Police Academy
Given the increasingly complex nature of modern policing, agencies must consider adopting new instructional methodologies to improve the performance of new officers
Is there a task more vital than our most experienced officers, regardless of rank, mingling with our recruits to share decades of knowledge and lessons learned?
Expand agency recruitment efforts without spending much time or money
An academy class in March was cancelled due to the pandemic, and then another one in July amid budget cuts
The event featured choreographed stunts, gymnastics and parade floats
How well a police academy prepared a new officer can be effectively assessed through surveys conducted during the field training process
Some of the reforms being proposed nationwide seem more like fantasy than realistic goals for rural law enforcement
Authorities have not yet determined the San Jose man’s cause of death
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
Councilmembers argued that funds would be better spent on social programs than a new class of police officers
My husband may have been the one who left for the police academy, but the experience was for the two of us
Using the documentary “Charm City” to teach Baltimore police recruits
Learn how to avoid the hiring process pitfalls that plague so many and skyrocket to the top of any police hiring list
The police officer is woven from precious fabric, cut from cloth that most will never have the courage or the conviction to wear
While numbers of new police recruits may be down, men and women in police academies nationwide long to realize their dream of becoming a great cop
From mobile bunkhouses for officers held over for court to comprehensive wellness programs, here’s a look at police officer retention strategies in action
The $95M project won’t get to the root of crime in the poverty-stricken community, critics say
Online learning is becoming a popular training and organizational tool for police departments. Learn why online learning should be your department’s next investment.
Turnover in law enforcement is a major problem. Putting an end to attrition saves your department money and time. How can you leverage online learning to minimize turnover?
Roll call has been an important part of policing for decades. But when is the last time your department modernized the process?
Learn about key features and questions you should ask before deciding which LMS is right for your police department
Online learning is cost-effective, accessible, and it can help reduce risk and liability in your department
How can police conduct training that is as close to reality as possible, but still safe enough that injuries are minimized?
Despite all that he’s accomplished, there was something else Eugene Edgerson wanted to do
Rigid, high-stress police academies may be counterproductive; we need to focus more on the why and less on the how
The injuries rekindled an issue Cleveland’s police union has had with the city dismantling its own police academy
To ensure you have a safe and effective law enforcement career, the only person you can rely on is yourself
The students will work part-time for the LAPD and get paid as part of a new program that aims to recruit and train the next generation of cops
If cadets can’t execute in a controlled environment, what are the chances they will execute in the unpredictable environments on the street?
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Teri Barbera told the SunSentinel the “son has been fired, effective right now!”
29-year-old Wisam “Troy” Algburi is under investigation for alleged threats to blow up the Black River Law Enforcement Training Academy
Jim and Doug discuss the role of the mentor in law enforcement
Having the rapport and respect of your students will help you deliver effective firearms instruction
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