Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

32010.20 Weapons Training

• The importance of training in the safe and proper use of weapons authorized in Restricted DOMDepartment Operations Manual section 55050 cannot be over emphasized. The ISTIn-Service Training Manager or TC shall ensure all custody staff are properly certified in firearms and less lethal weapons, prior to assignment.

• It is essential that each individual who may issue, use, or supervise the use of departmental weaponry be fully trained in procedures, policy, and safety matters relating to the weapons.

• All persons designated as peace officers under PCPenal Code sections 830.2 or 830.5, and those so designated by the Secretary, prior to assuming peace officer duties, shall at the minimum successfully complete the department’s qualification requirements.