Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
800 - Delaware Council on Police Training
801 - Regulations of the Delaware Council on Police Training
Section 801-9.0 - Seasonal Police Officers

9.1.1 Due to their status, officers in this classification will receive a course of instruction that once completed will meet minimum standards established by the Council on Police Training.

9.1.2 Due to the unique position of the Seasonal Police Officer, it will be stipulated that in lieu of training prior to active duty, he/she will instead be granted permission by the Council on Police Training to comply with Section 8404(a)(16) within 15 days of his/her initial employment date. The course needs prior approval by the Administrator.

9.1.3 The minimum hours required for each enumerated category below will not preclude any department from expanding on or providing more than the minimum training for seasonal officers.

9.1.4 Seasonal police officers will be required to follow the same schedule as non-seasonal officers for all categories of training enumerated below that require recertification or refresher training in subsequent years.

9.2.1 Communications - 1 Hour. Acquaints the officer with the features and use of communications equipment used in police operations, including telephone, teletype, and radio. Instruction also includes rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission with regard to radio transmissions.

9.2.2 Courtroom Procedure and Demeanor - 2 Hours. The fundamentals of how to be most effective as a witness in court. Includes preparation of the case prior to courtroom presentation. Also included are appearance, manner, and attitude in court and while waiting to testify.

9.2.3 Criminal Code - (Minor Offenses) 4 Hours. This course should familiarize the officer with at least Title 11 and Title 16 and provide them the ability to reference those titles for violations.

9.2.4 Cultural Diversity - 4 Hours. This course is intended to bring about increased understanding and respect on the part of the police officer in their interactions and communications with all minority groups.

9.2.5 DELJIS (Delaware Criminal Justice Information System) - 8 Hours. Each recruit will be instructed on the DELJIS System. Recruits will be able to navigate DELJIS and develop electronic warrants.

9.2.6 Emergency Care - (Basic "ABC" CPR/AED) - 6 Hours. This training develops first aid techniques that enable an officer to meet the basic demands in most cases.

9.2.7 Laws of Arrest and Search Procedures - 6 Hours. The course covers the legal foundation of laws governing and limiting the police officer's authority in the areas of arrests. This treatment shall be afforded with respect to the laws of arrest with or without warrants, arrest for misdemeanors and arrest for felonies, the elements of probable cause, and the disposition of persons after lawfully arrested.

9.2.8 Patrol Procedures (Basic Tactics) - 3 Hours. This course is designed to acquaint new officers with the basic street survival techniques as accrued from actual encounters on the street. Practical application of avoidance, deterrence and de-escalation techniques through the handling of actual scenarios will familiarize officers with what to do when confronted by an unarmed/armed combatant.

9.2.9 Police Discipline and Courtesy - 1 Hour. The course covers the basic why, when, and where of discipline and courtesy of police officers.

9.2.10 Report Writing - 2 Hours. This class instructs the officers in the essential mechanics of recording their investigations in report form suitable to serve both as an aid to further investigation and to the preparation and development of prosecution.

9.2.11 Traffic Code - 2 Hours. This course should familiarize the officer with Title 21 and provide them the ability to reference this title for violations.

9.2.12 Traffic Control - 1 Hour. This class is designed to teach the officer the fundamentals and mechanics of traffic control and control devices; and to familiarize the officer with the proper signals and gestures used in point traffic control.

9.2.13 Handcuffs/Searching - 8 Hours. The purpose of this course is to educate the officer on the proper/legal employment of handcuffs and will include discussion regarding the appropriate search techniques to be employed on handcuffed individuals. This course will also include a written proficiency examination and practical performance as part of the certification process.

9.2.14 Police Communication & Crisis Intervention - 8 Hours. The purpose of this course it to provide the officer with the knowledge, skills and ability to interact with people on a daily basis. Types of instruction include, but are not limited to verbal judo, active listening skills, suicide prevention and de-escalation techniques. Role-play scenarios are a valuable part of this training.

9.2.15 Defensive Tactics - 8 Hours. Through the use of lecture, demonstration and individual participation this training will provide each officer with sufficient skills to defend himself/herself from attack. For seasonal officers, this course of instruction will focus on hand-to-hand defense techniques to include grappling and suspect control.

9.3.1 Seasonal police officers who carry firearms shall be trained as required under Section 11.0.

9.3.2 Seasonal police officers who operate police vehicles on patrol shall be trained in EVOC as described in subsection 15.13 of this regulation. Seasonal police officers who operate police vehicles in non-patrol functions shall complete a four (4) hour Basic Vehicle Operation course.

9.3.3 Seasonal police officers who carry non-flammable O.C. (oleoresin capsicum) sprays or blends shall complete a six (6) hour course. The purpose of this course is to educate the officer on the proper/legal employment of O.C. spray. This course will also include a written proficiency examination and exposure as part of the certification process required to carry this use of force option.

9.3.4 Seasonal officers who carry Impact Weapons shall complete an eight (8) hour course. The purpose of this course is to educate the officer on the proper/legal employment of impact weapons This course will also include a written proficiency examination and practical performance as part of the certification process required to carry this use of force option.