Department members, including investigators and supervisors, shall attend training at regular intervals on all use of force policies and shall be provided the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of these policies during POST Continuing Professional Training (CPT) courses.
Department members shall attend training on de-escalation techniques at regular intervals, including alternatives to the use of force.
Training on use of force policies and the use of force in general shall include guidelines regarding vulnerable populations, including, but not limited to children, elderly persons, people who are pregnant, and people with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.
Training in the use of force shall be consistent with POST guidelines.
DISCLAIMER FOR UOF POLICY:
The Use of Force policy published on July 19, 2024, will be effective once training on the policy takes place. This transition period is being provided to ensure awareness of the new policy provisions throughout the Department, and to ensure education on the new policy and its components have been made available to Department members.