Training & Policies

The Los Altos Police Department provides its Policy Manual and training materials to the community in compliance with the California Public Records Act. Please visit the links below to view any individual document. 

• Lexipol Policy Manual
• Field Training Program Manual
• POST Tactical Firearms (PSP) 
• Arrest and Control (PSP)
• Use of Force (PSP)
• Use of Force PowerPoint
• Defensive Tactics Outline
• Legislative Update: AB392
• De-Escalation - Video Guide
• Bias & Racial Profiling - Video Guide
• Low Light Firearms Training Outline 
• Taser 7 Annual Training
• Firearms Range Training

Additional Training

• Tactical Communications (2 hours)
• Fair & Impartial Policing  (8 hours) 
• Hate Crimes Legal Updates (1 hour)