Enforcement Leadership Institute on Violence Against Women (IACP) Alumni Penn State Justice and Safety Institute- High Impact Supervision
Timeless The citizen expects police officers to have the wisdom of Solomon, the courage of David, the strength of Samson, the patience of Job, the leadership of Moses, the kindness of the Good Samaritan, the strategical training of Alexander, the faith of Daniel, the diplomacy of Lincoln, the tolerance of the Carpenter of Nazareth, and finally, an intimate knowledge of every branch of the natural, biological, and social sciences. If he had all these, he might be a good policeman! - August Vollmer (approx. 1935) (IACP President -1921)
Training Ideas Changing??? The central theme of diversity training is that police officers will be more effective if they are able to secure community support, and that police officers will be better able to secure that support if they have an understanding of the culture of the residents (especially the marginalized groups). (White & Escobar, 2008) Training and education programs for police recruits have begun to evolve in recent decades due to the increasing expectations placed upon police organization's to provide competent and ethical policing commensurate with community expectations. - Brett Shipton (Shipton,2011) Implementing industrywide mental health response programs can provide officers additional training to successfully interact with individuals suffering mental health crises and de-escalate these situations.- Nicholas Wilcox (Wilcox, 2015)
Interim Report of the President s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Pillar Five: Training and Education 13 Recommendations in Training and Education Partnerships w/ Training Facilities, Community and Institutions of Hire Learning Updating and adding basic recruit and in-service curriculums to include: Social Interaction Tactical Skills Addiction Policing in a Democratic Society Bias and Cultural Responsiveness Crisis Intervention
Interim Report of the President s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Identified Ten areas of leadership development Community Policing & Problem Solving Interpersonal and Communication skills Bias Awareness Scenario Based, Situational decision making Crisis Intervention Procedural Justice and Impartial Policing Trauma and victim services Mental Health Issues Analytical Research and Technologies Languages and Cultural Responsiveness
Smaller Agencies Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008 Brian A. Reaves, Ph.D., BJS Statistician
Smaller Agencies For Smaller Agencies do you as the Chief of Police or Administrative Head have a big impact on Training?? Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008 Brian A. Reaves, Ph.D., BJS Statistician
State Training Requirements Delaware COPT (DE Title 11 Ch 84) 16 hours of training per year, firearms twice annually (one qualification must be day and low light shoot) Pennsylvania MPOETC (037 Pa. Code 203.52) 12 hours in service training, annual firearms qualification Texas Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (Texas Occupations Code 1701.351(a)) 40 hours in two year period, annual firearms qualification Illinois (50 CS 705) Illinois Police Training Act 20 hours of training per year (Annual Police Chief & Deputy Training),, annual firearms qualification (for all law enforcement officers)
Discussion : Where Does Training Start? Job Performance - Evaluations Job / Promotional Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Putting it all Together
Where Does Training Start??? Chief / Commander Develop People!!!! Do you agree?? Do we hire people with the same GOALS and IDEAS?? Paid for what we know, not for what we do!!! Dean Crisp, FBI-LEEDA
Training (Learned Behavior) Operant Conditioning behavior that leads to satisfying consequences is repeated. Modeling an individual acquires responses by observing and imitating others.
This is where it all starts!!!
Interviewing Be Prepared Train your Staff Look for employees who fit Place value in your very first interview
Job Expectations / Performance Starts with Job Posting / Requirements Reinforced at Academy Level
Job Expectations / Performance Starts with Job Posting / Requirements Reinforced at Academy Level Continues with FTO
Job Expectations / Performance Starts with Job Posting / Requirements Reinforced at Academy Level Continues with FTO Is Observed on Daily Shift Reviewed on Bi Annual Evaluations
Performance Reviews
Performance Reviews
Job Requirements What is expected of your officers? Do you give them a job description?
Job Requirements Make them a part of your policies and procedures.
Job Requirements Give officers a roadmap to their own success. Lay out Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for promotions for officers to advance.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention methods. Knowledge of department Directives and patrol Standard Operating Procedures. Knowledge of geography and locations in the City. Knowledge of statutes, ordinances and criminal Law. Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing custody of persons. Knowledge of police record keeping procedures. Knowledge of criminal identification methods. Knowledge of methods of deploying officers in actual or anticipated emergencies. Knowledge of causes and prevention methods of crime committed by juveniles. Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations regarding radio communication. Knowledge or community policing practices. Knowledge of data entry and retrieval procedures. Knowledge of legal procedure in filing and presenting charges in court. Skill in supervising, leading and motivating peers. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees and the general public. Skill in understanding and following written and oral instructions. Skill in problem identification, problem solving and effective communication, both orally and in writing. Skill in the care and use of firearms. Skill in maintaining effective public relations. Skill in problem solving. Ability to use computers as an investigative tool. Ability to operate motorized vehicles. Ability to operate two-way radio equipment. Ability to apply knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques. Ability to follow departmental regulations. Ability to administer CPR and first aid. Ability to assess situations and make accurate decisions within a limited time frame. Ability to operate vehicles under emergency conditions. Ability to write legibly and to read. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Job Requirements Adhere to Time Requirements!! Minimum Qualifications: Corporal: Four (4) Years experience as an Cheswold Police Officer, must hold the rank of Patrolman First Class for a period of two (2) years, and receive Satisfactory Performance Evaluations. Senior Corporal: Six (6) years experience as an Cheswold Police Officer must hold the rank of Corporal for a period of two (2) years and receive Satisfactory Performance Evaluations. Master Corporal: Eight (8) years experience as an Cheswold Police Officer, must hold the rank of Senior Corporal for a period of two (2) years and receive Satisfactory Performance Evaluations. Education, Certification and Experience Requirements: Valid vehicle operator s license from their State of Residence Police Officer Certification from the State of Delaware (COPT) Active First Aid and CPR Maintain State of Delaware certifications in DELJIS, LEISS and any other Law Enforcement Applications required by the Chief of Police. NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.
Training Encourage Officers to seek outside training!!! Web and Online Training Broaden officers skills at little to no cost. Add incentives for officers who seek training and advancement. Utilize train-the-trainer courses to maximize learning throughout department.
Online Training
Putting it all Together Career Development Counseling Offers guidance to individuals Preparing, Choosing and Progressing in Job Assignments In Service Training Adhere to State Mandatory in- service Training Requirements Maintain and enhance SKA s Provide advanced levels of instruction Formal Education Encourage employees to continue education Utilize any special programs or tuition assistance available through public and private sources. State of Delaware Criminal Justice Council provides reimbursement for two classes per semester
Putting it all Together Use Performance Evaluations Identify Strengths and Weaknesses Determine Officers Interests in Counseling Assist Officer in meeting their career goals Get Buy In IMPORTANT Career Counseling is not mandatory Supervisors should record Officers wish to not participate at the time of their interview.
Summary Where Does Training Start? Job Performance - Evaluations Job / Promotional Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Putting it all Together
References Interim report of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing / President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing (March, 2015) United States. President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing KLINGER, D. A. (2012). POLICE TRAINING AS AN INSTRUMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY. St. Louis University Public Law Review, 32(1), 111-121 PR, N. (2011, July 26). BJS Releases Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008. PR Newswire US. Shipton, B. (2011). EXPANDING POLICE EDUCATORS' UNDERSTANDING OF TEACHING, ARE THEY AS LEARNER-CENTRED AS THEY THINK?. Journal Of Learning Design, 4(2), 1-19. Vick, K. (2015). What It's Like Being a Cop Now. (Cover story). Time, 186(7), 32-41
References (cont.) White, M. D., & Escobar, G. (2008). Making good cops in the twenty-first century: Emerging issues for the effective recruitment, selection and training of police in the United States and abroad. International Review Of Law, Computers & Technology, 22(1/2), 119-134. doi:10.1080/13600860801925045 Wilcox, N. (2015). FBI - The Importance of Mental Health Training in Law Enforcement. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 18-22.
Open Forum / Questions??? Chief Christopher Workman Cheswold Police Department Phone: (302) 734-2202 Cell: (302) 290-3009 Email: christopher.workman@cj.state.de.us