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[Replace this text withyour agency name.]Police Training Program GuidePolice Training OfficerProblem-Based Learning ModelVolume 1: Overview & AppendicesCompanion Guide toVolume 2: Training Workbook – All PhasesDeveloped byPOST Basic Training BureauCALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING

POLICE TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDEPOLICE TRAINING OFFICER / PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODELVOLUME 1: PROGRAM OVERVIEW & APPENDICES California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingCopyright September 2014All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in anyform or by any means electronic or mechanical or by any information storage andretrieval system now known or hereafter invented, without prior written permissionof the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. This publication(and any videos associated with it) may not be posted to any web site or social mediaapplication, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or any future social mediaapplication.There are two exceptions: California law enforcement agencies in the POST peace officer program andPOST-certified training presenters are hereby given permission by POST toreproduce any or all of the contents of this manual for their internal use only.However, distribution may be limited. Individuals are allowed to download POST publications for personal use only.(Distribution is not allowed.)Infringement of the copyright protection law and the provisions expressed here and onthe POST website under Copyright/Trademark Protection will be pursued in a court oflaw. Questions about copyright protection of this publication and exceptions may bedirected to the Publications Manager.POST2010BTB-0401-Awww.post.ca.gov

POST Mission StatementThe mission of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training is tocontinually enhance the professionalism of California’s law enforcement in servingits communities.

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PTO/PBLE MODELPOST CommissionersJoyce DudleyCHAIRRick BrazielVICE-CHAIRAlan BarcelonaEve BergLai Lai BuiBarry DonelanDistrict AttorneySanta Barbara CountyEducatorHumboldt State UniversitySpecial AgentDepartment of JusticeChiefTorrance Police DepartmentSergeantSacramento Police DepartmentSergeantOakland Police DepartmentRobert T. DoyleSheriffMarin CountyP. Lamont EwellPublic MemberGeoff LongPublic MemberJohn McMahonJethroe Moore, IIJames O’RourkeBatine RamirezSheriffSan Bernardino CountyPublic MemberSergeantCalifornia Highway PatrolSergeantPlacer County Sheriff’s DepartmentLaurie SmithSheriffSanta Clara CountyMichael TubbsMayor of StocktonWalt VasquezEdward MedranoChief, La Mesa Police DepartmentEx Officio MemberRepresenting Xavier Becerra AttorneyGeneralVOL 1 . PROGRAM OVERVIEWi

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PTO/PBLE MODELAcknowledgmentsSpecial thanks to:POLICE TRAINING ADVISORY COUNCILFIELD TRAINING PILOT AGENCIES Capitola Police Department Concord Police Department Cypress Police Department Folsom Police Department Fresno Police Department Fresno County Sheriff’s OfficePOST BUREAUS Training Program Services Administrative ServicesVOL1 . PROGRAM OVERVIEWIII

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PTO/PBLE MODELForewordBy POST Executive Director Manuel Alvarez Jr.The purpose of the POST Police Training Program Guide is to provide administrators of POST-participating agencies with information and assistance in applying POST field training program regulations withintheir police training program. This standardized program and forms guide law enforcement departments andPolice Training Officers (PTOs) through initial orientation and training of newly assigned patrol officers. Thisprogram assists new officers in the1 transition from what they learned in the academy to performing general lawenforcement uniformed patrol duties competently in the field.The Police Training Program (PTP) was designed in 1999 as an alternative to the Field Training Program (FTP) modelthrough a grant funded by the Department of Justice Office of Community Policing Services (COPS). Californiaapproved the PTP as an alternate training method in 2007. The PTP employs current adult learning theory,particularly Problem-Based Learning, as the primary method of instruction. Using phased training (called SubstantiveTopic Phases), Journaling as a learning tool, and focusing on Core Competencies, the PTP is intended to developproblem-solving skills and engage peace officers in the communities they serve.The goals of the PTP include: To formulate learning opportunities for new officers who meet or exceed the training needs of the agency. To develop and enhance the trainee’s learning from the academy within the community environmentthrough a series of real-life, problem-solving activities. To foster a growing independence from the training officer over the course of the program. To produce graduates of the training program who are capable of providing responsible, communityfocused police services. To prepare trainees to use a problem-solving approach throughout their careers by employing problembased learning. To promote the practice of using community members as partners in problem-solving. To design fair and consistent evaluations that address a trainee’s skills, knowledge, application, and abilityto problem-solve effectively.The mission of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training is to continually enhance theprofessionalism of California law enforcement in serving its communities. The POST Police Training Program Guide,Volumes 1 and 2, have been developed to support this mission, drawing upon statewide and national lawenforcement expertise.The Commission appreciates the contributions made by the Police Training Advisory Council and the Police TrainingProgram (PTP) pilot agencies (Capitola Police Department, Concord Police Department, Cypress Police Department,Folsom Police Department, Fresno Police Department, and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) in providing input toprepare this guide. Questions or comments regarding this document should be directed to the Basic Training Bureauat (916) 227-4252.VOL1 . PROGRAM OVERVIEWV

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PTO/PBLE MODELCode of EthicsAs a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve; to safeguard lives andproperty; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and thepeaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice.I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face ofdanger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest inthought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and theregulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in myofficial capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships toinfluence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforcethe law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary forceor violence and never accepting gratuities.I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to beheld so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives andideals, dedicating myself before God1 to my chosen profession.law enforcement.FOOTNOTE:¹Reference to religious affirmation may be omitted where objected to by the officer.VOL1 . PROGRAM OVERVIEWVII

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PTO/PBLE MODELContentsFOREWORD BY POST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . VCODE OF ETHICS . VIIAGENCY PERSPECTIVE . IXAGENCY MISSION & VALUES . XIAGENCY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT . XVIIGLOSSARY . XXIIIINTRODUCTION . XXV Program Objectives . XXV COPPS’ Influence on the California Police Training Program . XXV The Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Model . XXVIINSIDE VOLUME 1Chapter 1Police Training Program (PTP) Philosophy .1-3 Problem-Based Learning (PBL) .1-3 Ill-Structured Problems .1-3 Teaching Techniques in Problem-Based Learning .1-4 Failing Forward .1-4 Problem-Based Learning Exercises (PBLEs) .1-5 Using Problem-Based Learning Exercises as a Teaching Method .1-6 Duties and Responsibilities .1-7 Personnel .1-7 Trainee Responsibilities .1-9Chapter 2The Learning Process.2-3 Introduction .2-3 The Learning Matrix .2-3 Substantive Topics .2-3 Core Competencies .2-4 Focus Activities .2-4 Performance Outcomes .2-4 Resource Materials .2-4 Applying the Learning Matrix.2-6 Program Phases .2-6 Integration/Orientation Period .2-6 1. Orientation .2-7 2. Introduce Trainees to the PTP .2-7 3. Introduce Learning Activity Packages (LAPs) .2-7 4. Introduce Agency-Specific Components .2-7 Phased Training Options .2-7 Solo Patrol Assignment .2-8 Trainee Journaling.2-8 PTO Training Progress Notes .2-10 Coaching and Evaluation Process .2-10 Neighborhood Portfolio Exercises (NPEs) .2-10 Problem-Based Learning Exercises (PBLEs) .2-11VOL1 . PROGRAM OVERVIEWXIII

POLICE TRAINING PROGRAM(PTP) GUIDEI N S I D E V O L U M E 1 continued Learning Activity Packages (LAPs) . 2-11Prescriptive Training . 2-12Mid-Term Evaluation . 2-12Final Evaluation . 2-12Competency Attestation . 2-13Chapter 3Mid-Term Evaluation and Matrix Performance Outcomes . 3-3 Mid-Term Evaluation . 3-3 Matrix Performance Outcomes: Phases A and B . 3-4Chapter 4Final Evaluation and Matrix Performance Outcomes . 4-1 Final Evaluation . 4-3 Matrix Performance Outcomes: All Phases (A,B,C,D) . 4-4TABLES / FIG URESTable 1.0Police Training Program Overview. xixTable 1.1Police Training Program Model . 1-6Table 2.1The Learning Matrix Grid . 2-5Table 3.1Evaluation Chart: Mid-Term . 3-3Table 4.1Evaluation Chart: Final . 4-3Table A.1Patrol Training Program Timeline . A-13Figure 1.0Police Training Program (PTP) Phases . xxiAPPENDICES (A–O)AProblem-Based Learning Exercise (PBLE) Guideline – SAMPLE FORM . A-3PBLE Scenarios:A.1PBLE #1 – Vehicle Stop (Phase A: Non-Emergency Incident Response) . A-5A.2PBLE #2 – Disorderly at Bar Radio Call (Phase B: Emergency Incident Response) . A-7A.3PBLE #3 – Disorderly Youths in Park (Phase C: Patrol Activities) . A-9A.4PBLE #4 – Domestic Dispute (Phase D: Criminal Investigation) . A-11See Volume 2: Training Workbook for complete set of PBLEs (Exercises 1–4)BPatrol Training Program Timeline (Table A.1) . A-13CProblem-Based Learning Exercise – Completed – SAMPLE FORM . A-15DRubric Assessment for Neighborhood Portfolio Exercise (NPE) . A-17EPrescriptive Training Report (for Trainee Smith) – EXAMPLE . A-21xiv