DRAFT REPORT OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE USE ... - Samuel Walker

Mr. Earl F. Martin
RE: REPORT TO USE OF FORCE COMMISSION
December 3, 2012
Page 34
- Review policy manual and develop and maintain checklist of action items that are
required by policy with associated time frames to preclude failure to comply with department's own
policy requirements such as annual training needs assessment, annual training plan, monthly FTO
meetings, OC training every 2 years etc.;
- Evaluate staffing issues with particular attention to number of supervisors needed per
shift to make supervision in the field a reality to maintain a professional level of excellence in
service to the community;
- Evaluate capital expenditure issues with regard to personnel staffing, training and
equipment needs with input of stakeholders in the agency including Academy Training Staff and
subject matter experts and address concerns with short-term and long-term planning in mind;
- Conduct annual training needs assessment and prepare annual training plan with the
input of stakeholders in the community, the various levels and components of the police department,
and a concern for developing trends and high-risk issues with regard to law enforcement nationally,
regionally and locally;
- Recognize the need for and develop a plan for on-going training in dealing with
high-risk events such as: use of force; use of deadly force; vehicle operations; execution of warrants
and forced entries; patrol tactics; arrest procedures; medical care; and dealing with the emotionally
disturbed and mentally ill;
- Schedule annual internal audit dates for compliance with annual 24-hour State of
Washington in-service mandate;
- Review and update training records software addressing concerns of Academy
Training Staff and Administrative Assistant;
- Evaluate need for and address budget concerns with regard to the purchase of use of
force simulator, additional long guns for trained and qualified personnel and replacement canines;
- Conduct review of BLEA curriculum provided to probationary officers and obtain
confirmation of attendance and successful completion of and certification in programs where
relevant (ie. baton, OC, firearms, first-aid, CPR etc.);
- Develop, update and maintain a checklist for training to be provided in the Pre-FTO
Training Curriculum for both laterals and new hires;