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During recent years, police liability losses have averaged about $1 million per year, or almost 18 percent of average annual liability costs for cities and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT).

To help cities reduce losses related to police liability, LMCIT has developed PATROL, Police Accredited Training OnLine. PATROL delivers 12 POST-accredited courses each year, and includes training on POST mandates and OSHA standards.

Use of Force and Deadly Force series helps meet POST mandates

A three-part series of training on Use of Force and Deadly Force designed to meet POST requirements was delivered during April, May and June. Officers were able to earn as many as 3 POST credits for these courses.

The Use of Force series:

  • Defined force and the reasons for officers to use force,
  • Explored state and federal standards and court decisions,
  • Examined preconditions for use and criteria for determining how much force is reasonably necessary.

A course on Bloodborne Pathogens was released during March that helps cities meet OSHA standards, and is available online through July.

Two additional courses designed to meet OSHA standards will be released later in the year.

Pro-rated subscriptions recognize budget pressures

PATROL offers pro-rated subscriptions based upon when your agency subscribes. The web-based training format means officers can take training anytime and anywhere they have access to a computer and an internet connection.

New courses released each month

This training helps officers stay current on Minnesota legal issues, and is based on Minnesota case law. Content is developed with input from police liability experts, insurance defense attorneys, and local law enforcement agencies. Each month, a new course is available for one POST credit. Issues covered include topics such as:

  • Vehicle searches,
  • Traffic stops,
  • Search warrants, and
  • Misdemeanor arrests.

Course Materials Available to Officers, Attorneys

Each PATROL course is supported by legal memos. Updates on developments and case law changes are automatically sent to enrolled officers. In addition, city and county legal advisors and prosecutors also can get PATROL legal briefs, allowing key staff to simultaneously be kept up-to-date with the same information from the same source.

PATROL Partners with Law Enforcement and County Organizations

PATROL is supported by the Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association and the Minnesota Sheriff's Association.

Information and resources related to policing, as well as materials from PATROL, can be found below.

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Materials from PATROL (Police Accredited TRaining OnLine)