What is the risk associated with not properly evaluating a trainee's performance?

Not properly evaluating a trainee's performance introduces the risk of negligent supervision. This is due to the responsibility that field training officers have to ensure that trainees are adequately prepared for their roles. Negligent supervision occurs when an officer fails to provide the necessary oversight and assessment needed to ensure a trainee is competent. Without proper evaluations, the officer may not identify areas where the trainee lacks skills or knowledge, potentially leading to inadequate performance in critical situations. This can jeopardize not only the trainee's effectiveness but also the safety of the community and fellow officers.

Negligent performance, inadequate facilitation, and inappropriate guidance may relate to specific shortcomings in training processes or methods, but they don't directly address the overarching responsibility of supervising and evaluating a trainee's readiness for duty. In contrast, negligent supervision encompasses the broader implications of failing to monitor and evaluate a trainee's performance effectively.