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
12/03/2014 |
APPROVED BY
Robert A. Stresak |
DATE APPROVED
01/21/15 |
PURPOSE
Decision Requested |
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Yes
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| ISSUE, BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, & RECOMMENDATION |
| ISSUE: |
| Should the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Golden West College and/or other appropriate entities for the continued production and online presentation of the annual Legal Update training video program during FY 2015-2016 in an amount not to exceed $80,000? |
| BACKGROUND: |
For the past three years the Commission has approved the contract for the production and online presentation of the annual Legal Update training video program. Golden West College has more than 20 years of experience with production of law enforcement legal update/case law update training videos and has collaborated with POST on the annual Legal Update training video.
The Legal Update training program is released annually in January. This video provides a comprehensive overview of new legislation and case law decisions that affect California law enforcement. Leading subject matter experts present numerous new laws and case decisions that may have significant impact on how peace officers perform their jobs and enforce laws. The training video also features a companion Reference Guide for downloading and printing via the POST website. |
| ANALYSIS: |
The annual Legal Update, which is segmented and offers a total of two hours of video-based training, is formatted to allow users to download the video assets to mobile devices and smart phones for on-demand viewing and reference in the field. The Legal Update will continue to be offered exclusively online via the POST Learning Portal and on the POST “MediaBytes” application for tablets and smartphones. POST offers the program to more than 78,000 users of the POST Learning Portal. The program allows law enforcement personnel to remain current on important changes in law without the added time and expense of travel to training locations.
A breakdown of these expenses is included in Attachment A. |
| RECOMMENDATION: |
| Staff recommends that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Golden West College and/or other appropriate entities for the continued production and online presentation of the annual Legal Update training video program during FY 2015-2016 in an amount not to exceed $80,000.
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