The Chief of Police is responsible for the training of all members of the Department. He or she shall cause adequate and progressive programs of training to be organized and conducted to prepare Department members in the knowledge, procedures, and techniques of their duties and responsibilities. He or she will ensure that, within budgetary limitations, members of the Department attend training courses, seminars, and conferences necessary to maintain and improve their job skills and professional knowledge. He or she shall encourage Department members to further their education in law enforcement through study, special courses, college attendance, extension programs, and independent readings.
(Prior Code, § 5-1-7)