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DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 1

PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 6.9

SUBJECT: SELECTION AND TRAINING PLEAC 1.3.10, 1.5.1, 1.8.3, 1.9.1 - 1.9.3, 1.10.1- 1.10.6, 2.3.2, 2.7.8, & 4.9.1 ______________________________________________________________________________

1. OVERVIEW

A. As part of the Philadelphia Police Department’s mission statement, we continually

strive to create a work environment in which we recruit, train, and develop an

exceptional team of employees. The process of training and development can only

begin after we have ensured that we are selecting the very best candidates for the

demanding, but rewarding, career of a police officer. Training and development are not

temporary steps, but continual, career-long advancements toward departmental

excellence.

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2. POLICY

A. It is the policy of the Philadelphia Police Department to organize and administer the

Department’s training component in a manner which is responsive to the operational

task requirements of the Department and its personnel. Attention will be directed to

these areas of learning which will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities related to job

task responsibilities. Documentation of training activities will be maintained, and

requirements for developmental and remedial training will be monitored and

implemented in accordance with the procedural elements of this policy.

(PLEAC 1.10.3)

B. All departmental training must be in compliance with the requirements of the

Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Act, as amended, (53

Pa.C.S.A.§2161, et seq.) in regard to municipal police officer training and agency

responsibilities including:

1. Physical fitness standards and educational prerequisites to employment (53 Pa.

C.S.A. § 2164(8)).

2. Certification of all officers (53 Pa. C.S.A. § 2164(12)).

Issued Date: 06-30-15 Effective Date: 06-30-15 Updated Date: 12-7-17

DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 2

C. All personnel, sworn and civilian, shall attend designated mandatory and in-service

training. All personnel, sworn and civilian, shall attend all training that is appropriate

for their assignment. Attendance at training is considered a requirement of assignment.

D. All sworn personnel must successfully complete an annual in-service training course,

which may include course materials on federal and Pennsylvania court cases and legal

updates. (PLEAC 1.10.5)

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3. SELECTION OF PERSONNEL

A. Recruitment and Selection (PLEAC 1.5.1)

1. The current standards and hiring criteria are posted on the Philadelphia Police

Department’s website, under “Careers,” and on the City of Philadelphia

Department of Human Resources, under “Jobs.”

2. The hiring process is guided, at a minimum, by the requirements set forth in the

Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act.

Prior to acceptance into the Philadelphia Police Academy, candidates must

complete the following steps:

a. Employment Application

b. Reading Examination

c. Physical Fitness and Agility Test

d. Drug-screening Test

e. Personnel Data Questionnaire (PDQ) Interview

1) The PDQ must be completed in order for the Recruit Background

Investigations Unit to conduct the background investigation.

f. Background investigation, conducted by the Recruit Background Investigations

Unit, includes at a minimum: (PLEAC 1.9.1 (a), (b), (c), 1.5.1)

1) Verification of qualifying credentials such as age, current department

education guidelines, and experience. As listed previously, current

information can be found on the Philadelphia Police Department’s website,

in the Careers section or on the City of Philadelphia Office of Human

Resources, Police Officer job announcement.

2) A review of any criminal or non-criminal record.

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3) Verification from at least three personal references.

g. Medical Evaluation, consisting of a complete physical examination, including

drug screening, performed by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or

certified nurse practitioner who is licensed in Pennsylvania. (PLEAC 1.9.2)

h. Psychological Evaluation, consisting of a psychological and emotional stability

examination, conducted by a licensed psychologist, prior to appointment, to

certify the mental health and emotional stability of each candidate for a sworn

position. (PLEAC 1.9.3)

i. Polygraph Examination

3. After successful completion of the entire hiring process, the Recruit Background

Investigations Unit will notify the candidate that they have been accepted into the

training program at a future date and time.

NOTE: If the time between when the candidate has been accepted into the training

program and the time starting is greater than six (6) months, they may be

subject to a new drug screen or polygraph test.

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4. TRAINING PROCEDURES

A. Training and Education Services Bureau

1. The Training and Education Services Bureau (TESB) operates and maintains the

below Units:

a. Recruit Training Unit (RTU)

b. Advanced Training Unit (ATU)

c. Firearms Training Unit (FTU)

2. Training Academy statutory authorization includes:

a. Basic municipal police training in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is

governed by the “Municipal Police Officer’s Education and Training Act,” P.L.

359, No 120 of 1974.

b. The “Municipal Police Officer’s Education and Training Act” created the

Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) to

administer education and training for municipal police agencies in the

Commonwealth. The RTU and FTU are authorized and certified by the

MPOETC.

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B. Recruit Training (PLEAC 1.10.3)

1. Training for all recruits is guided by the requirements of the MPOETC and will be

conducted by the Recruit Training Unit.

2. Recruits will be certified by Municipal Police Officer’s Education and Training

Commission (MPOETC). This certification is received upon completion of all

mandatory requirements as outlined by MPOETC. (PLEAC 4.9.1 b)

C. Mandatory Training for Sworn Personnel (In-Service)

1. Annual MPO training for all sworn police personnel is conducted by the Advanced

Training Unit. All MPO training will be conducted in accordance with the

requirements of MPOETC. (PLEAC 1.10.5)

D. Specialized In-Service Training

1. Many positions within the Department require specialized training as mandated by

state law, PLEAC, the Police Commissioner or MPOETC. Prior to participating in

or assuming any duty with any of the following specialties, all assigned personnel

shall satisfactorily complete entry level basic training applicable to that assignment,

specifically for assignment to the following units or functions:

(PLEAC 1.10.6 a, b, c)

a. Accident Investigation Division

b. Aviation Unit (PLEAC)

c. Bomb Disposal Unit (PLEAC)

d. Bicycle Patrol (personnel assigned from any district or unit)

e. Canine Unit (PLEAC)

f. Crime Scene Unit Officer

g. D.A.R.E. / G.R.E.A.T. Instructor

h. Hostage Negotiations (PLEAC)

i. Driver Training (Recruit and In-service Instructors)

j. Field Development Supervisor (PLEAC)

k. First Aid / CPR Instructor

l. Internal Affairs Bureau (PLEAC 2.3.2)

m. Marine Unit (PLEAC)

n. Major Incident Response Team (M.I.R.T.)

o. Mounted Patrol (PLEAC)

p. Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor (PLEAC)

q. On/Off Road Motorcycle Patrol (personnel assigned from any district or unit,

see Directive 9.5, “On/Off Road Motorcycle Patrol”) (PLEAC)

r. Specialized Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) (PLEAC)

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s. State Mandated Course General Instructor (PLEAC)

t. Physical Training Instructor (PLEAC)

u. Defensive Tactics Instructor (PLEAC)

v. Firearms Instructor (PLEAC)

w. Firearms Examiner

2. The focal point of specialized training will be the areas of learning that will develop

knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to the job task responsibilities.

3. Commanding Officers responsible for the training of tactical teams (S.W.A.T. and

Homeland Security), negotiators (Homeland Security), canine teams (Canine Unit),

and mounted teams (Mounted Patrol) must ensure training is conducted, at a

minimum, quarterly. Training will be conducted in a manner to be determined by

the department. (PLEAC 1.10.6 b)

4. Commanding Officers of the below districts/units who are responsible for

specialized vehicles, will ensure that personnel who use such vehicles receive

training at least once during the accreditation period (every three (3) years).

Training will be conducted in a manner that is determined by the department.

Specialized vehicles include, but are not limited to bicycles, motorcycles, boats,

mobile command units, etc., in which the use requires additional training beyond

that of other police officers or incurs additional liability. (PLEAC 1.10.6 C)

a. Aviation Unit

b. Bicycle Patrol

c. Marine Unit

d. Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) (Homeland Security)

e. On and Off Road Motorcycle Patrol (Highway Patrol, Traffic, and District Off-

Road Motorcycle Teams)

f. Police Disabled Accessible Vehicle (PDAV) (Police Detention Unit)

g. Accident Investigation (Mobile Command vehicle)

5. Commanding Officers of districts or units that conduct specialized training, will

ensure all training documentation is immediately forwarded to the Advanced

Training Unit, where it will be maintained in the officers’ training file.

6. Specific training can be found in the appropriate unit’s Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs). All SOPs must be reviewed and updated annually, by the

unit’s Commanding Officer. This is necessary to ensure compliance with industry

best practices, which aides in maintaining PLEAC accreditation. SOPs are issued to

all personnel that have responsibilities within their respective unit.

DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 6

NOTE: Commanding Officers will ensure that when their SOPs are revised and/or

updated, a copy of the SOPs are forwarded to the Commanding Officer,

Research and Planning Unit.

7. Specialized training will include on-the-job-training, as well as attendance at

specialized schools for developmental purposes, skills, and knowledge applicable

to the individual’s functionality relevant to their assignment.

8. All recruit and in-service lethal weapon training (including off-duty firearms

proficiency) will be conducted, at a minimum, once annually, in accordance with

the Municipal Police Officer’s Education and Training Commission (MPOETC)

requirements. Any lethal weapon training in addition to MPOETC required

training will be conducted in a manner determined by the Philadelphia Police

Department. (PLEAC 1.3.10 a. b. c.)

a. Sworn personnel will receive training on the Use of Force, OC Spray

(Oleoresin Capsicum), and ECW (Electronic Control Weapon) policy. This

training will be held at the Firearms Training Unit (FTU) during MPO

qualification.

b. Sworn personnel will receive training on the Use of Force, ASP/Baton,

defensive tactics training, and Reality Based Training. This training will be

once a year and held at the Recruit Training Unit (RTU).

c. All Use of Force training will be conducted by a MPOETC general certified

instructor.

9. Internal Affairs Training

a. The Office of Professional Responsibility will ensure that all personnel, upon

transfer to the unit and prior to conducting internal affairs investigations, will

receive training in a manner prescribed by the department. (PLEAC 2.3.2)

b. Upon completion of the introductory training, all records (sign-in sheets,

curriculum/lesson plan, etc.,) are sent to the Advanced Training Unit for entry

in the individual’s training records.

DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 7

E. Skill Development Promotional Training

1. As members are promoted, the abilities necessary to perform at a given level may

change to require supervisory, management, and administrative skills. The

department will provide training for personnel prior to their promotion. Pre-

promotional training will be conducted for all personnel promoted to the ranks of

Detective and above. The department may also provide in-service, or out-service

training for personnel based on the position held or going to be held. Training may

include, but not limited to the following:

a. Police Supervisor In-Service Training Institute (POSIT) – conducted by Penn

State University’s Criminal Justice Program.

b. Police Executive Development Institute (POLEX) – conducted by Penn State

University’s Criminal Justice Program.

c. Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.

d. Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Senior Management Institute for

Police.

e. FBI National Academy

F. Remedial Training

1. Remedial training is individualized instruction used for specific deficiencies in

personal performance. Generally, the need for remedial training is recognized

during the course of the following activities:

a. Supervisory evaluation (i.e., observation of rudimentary job performance)

b. Review of duty-related auto accidents

c. Review of critical incidents

d. Training

2. A determination that any aspect of an employee’s duty-related responsibilities is

deficient may serve as the reason for requiring remedial training.

3. A Commanding Officer may require any employee under their command to

receive remedial training when it has been determined that the employee has

violated any departmental policy, Directive or Police Commissioner’s

Memorandum, has failed an MPOETC In-Service Training examination, or may

otherwise benefit from remedial training. Moreover, any supervisor or authorized

training instructor may recommend (but not require) that an employee receive

remedial training under the same circumstances.

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a. Remedial training shall be administered through one of the following protocols:

1) Submission of “Training Request Memorandum” through the chain of

command to the Chief Inspector, Training and Education Services Bureau

(TESB).

or

2) Direct issuance of a Training and Counseling Memorandum

(Form 75-627) to the employee.

b. For any approved remedial training that can be conducted at the district/unit

level, a Commanding Officer may assign a supervisor to provide the level of

remedial training required for an employee to achieve the knowledge, skills and

abilities necessary to perform their duty- related responsibilities. For any

approved remedial training to be administered through the TESB, the Chief

Inspector, TESB will assign the appropriate TESB unit to provide the necessary

remedial training.

c. Supervisors shall monitor subordinates’ job task performance and report

circumstances which may require the need for remedial training to the pertinent

commander for consideration.

d. Employees who are scheduled to receive remedial training are required to

attend. An employee’s failure to report to, participate in, or complete the

training shall be documented (via memorandum) through the chain of command

to the Chief Inspector, Training and Education Services Bureau (TESB), and

may result in disciplinary action.

e. Remedial training shall be documented, notifying Commanders of the progress

and/or outcome of any required training.

f. Personnel unable to exhibit proficiency or qualify with any authorized weapon

will receive remedial training from the FTU. (PLEAC 1.3.10 e)

G. Mental Health Training (PLEAC 2.7.8)

1. The Department will ensure that all personnel receive initial training to recognize

and respond to suspected mentally ill persons. (PLEAC 2.7.8 b)

2. The Department will provide training in any area of mental illness awareness at

least once every three (3) years. This training will be administered in a manner to

be determined by the Training and Education Services Bureau (TESB).

(PLEAC 2.7.8 c)

DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 9

3. The Department will provide training within 90 days of any changes applicable to

mental health statutes or Department policy changes. This can be done through

means other than formal classroom training in a manner to be determined by the

TESB. (PLEAC 2.7.8 c)

4. All officers who have undergone initial Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) shall

receive a minimum of eight (8) hours of refresher training every two (2) years.

(PLEAC 2.7.8 c)

H. Fair and Impartial Policing, Procedural Justice (PLEAC 1.8.3)

*1 1. The Department must provide initial and re-training on department policy and bias-

based policing issues once every three (3) years for sworn personnel, in a format

determined by the Training and Education Services Bureau (TESB).

(PLEAC 1.8.3 b)

I. Non-Mandatory Training for Sworn Personnel

1. Requests for non-mandatory training will be submitted through the chain of

command. (See Appendix “A” for procedures)

J. Mandatory Training for Non-Sworn Members

1. Newly appointed civilian employees will receive an orientation training program

introducing them to the Philadelphia Police Department. The orientation program

will be coordinated by Personnel, and, at a minimum, will include:

a. The PPD’s role, purpose, goals, policies, and procedures.

b. Working conditions, rules and regulations.

c. Rights and responsibilities of employees.

2. All newly hired non-sworn personnel shall receive training appropriate for their

duties. Training will be documented by the unit conducting the training. The

training records will be maintained through the procedures listed in Section 5 of

this directive. (PLEAC 1.5.5)

3. In-service training designed specifically for non-sworn employees will be

conducted as available and necessary.

a. Training may be designed to review and update current duties, and skills, as

well as, to train and inform the employee of new responsibilities or serve as

career development training.

DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 10

4. Police Correctional Officers (PCO) receive First Aid and CPR Training bi-

annually. PCO’s must also receive instruction on self-defense and use of force

policies during their initial training phase as determined by the department.

K. Career Development / Personnel Training

1. Management and supervisory training is a major factor in enhancing an employee’s

overall potential for positions of leadership.

2. The Training and Education Services Bureau (TESB) will provide opportunities for

management and supervisory training for police supervisory staff in the subjects of

career development, as needed.

3. The Department will utilize its resources, regional training programs, staff

meetings, and/or required continuing education articles from professional journals

to accomplish management and supervisory training.

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5. TRAINING RECORD MAINTENANCE (PLEAC 1.10.1)

A. The Training and Education Services Bureau (TESB) shall maintain accurate and

updated records of members’ certifications and/or attendance at training programs, type

of training, and available test scores (all recruit, in-service, mandatory, and specialized

training).

B. The Recruit Training Unit shall maintain records for all recruit personnel to include the

following at a minimum:

1. Course name and course content (lesson plans) (PLEAC 1.10.2 a)

2. Name of all attendees (PLEAC 1.10.2 b)

3. Performance of individual attendees and measuring instrument used (test).

(PLEAC 1.10.2 c)

C. The Advance Training Unit (ATU) shall maintain records for all sworn personnel to

include the following at a minimum:

1. Course name and course content (lesson plans) (PLEAC 1.10.2 a)

2. Name of all attendees (PLEAC 1.10.2 b)

3. Performance of individual attendees and measuring instrument used (test).

(PLEAC 1.10.2 c)

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NOTE: Paper and electronic storage are acceptable methods of retaining Training

Records and documentation.

D. For all external training not offered by the department, it shall be the responsibility of

personnel to provide the Training and Education Services Bureau (TESB) with a copy

of the certificate of achievement/attendance as soon as possible following receipt from

the training source.

E. Commanding Officers of districts/units will designate a district supervisor as the

District Training Coordinator, who will be responsible for disseminating all policy and

training material to the Platoon Training Coordinator. The Platoon Training

Coordinator will be designated by their Platoon Lieutenant. The Platoon Training

Coordinator will disseminate training material to personnel within their respective

platoon, as it becomes available. The District Training Coordinator will conduct

periodic audits, to ensure all training records are signed by district personnel and

forwarded to the Training and Education Services Bureau (TESB) quarterly. (Refer to

Directive 7.16, “Department Directives Program”).

F. Commanding Officers of units responsible for any in-service training of individuals

listed in Section 4-D of this directive will ensure a curriculum, including lesson plan,

is maintained (i.e., Highway/Traffic-On/Off Road Motorcycle Patrol, Homeland

Security Hostage Negotiations). That unit will provide personnel with the basic

required training for the position. The specified unit will also require training records

for the officer to be maintained, and the information is forwarded to the ATU for entry

into the employee’s departmental training record and QIST computerized file. The

information to be forwarded will include lesson plan, course name, content, the names

of officers and performance/grades of employees (if applicable). (PLEAC 1.10.2)

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6. RECORDS RETENTION

A. All records will be stored on-site with the Training and Education Services Bureau.

Record retention will be guided by the current Record Retention Schedule issued by the

City of Philadelphia, Department of Records.

DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 12

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RELATED PROCEDURES: Directive 9.5, On/Off Road Motorcycle

Directive 11.8, Fiscal Management and Reimbursable

Expenses

Directive 10.6, Firearms Policy: On or Off Duty

Directive 7.15, Records Retention and Disposition Protocol

Directive 7.16, Department Directives Program

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BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSONER ______________________________________________________________________________

FOOTNOTE GENERAL# DATE SENT REMARKS

*1 3733 08-22-16 Change

DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 1 APPENDIX “A”


APPENDIX “A”

SUBJECT: TRAINING REQUESTS ______________________________________________________________________________

1. POLICY

A. All personnel are encouraged to participate in outside training/education, however, such

participation must not be in conflict with the operational needs or efficiency of the

Department.

B. Departmental funds for training will be dispersed on a priority basis. In all cases where

outside training involves the expenditure of training funds, the Training and Education

Services Bureau will monitor the expenditure of training funds and evaluate all requests

for outside training/education submitted to the Chief Inspector, Training and Education

Services Bureau (TESB). According to their determination of the relative value of this

training to the Department and funding availability, the TESB will make

recommendations to the Police Commissioner regarding approval or disapproval.

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2. TRAINING NOT REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF DEPARTMENT FUNDS

A. Any employee attending outside training/education on their own time and at their

expense will not be required to request permission to attend.

B. Upon successful completion of the outside training/education course(s), the employee

may submit, at their discretion, a memorandum (82-S-1) stating that they have

completed a course of training. This memorandum should be submitted to their

Commanding Officer with four (4) copies.

1. Copy of the school transcript or,

2. Letter from the school outlining the grades received.

NOTE: It is advisable that all employees submit this training information as this

information may have an advantageous effect on the employee's future

requests for transfer or assignment.

Issued Date: 06-30-15 Effective Date: 06-30-15 Updated Date:


C. Commanding Officers will:

1. Upon receipt of the transcript or letter and the copies of the memorandum, forward

the original memorandum along with the transcript or letter from the school to the

the Chief Inspector, Training and Education Services Bureau.

2. Forward a copy of the memorandum, via the chain of command to Police

Personnel, PHQ, Room 308 where it will be placed in the officer's personnel folder.

D. A request to attend training of less than five (5) working days, and not requiring the

expenditure of Department funds will be submitted by memorandum through the chain

of command to the pertinent Chief Inspector. This memorandum will require 4 (four)

copies when submitted.

1. If the Chief Inspector approves the request to attend outside training, they will

return the approved request to the requesting officer. A second copy of the

approved request will be forwarded with all additional course information to the

Deputy Commissioner, Organizational Services.

2. If the pertinent Chief Inspector does not have enough information on the training

request to make an assessment of its value to the department, they may forward all

information regarding the request to the Training and Education Services Bureau

for evaluation. After evaluating the training program, the TESB will return the

material and the evaluation to the pertinent Chief Inspector for approval or

disapproval.

3. The Chief Inspector, TESB, through the Training and Education Services Bureau

Resource Officer, will evaluate the training program to determine if other units

within the Department might find the training valuable. When the Training and

Education Services Bureau Resource Officer determines that the training may be of

value to units in the Department, they will notify the unit's Commanding Officer of

the availability of the training.

4. Upon completion of the training, the officer will submit a memorandum outlining

the hours and grades to their Commanding Officer. This memorandum will require

4 (four) copies when submitted. If a certificate or transcript is available, a copy

will accompany the memorandum. Distribution will follow the procedure outlined

in Section 2-C-1 and 2.

5. If the request is denied, the memorandum will be returned to the submitting officer.

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3. TRAINING REQUESTS REQUIRING EXPENDITURE OF DEPARTMENT FUNDS

A. The Police Commissioner may, with the approval of the Director of Public Safety,

grant final authorization for:


1. A leave with pay, in whole or in part; or

2. The payment of tuition and/or required course fees, as well as travel and other

expenses in whole or in part, or any combination of the foregoing.

B. The completed memorandum (four (4) copies) and the Request for Education/Training

Leave (73-S-122) (five (5) copies) will be submitted through the chain of command to

the pertinent Chief Inspector.

C. If the Chief Inspector approves the training, they will forward all material, including

the Request for Education/Training Leave (73-S-122), the memorandum and

endorsements, to the Chief Inspector, Training and Education Services Bureau.

NOTE: If training is grant-funded, ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS MUST BE

FORWARDED TO GRANTS MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH A

COVER MEMO APPROVED BY THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,

ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES, STRATEGY AND INNOVATIONS

prior to forwarding paperwork to Finance. If necessary, follow procedure

outlined in Section 2-D-2 and 3.

D. If the Chief Inspector disapproves the training, they will return the disapproved request

and all material through the submitting commander to the requesting employee.

E. Upon receiving a Request for Education/Training Leave (73-S-22) approved by a

Chief Inspector, the Deputy Commissioner, Organizational Services will evaluate the

requested training according to the following:

1. Value to the Department as a whole in relation to all other pending training

requests.

2. Availability of alternate training at a lower cost.

3. Availability of outside funding or reimbursement.

4. Advisability of hosting training locally for a large number of officers.

F. After evaluating the request on the basis of the above, the request and the

recommendation of the Deputy Commissioner, Organizational Services will be

forwarded through the chain of command to the Police Commissioner. If training is

grant-funded, it is the responsibility of the Chief Inspector, TESB to obtain the

approved memorandum from the Grants Management Unit, prior to forwarding the

paperwork to the Deputy Commissioner, Organizational Services.


1. The Deputy Commissioner, Organizational Services, will obtain the approval of the

Deputy Commissioner, Field Operations and the Deputy Commissioner, Patrol

Operations when the requesting district/unit falls under their command.

G. Upon completion of the requested outside training, the officer will comply with the

procedure outlined in Section 2-D-4.

H. It will be the responsibility of the Chief Inspector, Training and Education Services

Bureau, to monitor the expenditure of training funds.

I. All personnel attending outside training requiring the expenditure of Departmental

funds, will be required to sign a certificate of agreement (located on the back of the

“Request for Education/ Training Leave”). This agreement will be signed regardless

of the amount request.

1. The certificate of agreement is a contract between the City of Philadelphia and the

employee and must be signed by the employee.

NOTE: Refer to Directive 11.8, “Fiscal Management and Reimbursable

Expenses” for procedures regarding reimbursement for training

expenditures.

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BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSONER ______________________________________________________________________________

DIRECTIVE 6.9- 1 APPENDIX “B”


APPENDIX “B”

SUBJECT: MANDATORY MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS’ EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION (MPOETC) NOTIFICATION ______________________________________________________________________________

1. BACKGROUND

A. The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC),

through the power delegated by statute, is authorized “to make such rules and

regulations and to perform such other duties as may be reasonably necessary or

appropriate to implement the education and training program for police officers” (53

Pa.C.S. §2164(14)). These regulations are found in Title 37 of the Pennsylvania

Administrative Code.

B. Regulation 37 Pa Code §203.14 entitled “Revocation of Certification” establishes

certain requirements upon the Police Commissioner. Specifically, it shall be the

responsibility of the head of a certified police officers’ employing police department to

provide written notice to the MPOETC Commission of the following:

1. An officer’s termination of employment.

2. An officer who has been determined to have a permanent physical or psychological

condition which renders the officer unable to perform their duties.

3. An officer’s arrest for a disqualifying offense within 15 days of the arrest.

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2. POLICY

A. The Police Department Human Resource Manager shall be the liaison between the

Philadelphia Police Department and the MPOETC and be responsible, on behalf of the

Police Commissioner, for providing the MPOETC the written notifications required by

37 Pa. Code §203.14 referenced in Section 1. Written notifications may be submitted

by mail, email, or facsimile.

B. The Human Resource Manager will retain notifications made to the MPOETC. Record

retention will be guided by the current Record Retention Schedule issued by the City of

Philadelphia, Department of Records. Retention may be made in an electronic format.

Issued Date: 06-30-15 Effective Date: 06-30-15 Updated Date:


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3. PROCEDURE

A. Termination of Employment

The Police Human Resource Manager shall, within 14 days from the official separation

date of any MPOETC certified police employee, forward written notification to

MPOETC using the pre-formatted form at the end of this directive. The form can also

be found on the MPOETC’s website (http://www.mpoetc.state.pa.us) under the forms

section. The Police Human Resource Manager will ensure all required information is

provided on this form.

B. Certified Employee Unable to Perform Duties Due to Permanent Physical or

Psychological Conditions

1. The Commanding Officer of the Safety Office shall notify the Human Resource

Manager, in writing, within 24 hours of receiving final notice from the City

medical provider that a MPOETC certified employee has been determined to have a

permanent physical or psychological condition which renders the officer unable to

perform their duties.

2. The Police Human Resource Manager shall forward written notification to the

MPOETC using the pre-formatted form at the end of this directive. The Police

Human Resource Manager will ensure all required information is provided on the

form.

C. Arrest of Certified Employee for Disqualifying Offense

1. Definition- Disqualifying criminal offense - A criminal offense for which more

than one (1) year in prison can be imposed as punishment.

2. The Deputy Commissioner, Office of Professional Responsibility shall, notify the

Human Resource Manager, in writing, within 24 hours of receiving notice that any

MPOETC certified employee has been arrested for a disqualifying criminal offense,

which, in Pennsylvania, is generally any crime graded as a Misdemeanor 2 (M-2)

or higher.

3. The Police Human Resource Manager shall, within 14 days from notification by the

Deputy Commissioner, Office of Professional Responsibility that a MPOETC

certified employee has been arrested for a disqualifying criminal offense as

required in Section 3-C-2, will forward a written notification to the MPOETC

using the pre-formatted letter at the end of this directive.


NOTE: If a MPOETC certified employee has been arrested outside of

Philadelphia, the appropriate box on the notification letter will be checked

and the date the Philadelphia Police Department received notice of the

arrest shall be inserted accordingly.

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BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER ______________________________________________________________________________

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