All police officers, prior to entering upon any of their duties, shall receive a course of training in the use of weapons and other police procedures by the proper authorities as established by the state for full-time police officers. Such courses of training shall not be less than 400 hours in duration. Upon completion of the course of training, the applicant shall file with the Mayor a certificate attesting to the completion of the course.
(2007 Code, § 30-2-14)