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Newport News Police Department
b. Completing all required program paperwork with each assigned trainee. Refer to the appropriate
program manual, TPM-4 New Police Aide Training or TPM-5 New Forensic Technician Training
Program.
c. Properly supervising their trainee’s demeanor, conduct and appearance.
d. Providing input relevant to trainees’ potential to effectively perform their job functions.
e. Perform all other duties that may be required.
3. Before a trainee can be released from field training, the trainer must submit their recommendation
to the trainee’s supervisor. The supervisor/program coordinator will submit the final
recommendation to the commander, via Power Ready.
4. Problems with any aspect of the program will be brought to the attention of the commander for any
needed arrangements for remedial training or program changes.
5. During the field training process, the field training records for each police aide will be maintained by
the precinct commander’s designee. Upon completion of field training, the FTMPA is forwarded
through the chain of command to the Assistant Chief of Patrol. The completed FTMPA is sent to the
Training Section to become part of the employee’s Training Record.
C. Non-Sworn Training Program Structure & Requirements
1. New hires are assigned to a trainer by the commander or designee as soon as they begin employment
with the department.
2. The trainer and trainee are designated as a single unit while on duty until the trainee is released to
independent duty.
3. A trainee should not be assigned to alternate duties without their trainer during this training period
unless pre-approved by the commander.
4. During any extended absence of a police aide trainer or a lack of available trainers, the precinct
commander may request that the trainee be temporarily placed in another precinct with an available
trainer. In extreme cases, a trainee may be assigned to an available FTO for basic instruction until a
trainer is available.
IV. FIELD TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PROCEDURE
A. Duties of the Sergeant’s Supervisor
1. The commander will assign a lieutenant or an experienced sergeant to serve as the primary
instructor for a newly promoted sergeant.
2. Proficiency in a specific area may be demonstrated by:
a. Receiving the assistance of the newly promoted sergeant in an assigned task; or
b. Observation of successful completion of an assigned task by the newly promoted sergeant; or
c. The newly promoted sergeant provides the correct answers to questions regarding the related
materials and functions.
3. The assigned lieutenant will ensure the training objectives set out in the Field Training and
Leadership Manual are completed for the newly promoted sergeant.
4. The commander will meet with the newly promoted sergeant quarterly to provide an evaluation and
ensure that the sergeant is satisfied with the training provided.
5. The completed manual and recommendations for "Release from Training Period,” indicating
competence as a first-line supervisor, will be forwarded to the precinct commander. [34.1.6]
6. Upon successful review, the manual's "Certificate of Completion" is signed by the commander and
forwarded to the appropriate Assistant Chief of Police.
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