Regional Police Training Center
Sergeant James Vickers
Public Safety Sub-Committee
February 3, 2026
The Current Problem
SRPD does not have a dedicated training facility capable of supporting modern law enforcement requirements (firearms, pursuit driving, defensive tactics, de-escalation and scenario-based training). • As a result:
– Training occurs at 7+ external facilities
– Officers spend 10–30% of training days driving
– More money is spent on movement to facilities than the facilities themselves
– Facilities prioritize host agencies, forcing SRPD to plan 6–9 months in advance
– Training is frequently split, shortened, or diluted to fit availability and time constraints
• 2020 – AB 392 and PC 835a goes into effect
o "officers shall evaluate each situation in light of the particular circumstances of each case and shall use other available resources and techniques if reasonably safe and feasible to an objectively reasonable officer."
• 2021 – California passes SB 2 and SB 230
o Mandates holistic Use Of Force Training to include de- escalation, crisis intervention, duty to intercede.
Designed around scenario-based training
Must include deadly AND non-deadly scenarios
Background
Background
2023 OIR Report
• “SRPD leadership should re-emphasize and clarify its expectation that the supervisory review of force incidents should focus on learning opportunities and performance improvements as well as compliance with policy.” 2024 OIR Report
• “SRPD should look for ways to maximize the influence of its Training Cadre in assessing and improving officer performance in high-risk areas of operations.” • “SRPD should consider ways to strengthen officer training with regard to the PIT maneuver and the use of spike strips in the vehicle pursuit context. “ California POST Mandates
Tactical Firearms
Arrest and Control
Drivers Training/Awareness
Use of Force
Strategic Communication
Legislative Mandates
CPR/1ST AID
Vehicle Pursuit
Guidelines and
Policy
Bloodborne
Pathogens
Human
Trafficking
Elder and
Dependent Abuse
Domestic
Violence
Racial and
Cultural Diversity
Respiratory
Protection/Fitting
Hate Crimes Sexual
Harassment
Tools/Equipment
Qualifications
Rifle
Pistol
Taser
40mm Less
Lethal
Gas Mask
Chemical
Agents
Baton
Spike Strip(s)
Shield(s)
Tactics, Techniques
and Procedures
Basic Patrol
Response/Containment
High Risk Vehicle Stops
Active Shooter Response
Crowd Control
De-escalation
SRPD Training
Facilities
• Multi-Purpose Room
Training Facilities
(Regional)
• Ukiah Gun Club*
• 64 Miles - 1.5 Hours
• Fairfield PD Training Center
• 57 Miles - 1.5 Hours
• Barbier Security
• 33.6 Miles - 1 Hour
• Richmond Rod and Gun Club
• 50 Miles - 1 Hour
• San Pablo PD Training Center
• 50 Miles – 1 Hour
• CSP San Quentin Range*
• 41 Miles - 1 Hour
Note: Agreement with POA regarding
per diem.
Training Facilities
(Local)
• SRJC Academy:
• 10 Miles – 15 Minutes
• Sonoma County Track:
• 10 Miles- 15 Minutes
• Fire Training Tower:
• 3 Miles – 10 Min
• SCSO Range (Los Guilicos)*
• 5 Miles – 15 Min
Training Facilities Cost
• FY 2023: 8.5 of 60 training hours spent driving
• FY 2024: 10.5 of 60 training hours spent driving
• FY 2025 (Projected): 10 of 60 training hours spent driving What SRPD Needs to Train Effectively
Dedicated Training Facility
Remove daily loss of training hours
caused by travel, set up,
coordination.
Sufficient Capacity
Train new hires, POST and
legislative mandates and re-certs
while maintaining staffing
Linked Training Spaces
Push officers from briefing and
skills work directly into live
scenarios
Regional Asset Standardize tactics and recover
costs through shared use
Fairfield PD
Training Center
• Facilities:
– Classroom(s)
– Mat room(s)
– Range(s)
– Driving
– Scenario Area
• Budget Effect: Neutral
• Land: 3 Acres
• Cost: $12 million (2012)
San Mateo Sheriff
Training Facility
• Facilities:
– Classroom(s)
– Mat room(s)
– Range(s)
– Driving
– Scenario Area
• Budget Effect: Positive
• Land: 8 Acres
• Cost: $11 million (2017)
Fresno PD
Training Center
• Facilities:
– Classroom(s)
– Mat room(s)
– Range(s)
– Driving
– Scenario Area
• Budget Effect: Negative*
• Land: 80 Acres
• Cost: $15 million (2010)
Department Vision
Build local regional training center to:
• Enhance training of staff which will provide for:
– Better level of service to our community
– Reduced liability for our city
– Ensured constitutional policing
– Reduced officer injuries
– Enhanced recruitment opportunities
• Serve as a regional partner for allied law enforcement agencies in Northen California
How to Move
Forward
Authorize formal
pre-planning
Fund a site
feasibility analysis
Evaluate regional
partnership options
Develop preliminary
cost ranges and
delivery options
Return findings to
council
Questions