The goal of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Training Division is to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities of each officer and deputy to meet the challenges of contemporary policing and corrections. To achieve that goal a comprehensive training program is provided to officers and deputies throughout their careers. From the first day on the job through retirement, officers and deputies receive continuous training in law, human relations, tactics, physical training, and investigative techniques. The Sheriff’s Office provides comprehensive training to ensure our citizens are provided with quality services while being treated with dignity and respect. In addition, the proficiency of civilian members of the Sheriff’s Office is enhanced through an ongoing training program.
The Training Division oversees the training for over 500 Sheriff’s Office employees. Training includes; orientation training, in-service training, jail schools, on-line training, firearms training, qualifications and specialized schools. The Training Division maintains employees’ training records, certification standards and facilitates the training and evaluation program for new officers and deputies.
The Training Division is located at 2309 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50310 in the Polk County River Place facility. The Polk County Training Division is comprised of Major Donna Brooks, Sergeant Brent Long, Deputy Scott Parker and Confidential Secretary Peggy Badger. Deputy Keith Romp oversees the Sheriff’s Office firearms training at the Des Moines Regional Academy.
Grant Management Workshop
Dates: July 19-20, 2012
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant management workshop in Des Moines, July 19-20, 2012. If your agency or business receives grants or plans to receive government grants, then this class is for you. This class will show you how to stay in compliance and keep the money after you have received it. This training is applicable to beginning and experienced grant managers and administrators from city, county, state agencies, non-profits, K-12, colleges and universities.
A registration flier is available here: Registration
Contacts are:
The Client Services Team at Grant Writing USA; 1-800-814-8191 or cs@grantwritingusa.com
Peggy Badger, Polk County Sheriff's Office Training Division; 515-286-3777 or peggy.badger@polkcountyiowa.gov