Education and Training Materials
Overview
The Sacramento Police Department (SPD) Research, Training, and Employee Development Division is committed to providing the highest caliber education and training to our employees, consistent with best practice, policy, and the law. In an effort to pursue the highest level of transparency for the community, we post our education and training materials presented to our officers.
We will continue to update this information as we develop new training curriculum and improve our educational materials.
Basic Academy
Our Basic Academy includes P.O.S.T. required Learning Domains (LD) plus additional law enforcement related topics directed by academy staff.
In addition to the materials and outlines available below, digital student workbooks are also made available on the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) website.
Glossary of Terms
Advanced Officer Training (AOT)
The AOT team is comprised of 5-7 officers and is part of the In-Service Training Unit. The In-Service Training Unit has one sergeant, an In-Service Training Coordinator, and a Head Rangemaster. The direction of the unit is to provide and/or facilitate trainings within, or outside of, the Sacramento Police Department.
Continued Professional Training (CPT)
Per POST, sworn officers are required to attend a minimum of 24 hours of CPT every two years. At SPD, officers receive 40 hours every year.
Defensive Tactics Course (DTAC)
This course encompasses a range of techniques and strategies that police officers use to protect themselves and others during confrontations.
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
This comprehensive course focuses on personal force protection, mobility, vehicle dynamics, recovery techniques, and defensive and offensive driving maneuvers necessary for safe and effective emergency response in law enforcement.
Expanded Course Outline (ECO)
These outlines detail the information and material covered in each course.
In-Service Training (IST)
IST includes any and all training that officers receive after they graduate the academy.
Training from 2026
Active course outlines can be found below.
Academy Preparation Course (APC)
In-Service Training (IST)
After Academy Arrest Control Tactics ECO
Amtrak Police Law Enforcement Partner Training Program ECO
Basic Traffic Collision Investigation ECO
Brother to Brother Presentation ECO
Court Liaison and Court Procedures ECO
Crime Scene Management in Death Cases ECO
Crime Scenes, Evidence, and Forensics ECO
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) ECO
Electronic Suspected Child Abuse Reporting System (ESCARS) ECO
Financial Session for New Officers ECO Gender Awareness ECO
Internal Affairs and Peer intervention ECO
Mobile Data Computer (MDC) and Mobile Report Entry (MRE) ECO
Partnering with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Peer Support ECO
POD, LPR, TAS, LEARN, RTCC Training for new officers ECO
Post Academy Nutrition Course ECO Riot and Crowd Control ECO
Police Academy Training
Training from 2025
Active course outlines can be found below.
Continued Professional Training (CPT)
2025 Sacramento Police Department: Continued Professional Training
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
In-Service Training (IST)
Academy Instructor Certification Course ECO
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE) ECO
Chemical Agents Instructor Course ECO
Crisis Negotiation Training for First Responders Course ECO
Firearms Tactical Rifle Instructor Course ECO
Human Trafficking Awareness Course ECO
Joint Uncooperative Patient Policy
Low Light Less Lethal Weapons ECO
Physical Training Instructor Course ECO
Radar Lidar Operator Course ECO
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) K9 Interior and Area Searches ECO
Training from 2024
Active course outlines can be found below.
Continued Professional Training (CPT)
2024 Sacramento Police Department: Continued Professional Training
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
Driver Awareness Instructor 2024 ECO