13.1 Training

Question 1

Local & Tuition Training:
Request Procedures: The applicant prepares MDSTC-24 according to instructions & submits it thru chain to MDSTC ___ days prior to the event.

Answer 1

30 days prior to event

Question 2

Seminars, Programs, and Conferences:
Authorization to attend is requested as follows: Applicant submits a memo thru chain to MDSTC a minimum of __ days prior to conference or retraining session.

Answer 2

60 days prior to

Question 3

Students who cancel w/in __ hours of scheduled training shall immediately telephone assigned training coordinator advising of cancellation & shall send a detailed memo to their major organizational element commander, via chain, w/ copy to next higher supervisor; i.e., a division chief, director, A.S., Executive Director, Undersheriff or Sheriff, as appropriate.

Answer 3

72 hours

Question 4

Attendance Requirements for In-Service Training Programs: Agencywide In-Service Training: Student may not miss more than ___ in an eight-hour work day for a legitimate reason. If other commitments conflict w/ training, student advised to reschedule training. Student must complete all other course requirements to receive credit for training day.

Answer 4

ONE HOUR

Question 5

ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING TRUST FUND:
Action Memo:
Concerned division chief or supervisor of elements reporting to Sheriff, Undersheriff, Executive Director (if applicable), or an A.S., or director (if applicable), must submit an action memo to Sheriff at least ___ days prior to conference or program proposing agency involvement & endorsement.

Answer 5

90 days

Question 6

To ensure agency elements are afforded opportunity to communicate training needs,
____ Advisory Council, comprised of reps of major agency components, is established to review, evaluate, & offer recommendations relative to the agency’s training programs.

Answer 6

MDSTC

Question 7

Requests to conduct formal training programs shall be submitted to MDSTC at least ___ weeks prior to the course presentation. Courses that will require funding shall be submitted to MDSTC at least ___ months prior to their presentation.

Answer 7

8 weeks prior

6 months prior

Question 8

The tuition refund program is designed to reimburse __ percent of tuition cost for any job-related training course or degree program. Requests to participate in the program will be coordinated by the MDSO Sheriff.

Answer 8

50 %

Question 9

Training coordinators assigned for following:
1. Training programs, organized by agency element, which are at least ___ hours in duration, & for which mandatory retraining hours could be requested.
2. Intra/interagency training provided or coordinated by a specialized agency element; e.g., SRT or Bomb Squad.
3. Training, conducted by agency elements that provides certification or recertification; e.g. First Responder, or side handle/expandable batons.

Answer 9

4 hours

Question 10

Tuition Refund Program- Eligibility:
All full-time career employees who have completed __ pay periods and who have an overall performance evaluation of Satisfactory or higher during the rating period prior to the beginning of class.

Answer 10

13 pay periods

Exception to Satisfactory Eval: employees whose OVR eval is under satisfactory are eligible if coursework is related to specific area of weak performance & last performance review was satisfactory or higher.

Question 11

Tuition Refund Program- Qualifications:
All employees who take approved coursework & achieve a grade of __ or higher, which is acceptable by school as a passing grade, will be entitled to a reimbursement of 50 % of tuition cost upon completion of course. A certificate of Passing, Satisfactory, or Completed will be accepted for courses where no letter grade given.

Answer 11

C

Question 12

An authorization for Educational Institution to Disclose Financial & Course Info Form, must be submitted by student to educational institution at end of each semester. Completed form, along w/ grades & invoice, must be mailed to Tuition Reimbursement Coordinator (TRC) by educational institution w/in ___ days of posting grades.

Answer 12

30

Question 13

CIT- 40-HR course dealing w/ recognition & responses to mental health disorders, depression, & PTSD. This training incorporates 2 hours of educational training related to mental health awareness, prevention, mitigation & treatment for deputies including PTSD. This training is mandatory for all sworn deputies holding a position up to & including __. No recertification is required.

Answer 13

Lieutenant

Question 14

Tuition Refund Program/Obligated Term of County Service: All employees receiving reimbursement under this program will be obligated to remain in the employ of the MDSO a minimum of 1 __ following completion of coursework. Employees terminating from MDSO service prior to expiration of period shall reimburse the MDSO for refunds received during final year of employment through deductions from final payroll check.

Answer 14

1 year

Question 15

MEMI is an online training thats mandatory & requires recertification every ___ years.

Answer 15

Two

Managing Encounters w/ the Mentally Ill (MEMI)

Question 16

MDSO has obligation to provide professional standard of law enforcement service to community based on a ___ staff of employees. The MDSTC provides assistance to employees in preparing instructional material, obtaining training aids & devices, & applying for training courses.

Answer 16

well-trained staff

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