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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.
DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 3
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.
DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 4
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)
DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 5
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.
DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 8
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)
DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 11
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”
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 6.9
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:
DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 2 APPENDIX “A”
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:
DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 3 APPENDIX “A”
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.
DIRECTIVE 6.9 - 4 APPENDIX “A”
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.
______________________________________________________________________________
BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSONER ______________________________________________________________________________
DIRECTIVE 6.9- 1 APPENDIX “B”
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 6.9
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:
DIRECTIVE 6.9- 2 APPENDIX “B”
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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.
DIRECTIVE 6.9- 3 APPENDIX “B”
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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