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Learning Objectives

5-1:  Evaluate the pros and cons associated with higher education requirements for police officers.

5-2:  Appraise the results of research studies that examine the relationship between higher education and job performance.

5-3:  Identify the purposes of police training.

5-4:  Describe the three basic types of police training.

5-5:  Discuss some of the challenges related to training police organizations faces as well as some strategies to address those challenges.

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Criminal Justice Professions
This video provides information about the "Law Enforcement Academy" at Delta-Montrose Technical College in Colorado.

1. What is the purpose of this program?
2. How does this program prepare students for a career in law enforcement?
3. How might individuals in this training differ from new officers who do not participate in an academy?

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Police Training Aims to Eliminate Biases
This PBS video examines how training can be designed to eliminate officers' prejudices.

1. What are dangers of prejudices in policing?
2. How can training reduce officers’ prejudices?

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County Police Begin Training to Patrol Camden
This video documents field training for new officers in Camden, including perspectives from new officers, leaders, and community members.

1. What are leaders’ and officers’ goals for field training?
2. How do community members view field training for new officers?

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Simulation Technology Trains Police Officers to Face Real Life Situations
This NPR story discusses simulation technology used in police training.

1. How does simulations technology prepare officers for duty?