MEETING DATE
2/19/2014 |
BUREAU SUBMITTING THIS REPORT
Training Program Services Bureau |
RESEARCHED BY (PRINT NAME)
Kim Sharman |
REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME)
Robert Ziglar |
REPORT DATE
01/08/2014 |
APPROVED BY
Robert A. Stresak |
DATE APPROVED
1/30/14 |
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 contracts with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and San Jose Police Department, or other entities, to provide instructor training for the use of Driving Simulators and Force Options Simulators for FY 2014-15 in an amount not to exceed $129,004? |
| BACKGROUND: |
| The Regional Skills Training Center (RSTC) Program is a critical element in meeting the mandated perishable skills training requirement for law enforcement. There is a continuous turnover of trainers due to retirements, promotions and/or transfers. This makes it necessary to routinely train new instructors on the operation of law enforcement driving simulator (LEDS) and force option simulator (FOS) systems in order to maintain a cadre of competent and fully qualified instructors. Upon successful completion, these instructors provide training to peace officer trainees throughout California.
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| ANALYSIS: |
POST regulations require peace officers to complete perishable skills training every 24 months. Perishable skills training includes arrest and control, communications, driving and tactical firearms. Existing LEDS and FOS systems are currently available for use by law enforcement agencies throughout the state to address the driving and force options training components of the perishable skills.
Authorization to provide instructor training concerning LEDS and FOS will allow POST to contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and San Jose Police Department, or other entities, to perform instructor training.
These courses will provide training for up to 194 driving and use of force instructors, and enable them to provide LEDS and FOS training to peace officers throughout the state.
The FY 2013-14 contract for LEDS and FOS training approved by the Commission totaled $129,004. Presenter contracts included training course presentation costs, student supplies, and equipment. The proposed contract for FY 2014-15 will remain the same.
A breakdown of the training course costs is reflected in Attachment A. |
| RECOMMENDATION: |
| Staff recommends the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into contracts with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and San Jose Police Department, or other entities, to provide instructor training for the use of Driving Simulators and Force Options Simulators for FY 2014-15 in an amount not to exceed $129,004? |
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