California Code of Regulations › Title 11 - Law › Division 2 - Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training › Article 1 - General › Section 1005 - Minimum Standards for Training. (Refer to Commission Regulation 1007 and Commission Procedure H for Reserve Peace Officer Training Standards)

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Minimum
				Entry-Level Training Standards (Required)
(1)
				Basic Course Requirement
Every peace officer, except Reserve Levels II and III, those peace
				  officers listed in subsections 1005(a)(2) and (a)(3) [peace officers whose primary
				  duties are investigative], 1005(a)(4) [coroners or deputy coroners], and 1005(a)(7)
				  [jail deputies], shall complete the Regular Basic Course before being assigned
				  duties which include the exercise of peace officer powers. Requirements for the
				  Regular Basic Course are set forth in Commission Procedure D-1-3.
(A) Field Training Program Requirement
Every peace officer, except Reserve Levels II and III, jail
				  deputies, and those officers described in subsections 1005(a)(1)(B)1 -
				  5, following completion of the Regular
				  Basic Course and before being assigned to perform general law enforcement uniformed
				  patrol duties without direct and immediate supervision, shall complete a
				  POST-approved Field Training Program as set forth in Commission Procedure
				  D-13.
(B) Exemptions to the
				Field Training Program Requirement
An officer is exempt from the Field Training Program requirement
				  following completion of the Regular Basic Course:
1. While the officer's assignment remains
				custodial related, or
2. If the
				officer's employing department does not provide general law enforcement uniformed
				patrol services and the department has been granted an exemption as specified in
				Commission Regulation 1004, or
3. If the
				officer is a lateral entry officer possessing a POST Basic Certificate and who has
				either:
a. Completed a POST-approved Field
				Training Program, or
b. One year
				previous experience performing general law enforcement uniformed patrol duties,
				or
4. If the officer was a
				Level I Reserve and is appointed to a full-time peace officer position within the
				same department and has previously completed the department's entire POST-approved
				Field Training Program within the last 12 months of the new appointment, or has the
				signed concurrence of the department head attesting to the individual's competence,
				based upon experience and/or other field training as a solo general law enforcement
				uniformed patrol officer, or
5. If the
				officer's employing department has obtained approval of a field training compliance
				extension request provided for in Commission Regulation 1004.
More specific information regarding basic training requirements is
				  located in Commission Procedure D-1.
(C) Basic Course Waiver
A Basic Course Waiver (BCW) provides an exemption from the Regular
				  Basic Course (RBC) or Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC) training
				  requirements. A BCW is granted to individuals with qualifying out of state or
				  federal law enforcement experience, whose law enforcement training, experience and
				  education are deemed by POST to demonstrate sufficient law enforcement knowledge,
				  skill and proficiency. The prescribed course of training appropriate to the
				  individual's appointment is determined by the Commission and is specified in
				  subsection 1005(a) or Commission Regulation 1007(a). The requirements for the RBC
				  and SIBC are specified in Commission Procedure D-1.
Acceptance of the BCW in lieu of successful completion of a RBC or
				  SIBC is at the discretion of the employing agency. The BCW does not determine an
				  individual's employability, nor is it a means of requalifying training. Individuals
				  with prior qualifying California law enforcement experience are not eligible for the
				  BCW and must complete requalification as defined in Commission Regulation
				  1008.
A BCW is valid for three years from the date it is granted. After
				  three years, the requirements for requalification or attendance in a RBC or SIBC
				  attach, as specified in Commission Regulation 1008. Individuals may not apply for a
				  second BCW unless they qualify for the following exception:
An individual who has been employed continuously in another state
				  as a full-time peace officer, general or investigative, with less than a three-year
				  break in qualifying employment may reapply for the appropriate waiver one time. A
				  new application (including training certification information) must be filed,
				  subject to the training standards, testing, and fee requirements in effect at the
				  time of submission of the new application. An individual who receives a second Basic
				  Course Waiver has a maximum of three years following completion of requalification
				  to obtain qualifying employment. After three years, the requirements for
				  requalification or attendance in a RBC or SIBC attach, as specified in Commission
				  Regulation 1008.
A waiver of attendance for the RBC will satisfy attendance at
				  SIBC. However, a waiver of attendance for SIBC training does not satisfy the RBC
				  training requirement.
1. Eligibility
a. Regular Basic Course Waiver (RBCW)
To be eligible for a waiver of the RBC, an individual must meet
				  the following training, education and experience requirements:
i. Successful completion of a 200 hour minimum
				basic general law enforcement training course certified or approved by California
				POST or a similar standards agency of another state, or a federal agency general law
				enforcement basic course, and
ii. At
				least 664 hours of general law enforcement training, which includes the basic course
				requirement listed in subsection 1005(a)(1)(A) and
iii. Legislatively mandated training included in
				the POST-certified RBC, and
iv. At least
				one year of continuous full-time out-of-state general law enforcement experience
				with one agency as defined in Commission Regulation 1001. Experience must have been
				acquired subsequent to the completion of basic training.
b. Specialized Investigators' Basic Course Waiver
				(SIBCW)
To be eligible for a waiver of the SIBC, an individual must meet
				  the following training, education and experience requirements:
i. Successful completion of a basic investigative
				course similar in content to the SIBC, certified or approved by California POST or a
				similar standards agency of another state, or a federal agency general or
				investigative basic course.
ii. At least
				591 hours of investigative or general law enforcement training, which includes the
				basic course requirement listed in subsection 1005(a)(1)(a), and
iii. Legislatively mandated training included in
				the POST-certified SIBC, and
iv. At
				least one year of continuous full-time out-of-state or federal investigative
				experience, or general law enforcement experience, with one agency. Experience must
				have been acquired subsequent to the completion of basic training and, as determined
				by POST, commensurate with law enforcement duties of California investigative
				agencies.
2. Basic
				Course Waiver Process
A Basic Course Waiver shall be determined through a four-step
				  process:
(1) Application/Self-Assessment,
				Documentation, and Fee Requirements;
(2)
				POST Training Evaluation;
(3) Basic
				Course Waiver Assessment; and
(4) Waiver
				Issuance.
Step 1: Basic Course Waiver Application/Self-Assessment and
				  Documentation and Fee Requirements
a.
				Self-Assessment: Prior to submitting an application for a Basic Course Waiver, an
				individual must conduct a self-assessment to verify successful completion of the
				requirements listed in the applicable section above.
b. Documentation Requirements: The Regular Basic
				Course Waiver Application, POST 2-267 (Rev. 10/2023), or Specialized Investigators'
				Basic Course Waiver Application, POST 2-353 (Rev. 10/2023), which are hereby
				incorporated by reference, must be submitted together with the supporting training,
				education, and experience documentation described below. The application form must
				be signed by the individual and the department head, when appropriate. Each
				application must be accompanied by the following supporting documentation:
i. Basic Course: A certificate of completion and
				copy of the course curriculum that outlines course content and hours that is
				consistent with the date of completion on the certificate.
ii. Other Training: Certificates of completion,
				training records, or similar documentation of related training.
iii. Education: Official transcripts. One semester
				unit shall be equivalent to a maximum of 20 training hours and one quarter unit
				shall be equivalent to a maximum of 14 training hours.
iv. Experience: Written verification of experience
				shall be listed on agency letterhead from the department head, training manager, or
				personnel department for which the applicant was employed. The document must
				specifically state that the applicant completed at least one year of general law
				enforcement following completion of basic training (or investigative experience, if
				appropriate). The letter must be accompanied by a duty statement for the position
				held by the applicant. If the applicant is unable to obtain a letter stating
				completion of at least one year general law enforcement (or investigative
				experience, if appropriate), POST can evaluate the duty statement and the letter
				identifying continuous employment with one agency, subsequent to completion of basic
				training, to establish qualifying experience.
v. Fee: Certified check, money order or electronic
				payment, payable to the Commission on POST, in the amount specified on the BCW
				Application.
Incomplete application packets will not be considered for review
				  and will be returned to the applicant.
Step 2: POST Training Evaluation
Upon receipt of the completed BCW Application, all supporting
				  documents and the appropriate fee, POST will evaluate the individual's prior
				  training, education and experience.
Individuals will be notified if additional supporting documents
				  are necessary and/or if application is deficient in one or more areas. An individual
				  shall have up to 180 days from date of notification to provide additional
				  verification without the payment of an additional evaluation fee. Failure to provide
				  the additional verification within that time period will result in closure of the
				  application process. Once closed, a new application (including training
				  certification information) must be filed, subject to the training standards,
				  testing, and fee requirements in effect at the time of submission of the new
				  application.
The individual and the agency, when appropriate, will be notified
				  of the results of the evaluation. If the application is approved, the individual
				  will be eligible to complete the BCW Assessment Process.
Step 3: Basic Course Waiver Assessment Process
a. Assessment Methods
There are two methods by which the BCW assessment can be
				  accomplished:
(1) Attendance and successful
				completion of a POST-certified Requalification Course; or
(2) Successful completion of the BCW Testing
				Process which is only available to individuals who meet the following criteria:
a. Entering California law enforcement with
				qualifying out of state or federal law enforcement experience, and
b. Will be appointed at middle management or
				executive rank and will function at the second-level of supervision or above,
				and
c. Have less than a three year break
				from the last date of service as a peace officer, and
d. Submits a letter from the prospective hiring
				agency, signed by the agency head, that includes the intent to hire the applicant at
				middle management or executive rank, and a description of the intended job
				classification and duty assignment.
Once an assessment method is chosen, an individual may not switch
				  to the other option. The BCW assessment process must be successfully completed
				  within one hundred eighty days of notification by POST of approval of the
				  evaluation.
Assessment Method 1: POST-Certified Requalification Course.
i. The one hundred sixty hour Requalification
				Course must be taken through a qualified presenter.
ii. Course content and testing requirements can be
				found in the POST Training and Testing Specifications.
Assessment Method 2: Basic Course Waiver Testing Process.
The testing process consists of the two components identical to
				  the Requalification Course examinations:
i.
				A comprehensive test designed to evaluate an individual's knowledge of basic course
				content.
ii. Exercise tests designed to
				evaluate an individual's manipulative skills acquired in the basic course.
iii. The testing process is to be administered
				through a POST Testing Center. Both components are graded pass/fail and must be
				successfully completed.
b. Retest
i. A
				comprehensive retest shall be allowed one time only. Arrangements for the
				comprehensive retest must be made directly with the same POST-certified
				Requalification Course presenter or POST Testing Center at which the initial
				comprehensive test was taken. Retesting must take place within ninety days of the
				initial test. An individual who fails the retest, fails the Requalification
				Course.
ii. Retest of one or more
				modules of the exercise shall be allowed one time only. Arrangements for the skills
				retest must be made directly with the same POST-certified Requalification Course
				presenter or POST Testing Center in which the skills examination was originally
				taken. Retesting must take place within ninety days of the initial test. An
				individual who does not pass the failed module(s) of the skills retest fails the
				Requalification Course.
iii. An
				individual who has failed the Requalification Course or testing option may repeat
				Step 3 one time within 12 months of the date of failure. After a 30-day waiting
				period, the individual shall submit a written request to POST for approval before
				contacting the Requalification Presenter or POST Testing Center. When an individual
				fails to successfully repeat Step 3 they are no longer eligible for a waiver and
				must complete the appropriate POST-certified basic course (RBC or SIBC) before
				exercising peace officer powers.
Step 4: Issuance of Waiver/Waiver of Attendance
a. Upon successful completion of the waiver
				process, a Waiver of Attendance of the appropriate POST-certified basic course will
				be granted by POST.
b. Acceptance of a
				waiver for meeting the appropriate Basic Course training standard shall be at the
				discretion of the employing agency.
(2) Every district attorney investigator or
				inspector (Penal Code section
				830.1), regularly employed and paid as
				such, shall minimally complete either the Regular Basic Course or Specialized
				Investigators' Basic Course, Commission Procedure D-1, before being assigned the
				duties which include the exercise of peace officer powers. In addition to the basic
				course training requirement, the POST-certified District Attorney Investigator
				Transition Course, Commission Procedure D-14, shall be completed within 12 months
				from the date of appointment.
(3) Every
				peace officer whose primary duties are investigative, except district attorney
				investigators or inspectors, shall complete, within 12 months from the date of
				appointment, the Regular Basic Course or the Specialized Investigators' Basic
				Course, Commission Procedure D-1-4, as elected by the department head. Departments
				in the following categories have been identified as primarily investigative and may
				exercise the option provided in this section:
1)
				state investigative agencies including the Supreme Court of California,
2) welfare investigations,
3) welfare fraud,
4) social services,
5) human assistance/services, and
6) District Attorney child support divisions or
				welfare fraud units (appointed under P.C. 830.35).
(4) Every coroner or deputy coroner [as defined in
				Penal Code section
				830.35(c)],
				regularly employed and paid as such, shall satisfactorily complete the Penal Code
				section
				832 (PC 832) Arrest
				Course and, when applicable, the PC 832 Firearms Course, Commission Procedure D-1-7,
				before the exercise of peace officer powers. In addition to the PC 832 Course(s),
				satisfactory completion of the POST-certified Coroners' Death Investigation Course,
				Commission Procedure D-1-6, is also required within 12 months from date of
				appointment. The Coroners' Death Investigation Course requirement shall only apply
				to peace officer coroners hired on or after the agency enters the POST
				program.
(5) Every school police officer
				employed by a K-12 school district or California Community College district before
				July 1, 1999, in addition to the Regular Basic Course requirement set forth in
				subsection 1005(a)(1), shall complete a POST-certified Campus Law Enforcement Course
				[(Commission Regulation 1081(a)] no later than July 1, 2002. Every school police
				officer employed by a K-12 school district or California Community College district
				after July 1, 1999, in addition to the Regular Basic Course, shall complete a
				POST-certified Campus Law Enforcement Course within two years of the date of first
				appointment.
(6) Every airport peace
				officer (Penal Code section
				830.33) regularly employed and paid as
				such, in addition to the Regular Basic Course training requirement set forth in
				subsection 1005(a)(1), shall complete a POST-certified Aviation Security Course
				[Commission Regulation 1081(a)], after appointment. Pursuant to Penal Code section
				832.1, any airport
				peace officer who has not satisfactorily completed the Aviation Security Course
				within the prescribed time shall not continue to have the powers of a peace officer
				until the officer has satisfactorily completed the course.
(7) Every jail deputy [Penal Code section
				830.1(c)] shall
				satisfactorily meet the training requirements of the PC 832 Arrest and Firearms
				Course, Commission Procedure D-1-7; and within 120 days after the date of
				appointment, shall complete the training required by the Board of State and
				Community Corrections for custodial personnel pursuant to Penal Code section
				6035, and the
				training required for custodial personnel of local detention facilities pursuant to
				Division 1 (commencing with Section
				100) of Title 15 of the California Code
				of Regulations.
(8) Every limited
				function peace officer shall satisfactorily meet the training requirements of the PC
				832 Arrest and Firearms Course, Commission Procedure D-1-7; however training in the
				carrying and use of firearms shall not be required when an employing agency
				prohibits limited function peace officers the use of firearms.
(9) Every peace officer prior to exercising peace
				officer powers shall complete the requirements of Penal Code section
				832, which may be
				part of the minimum basic training standard or a separately certified
				course.