Should the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with qualifying entities for the presentation of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Executive Development Course in an amount not to exceed $229,849.40?

The Executive Development Course (EDC) is the last in a series of professional development programs offered by POST and is intended to enhance the leadership potential and capabilities of law enforcement executives. The EDC is an 80-hour course conducted in two separate one-week sessions.

Completion of the EDC is a requirement for a department head to receive his/her POST Executive Certificate [Commission Regulation 1011 (a) (11)].

The EDC will be presented by applying contemporary adult learning principles, and employing a variety of learning exercises, reading assignments, and group activities.

The current contract will expire June 2020.

Maximum budget expenditures and budget detail are described in the attachments.

POST staff recommends the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with qualifying entities for the presentation of the POST Executive Development Course in an amount not to exceed $229,849.40.