Joey Strickler Training Captain Training is a continuous process to ensure officers perform assigned tasks with maximum efficiency to protect their safety and provide the best possible service to the public. The training supplied to over 100 Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified full - time officers as well as over 50 Reserve Officers is consistent with the agency's goals and objectives. It has been sufficient to maintain a high level of proficiency in field assignments, as well as presenting updates in current law enforcement trends, new or revised case laws, new or revised agency policy, CALEA standards, and new or innovative investigative techniques. In addition to POST mandated 40 - hour annual in - service training requirements, specialized training is offered in many curriculums.

Some of these curriculums include: Field Training Officer Firearms Instructor Police Instructor Devolpment Radar Operator Basic SWAT The Sheriff's Office utilizes certified in - house instructors for this training. Many of these officers are adjunct instructors for the Walter's State Basic Police Recruit School. Regularly, specialized classes are hosted by the agency from outside sources. These classes vary by year, but are normally offered as part of Walter's State's or the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy's in - service programs. The Sheriff's Office receives free training for hosting these sessions. Some of the regularly or recently offered topics include: Street Survival Counter Terrorism Leadership and Team Building Mid Level Management First Line Supervision If you wish to speak to Captain Strickler, you may contact him by: Email: jstrickler@scsotn.com

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