POST Regulation 1005 (b) mandates that all peace officers promoted, appointed, or transferred to first-line supervisory positions must attend the Supervisory Course within 12 months of promotion, appointment, or transfer.  Other officers may attend the course if they will be promoted as first-line supervisors within months or are assigned to quasi-supervisory positions.

Historically,  POST has contracted with various entities to present this course throughout the State.  The current contracts will expire June 20, 2017.

The 80-hour mandated Supervisory Course must be completed within 12 months of promotion or appointment to a first-level supervisory position.  It is designed to transition new supervisors into the first level of leadership and includes topics such as Accountability, Communication with a Diverse Workforce, Conflict Management, Counseling, Leadership, and Decision-Making Models.

POST estimates that approximately 960 persons will need to attend the Supervisory Course this year.  With a class size of 30 students, POST plans 32 presentations between all of the presenters.  The FY 2017-18 contract is the same amount as last year. 

The breakdown of the presentation costs are in Attachment A.

This program is supported by Strategic Plan Objectives: A.1 California law enforcement agencies are prepared to address emerging trends and challenges and D.1 POST supports law enforcement agencies in developing positive durable and collaborative relationships with their communities.