One may think that once
a Police Officer graduates from the Police Academy, they are no longer
required to go
through any other training. In fact, an officer must successfully
complete a number of classes to keep their certification
valid (as determined by the Police Officers
Standards and Training Council.)The Training Division of the West
Haven Police Department oversees this task by scheduling these classes for
each officer. In addition, they monitor each officer's certification,
to make sure they receive the proper amount of training. 
Classes that an officer may attend include: Advanced DUI Detection, Arrest
and Control, Interview/Interrogation Techniques, Date Rape Investigations,
and many more. In addition to these classes are
yearly legal updates involving domestic violence and other changes of law,
as well as various in-service training which
typically involves firearms, baton, and arrest procedures.
The Training Division is also responsible for the recruitment of new
officers and conducting their background investigations and employment
process. Once an applicant is hired, the Training Division will
monitor their success while at the police academy. Once the "recruit"
completes the police academy, the Training Division will assign the recruit
to a Field Training Officer (FTO) to complete the recruit's training before
the recruit is released to the Patrol Division.
The Training Division is under the supervision of
Captain Christopher Stratton.
Sgt. Salvatore D'Amato is currently
the Sergeant assigned to the Training Division.
Officer William Cole is the Armorer and
also assigned to the Training Division. |
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