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BOARD MEETING AGENDA1600 University Avenue, Suite 200

Saint Paul, MinnesotaJanuary 25, 2018

10:00 a.m.

1. Call to Order

2. Forum

3. Approval of the Agenda ACTION

4. Approval of the October26, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes (Attachment) ACTION

5. Announcements

6. Annual Election of Vice Chair ACTION

7. Standards Committee Report - Minimum Selection Standards and Standards of

Conduct ( Attachment) ACTION

8. Training Committee Report

A. Leech Lake Tribal College — Request to Apply to Provide the Skills Component of

the PPOE (Attachments) ACTION

B. New In-Service Learning Objectives on For In-Service Peace Officer and Part Time

Peace Officer Training

1) Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises (Attachments) ACTION

2) Conflict Management and Mediation (Attachments) ACTION

3) Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and Cultural Differences to

Include Implicit Bias Training (Attachments) ACTION

C. In-Service Use of Force Learning Objectives Amendments (Attachments) ACTION

9. Executive Director’s Report

A. FY2O1B Budget

B. Strategic Planning Update

10. Licensure Matters (closed to the pubUc) Attachments sent separately

11. Adjournment

*Individuals may address the Board about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximumof 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. The Board will take no official action on items discussed at theForum, with the exception of referral to the Executive Director or Staff for a future report.

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MINNESOTA BOARD OFPEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING

BOARD MEETINGPOST Board Office

1600 University Avenue, Suite 200Saint Paul, Minnesota

October 26, 2017

Members Present Staff Present Members AbsentMr. Clarence Castile Mr. Nate Cove Mr. Medaria ArradondoMr. Andrew Evans Ms. Karen McGillic, Asst. Mr. Dave BentrudMr. Mark Fahning AG. Mr. Tim BildsoeMr. Joel Olejnicak Mr. Erik MisseltMr. Joel Powell Ms. Deb Soderbeck Persons Who Spoke DuringMr. Kevin Stenson Ms. Peggy Strand the Forum:Ms. Becky Swanson Mr. Richard BentleyMr. Dave Titus Others Present Mr. Dave BickingMr. Kent Wilkening Mr. Tom Draper Mr. Steven DumarsMr. Troy Wolbersen Ms. Deb Eckberg Ms. Jess SundinMr. Jim Yang Ms. Deb Hanssen

Ms. Susan HilalMr. Bryan LitseyMs. Sharon MasonMs. Mary Vukelich

Vice-Chair Fahning called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and thanked everyone forattending.

The Forum was the next item on the agenda. Four individuals in the audience filled outspeaker cards to address the Board. Mr. Richard Bentley was first to speak. Hecomplained about the Metro Transit Police. He said they don’t uphold the laws and theyignore calls. He asked who oversees Chief John Harrington and requested contactinformation for same (information about the Met Council provided to him via e-mail priorto the end of the meeting). Mr. Dave Bicking, Communities United Against PoliceBrutality (CUAPS), read a statement containing several allegations saying the POSTBoard does not do its job when it comes to discipline. ‘We do know the POST Boardhas been failing in its responsibilities to discipline officers . . . you should be ashamed ofyourselves . . . and your chair is ashamed of you.” Ms. Jess Sundin, Twin CitiesCoalition for Justice for Jamar Clark, said the officers who killed Mr. Clark two years agowere never held accountable. “Convictions are the job of the justice system. What’syour job? Is it to issue licenses to kill? Licenses to bully and brutalize?”Mr. Steven Dumars, a southwest Minneapolis resident, voiced concern about an incidentlast summer where one of the responding officers shot and killed the unarmed womanwho called the police to report a possible sexual assault in progress. “If this is a casewhere it is swept under the rug like all the others are, you are going to lose the trust ofeven the people you would like to have trust you. Your ability to redeem yourself and dowhat is your responsibility is expected, otherwise you might all not come to the meeting,

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just like your leader, because you’ll have to hang your head in shame.” At this time, the15-minute Forum was brought to an end by Vice-Chair Fahning.

Approval of the Agenda: Vice-Chair Fahning requested amending the agenda bytabling the Leech Lake Tribal College request until the January 25, 2016 Board meeting.

MOTION: Mr. Titus moved to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Swansonseconded the motion. The agenda was approved.

Approval of the July 27, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes: Vice-Chair Fahning looked fora motion to approve the minutes.

MOTION: Mr. Wilkening moved to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Yangseconded the motion. The minutes were approved as written.

Announcements: Mr. Gove introduced Mr. Erik Misselt, the new Assistant ExecutiveDirector. “Erik comes with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience. He is anexcellent addition to our staff and the Board as a whole. I know you are aware of hishiring and the overall strategic planning concerning internal staff organization,succession training, etc.,” said Mr. Cove.

Approval of Committee Membership: The Board was asked to review the committeemembership assignments. No changes were requested.

MOTION: Ms. Swanson moved to approve the list as presented. Mr. Castileseconded the motion. The motion carried with unanimous approval.

Training Committee Report: Committee Chair Swanson reported they met inSeptember to discuss Minnesota Statute 626.8469 that involves the training in crisisresponse, conflict management and mediation, cultural diversity, cultural differences andimplicit bias. After much discussion, the committee separated the categories into two,main groups to discuss training / best practices to meet the legislative intent. She turnedthe floor over to Ms. Strand, who told the Board the Committee agreed on a process andformed two focus groups, each concentrating on separate categories. One focus groupmet earlier in October to address learning objectives on recognizing and valuingcommunity diversity, cuitural differences, and mitigating the effects of implicit bias.Intent and details were discussed. Another meeting is planned for October30 that willdetermine what is agreed to and to massage it into a set of learning objectives that willcome before the Training Committee in December. If approved, they will go to the Boardin January for approval. The same process is taking place for the second group who arefocusing on crisis intervention and conflict management and mediation. Ms. Strand saidshe hopes the learning objectives will be ready for the Board in January 2018. Therewere no questions from the Board.

Standards Committee Report: State law requires the Board review the Standards ofConduct every three years. Committee Chair Wilkening told the Board the Committeemet on September 28th for that purpose. ‘We’ve set-up two additional meetings, one inNovember and one in December. We will bring our recommendations to the Board atthe January 25, 2016 meeting,” said Chair Wilkening.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORTBudget: Mr. Gave distributed copies of the current operating budget showing year-to-date expenditures. There were no questions.

2017 Continuing Education Reimbursement: Mr. Gove informed the Board that theper-officer-share of the 2017 Training Reimbursement funds was $317, up about $5 from2016. Seventy-five percent of POST’s budget is distributed to local units of governmentfor peace officer in-service training costs. The Board reimbursed just under three milliondollars for training over 9,300 officers from 392 law enforcement agencies in the State.“For 2018, we have been advising agencies their per-officer-share will be tripling whichwill allow them to carry out many of the new mandated training initiatives,” said Mr.G ove.

Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations: “Ourparticipation on the council for the past 10 months of work wrapped-up in September. Afinal report was provided to the Governor and was widely disseminated. The reportcontains a rather extensive compilation of both community thoughts as well as theprofession and interested stakeholders on some areas to work on, but I’m proud to saythat in terms of training, we are definitely out front by getting the additional trainingfunding passed last session,” reported Mr. Gave. There were no questions.

Strategic Planning Update: Mr. Gove highlighted the achievements made in severalareas of the Strategic Plan.

To Ensure Consistency and Accountability for Effective Peace Officer Educationand Training: The mandated training legislation and funding for in-servicetraining and POST’s role in developing the leaning objectives and best practicesfor the critical training topics.

Strengthen Compliance and Auditing Functions: Continuing Education trackingvia data entry continues to occur at a rapid pace. This will be helpful when POSTaudits the mandated training at the agency level. The audit schedule has beenbalanced so that every agency in Minnesota will receive a personal visit fromPOST every 4 to 5 years.

• Update POST Board Licensing Exam to Include Online Platform: The contractwith PSI is progressing and testing of the questions developed by subject matterexperts will start in January 2018. A contract with Pearson VUE has also beensigned for on-line delivery of the exam starting October 2018.

• Strengthen Outreach and Communication with Stakeholders: Mr. Gavecontinually meets with law enforcement groups as do other staff members. Anupcoming 1.5 day conference with the Professional Peace Officer EducationCoordinators will be held in early November at Camp Ripley.

• Ensure the POST Board has the Necessary Financial Resources to PerformRegulatory Functions: Funding for training reimbursement was escalated by theLegislature during the last session thereby increasing the per officer share toensure there are enough providers to train officers in the new mandates. “Ourbudget currently allows us to carry out our duties effectively and efficiently,depending on what other duties the legislature seems fit to put on the POSTBoard,” he said.

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“That ends my report,” said Mr. Cove. ‘Are there any questions?” Vice-Chair Fahningasked for the dates of the coordinator’s conference again. There were no otherquestions.

Seeing no additional business before the Board, Vice-Chair Fahning looked for a motionto adjourn.

• MOTION: Mr. Titus moved to adjourn. Mr. Yang seconded the adjournment. Themeeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

The foregoing minutes were approved by the Board of Peace Officer Standards andTraining when it met on January 25, 2018.

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Agenda Item:

Ta: POST Board Training CommitteeFrom: Standards CommitteeSubject: Peace Officer Standards of Conduct - AmendmentsDate: January 4, 2018

1. ACTION REQUESTED:

The Standards Committee recommends approval of the attached amended Standards ofConduct to the POST Board.

2. BACKGROUND:

Minnesota Statute 626.843 subd. (6) states; “minimum standards of conduct which wouldaffect the individual’s performance of duties as a peace officer. These standards shall beestablished and published. The board shall review the minimum standards of conductdescribed in this clause for possible modification in 1998 and every three years after thattime.”

The standards committee met on September 28, 2017 and November 14, 2017 to reviewcurrent standards and consider changes to the Standards of Conduct. Staff has identifiedinconsistency in the Minimum Selection Standards and the Standards of Conduct.Specifically, several misdemeanor convictions (Domestic Assault and Fifth Degree Assault)would disqualify a candidate from peace officer license eligibility, but are not part of theStandards of Conduct for potential board discipline of licensed peace officers. There havebeen no significant changes to the Standards of Conduct since 1995. Input was receivedfrom the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, Minnesota Sheriffs Association andMinnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. The additional misdemeanor convictionof Fourth Degree Driving While Impaired was also discussed.

On January 3 2018, the standards committee of the POST Board reviewed and discussedthese changes and passed a motion recommending to the board three new misdemeanorconvictions (Domestic Assault, Fifth Degree Assault and Fourth Degree Driving WhileImpaired) be added to the Standards of Conduct.

3. EFFECTS OF THIS ACTION:

If these changes to the Standards of Conduct are approved by the board they will beincorporated into the board’s administrative rulemaking initiatives.

If no action is taken, the inconsistencies between the Minimum Selection Standard’sdisqualifiers and the Standards of Conduct will remain and no changes will be made to thecurrent Standards of Conduct.

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609.224 Assault in the 5h Degree; Misdemeanor.Whoever does any of the following commits an assault and is guilty of a misdemeanor:

(1) commits an act with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death; or

(2) intentionally inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily harm upon another.

609.2242 Domestic Assault; Misdemeanor.Whoever does any of the following against a family or household member as defined insection 5186.01, subdivision 2, commits an assault and is guilty of a misdemeanor:

(1) commits an act with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death; or

(2) intentionally inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily harm upon another.

169A.27 4t degree Driving While Intoxicated; MisdemeanorA person who violates section 169A.20, subdivision 1, la, ib, or ic (driving while impairedcrime), is guilty of fourth-degree driving while impaired.

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To: POST BoardFrom: Training CommitteeSubject: New In-Service Learning Objectives on Crisis and Menial Illness Crises for

Peace Officer and Part-Time Peace OfficersDate: January 4, 2018


The training committee recommend the POST Board approve the attached learningobjectives on Mental Illness Crises.

2. BACKGROUND:

The 2017 Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469 (see copy), to require peaceofficers and part-time peace officers receive training in the following areas:

• Crisis intervention and menial illness crises;• Conflict management and mediation; and• Recognizing and valuing community diversity to include implicit bias training.

According to the statute officers will receive at least 16 hours of POST Board approvedcontinuing education credit in these three areas every renewal cycle. The trainingrequirement goes into effective on July 1 2018, and officers have their full three yearrenewal cycle to meet it.

The statute also requires the POST Board develop and approve learning objectives fortraining in each area. In September of 2017 the training committee approved a process forstaff to use to develop the objectives that included working with focus groups made up ofinterested parties and individuals with subject matter expertise. On January 4, 2018 thetraining committee reviewed and made modification to the objectives submitted by staff andrecommends approval of the attached objectives by the board.

s. EFFECTS OF THIS ACTION:

If approved by the board the objectives will be distributed to law enforcement agencies andposted on the board’s website. Compliance with the training will be evaluated at agencycompliance checks and staff will give agencies a reasonable amount of time to transition tothe new objectives.

Peace Officer and Part Time Peace OfficerIn-Service Learning Objectives for

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis Training

In 2017 the Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.6469 TRAINING IN CRISIS RESPONSE,CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. One component of this statuterequires the chief law enforcement officer of every state and local law enforcement agency toprovide in-service training in crisis intervention and mental illness crises to officers beginningJuly 1,2018.

This training must comply with learning objectives approved be Minnesota Board of PeaceOfficer Standards and Training (POST Board) and be provided through courses approved forcontinuing education by the board. These objectives are intended to provide officers withtraining that promotes the safely of all those involved and positive crisis resolution. To beeffective training should increase knowledge in thesUbject area and develop skills and abilitiesthrough active participation. h

Learning Oectives

1. Demonstrate understanding of the challenges of nieptal ill6esses to include:’.

A. Describe the major and serioüsiôrn4 of mental insses and how to recognizeassociated symptoms and behaviors including substance use disorders and signs ofsuicidality. N.”

B Discuss how psychiatnc medications work, s6me of their pos’sible side effects and whypeople don’t always take th’eir medicatIbn/’

C. Explain how sothé’bphaviojassociated ‘iih mental illnesses may overlap withcommonly observed’ I ¶liBëhavior.

D. Dicdäb1sdêar, and rrnpformaiiorcThat &ne from the stigma surrounding mental.illqesses, and theihiportance of informdJair, and impartial responses.

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2 Demonstrate understandin f mental illness concerns specific to special populations toinclude: “s

\ N.A. Discuss special ‘conside tions officers should be aware of and strategies that can be

appropriate in nér’Ital[(frá(th crisis situations involving veterans.

B. Discuss how traumacan impact a person’s mental health. Recognize signs andsymptoms of trauma, and explain or model approaches for interacting with someonewho has experienced trauma.

C. Discuss special considerations for recognizing and managing people experiencing amental illness crisis with co-occurring substance use or abuse.

D. Discuss how culture affects views and reactions to signs/behaviors associated withmental illnesses. Identify the benefits of culturally knowledgeable/sensitive responsesincluding strategies for culturally responsive mental health crisis intervention.

3. Demonstrate understanding of mental health concerns of peace officers to include:

A. Discuss how trauma exposure and stress may influence officer mental/physical health,decisions and behavior.

B. Discuss or model strategies that support good mental health.

C. Discuss how to recognize when help is needed, barriers to seeking help, and how toaccess help.

/, )4. Discuss practical strategies for managing situations inyolvn a mental health crisis to

include:

A. Discuss and/or model verbal and non-verbalintewention techniques that officers canuse to diffuse tension and reduce emotionáiiitensity in situtions involving someoneexperiencing a mental health crisis (i.e.4éport buitding, acti”iejistening, body language,voice).

B. Identify and/or model effective suicide inteK’ention strategies.‘,cN. 4’C. Discuss peace officer duties:fà’protect individQsip.custody, warning siis of suicidality

in custody, and practices forlc&Vë,ping suicide Of individuals in custody.‘A -:S

D. Explain how and when to take omeinto custod91ncluding:‘3\ “4t• the statutory elements for taking someonëlnto custädy for reasons of mental illness

. .. A.or developmentaldisability, chemical dependence, or intoxication in public• the inforrn.Gtnedièto deterrih ifta er hold is necessary and• the criteria4ça 72 ho’old.

E. Identify local resources officer,s:can use during or after a mental health crises (e.g.,mobilé’öHis’teams, outIient services, homeless shelters, detox

Lies soc. d understandwhen and how to connect people with them.

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Agenda Item: Ef>.’?)To: Minnesota POST BoardFrom: Training CommitteeSubject: New In-Service Learning Objectives on Conflict Management and Mediation for

Peace Officer and Part-Time Peace OfficersDate: January 4, 2018


The training committee recommends approval of the attached learning objectives on conflictmanagement and mediation to the POST Board.

2. BACKGROUND:

The 2017 Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469, to require peace officers andpart-time peace officers receive training in the following areas:

• Crisis intervention and mental illness crises;• Conflict management and mediation; and• Recognizing and valuing community diversity to include implicit bias training.

According to the statute officers will receive at least 16 hours of POST Board approvedcontinuing education credit in these three areas every renewal cycle. The trainingrequirement goes into effective on July 1, 2018, and officers have their full three yearrenewal cycle to meet it.



If the board approves the objectives they will be distributed to law enforcement agenciesand posted on the board’s website. Compliance with the training will be evaluated atagency compliance checks.

Peace Officer and Part Time Peace OfficerIn-Service Learning Objectives for Training on

Conflict Management and Mediation

In 2017 the Minnesota legislature passed statute 6268469 TRAINING IN CRISIS RESPONSE,CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. One component of this statuterequires the chief law enforcement officer of every state and local law enforcement agency toprovide in-service training in conflict management and mediation beginning July 1, 2018.

This training must comply with learning objectives approved by the Minnesota Board of PeaceOfficer Standards and Training and be provided through courses approved for continuingeducation by the board.

These objectives are intended to provide officers with training on conflict management thatpromotes safe practices and positive resolutions. Although officers may be trained in individualskills and tactics, they must also be able to integrate them as they make decisions and solveproblems in unique and complex situations. To be effective officer training should increaseknowledge in the subject area and develop skills and abilities through participation.

éjng Objectives

1. Demonstrate understanding of hoW féir and impartial trèatnt of community membersdevelops good will between police and all peàple dscourages conflict, and encouragescooperation to include:

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A. Discuss how mutual trust; respect andicooperation are romoted through:• Treating people fairly arid vith digriit9 nd respect,• Giving people an opportunity to be heard during encounters with law enforcement,•.4vijjLng impartial deisionC -

%Thg transparent withchons anIBeing open to cohimuniti ihvolvement in problem solving.

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B. Disbus’how fair, imgia I treafmeht applies in a variety of police encounters withcommbnitymembers w re: victiths, witnesses, by-standers, crime reporters orsuspects’*”,

2. Demonstrate undersiap rigf the role of peace officers in conflict resolution to include:

A. Identify objective threat indicators that may call for taking immediate action to protect thesafety of community members and officers.

B. Discuss or demonstrate practices and tactics that protect the safety of communitymembers and officers while attempting conflict resolution.

C. Discuss the role peace officers play in fairly and objectively resolving conflict, in reducingtension, and in seeking ways to resolve conflict without use of force.

D. Discuss how an officer’s thoughts, moods, fears, and attitudes can contribute to theescalation or de-escalation of situations.

E. Discuss healthy ways to self-regulate emotions.

F. Identify how frustration, fear and anger play a role in conflict, and how making peoplefeel safe, respected, and heard aids in managing heightened emotions.

3. Identify and demonstrate skills and strategies for conflict management and resolution toinclude:

A. Discuss problem solving strategies and barriers fpr dealing with individuals in conflict,e.g., reducing fears and tensions, instilling confidencidentifying needs and solutionsand providing options. ‘iv

B. Identify communication tactics to promote:’p_eaceful dispute reOlution, e.g., activelistening, rapport building.

C. Identify communication skills that promote pful dip,ute resolutioq, e.g., officerpresence and demeanor (star)ce, facial expressiontee contact and pio,dmity).

D. Describe or demonstrate appropria e conflict resolution practices.

body language that maycall for immedia e ction to jirotect the ty of community members and officers.

B. Disc &ô?demonstrate e oIhreatrctiontactics involving time, distance, coveriisengagw e feasiItenjfM de-escalation.

C. onstrate the useof emotional regulation and communication skills before, during

D. Practic”dcision makhj conflict scenarios that rhay or may not require the use offorce.

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Agenda ltem ‘3’V B.To: Minnesota POST BoardFrom: Training CommitteeSubject: New In-Service Learning Objectives on Recognizing and Valuing Community

Diversity and Cultural Differences [to Include Implicit Bias Training] for PeaceOfficer and Part-Time Peace Officers

Date; January 4, 2018


The training committee recommends approval of the attached learning objectives onRecognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and Cultural Differences [to Include ImplicitBias Training] to the POST Board.

2. BACKGROUND:

The 2017 Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469, to require peace officers andpart-time peace officers receive training in the following areas:

• Crisis intervention and mental illness crises;• Conflict management and mediation; and• Recognizing and valuing community diversity to include implicit bias training.

According to the statute officers will receive at least 16 hours of POST Board approvedcontinuing education credit in these three areas every renewal cycle. The trainingrequirement goes into effective on July 1,2018, and officers have their full three yearrenewal cycle to meet it.


3, EFFECTS OF THIS ACTION:

If the board approves the objectives they will be distributed to law enforcement agenciesand posted on the board’s website. Compliance with the training will be evaluated atagency compliance checks.

Peace Officer and Part Time Peace OfficerIn-Service Learning Objectives for Training on

Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity andCultural Differences to Include Implicit Bias Training

In 2017 the Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469 TRAINING IN CRISIS RESPONSE,CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. One component of this statuterequires the chief law enforcement officer of every state and local law enforcement agency toprovide in-service training in ‘Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and CulturalDifferences to Include Implicit Bias” beginning July 1, 2018.

Training must comply with the learning objectives approved by the Minnesota Board of PeaceOfficer Standards and Training and be provided through courses approved for continuingeducation by the board. These objectives are intended to promote improved police and communityrelationships and safety, and increased recognition and appreciation of community diversity andcultural differences.

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate understanding of race relations and their impact on policing practices, to include:

A. Summarize race and policing in the U.S. in historical context. Discuss the ongoing influenceof race relations, strategies to reconcile past injustice, and the importance of fair andimpartial policing.

B. Identify/analyze policing practices that have historically alienated and angereddisadvantaged communities of color.

C. Discuss how policing practices can address historically unjust laws and policies.

2. Demonstrate understanding of implicit and explicit bias, to include:

A. Explain the difference between implicit and explicit bias.

B. Discuss how fear and bias influence officer behavior and police-community interactions.

C. Identify your own implicit bias and strategies that can reduce the negative influence of bias.

3. Demonstrate understanding of impartial policing, to include:

A. Describe institutional racism and other forms of bias in the U.S. in a historical context, andtheir effect on culture, justice, crime, and law.

B. Discuss law enforcement practices that reduce bias and positively influence communityrelations.

C. Reflect on your individual practices and discuss how to apply impartial policing practices inyour community.

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CTo: POST BoardFrom: Training CommitteeSubject: In-Service Learning Objectives on Use of Force for Peace Officer and Part-Time

Peace Officers - AmendmentsDate: January 4, 2018


The Training Committee recommends approval of the attached amended In-Service Use ofForce Learning Objectives to the POST Board.

2. BACKGROUND:

In 2017 Standards Coordinator Mark Raquet reviewed the POST Board’s required in-service use of force learning objectives. He hosted two ad hoc meetings with in-serviceinstructors of use of force training from around the state and developed recommendationsneeded to bring the objectives up to date with current practices and equipment.

On January 4, 2018, the training committee of the POST Board reviewed and discussed theamendments and passed a motion recommending the changes be approved by the board.


If the amended objectives are approved by the board they will be distributed to lawenforcement agencies and posted on the POST Board’s website. Agency compliance withtraining in the objectives will be evaluated aby staff at compliance checks.

Agenda Item: 3

IN-SERVICE USE OF FORCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES FORPEACE OFFICERS AND PART-TIME PEACE OFFICERS

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The following learning objectives have been developed to assist law enforcement agencies inproviding use of force continuing education to officers. Pursuant to MN STAT 626.8452 this trainingmust be provided to all peace officers and part-time peace officers annually and each officer isrequired to receive instruction relative only to weapons and equipment the officer is issued orauthorized to use. The term annually has been defined by the POST Board to mean at least onceper calendar year.

There are many formats for delivering continuing education. Agencies are encouraged to explorecreative and co-operative means of providing this education. Each law enforcement agency mustdetermine minimum competency levels appropriate for agency personnel and nothing in theseobjectives prohibits an agency from developing additional objectives, or setting higher standards.Agencies are also encouraged to submit suggestions for revisions to these objectives to the POSTBoard.

A. USE OF FORCE

General learning goal: The officer will explain the criteria that are used to determine whenforce may be employed, the circumstances that justify the use of deadly force, and the liabilitiesattached to the use of force.

Performance Objectives:1. The officer will identify the four instances in which MN STAT 609.06 subd.

l(a)-(d) authorizes a public officer to use reasonable force.

2. The officer will demonstrate familiarity with the agency’s policies concerningthe use of deadly force.

3. The officer will explain why MN STATS 629.32 and 629.33 are relevant to useof force.

4. The officer will explain the concept of objectively reasonable use of force bypeace officers and factors that influence the tool, technique or tactic an officer maychoose to use in a situation. The following concepts will be discussed:

a) Verbal skills.b) Empty hand techniques.c) Intermediate weapons.d) Deadly Force.e) Totality of the circumstances.

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5. The officer xviii explain how, normally less lethal techniques and weapons maybecome lethaL

6. The officer will demonstrate knowledge of the circumstances under which apeace officer may use deadly force under MN STAT 609.066.

7. The officer will demonstrate familiarity with the agency’s policies concerning theuse of force.

S. The officer will explain the civil, criminal, licensing, and employmentconsequences of unlawful or unreasonable use of force.

B. READINESS ASPECTS OF USE OF FORCE

General learning goal: The officer will explain the importance of mental and physicalreadiness, and emotional trauma. flieiieeessity—fovpost-eritieaNneidcut-tuaumu-eiali&ntionrelatie4o4he-use-of-far-ee

Performance Objectives:1. The officer xviii explain how extremely stressful situations will affect physical

and mental functioning. The explanation must cover the following.

a) Breathing and circulation.b) Changes in sensory perception.c) Changes in motor skills.d) Physical trauma

2. The officer xviii identify the symptoms of critical incident trau-ma11emotional trauma that may arise from critical incidcnts and discuss theneed for evaluating and treating their effects, to include:

a) Sleep disturbances.b) Emotional distancing.c) Hyper-alertness or exaggerated startle response.d) Memory impairment or trouble concentrating.e) Inability to express feelings.

3. The officer will explain the-eeneep4-o4past-&heethg-4faunNi-and—4itcu&—the agency’s response to officers involved in deadly force and other critical incidents.

4. The officer will explain the concept of “post-shooting trauma” that people canhave varying responses when force, including deadly force, is applied.


C. VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

General Learning Goal: The officer will explain the importance of and demonstrateproficiency in integrating communication skills where safe and feasible along withtactical dc-escalation strategies in volatile situations.

Performance Objectives:I. The officer will understand the importance of the following areas:

a) Active listening and verbalization/command skillsb) Use of volume, pitch and pace.c) Contextual or non-verbal communication: body language.d) Lack of compliance considerations: Medical conditions, mental

iinpainent, physical limitations, language barrier, behavior crisis, drugsor alcohol use.

c) Dc-escalation/conflict management strategies: when safe and feasiblc,barriers, containment, communication, limiting exposure. distance, andother tactics to reduce the need for force.

D. PROFICIENCY WITH UNARMED CONTROL MEASURES

General learning goal: The officer will demonstrate proficiency and explain the importanceof unarmed control measures which are authorized by the officer’s agency.

Performance Objectives:1. The officer will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

a) Handcuffing techniques (and other restraining devices) from positions: prone, standing,kneeling.

b) Weapon retention-authorized fireamis (in and out of holster) and other agency approvedequipment including electronic control weapons.

c) Empty hand techniquesd) Integration of empty hand techniques and weapons systems

to include weapon transitioning and weapon retention.

E. PROFICIENCY WITH INTERMEDIATE FORCE WEAPONS

General learning goal: The officer will discuss and demonstrate proficiency with the variousintermediate weapons used by the agency.

Performance Objectives:I. If the officer is issued or authorized to carry or use chemical aerosols, impact

weapons, specialty impact munitions, electronic weapons, or other intermediate

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weapons, the officer will demonstrate proficiency in the use of these weaponsconsistent with agency policy(s).

2. Discuss the impact of low light and adverse weather conditions on the use ofintermediate weapons.

F. PRINCIPLES OF FIREARMS USE

General learning goal: During the course of practical firearms training, (sections F and G) theofficer will demonstrate knowledge of firearms safety, firearms maintenance, handgunshooting principles and familiarization with authorized firearms. This training will beconsistent with agency policies and individual officer assignments.

Performance Objectives:I. The officer vilI demonstrate safe handling of all firearms used during training.

This will include:

a) Safely and correctly loading and unloading the firearms.b) Safely and correctly holstering and drawing the firearms.c) Safely and correctly clearing malfunctions.d) Safely and correctly maintaining authorized firearms.

2. The officer will describe the various methods of handling and storing firearms while off-duty in compliance with MN STAT 609.666. The need for security of firearms kept inthe officer’s home will also be explained.

3. The officer will identify authorized firearms categories and correspondingammunition utilized by the agency.

4. The officer will explain situations in which use of the weak hand may berequired.

5. The officer will explain the circumstances that justify the use of deadly force bypeace officers.

G. HANDGUN RANGE EXERCISES

General learning goal: Any officer who is issued or is authorized to carry a handgun, willeffectively and safely utilize the authorized handgun(s) on a qualification course of fire.

Performance Objectives:1. The officer will demonstrate effective techniques in the following areas:

a) Close encounter shooting.b) Shooting from cover.


c) Reloading Techniques.d) Weapon/reaction hand shooting.

2. The officer will fire a qualification course consisting of no less than 50 rounds. Thecourse of fire may be conducted with duty ammunition, or with lead free, frangible, or non-toxic ammunition that has ballistic performance similar to the issued service ammunition.

3. During the course of fire, the officer will fire from close, medium and long range.Close range means less than 7 yards; medium range means 7 to 14 yards; and longrange means 15 to 25 yards (Suggested use of ammunition allotment: 50% at closerange; 40% at medium range and 10% at long range.)

4. The agency will determine the minimum proficiency to be obtained forsuccessful completion of the exercise.

H. OTHER FIREARMS RANGE EXERCISES

General learning goal: Any officer who is authorized to use other firearms (shotgun, rifle,etc.) will effectively and safely utilize these firearms in a qualification course of fire.

Performance Objectives: Shotgun1. Given a qualification course of fire, the officer will successfl.flly complete the

following:

a) The officer will fire the weapon at various distances, using various shootingpositions.

b) The officer shall consider the projectile spread and background beyond the area ofthe immediate threat when making the decision to select the shotgun or otherauthorized firearm.

c) During this exercise, the officer may use duty ammunition, or ammunitionthat has ballistic performance similar to the issued service ammunition. It isrecommended that officers’ duty ammunition, if not expended during the yearlycourse of fire, be replaced at least every two years.

d) The agency will determine the minimum proficiency to be obtained forsuccessflil completion of the exercise.

e) The officer will fire a minimum of 10 rounds during this exercise.

Performance Objectives: Riflea) The officer will fire the weapon at various distances, using various shooting

positions.b) The officer shall consider distance and shot accuracy when selecting the rifle or other

authorized firearm.c) During this exercise, the officer may use duty ammunition or ammunition that has

ballistic performance similar to the issued duty ammunition. It is recommended that


the officer’s duty ammunition be replaced every’ two years.d) The agency will determine the minimum proficiency to be obtained for suecessftil

completion of the exercise.e) The officer vilJ fire a minimum of 20 rounds during this exercise.

I. FIREARM SELECTION

General learning goal: The officer will identify the situations and considerations involved indetermining which firearm (handgun or other firearm) is appropriate in various tacticalsituations.

Performance Objectives:1. The officer will identify important considerations when deciding which firearm

Should be used in a tactical situation, to include:

a) The physical environment.b) The number of suspect(s).c) The weapons available to suspect(s).d) The presence of bystanders, hostages, or other innocent persons.e) The presence and deployment of assisting officers.

The officer’s level of training with authorized weapons.g) The firearms policy of the agency.h) The potential for ricochet, projectile pattern and projectile penetration.

2. The officer will describe and compare the recognized or effective range of variousfirearms authorized by the agency.

J. USE OF FIREARMS IN LOW LIGHT AND IN ADVERSE WEATHER

General learning goal: The officer will demonstrate the ability to effectively fire theirauthorized weapons fhandgim/nflc/sbotgun) to include handgun, rifie and shotgun in loivlight and in adverse weather conditions.

Performance Objectives:1. The officer will demonstrate the ability to effectively use weapon light systems or other

illumination devices in low light conditions.

a) Muzzle flash.b) Target identification.c) Target accuracy.

2. The officer will demonstrate the ability to respond to the tactical considerationsassociated with adverse weather conditions:


a) Firearm malfunction.b) Firearm control.c) Use of gloves.d) Reduced mobility in drawing and firing the weapon wearing heavy

clothing.f) Impact of cold weather in reducing motor function of the extremities.


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