TRAINING SECTION, commanded by a captain, develops and conducts training programs for the Police Department. This includes recruit, in-service and firearms training in both live fire and the firearms training simulator (FATS). Training Section conducts training in the areas of supervision, management, physical fitness, self-defense, officer survival, interpersonal skills, legal issues and current topics. The Training Section coordinates numerous outside training requests, FBI training programs and computer training programs. The staff produces training bulletins, memos and video programs for Department use at roll calls. Training Section also conducts the Citizen Police Academy and Student Police Academy.

• Firearms Training Unit, supervised by a sergeant, is responsible for the Department’s live firearms training. The unit conducts annual firearms qualifications for all sworn personnel and firearms instruction for police recruits. It inspects, repairs, and evaluates Department firearms and makes recommendations on appropriate ammunition for Department use.
  
• Recruiting Unit, supervised by a sergeant, is responsible for the coordination of the police recruit selection process. The Recruiting Unit assists the City Human Resources Department with recruiting and testing of applicants.
  
• Background Investigation Unit, supervised by a sergeant, is responsible for conducting background investigations for the Police Department and some other City Departments.