Garner Police Department Annual Report 2024 | Page 10

All sworn officers employed by the Garner Police Department must complete annual classroom, firearms, and practical training to maintain their North Carolina certification as law enforcement officers. North Carolina requires 24 hours of in-service training annually, including firearms; however, Garner police officers received 60 hours of mandatory training in 2024. Department personnel also attend external training to expand and advance their knowledge and expertise. As a department, in 2024, Garner police officers completed approximately 5,129 hours of advanced training beyond the mandated in-service or re-certification training.

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The Garner Police began implementing the Body-Worn Camera( BWC) program with state grant funding in 2017. A separate federal grant allowed the police department to fully implement the BWC program in August 2018. The year 2019 was the first full year of BWC program implementation. All sworn police officers are equipped with body-worn cameras. Alongside the“ in-car” Mobile Video Recorder( MVR) systems, the body-worn camera system ensures accountability and facilitates a consistent review of officer performance. It allows supervisors to evaluate training needs and investigate any complaints received accurately.

This equipment is an asset for prosecuting traffic violations and criminal offenses, evaluating officer tactics and performance, and training and reviewing complaints. Garner police officers document all citizen interactions, including traffic stops, service calls, and incident reports.

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