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issue has more to do with the array of responsibilities thrust upon the sergeants. Almost all police departments rely on first line supervisors to conduct investigations into poor performance and minor misconduct. The absence of a fully staffed IA unit in Eugene thrusts some additional work on sergeants, however, there are not that many investigations. The department should have sergeants document all of their activities and the time spent on each for a pre-determined time period of thirty to sixty days. This job audit can assist in determining how time is spend and how it can be used. Based on this information, the department can identify and address the activities interfering with effective supervision. Recommendation No. 47: Sergeants should be trained in current supervisory practices and issues prior to assuming their roles as management staff. Discussion: Sergeants say they are interested in additional supervisory training. Ideally, training needs should be discussed with every employee as part of a comprehensive performance evaluation process. In the absence of such a process, the training section should survey sergeants annually to determine the supervisory training areas of greatest need and interest. Then, training opportunities should be sought out to match the need. Discipline Discipline administered by the department is governed by Article 36 of the contractual agreement between the city and the Eugene Police Employees Association (EPEA). It applies only to employees who have completed their probationary period and does not apply to investigations concerned solely and 68