Office of Training and Professional Development

BIS-ness Administration &
Training Solutions

Lindy Stinson
Staff Services Manager I
(916) 255-5604

BIS-ness Administration & Training Solutions is responsible for:

Providing direction and support to end-users of the Business Information System Training and Events (T and E) system, which includes maintaining the T and E course catalog
Providing technical support for innovative design/development of curriculum
Converting instructor-led curriculum into computer and/or web-based courses
Maintaining the OTPD websites

Peace Officer Compliance &
Training

Caroline Short
Staff Services Manager I
(916) 255-5619

Peace Officer Compliance and Training is responsible for:

Providing technical support, guidance, training, and training curriculum for In-Service Training (IST) offices statewide
Auditing and evaluating training programs to ensure implementation, standardization, and compliance of training policies
Working with the California Standards Authority to deliver the two-year Apprenticeship Program through on-the-job training of IST managers and periodic evaluation of each apprentice

Professional Programs &
Learning Center Operations

vacant
Staff Services Manager I
(916) 255-5600

Professional Programs and Learning Center Operations are responsible for:

Providing direction and technical support to Headquarters office and training coordinators
Establishing policy for CDCR and legally mandated courses
Instructing and coordinating mandated courses for Headquarters staff
Developing and providing Advanced Supervision, Basic Supervision, and Leadership Development classes
Coordinating and providing non-Custody Staff Development (i.e., New Employee Orientation, Basic Business Writing, Analytical Skills, and Support Staff Skills)
Operating and maintaining the Headquarters' training facility, related equipment and resources
Revising and updating Headquarters curriculum as necessary
Developing new programs to address identified training needs