CCOP utilizes a progressive training model with continuing education forming an essential part of the training program. All patrol volunteers go through the same basic training class and are certified for patrol by our Training Coordination staff.
The model contains four primary components:
- Basic Training – which consists of written protocol, procedure, and guideline materials and a practical role-playing portion in order to orient and prepare patrol trainees. Upon successful completion of both the written and practical training elements, trainees will be certified as Active Patrol Volunteers.
- Continuing Education – which consists of classes, seminars, and training opportunities provided by CCOP and other agencies on a number of different subjects that will assist volunteers to be more effective. Such opportunities are CPR and First Aid, Self-Defense, SFFD Neighborhood Emergency Response Team, and so on.
- Patrol Re-Certification – which requires that all volunteers go through “refresher” training every 12 to 18 months. This ensures that all new procedures, protocols, and guidelines are effectively distributed to all volunteers, and it helps keep volunteers up to date with the latest training concepts.
- Advanced Training – which consists of written and practical training content to allow patrol volunteers with more than 12 months of experience to become senior patrol volunteers. The experience and knowledge gained in patrolling is essential to the continued training and development of new patrol volunteers. Our senior patrol volunteers act as role models, mentors, and teachers to our newer patrol volunteers, as well as advisors to the board of directors on all matters relating to the active patrol.
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