The Police Chief is responsible for the training of all members of
the Department. The Police Chief shall cause adequate and progressive
programs of training to be organized and conducted to prepare Department
members in the knowledge, procedures, and techniques of their duties
and responsibilities. The Police Chief may delegate the administration
of such training programs to the Assistant Chief or such other Department
personnel as may be appropriate. The Police Chief shall insure that,
within budgetary limitations, members of the Department attend training
courses, seminars, and conferences necessary to maintain and improve
their job skills and professional knowledge. The Police Chief shall
encourage Department members to further their education in law enforcement
through study, special courses, college attendance, extension programs,
and independent readings.