Training
Recruit training is conducted at Fort Largs Police Academy located in the western Adelaide suburb of Taperoo. Cadets undergo a 29 week course, called the 'Constable Development Program' (CDP). The CDP is broken down into 5 phases, which includes training at the Police Academy and field experience at metropolitan LSAs. Police cadets learn law, about investigations and police procedures. Cadets also undertake operational safety training, including self-defence and the use of firearms. Practical role-playing and assessments are part of the course.
Cadets graduate with the rank of Probationary Constable and are subject to a 15 month period of on the job training. Probationary Constables are required to work with a Field Tutor for the first 6 months of the probationary period whilst they complete a Personal Learning Portfolio. Probationary Constables also undertake a range of duties to enhance their learning, including traffic, prisoner management, and general duties. For the following 6 months, probationary constables continue to collect evidence of their workplace competency before attended the Probationary Constable Assessment Workshop to determine whether they are suitable to progress to the rank of Constable. Upon completion of the probationary period, officers receive a Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) and are appointed to the rank of Constable.
Training is ongoing and further courses are available for officers to attend.
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