(San Luis Obispo County) Grand jury praises peace officer training
Santa Maria Times
An investigation conducted by the San Luis Obispo County grand jury found local law enforcement agencies are in compliance with California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission requirements.
In a report released this week, the grand jury commended the county’s law enforcement agencies for efforts to maintain high standards of training, including constant review and upgrading and refreshing so-called perishable skills.
Perishable skills include driving, tactical firearms, arrest and control, force options and verbal communication that require constant refresher courses to remain at a high level.
The grand jury investigated the agencies’ Mandated Peace Officer Training Program out of concern that budget and resource cuts would delay or eliminate participation, which could degrade public safety and increase liability risks from inappropriate action, according to the report.
The grand jury audit included the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department and the Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Atascadero and Paso Robles police departments.
The full report is available for review at http://slocourts.net/grandjury
In a report released this week, the grand jury commended the county’s law enforcement agencies for efforts to maintain high standards of training, including constant review and upgrading and refreshing so-called perishable skills.
Perishable skills include driving, tactical firearms, arrest and control, force options and verbal communication that require constant refresher courses to remain at a high level.
The grand jury investigated the agencies’ Mandated Peace Officer Training Program out of concern that budget and resource cuts would delay or eliminate participation, which could degrade public safety and increase liability risks from inappropriate action, according to the report.
The grand jury audit included the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department and the Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Atascadero and Paso Robles police departments.
The full report is available for review at http://slocourts.net/grandjury
