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POST examines options to authorize out-of-state officers for LA28 as training gaps identified
Summary
POST staff reported West Coast states' academy curricula miss several California-mandated topics; staff and commissioners discussed executive-order vs legislative fixes, a requalification course, and limited-zone deployments to meet anticipated LA28 policing needs.
POST Basic Training Bureau Chief Carrie Holler summarized cross-state research and initial discussions with Secret Service, Cal OES, LAPD, and LA County Sheriff about meeting law-enforcement needs for the LA28 Olympic games. Holler reported California's basic course will expand to 400 hours on Jan. 1, and that academies in Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada had content gaps compared with California — notably disability response training (LD37), first aid/CPR/AED (LD34), shotgun training, and critical-incident instruction (LD26).
Commissioners discussed options to authorize out-of-state officers for planned events. Staff outlined three paths: rely on in-state mutual aid, seek a governor's executive order in emergency/extraordinary circumstances, or pursue legislative or regulatory changes to permit validation or limited authorization. Executive Director Manny Alvarez said POST is conducting monthly discussions with federal and local partners and expects manpower estimates early next year. "We went from 263 positions to 258 funded positions," Alvarez said in a separate administrative update, underlining staffing pressures.
Commissioner questions focused on feasibility, labor concerns, and whether training could be provided through POST’s portal or a short requalification course. Holler said requalification is used today and typically involves 161 hours for out-of-state entrants; Chicago’s experience at large conventions with 4–8 hours of upfront hotel training was cited as precedent for limited-site training.
Why it matters: LA28 is expected to create large, distributed policing demands across Southern California venues. The options POST considers — narrow-zone authorizations, requalification courses, or legislative fixes — have implications for public safety, legal authority, labor relations and statewide training standards.
What’s next: POST will continue stakeholder consultations and refine proposals; staff will report back as analyses and executive-branch discussions progress.
