UNIT ORDER #36 - 36 ATTACHMENT

INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU

TRAINING PROGRAM

 PURPOSE

This program is designed to ensure that newly assigned sergeants are given the necessary direction and background to effectively handle their responsibilities.  The program is not all inclusive; it is intended to provide a basis upon which to build and to minimize the need to learn through trial and error.  Incumbent upon each new investigator will be the realization of his or her limitations at any given time and the judgment to seek advice when uncertain and assistance when in need.

THE PROGRAM

Team Lieutenants will select an experienced I.A.B. Sergeant from their team (hereafter referred to as the mentor) to train the newly assigned investigator.  In addition to any other training or orientation provided, the mentor will have the responsibility to direct and monitor the new investigator through the tasks identified in the training checklist.  The mentor will indicate the “date explained” and “date understands” for each subject.  The new investigator will initial each subject as he or she feels comfortable with it.  The checklist will be maintained by the mentor until it is completed.  It will then be submitted to the Training Lieutenant via the Team Lieutenant at the conclusion of the program.

The Team Lieutenant will be responsible for monitoring the progress of the new sergeant.

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Ideally, the new investigator will be assigned responsibilities by the mentor until the completion of the program.  To best accomplish certain aspects of the program it may be necessary, or more appropriate, for the newly assigned investigator to work with selected unit personnel for limited periods of time.  The mentor will still be responsible to ensure acceptable training occurs in all areas.

The training philosophy of the Bureau is one of “close mentorship.”  This means the newly assigned investigator should be accompanied by his or her mentor for at least three consecutive months.  The new investigator should work cases with his or her mentor, regardless of whether the case is assigned to the mentor or the new investigator.  The mentor should always be present when the new investigator is assigned as the “Duty Sergeant,” as if both were assigned.  In other words, the mentor is to provide very close guidance to the newly assigned investigator so as to provide the best training possible.  During the fourth month, the newly assigned investigator should be able to conduct interviews on their own in preparation for the completion of his or her training by the beginning of the fifth month.  These timelines are stated only as a guideline, and may be exceeded if necessary.                                                                  

WEEK ONE

• Introduction of personnel and Bureau by Mentor Sergeant.

• Meet and talk with Captain.

• Orientation by Lieutenant and experienced sergeants to cover protocols, expectations, and Bureau philosophy.

• Assignment of keys and necessary equipment by Operations Lieutenant or Captain’s designee.

• Distribute information packet or have newly assigned investigator photocopy and compile available material for reference.

• Provide the new investigator with digital copies of the Administrative Investigations Handbook, Guidelines for Discipline, and all Unit Management Directives.

CRITICAL TRAINING AREAS

Computer Training

Within the first month of assignment, the new investigator shall be provided with an orientation and hands on training regarding the NT System.

Force/Shooting Roll-Outs

Newly assigned investigators (sergeants only) are to be assigned to respond as a third person to force or shooting roll-outs to observe the two assigned sergeants.  These roll-outs should be varied so as to expose the sergeant to different types of roll-outs.  These assignments do not necessarily need to be with the mentor.  The purpose is to provide the opportunity for the newly assigned sergeant to be an observer prior to rolling as the first or second person.

Equipment Training

Within the first month of assignment, arrangements shall be made to provide training in the use of assigned field equipment to the newly assigned investigator.

Advocacy Unit

Within the first three months of assignment, each newly assigned investigator should receive an orientation and training session from the Advocacy Unit regarding the function of the Unit, effective interviewing, and other areas of importance for an investigator.

INTRODUCTION

FORMS AND PROCEDURES

CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION

SHOOTING AND FORCE RESPONSE TEAM                        

ADVOCACY UNIT

INTAKE SPECIALIST UNIT

“DUTY SERGEANT”  RESPONSIBILITIES

REVIEW OF UNIT-LEVEL FORCE PACKAGES

ATTEND CORE CLASSES

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