Community Engagement & Training
The San Fernando Police Department is a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified agency. Training for San Fernando Police Officers and other professional staff positions are provided in compliance with legislative and regulatory mandates, including: 24 hours of continuing professional training (CPT) in arrest and control tactics, force options, tactical communications, and emergency vehicle operations. As a department, San Fernando strives to exceed these standards and provide additional training focused on de-escalation, first aid, CPR, use of Automated Electronic Defibrillators and crisis invention related to person experiencing mental illness.
The training of officers is audited biannually by the State of California POST Commission staff and is administered by the Department's Administrative Sergeant.
Contact Information
Jennifer Spatig, Police Management Analyst
(818) 898-1254 | JSpatig@SanFernando.gov
Regular Business Hours
Monday through Friday | 9 am to 5 pm