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RESOLUTION NO. 2280
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING
THE PENAL CODE REQUIREMENTS RELATING
TO THE SELECTION AND TRAINING
OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS
WHEREAS, all 10cal agencies that are now in the Police
Officers Standards and Training are eligible to participate in the
Public safety Dispatcher Program, and eligible agencies will be
reimbursed for certain dispatcher training cost only if they
participate in the program I and
.
WHEREAS, minimum standards for public safety dispatchers hired
after the date an agency joins the program are (a) a thorough
background investigation, (b) a medical examination, (c) an
evaluation of oral communications skills, (d) satisfactory
completion of a P.O.S.T. certified 80 hour Basic
Complaint/Dispatchers course within 12 months of date of hire, and
(e) a minimum of 12 months probation; and
WHEREAS, to participate in the Public Safety Dispatchers
program, the City of Arroyo Grande must submit a request to
participate, accompanied by a Resolution pledging adherence to the
standards adopted by the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Arroyo Grande
declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the State
of California under the provisions of Section 13522, Chapter 1, of
Title 4, Part 4, of the California Penal Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Penal .Code Section
13510(c), Chapter 1, the Arroyo Grande Police Department will
adhere to standards for recruitment and training established by the
California commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Penal Code Section
13512, Chapter 1, the commission and its representatives may make
such inquiries as deemed appropriate by the commission to ascertain
that the Arroyo Grande pUblic safety dispatcher personnel adhere
to standards for selection and training established by the
Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
On motion of Council Member Moots, seconded by Council Member
Dougall, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Moots, Dougall, Olsen, Smith and Mayor
Millis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 27th day of
December, 1988.
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CI CLERK