When training courses of general interest are offered through and/or by the Toledo Police Department, the Police Chief shall select the employees from among applicants who have completed their probationary period and are permanently assigned. Provided, however, that employees who only need an update shall not be covered by this provision.
The course shall be announced within a reasonable time after notification is received by the Department and Officers shall be allowed to submit a request for said course as time allows with a minimum of three (3) days allowed whenever possible.
Courses of a specialized nature shall first be made available to Police Officers permanently assigned to the appropriate Bureau, Section or Units.
The City agrees to accept the responsibility to train the employees covered in Section 2129.02 in the use of firearms.