33A - training and Career Development - 2019

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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 17 Lexington Police Department Subject: Training & Career Development Policy Number: 33A Accreditation Standards: Reference: 1.3.11; 1.3.12; 16.3.6; 33.1.2; 33.1.3; 33.1.4; 33.1.5; 33.1.6; 33.1.7; 33.2.4; 33.4.1; 33.4.3; 33.5.1; 33.5.2; 33.5.3; 33.5.4; 33.6.1; 33.6.2; 33.7.1; 33.7.2; 33.8.2; 35.1.1; 41.1.2; 46.2.2; 46.2.3; 46.2.4 Effective Date: 12/9/15  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police The Municipal Police Institute, Inc. (MPI) is a private, nonprofit charitable affiliate of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. MPI provides training and model policies and procedures for police agencies. This policy is an edited version of MPI Policy 4.17 “Training and Career Development” GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES Training has often been cited as one of the most important responsibilities of any law enforcement agency. Training serves three broad purposes. First, well-trained officers are generally better prepared to act decisively and correctly in a broad spectrum of situations. Second, training results in greater productivity and effectiveness. Third, training fosters cooperation and unity of purpose. Moreover, law enforcement agencies are now being held legally accountable for the actions of their personnel and for failing to provide initial or updated in-service training. A well trained agency also helps the Department meet its goals and objectives. Career development is a structured process that is utilized by this department to provide opportunities for individual growth and development at all levels. It is designed to promote productive, efficient, and effective job performance and to improve the overall level of individual job satisfaction. It is the policy of The Lexington Police Department to: 1. Provide, or make available as resources allow, training in all areas of policing that will benefit both the Department and its employees; 2. Provide a program of career development where employees can be counseled and discuss their future with the organization.