Initial certification follows the successful completion of a police officer basic training program approved by the Council (or a recognized equivalent) and a supervised field and departmental training experience meeting the Council’s minimum standards.
- Initial certification must be obtained within one calendar year of the person’s date of hire as a "probationary candidate".
- Initial certification is granted for three years; police officers are required to obtain the needed number of review training credits during each period of certification to allow the Council to renew the certification for a subsequent three-year period.
- Each police officer certification issued by the Council is valid for a period of time not to exceed three years.
- The Council issues a certification card to each certified police officer.
Renewal of Certification
Each police officer must renew his/her certification every three years; renewal is predicated upon the satisfactory completion of review training AND continued employment as a police officer.
- Each police officer’s training record will be reviewed by the Council’s staff.
- Each police officer found to be in compliance with their review training obligations will receive a renewed certification card with an updated expiration date.