NCJ Number
73022
Date Published
1979
Length
19 pages
Annotation
This annual report for fiscal year 1978-79 gives background narrative and statistical data supplemented by photographs, charts, and graphs to describe the activities of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in California.
Abstract
POST was established in 1959 to raise the level of competence of local law enforcement officers by establishing minimum standards for their selection and training and to provide such services to local law enforcement agencies as authorized by law. Local agencies which comply with all selection and training requirements are reimbursed for a percentage of their training expenses from the Peace Officer Training Fund, administered by POST. A total of 20, 751 claims for training reimbursement were processed during the fiscal year, including 9,950 claims in the mandated courses and 10,801 claims in the job-specific and technical course areas. Also, 9,136 professional certificates were awarded to California law enforcement personnel during the year. Consultants in the Standards and Training Bureaus identify training needs across the State and assist in developing training courses at colleges and police academies. During this fiscal year, they supervised 2,093 course presentations which resulted in the training of 52,691 personnel. Consultants also conduct onsite inspections of certified training courses and institutions to ensure that standards are being met. In addition, consultants in the Management Counseling Bureau help resolve administrative, management, or operational problems within law enforcement agencies. Current projects are briefly noted (involving basic course revision, computer records systems, reserve officer standards, and standardized testing), and future goals are addressed.