HPM 70.13 - Departmental Training Manual

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Department’s training program?

Answer 1

The purpose of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) training program is to provide quality service to the public by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Department’s employees through a comprehensive and flexible program of employee training and development.

Question 2

Which section has the overall responsibility for developing the Department’s personnel, providing guidance and direction for training, and approving departmental training programs, plans, and policies?

Answer 2

Assistant Commissioner, Staff

Question 3

What is the Organizational Development Section responsible for?

Answer 3

(1) Coordinating and administering the Department’s training policy.
(2) Providing assistance to commanders/management in planning, developing, and coordinating training programs.
(3) Administrating the Out-Service Training and the Career Development Programs.
(4) Evaluating all formal and informal training and development programs relative to content and methodology to provide training recommendations to interested employees.
(5) Providing ongoing instructor development and certification, as required.

Question 4

Which section is responsible for maintaining the list of mandated training courses?

Answer 4

The Organizational Development Section (ODS)