Patrol units are gauged based on the following merits:

• Overall Activity

• Proficiency on Patrol

• Recent Disciplinary Action(s)

Potential candidates to become Supervisors in Training are:

• Especially Active

• Effective Mentors

• Displaying Leadership Qualities

• Driven and Motivated to Promote

Promotions beyond Supervisor in Training are determined by guidelines set in the Corporal Program.

Supervisor promotions are determined by:

• Variety of Activity (Academy, Subdivisions, Patrol)

• Administrative Activity (Tickets)

• Mentoring Patrol Units

• Serving as a Positive Role Model

Promotions into command staff are determined by department heads based on the needs of the department as well as the merits displayed by the prospective supervisor.

Promotions into the heads team are determined by the Office of the Sheriff (01-05) and typically is the result of exemplary service within the command team either in a high command position (Captain) or especially great work in a Department Overwatch position.