FIELD TRAINING EVALUATION PROGRAM MANUAL

1 PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT FIELD TRAINING & EVALUATION PROGRAM MANUAL (September 18, 2014) FIELD TRAINING & EVALUATION PROGRAM MANUAL Table of Contents SECTION I. FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM (FTEP) Policy SECTION II. Probationary Patrol Officers Guide SECTION III. mandatory Conduct SECTION IV. Standardized EVALUATION Guidelines SECTION V. Forms 1) First Day Inspection 2) Daily Observation Report 3) Sergeant s Weekly Observation Report 4) EVALUATION of FIELD TRAINING Officer 5) Probationary Patrol Officer Self- EVALUATION 6) Remedial TRAINING Worksheet 7) FIELD TRAINING Recommendation Report SECTION VI.

2 FIELD TRAINING Checklist Page 1 of 56 FIELD TRAINING And EVALUATION PROGRAM (FTEP) PolicyPage 2 of 56 FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM (FTEP) Policy Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline the formation and operation of a FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM (FTEP). Policy It is the policy of the Providence Police Department to have an effective FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM (FTEP). Discussion The FTEP has been developed with the ultimate goal of improving the overall effectiveness of the Department.

3 This FTEP is of an eight (8) week duration, and will have provisions for additional time and TRAINING should the need arise. Although the new probationary patrol officer will have met all academic requirements and obtained basic technical skills upon graduating from the Providence Police Academy, it is necessary to determine whether or not he/she has the ability to successfully apply those skills into becoming a successful member of the Department. For the purpose of this policy, the following definitions shall apply: FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM (FTEP) - A structured and closely supervised PROGRAM provided to probationary patrol officers to facilitate the application of skills and knowledge obtained in the academy/classroom to actual performance in on-the-job situations.

4 This PROGRAM is designed to identify compliance and/or deficiencies in work performance, document procedures and provide a mechanism by which performance can be evaluated. Daily Observation Report (DOR) - A daily report prepared by a FIELD TRAINING Officer supervising a probationary patrol officer. This report evaluates his/her progress, identifies problems, and remedial efforts observed on a daily basis by a FIELD TRAINING Officer. Sergeant s Weekly Observation Report - A weekly report prepared by a FIELD TRAINING Sergeant that assists in providing the PROGRAM with a system of checks and balances to ensure that the FIELD Trading Officer is fulfilling his/her responsibilities.

5 It will also provide an opportunity for the FIELD TRAINING Officer Supervisor to quickly identify the proficiency of each probationary patrol 3 of 56 FIELD TRAINING Commander - The commanding officer of the Providence Police Department Uniformed Division, or his designee, responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM and the FIELD TRAINING Director. FIELD TRAINING Director - A member of the Providence Police Department who has attained at least the rank of Sergeant, and who is assigned or detailed to the Uniformed Division and appointed by the FIELD TRAINING Commander for his/her expertise in the FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM , in order to direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the FTEP PROGRAM .

6 FIELD TRAINING Sergeant - A member of the Providence Police Department who has attained the rank of Sergeant and who has been trained to deliver the FTEP to probationary patrol officers. The FIELD TRAINING Sergeant serves as a liaison to the FIELD TRAINING Director and assists in the daily monitoring of FIELD TRAINING Officers and probationary patrol officers. FIELD TRAINING Officer (FTO) - A member of the Providence Police Department who is assigned to the Patrol Bureau and who has been carefully selected and trained to deliver the FTEP to a probationary patrol officer.

7 Probationary Patrol Officer A sworn member s initial job title and status with the Department upon successful graduation from the Providence Police TRAINING Academy and until successful completion of the obligatory eighteen (18) months probationary period. Probationary patrol officers are required to successfully complete the FTEP as a condition of continued employment. During the probationary period, the probationary patrol officer possesses all the powers of the position to which he/she is appointed and is covered by all of the provisions of the Collective bargaining Agreement, with the exception that in the event of termination of employment, a Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights Hearing will not apply.

8 Procedures I. FTEP Requirement for Probationary Patrol Officers - The FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM will be a mandatory and critical phase in the TRAINING and performance assessment of all probationary police officers. This PROGRAM will take place immediately upon satisfactory completion of the Providence Police Academy. All probationary patrol officers will participate in the FIELD TRAINING and EVALUATION PROGRAM (FTEP). Every effort should be made to assign probationary patrol officers to work during both daylight and nighttime hours.

9 This will allow new members the opportunity to perform all facets of their operational duties and to learn the nuances involved in different shifts. II. Selection of FIELD TRAINING Officers The FIELD TRAINING Officer (FTO) performs an important role in the FTEP. The FTO should be a model of what the Department expects Page 4 of 56 from the probationary patrol officer, and is ultimately responsible for the transformation of the probationary patrol officer into a solo patrol officer. The FTO should have good communication and report writing skills, as well a solid grasp of the Department s policies, procedures and overall mission.

10 Candidates for the position must meet the following criteria: A. Must have completed three (3) years of service with the Providence Police Department; must be presently assigned to the Uniformed Division; and must meet the following requirements: 1. If an officer is not assigned to the Uniformed Division, he/she must be temporarily transferred to the Uniformed Division. 2. A work history indicating above average initiative and self-motivation. 3. No sustained civilian or administrative complaints for twelve months prior to application and appointment to the FTEP.