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Kroll Recommendations Kroll Assessment of Training Academy, April 23, 2021 Short Term Measures 1. Division Manager leads adult learning transition 2. Hire Training Supervisor for curriculum standardization 3. Implement automated Learning Management System 4. Formalize internal curriculum review committee 5. Establish community review for training videos 6. Replace 'Will-to-Win' with regulated self-defense 7. Eliminate punitive sandpit exercises 8. Expand daily fitness; separate from academics 9. Engage diverse community voices in training 10. Integrate 'History of Police and Race' curriculum 11. Implement community outreach and immersion strategies into curriculum 12. Review DEI courses; integrate civilian co-facilitation 13. Recruit diverse instructors to enhance training 14. Incorporate anti-racism and cultural diversity training 15. Reinstitute follow-up with departing cadets 16. Develop mentorship program for all cadets 17. Revise lesson plans on cultural competency 18. Require ongoing independent review of the Academy Long-Term Measures 19. Collaborate with media educators for training videos 20. Develop a strategy to enhance staff diversity 21. Revise schedules to distribute course content 22. Align fitness standards across career stages. 23. Create the Pre-Academy community immersion program 24. Require biannual ICAT and de-escalation training 25. Build recovery time between cadet classes. 26. Expand procedural justice training content 27. Enhance CIT training; collaborate with advocates Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Kroll Assessment of Training Academy, April 23, 2021 Long Term Measures 28. Adopt peer intervention programs like ABLE 29. Expand training in decision-making and emotional intelligence 30. Incorporate Academy instructors into FTO program 31. Provide additional incentives for FTO participation 32. Conduct FTO focus groups to identify training gaps 33. Ensure consistency between Academy and FTO training 34. Develop reintegration protocols for combat veterans Interim Report of Independent Evaluator, October 14, 2021 35. Refine process for community-reviewed instructional videos 36. Limit performance accountability measures during training 37. Adjust Community Connect scheduling for engagement 38. Reinstitute cadet ride-out program for training 39. Clarify Division Manager's role and authority 40. Improve scheduling coordination between training units 41. Supplement staffing for Learned Skills Unit 42. Enhance Academy facilities for improved training Final Report of Independent Evaluator, February 16, 2022 43. Supplement staffing for Learned Skills Unit 44. Enhance Academy facilities for improved training 45. Develop and Expand Academy Video 46. Add survey questions on de-escalation training 47. Include community policing in FTO selection criteria 48. Revise Physical Training program structure 49. Assess and adjust cadet lunch break duration Academy Curriculum Process Assessment, March 1, 2023 50. Create a Community Advisory Council 51. Create a Professional Advisory Committee Kroll Audit of 148th Cadet Class, September 15, 2023 52. Increase PT sessions and cadet ride-out time 53. Establish consistent scheduling for cadet classes 54. Hire additional LSU instructors to reduce burnout Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented On Hold Implemented On Hold Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Declined Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Kroll Audit of 148th Cadet Class, September 15, 2023 55. Create robust instructional development program 56. Enforce SOPs and collaboration accountability between teams 57. Prioritize and address Academy facility improvements 58. Develop and expand Academy video library Implemented Implemented On Hold Implemented Kroll Assessment of Long-Term Processes, February 20, 2024 59. Partnering and Co-Instructing with External Subject-Matter Experts Implemented 60. Incorporating Adult/Active Learning Concepts into Course Instruction Implemented 61. Community Involvement in Academy Instruction 62. Academy Instructor Evaluations 63. Roles and Responsibilities of Civilian Staff 64. Academy Diversity 65. Academy Culture 66. Cadet Exit Interviews and Separation Process 67. Field Training Program – FTO/PPO Feedback training sessions 68. Advanced Education of Active APD Personnel 69. Academy Video Library and Internal Review Process 70. Scheduling Coordination 71. Cadet Separations -- Disqualifications and Terminations 72. Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement 73. Procedural Justice 74. Cognitive Decision Making and Emotional Intelligence 75. Trauma-Informed Training 76. Physical Fitness and Health/Wellness Training 77. ACADIS and Learning Management System 78. Cadet Mentorship Program 79. Recovery Time for Academy Staff 80. Internal Audit Protocols Kroll Assessment of Long-Term Processes, February 20, 2024: Final Recommendations 81. Have all Academy staff read, acknowledge, and follow AOM 82. Update Academy Operations Manual 83. Updated Internal Audit Protocols 84. Office of Police Oversight Collaboration Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented Academy Operations Manual Tasks Task Final Kroll Recommendation Final Kroll Rec Complete Final Kroll Rec In Progress 1. Define roles for selecting and maintaining External SMEs 2. Create a process to evaluate SME Co- Facilitation instruction 3. Engage external SMEs for co-instruction 4. Implement EDGE framework: Educate, Demonstrate, Guide, Evaluate 5. Apply diverse adult learning methods to enhance engagement 6. Add daily communication and resiliency 7. Define roles for reviewing adult learning 8. Clarify the process for integrating adult skills exercises learning 9. Ensure CID collaboration on the standardization of lesson plans 10. Ensure a balanced lecture-to-active- learning ratio 11. The CID team supports instructors in the delivery of adult learning 12. Embed active learning fundamentals in lesson plans 13. CID coordinates Academy Staff with PAC guidance to enhance instruction 14. Establish the PAC 15. Establish PAC Funding 16. Create and Standardize the Instructor Development Course 17. Identify number of hours for the Pre-Academy 18. Develop and Design the Pre-Academy 19. Create new flexible schedule for cadet classes 20. Clarify processes for the Community Connect Program 21. Establish the CAC 22. Hold the first Quarterly CAC meeting Final Kroll Rec Final Kroll Rec Final Kroll Rec Status Complete Pending Complete In Progress Complete In Progress In Progress Pending In Progress Pending In Progress Complete Complete In Progress Complete Complete In Progress Complete Complete Complete 23. Explore an Expanded NPE - the 3C 24. Improved Instructor Evaluation Form 25. Evaluate Instructors once per year (4 project hours) 26. Evaluate each Course every other year 27. Track instructor evaluations 28. Define roles for the instructor evaluation 29. Create Academy class evaluation process schedule 30. Develop course on proper Instructor evaluation methods 31. Provide Training to supervisory staff on proper instructor evaluation methods 32. Create and develop Instructor Development Program protocols 33. Review civilian reporting structure for supervision needs 34. Align civilian roles to tasks assigned in the Academy Operations Manual 35. Develop Lesson Plan development 36. Finalize the Lesson Plan review protocols process 37. Develop Civilian Team Standard Operating Procedures 38. Planning of e-Learning modules 39. Solve internet connectivity issues to allow for cadet's online test-taking 40. Hire and on-boarding of a Research Analyst 41. Research Analyst determines issues and identifies parameters for gathering information for specific projects 42. Research Analyst designs and validates training data 43. Complete backlog of forms to be scanned into ACADIS 44. Onboard Training Supervisors 45. Develop evidence-based training using adult learning for the Field Training Program Final Kroll Rec Complete Final Kroll Rec In Progress Final Kroll Rec Complete Final Kroll Rec Complete Pending In Progress In Progress In Progress Pending In Progress In Progress In Progress In Progress Complete In Progress In Progress In Progress Complete Complete Complete In Progress Complete Pending 46. Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the Field Training Program 47. Develop a plan to increase racial, ethnic, and gender diversity at the Academy 48. Reassess to reduce paramilitary-style Academy culture 49. Create policies to reinforce blueprint aspirations to reduce-paramilitary structure 50. Include Executive Staff’s stance on key values:, communication skills, de- escalation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, officer mindfulness, resiliency, wellness, and professional community engagement. 51. Provide additional focus on a Cadet’s resiliency, mindfulness, well-being 52. Analyze exit survey data to identify trends, address cadet attrition, and improve training programs 53. Align procedures on auditing, analyzing and reporting cadet data 54. Absorb management of the FTP from Sworn 55. Develop a monitoring plan to assess fidelity to the planned enhanced feedback program 56. Create a program for ongoing feedback to adjust the Field Training Program 57. Develop a comprehensive Field Trainer’s Guide with resiliency and engagement practices 58. Update FTO Basic School 59. Establish FTO & PPO feedback sessions 60. Establish Focus Group Sessions 61. Actively seek and incorporate feedback from our FTOs and PPOs to inform program enhancement 62. Pilot phase for FTP Focus Groups 63. Clarify roles and responsibilities within AEU relative to ABLE 64. Training Academy will send personnel to outside training to audit classes for academic exploration Pending Final Kroll Rec Complete Final Kroll Rec Complete Final Kroll Rec Complete Circle back with Commander Davis on this Final Kroll Rec Complete Final Kroll Rec Complete In Progress Complete Complete In Progress Pending Complete In Progress In Progress In Progress Pending Complete Complete Final Kroll Rec 65. Training announcements made at least 3 weeks before courses 66. Determine the growth of the video library 67. Develop a monitoring plan to assess fidelity to the planned internal review mechanisms. 68. Institute new video review process 69. Transition the storage of the video library to ACADIS 70. Review new approved training videos quarterly with the CAC 71. Cadet Training schedule approved at least 3 months ahead of start of class 72. Conduct a holistic evaluation of curriculum to integrate de-escalation and community principles 73. Collection, collation, management, quality control, analysis, and reporting of training data 74. Align this data collection section with the corresponding guidance on audit, data, and reporting. 75. Integrate procedural justice principles into Cadet training and roleplays 76. Ensure FIP as part of the Intermediate Academy 77. Integrate role-play scenarios to reinforce emotional intelligence skills 78. Develop emotional intelligence through Mindfulness and Resiliency course 79. Clarify roles and responsibilities related to curriculum review related to cognitive decision making, emotional intelligence, and procedural justice 80. Develop course evaluation materials related to cognitive decision making, emotional intelligence, and procedural justice 81. Development of standardization of Role Plays exercises 82. Apply trauma-informed lens in course content development Final Kroll Rec Complete Final Kroll Rec In Progress Final Kroll Rec Complete Complete Pending Complete Pending Pending Complete Complete In Progress Complete In Progress In Progress Pending Complete Final Kroll Rec Complete Final Kroll Rec In Progress Final Kroll Rec Complete 83. APD Victim Services counselors and supervisors will actively consult and ensure that Academy Instructors and SMEs are aware of advancements in the field. 84. Design PT program to build health, wellness, mindfulness, and resiliency 85. Development of improved PT program with team of SMEs 86. Clarify the goals of the PT and wellness program 87. The Academy’s Physical Fitness (PT) training program should include a three- day (to the extent possible) per week PT training in every Cadet class. The scheduled workouts may vary in duration, degree of difficulty, and level of intensity and should occur as often as possible during the first four to six weeks of training. 88. Track cadet PT progress monthly throughout academy training 89. Assess cadet conditioning after six weeks and group accordingly 90. Customize workouts to improve cadets' fitness levels 91. Develop tailored PT programs to enhance cadet conditioning 92. Implement weekly group exercises including runs, circuits, and team- building. 93. Development of the Circuit Training Courses 94. Development of Team Building Exercises 95. Development of Intra-squad Challenges 96. Collaborate with instructors to create customized fitness plans for cadets 97. Connect cadets with APD Fitness and Wellness for post-graduation support 98. Introduce accountability journaling and offer fitness and nutrition counseling 99. Integrate mindfulness and resiliency into PT and wellness training 100. Define specific processes, rules, and responsibilities for the use of LMS Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Final Kroll Rec Complete 101. Define roles and responsibilities related to supervisory review of LMS use 102. Get online testing for Cadets 103. Launch of Female Cadet Mentorship program 104. Collect and analyze data of participation in mentorship program 105. All APD officers completed ABLE 106. Plan mandatory 2.5-hour annual ABLE refresher 107. Clarify roles and responsibilities for ABLE implementation 108. Begin Annual ABLE refresher courses 109. Clarify roles and responsibilities related to curriculum review including integration of the PAC 110. Develop course materials related to procedural justice 111. Develop course evaluation materials related to trauma-informed training. 112. Research Analyst Senior responds to internal and external requests for information Final Kroll Rec Complete In Progress Circle back with Commander Davis on this Circle back with Commander Davis on this Final Kroll Report Complete In Progress Pending Pending Complete Complete Final Kroll Report In Progress Final Kroll Report In Progress