Assessment Unit Armed Status. DPOs working in the Assessment Unit may maintain armed status and may attend regular firearms proficiency and qualifications trainings. Probation Department management will ensure DPOs are available to attend such trainings, however, if there is a conflict (i.e., DPO is scheduled to work) during a scheduled training, DPOs may work a flexible schedule, work overtime hours, or a combination thereof, at the option of Probation Department management. DPOs in the Assessment Unit may maintain firearms qualifications, but they will not be issued a weapon. DPOs who were issued a weapon must return their weapon to the Rangemaster within seven (7) business days of their effective date of appointment to the Assessment Unit.
