Probationary Deputy Programme

The Probationary Deputy Programme bridges the gap between the knowledge learned in the classroom and the experience gained through independent patrol.

All phases listed below must be completed in the order shown.

Phase 1 - Checklist & Mandatory Ridealong

After cadet training is completed, the Academy FTO will determine whether the Deputy is permitted to patrol solo or if they must complete a number of
ride-alongs with a member of the Academy. During these ride-alongs, the Academy member will accompany the Deputy, answer questions, and provide guidance in the field.
During this phase, the Probationary Deputy must complete 8 Tasks found in the Trainee Information section.
A member of the Academy will document all ride-alongs and provide notes outlining the Deputy's performance and how each ride-along went.

Phase 2 - Probationary Advancement Programme (PAP)

Upon completion of Phase 1, Probationary Deputies may submit a Letter of Interest to participate in the Probationary Advancement Programme (PAP).

During this time, participants will be closely monitored.
Probationary Deputies enrolled in PAP are given one opportunity to pass the programme. Failure to do so will result in removal from PAP.
Probationary Deputies enrolled in the PAP Programme will schedule an evaluation ride-along with an FTO+. During the ride-along, the FTO is present only in the event of an emergency. They will not provide guidance, answer questions, or assist the Probationary Deputy unless it is a life-threatening situation.
The Training Officer will provide notes, complete their own evaluation checklist, and forward the results to the FTO-Es, where a vote will take place. Results will be provided within 24 hours.
If the evaluation ride-along is successful, the Probationary Deputy will be promoted to Deputy.

This programme is completely optional and exists to allow members to advance before attending a promotion panel.

Phase 3 - Solo Patrol

After the completion of Phase 1, if the Probationary Deputy does not wish to complete the PAP Programme, they will be closely monitored and discussed at the promotion panel with the rest of the Deputies.

It is still a requirement for the Probationary Deputy to complete their checklist 100%.

Time Limits & Extensions

The probationary phase must be completed within 45 days.
Probationary Deputies are not permitted to take LOA. It is only reserved for Military Duties.
Failure to complete training within this timeframe results in removal from the department (unless an approved Leave of Absence applies).
Probationary Deputies can be terminated at any time for any department policy violation however the Blaine County Sheriff's Office Supervisory Team will always attempt to educate rather than issue punishments where possible.

Extensions for Disciplinary Action:

Verbal Warning – No extension

Written Warning – 1 week extension

Strike – 2 week extension

All extensions are recorded in the probationary ridealong list.

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