1. Adheres to and understands the department’s codes of conduct and ethical principles
2. Displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others
3. Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the amendments as they pertain to criminal justice and law enforcement
4. Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures
5. Applies knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process
6. Follows laws, policies, and procedures to make informed decisions and perform job duties appropriately
7. Respects and protects an individuals’ constitutional rights
8. Accurately identifies the structure of law enforcement agencies and related entities (district court, county government, administration, dispatch) and directs questions and services to the appropriate agency or personnel
9. Adheres to the chain of command and rank structure of the department

1. Communicates effectively, respectfully, and tactfully with all stakeholders, verbally and in writing
2. Demonstrates cultural awareness by using appropriate gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice when communicating with different communities and individuals
3. Demonstrates respect and professionalism in interactions and treating individuals fairly and without bias to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal identifying factors
4. Demonstrates awareness of cultural and linguistic barriers
5. Remains calm and professional under pressure, defuses conflict, and is prepared to step forward and take control when required
6. Applies effective interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict
7. Recognizes behavioral or situational signs of distress and threats to safety and responds effectively, using appropriate levels of force
8. Takes appropriate action to prevent or address colleague behavior that violates policy, procedure, unprofessional, unethical, or criminal conduct, including speaking up when necessary
9. Reports witnessed misconduct through appropriate channels, in alignment with duty-to-report obligations

1. Operates police fleet vehicles safely and in compliance with departmental rules and state laws
2. Demonstrates firearm safety, when to use a firearm using sound judgement, and demonstrates how to handle, store and operate a firearm, accordingly to department policy
3. Demonstrates proper and safe use of less-lethal weapons, including batons, pepper spray, and electro-muscular disruption devices/electronic control weapons (with use of force protocols)
4. Communicates and uses police radio professionally and effectively, according to departmental procedures, including monitoring for relevant radio traffic on both handheld and vehicle radio
5. Operates handcuffs proficiently and demonstrates understanding of different handcuffing positions and when to use them, including subject compliance and context
6. Uses speed measuring systems to identify and measure traffic speed limit violations
7. Maintains professional appearance by adhering to uniform standards and equips proper wearables (safety gear) when necessary, including body armor, issued equipment worn on the belt, and body-worn camera
8. Inspects, maintains and reports damage to police uniforms, equipment (i.e., body cameras), and vehicles per departmental policy
9. Utilizes advanced technology like AI, facial recognition, drones, and mobile surveillance to support police work

1. Handles calls for service efficiently and professionally. Correctly follows department procedure per the type of call
2. Responds to calls for police service, emergencies, routine complaints, and alarms, and takes appropriate action
3. Evaluates the requestor(s) situation and requests information to determine response requirements
4. Applies emergency first responder care if necessary and if it is safe
5. Secures persons at crime or incident scenes appropriately and safely, keeping witnesses from leaving the scene before investigators arrive and preserving the integrity of the scene
6. Establishes and maintains the security of the scene
7. Calls for supplemental services (e.g., fire, medical), as needed and appropriate to the situation

1. Records facts and observations accurately and thoroughly to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities (following departmental policy)
2. Conducts crime scene searches professionally, identifies and collects relevant evidence, and follows departmental procedures when searching crime scenes
3. Locates and questions witnesses and potential witnesses to gather evidence and reports
4. Documents crime or accident scene through photographs and draws diagrams of crime or accident scenes
5. Interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects using appropriate techniques to obtain relevant and complete information
6. Notes, marks, photographs and takes measurements of the location of physical evidence and objects found (e.g., footprints, tire tracks, shell casings, and bloodstains), and in accordance with departmental policy
7. Identifies field subjects via date of birth (DOB), social security number (SSN), identification, and other methods, and uses the police Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system or radio to check for outstanding warrants and other information
8. Connects victims to the appropriate resources available to them in the aftermath of an incident or crime and follows up as necessary
9. Records progress of investigation thoroughly and accurately and submits reports to the supervising officer according to departmental policy

1. Preserves physical evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers, labels, and storage
2. Conducts lawful searches of people, cars, residences, and other private property, using departmental procedures and protocol
3. Marks, labels, and submits physical evidence for later identification, sends evidence to lab for analysis
4. Recovers stolen or lost property, and documents them in accordance with departmental policy
5. Collects, labels, and manages evidence related to criminal investigations throughout the chain of custody lifecycle
6. Safely handles narcotics when collecting narcotic evidence related to criminal investigations and in compliance with departmental policy
7. Prepares evidence for submission in court

1. Monitors traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving practices
2. Directs and reroutes traffic flow in case of emergencies, hazards, and other road closures
3. Identifies and reports hazardous roadway conditions and defective traffic control equipment to the proper departments
4. Reroutes or directs traffic around crash scene and ensures public safety around crash scenes
5. Removes or arranges for damaged vehicles to be removed from roadway
6. Interviews crash victims and witnesses, gathers evidence, and completes a crash report

1. Patrols specific areas on foot, horseback, bicycle, or motorized conveyance to identify and report safety hazards, detect prioritized violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions
2. Navigates and monitors the geography of the patrol area to which they are assigned, demonstrating situational awareness
3. Questions individuals entering secured areas, determines their purpose and directs and reroutes individuals as necessary
4. Relays complaints and emergency requests information to appropriate agency dispatchers
5. Writes and issues proper criminal and civil citations, according to departmental policy
6. Communicates location and movement to other police units effectively

1. Reviews and analyzes incident facts to determine if a criminal act or statute violation occurred based on available evidence
2. Verifies that the proper criminal charges have been filed against law offenders, and in accordance with the offense and legal standards
3. Prepares accurate and detailed documents describing the arrest report, incident, or crimes committed by offenders to support the legal and court processes
4. Processes and documents bookings, including tracking custody status of detained persons, and prepares and maintains records of bookings and detained persons’ status during booking and pre-trial process, including required first appearance before the appropriate court official
5. Supports the execution of arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody, in compliance with legal and departmental protocols
6. Advises suspects of their Miranda rights if appropriate, and as required by law
7. Prepares and files complaints and obtains arrest warrants through legal channels
8. Escorts arrested persons to the detention center for booking and intake
9. Arrests subjects and operates restraints proficiently, and by departmental policy
10. Uses appropriate tactics and procedures to safely apprehend subjects
11. Applies knowledge of law and departmental policy concerning foot pursuit of fleeing and noncompliant subjects
12. Applies knowledge of law and departmental policy concerning vehicular pursuit of noncompliant and fleeing subjects; safely pursues and arrests subjects using departmental vehicles, when appropriate

1. Prepares reports that detail investigation findings that accurately document findings, actions taken and outcomes
2. Completes required documentation including: Offense Report, Traffic Crash Report, Curfew Violation Report, Truancy Violation Report, and other required reports and forms, accurately and proficiently
3. Accesses and queries data in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer system, or the department computer system; operates, including the entry of reports, the department computer system through fixed computers or mobile computers
4. Writes comprehensive reports on criminal investigations as appropriate that are suitable for courtroom presentation and testimony
5. Files reports and case dispositions in the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system or case management system appropriately, and according to departmental protocols
6. Identifies appropriate report forms for incidents and uses the correct form, as required
7. Produces clear, grammatically correct police reports with correct narrative format for courtroom testimony and use, following departmental standards
8. Ensures and verifies all facts reported are consistently true and accurate in written reports

1. Testifies in court and presents evidence or acts as a witness in traffic and criminal cases
2. Provides truthful and accurate testimony on probable cause to the magistrate judge during hearings
3. Follows courtroom procedure with police liaison; ensures properly filed reports and evidence with the court
4. Prepares organized and complete criminal case files for prosecuting attorneys
5. Testifies truthfully, professionally, and competently about their activities as a police officer; provides facts to the bench and juries as appropriate
6. Liaises and maintains regular communication with the prosecuting attorneys to support case preparation and court outcomes

1. Maintains a visible presence to serve as a positive resource and actively develops relationships with community stakeholders to implement initiatives to deter crime
2. Attends and participates in programs that inform the community on topics such as violence prevention and drugs
3. Communicates frequently with stakeholders in assigned areas to get information and evidence regarding problems and concerns
4. Advises citizens and residents appropriately on crime prevention and self-protection methods and techniques
5. Liaises and maintains positive relationships with community organizers, religious leaders, and with key community stakeholders for a variety of purposes (e.g., community policing and safe neighborhoods)

1. Participates actively in training and professional development opportunities and in-service training
2. Pursues specialized training on emerging police technologies, investigation methods, and equipment
3. Stays current on crime trends, advancements in law enforcement techniques, and legal updates
4. Demonstrates a growth mindset, incorporating feedback and professional development into daily work

Optional—many apprentices may enter the program already holding CPR certification. In addition, apprenticeship sponsors may wish to rely on an external provider, such as the American Red Cross, to provide this training.

Optional

Optional