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the six (6) field-training officers are feeling a little burned out do to the number of staff they have trained. A seventh FTO slot is being filled relieve this problem. There will usually be 6-7 trainees in FTO training at one time. A group of seven (7) new staff completed the FTO program and were found to be very competent by the Shift Supervisors. There are two (2) trainees in the newest group and more coming. One of the highest priorities for in-service training is to get more staff trained in booking. To minimize training. time prior to opening of the new jail and thus reduce costs, only a minimum number of staff were trained in booking operations. Some non-booking staff have a little training in booking but not enough to be proficient. This situation seriously limits the flexibility of Shift Supervisors when changing shift assignments do to illness, vacations, etc. :[n-service training has been provided in classification and discipline. The result has been better staff performance especially in progressive discipline. This training probably accounts for at least part of the reduction in inmate behavior problems. The biggest obstacle to training is "time." There had been four (4) hours per pay period available for training under the twelve-hour shift schedule. The four hours was also used for shift meetings -- a form of training. However, the Shift Supervisors have used this time to add staff during busy times of the day and week. At this point overtime appears to be the only way to accomplish in-service training. There are other options for accomplishing in-service training that may or may not be appropriate for addressing the current in-service training needs.' These options include in-service FTO training, shift overlap training, experiential drill training, shift scenario training, 12