MEETING DATE
2/18/2015 |
BUREAU SUBMITTING THIS REPORT
Learning Technology Resources Bureau |
RESEARCHED BY (PRINT NAME)
Ron Crook |
REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME)
Jan Myyra |
REPORT DATE
12/15/2014 |
APPROVED BY
Robert A. Stresak |
DATE APPROVED
01/20/15 |
PURPOSE
Decision Requested |
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Yes
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| ISSUE, BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, & RECOMMENDATION |
| ISSUE: |
| Should the Commission authorize the Executive Director to renew a two-year contract with a qualified vendor for the production and support of the training video program in an amount not to exceed $1,940,000? |
| BACKGROUND: |
Since its inception in 1989, the POST training video program has proven to be one of the most valuable, cost-effective services offered to California law enforcement agencies. Historically referred to as "telecourses," these POST-certified videos provide high-quality, in-service training to local law enforcement agencies in the California POST program. The video program first launched as a live broadcast satellite network with VHS distribution, then transitioned in 2003 to DVD-based video by direct mail to agencies.
Each topic-specific video is carefully designed to assist agencies in meeting timely training needs and legislative mandates for their agency. The videos may be used by agencies to satisfy CPT requirements at a fraction of the cost and staff time required for traditional classroom training.
Training videos are available to agencies in the POST program at no charge and with no travel/per diem costs to the Commission.
In 2011, POST initiated production of its Did You Know? short-form videos. These engaging videos are typically 60-90 seconds in length and deliver pertinent information to the field in a timely manner. Designed for roll-call and other training settings, these award-winning video spots helped raise officer awareness in areas of safe driving, elder drivers, domestic violence, victims' rights, school violence, and more. The series also includes video spots for dispatchers. The videos are delivered online via the POST Learning Portal and are also offered on mobile devices with the POST MediaBytes application.
In 2012, POST implemented a new instructional design for its long-form DVD training videos to make them more interactive for trainees and easier for instructors. The new format provides easy-to-follow steps for group facilitation by instructors and includes features to allow CPT credit to be awarded to trainees viewing on an individual basis following facilitation by a supervisor. |
| ANALYSIS: |
The current video program contract expires in August 2015. The proposed scope of work for the POST Training Video Program in 2015-17 includes the following (see Attachment A):
- Four (4) in-service, topic-specific law enforcement training videos per year.
- Three (3) officer safety/information service announcement videos per year.
- Video-based vignette/scenario training in support of a specialized POST project or Bureau program.
- Media storage, POST Training Video Catalog management, distribution, and fulfillment services, DVD replication, and streaming media services.
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
| Staff recommends that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to renew a two-year contract with a qualified vendor for the production and support of the training video program in an amount not to exceed $1,940,000. |
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