270 R.I. Code R. 270-RICR-30-00-2.2

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 270-RICR-30-00-2.2 - Leadership

A. Organizational Mission

1. The organizational mission of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy is distributed among the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training, the Executive Director the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, Academy Instructors and Staff, and Academy Recruits.

2. In order to effectively carry out the mission of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, it is essential that a philosophy for the delivery of law enforcement training programs and services be established. Most importantly, everyone involved in the program delivery system must understand and carry out the roles and responsibilities assigned to them. Everyone must support the following mission of the Academy:

a. To continually strive to provide the very best programs and service in support of Rhode Island's municipal law enforcement community in a timely, cost effective and safe manner within the allotted resources.

b. To continually bring to the forefront new programs to prepare the members of the Rhode Island municipal law enforcement community for the ever-changing roles and responsibilities that they must assume to protect the lives, property, and environment of their communities.

c. To develop and maintain an effective management team for the administration of the training and education delivery system.

d. To continually promote the professionalism and credibility of the Academy, and to provide an objective role on issues that may impact the delivery of emergency services in Rhode Island.

e. To strive to offer all programs and services on a fair and equitable basis statewide.

f. To promote and maintain a good working relationship with the various training organizations and academies throughout the region as well as government officials and agencies.

g. To recognize that each member of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy brings talent, skill and dedication to their duties and responsibilities. The Academy recognizes its obligation to provide each member opportunities to share their talents and skills, and to grow intellectually and professionally. The Academy encourages each staff member to be highly visible and easily accessible.

h. To implement or modify policies and procedures, as appropriate, to achieve the mission of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy.

B. Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training

1. The Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training establishes rules, regulations, policies, and standards for certification and training of municipal and state criminal justice personnel, maintains records of law enforcement training, and serves as a resource to municipalities and the state to improve the quality of law enforcement pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws.

2. The Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training is made up of five members appointed by the governor. At least one (1) member shall be appointed upon recommendation from the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, and at least three (3) members shall be chiefs of municipal police departments.

C. Duties and Responsibilities of the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training

1. The Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training shall prepare and establish mandatory training standards relative to: minimum standards of physical, educational, mental, and moral fitness that shall govern the recruitment, selection, and apportionment of police officers; the establishment of courses of training; minimum courses of study, attendance requirements, and required equipment and facilities; minimum qualifications for instructors at the Academy; and minimum basic training requirements for completion by police officers appointed and not appointed to probationary terms for eligibility for continued or permanent employment.

2. The Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training shall establish: classifications of in-service training programs and minimum courses of study and attendance requirements for them; subordinate regional training centers in strategic geographic location in order to serve the largest number of local police agencies; and a schedule of sessions of the school, of which there shall be a minimum of one session per year.

3. The Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training shall authorize the establishment of police training schools by any municipality that demonstrates it can satisfactorily meet the minimum standards established for police training schools.

D. Executive Director

1. The Executive Director shall be responsible for the direction and control of all operations and affairs of the Academy, subject to the provision of his/her title, as established by the Director of the Department of Public Safety and the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training.

2. The Executive Director shall be vested with all the powers, rights, and privileges attending the responsibilities of management and may exercise same, where appropriate, by law, rule, policy, and directives of the Director of Public Safety and Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training, and which shall be binding on all employees and recruits at the Academy.

E. Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director

1. The Executive Director shall determine and establish the form of the organization of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy.

2. The Executive Director shall create subordinate organizational sub-divisions within the Academy, and determine and define the functions, duties, and responsibilities of each.

3. The Executive Director shall assign and allocate recruits of the Academy to such duties and organizational sub-divisions, as in his/her best judgment may be necessary to best serve the public, the Department of Public Safety, the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training, and the Academy.

4. The Executive Director is responsible for regulating attendance, conduct, training, discipline, and procedure for all staff, instructors and recruits, and to make rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the management of the Academy, its employees and recruits.

5. The Executive Director is responsible for executing contracts and other instruments, as may be authorized in the exercise and performance of the powers vested in him/her and the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy.

6. The Executive Director shall acquire, hold, control, and maintain all property, equipment, facilities and premises necessary for the operation of the Academy.

7. The Executive Director shall establish and modify a system for receiving and processing the records of the administration, management, and operation of the Academy, and establish procedures, not inconsistent with law, for the maintenance of said records.

8. The Executive Director shall study, develop, disseminate, recommend and assist in the implementation of the policies and procedures of the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training.

9. The Executive Director shall plan, develop, and administer the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy budget.

10. The Executive Director shall represent the Academy and serve as a liaison to the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, other inter-governmental committees, boards, task forces, State of Rhode Island legislative and executive entities, professional law enforcement, educational institutions and related organizations, and in public forums.

270 R.I. Code R. 270-RICR-30-00-2.2