24-014 Department General Order 3.13 "Field Training Program" Update Packet #102

The purpose of this directive is to announce the revision ofDepartment General Order 3 .13, Field Training Program, adopted by the Police Commission on January 1 O, 2024. The Police Commission agreed to a 30-business day implementation period and therefore, members will be held accountable for this policy starting February 23, 2024.

The updates in this policy include, but are not limited to the following:

• The goal of the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is to develop competent officers beginning in the Basic Police Academy, proceeding through the Field Training Program, and completing the probationary period. The Field Training Program is intended to provide a Peace Officer and Standards Training (POST) approved standardized program to facilitate the officer's transition from the academic setting to the actual performance of general law enforcement duties. The Field Training Program provides clear standards for rating and evaluation to give trainees every reasonable opportunity to succeed. Ultimately, the Field Training Program strives to provide trainee officers the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become competent and effective police officers who are committed to Safety with Respect.
• Members selected to be a trainer shall successfully complete a POST certified (40-hour) Field Training Officer's Course prior to being assigned as a Field Training Officer or Sergeant. Upon selection and completion of the POST certified FTO Course, members are expected to fulfill a two-year commitment to train. Members assigned to non-training stations may be loaned to a training station based on the needs of the Department.
• Field Training Officers and Sergeants may be temporarily removed from the program pending resolution of a disciplinary investigation or at any time at the discretion of the OIC of the Field Training Program. Field Training Officers and Sergeants may be decertified for failing to perform duties in a satisfactory manner or due to disciplinary action affecting the ability of the field trainer to perform their duties. The Chief of Staff shall notify the OIC of the Field Training Program when sustained findings with disciplinary action includes decertification. Disciplinary action that has been sealed pursuant to the Memorandum ofUnderstanding shall not be considered.

Questions regarding the Field Training Program can be emailed to [email protected].

Members are expected to have a working knowledge of all directives applicable to their respective assignment and comply with their provisions, per DGO 3.01 .13 Accountability and Acknowledgement. Members shall obey all written orders, policies, and procedures of the Department per DGO 2.01 General Rules ofConduct, Written Orders.

Department General Order update packet #102 is attached to this notice and is available to members on the PowerDMS site.

/s/
WILLIAM SCOTT 
Chief of Police

Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected] who will provide additional information.