Should the Commission approve, subject to the Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action process, the proposed Training and Testing Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses, as specified in this report?

As part of an ongoing review of the Regular Basic Course content, POST staff and curriculum consultants review Learning Domain content to determine the currency and job task relevancy.  This process is facilitated by POST and attended by subject matter experts, academy directors, and coordinators.  Some of the more significant outcomes of these workshops are recommendations for updating and enhancing the basic courses.  The Training and Testing Specifications were updated to include Penal Code section 13519.41 which mandates the Commission to develop and implement a course of training regarding sexual orientation and gender identity minority groups in this state; to include specified topics, including the terminology used to identify and describe sexual orientation and gender identity and how to create an inclusive workplace within law enforcement for sexual orientation and gender identity minorities.

Learning Domains have been updated to reflect emerging training needs, compliance with legislatively mandated subject matter, changes in the law, or to improve student learning and evaluation.

The proposed changes affect the following Learning Domains:

• LD 42, Cultural Diversity/Discrimination (Attachment A)

The Training and Testing Specifications were updated to include the terminology used to identify and describe sexual orientation and gender identity and how to create an inclusive workplace within law enforcement for sexual orientation and gender identity minorities.

Staff recommends the Commission approve the revisions to the Training and Testing Specifications as amended pursuant to the rule-making process and approval from the Office of Administrative Law. If no one requests a public hearing, the amendments will become effective October 1, 2020.