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Chapter 10 Training, Development, and Deployment of Human Resources Flashcards

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  1. As a rule, training encompasses…
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Knowledge/skill development and the on-the-job preparation found in policing.

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  1. What is considered education.
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Learning concepts, developing problem solving/critical thinking skills through school/college.

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  1. Much of a police officers training is focused on…
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Skills and abilities.

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  1. Since police officers use job related as well as critical thinking skills during the course of their employment, most police academies strive to…
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blend training with education…

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  1. Teaching adult learners including police officers is vastly different from teaching…
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High school and traditional college-age students.

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  1. They have more life experience and are generally better informed than younger students.
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Adult learners

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  1. These learners expect to apply what they learned, and they may have different learning styles.
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Mature learners

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  1. How can the agency deliver experiences that accommodate many different learning styles?
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By providing different types of training activities.

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  1. Police officers undergo extensive training before they become…
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Tenured officers and continue their training while on the job.

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  1. The curriculum of most Police Academies falls into two categories:
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– Conceptual.

– Practical.

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  1. Conceptual courses may cover topics such as…
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Leadership, ethics, the writing to Sir Robert Peel, and the use of force.

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  1. To reflect changes in regulations, American culture, and politics, today’s police officer should be required to master the following topics:
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– Leadership.
– Civil liability law.
– Agency relations.
– Terrorism.
– Cultural diversity.
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  1. Leadership development should begin in the police academy where recruits are first introduced to:
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– The policing profession.
– The role of personal and organizational leadership.
– The concepts of power, authority, and legitimate influence of others.

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  1. Courses focused on practical application may concentrate on skill areas such as:
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Firearms use, defensive tactics, vehicle operations, and conflict management.

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  1. At the Academy, instructors must emphasize this type of leadership.
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Motivational leadership.

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  1. The ability to influence others to do what the leader wants because it is also what the people want.
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Motivational leadership.

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  1. Civil liability law:

Gone are the days when ___ and ___ officers viewed the use of force as ___ ___.

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Line, command, standard procedure.

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  1. Today, any officer who uses force may come under intensive scrutiny by ___ ___ and ___ ___ to determine whether the situation justified the ___ of ___ used.
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Command officers, legal representatives, degree, force.

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  1. If a police officer uses physical force – especially deadly force – the victim or victims family will likely…
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File a civil lawsuit against the officer as well as the agency.

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  1. Agency relations:

During basic preservice training, police recruits must also learn which agencies are:

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Responsible for which services offered to the community.

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  1. Since September 11, 2001, the federal government has mandated that police academies provide training and how to…
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handle mass casualties and what to do during and after a terrorist attack.

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  1. Terrorism: US department of homeland security’s objective.
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Preparing first responders.

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Cultural diversity: The United States has always been home to…

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diverse populations.

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  1. A police officer’s primary mission.
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Protect and serve all people, regardless of cultural differences.

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  1. What training can help officers learn to recognize and respect these and other cultural differences?
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Cultural diversity training.

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  1. This training cannot entirely eliminate any biases an individual officer may have toward members of a specific group.
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Cultural diversity training.

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  1. This training can help officers appreciate differences and understand people of different cultures, ethnic backgrounds, or socioeconomic standing.
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Cultural diversity training.

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  1. Cultural diversity training can help police officers fulfill this responsibility.
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Treat all citizens with respect and civility, and cultural diversity

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  1. Military style marching and over emphasis of uncritical obedience has little value in the performance of…
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Modern-day police tasks.

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  1. Training that may be detrimental to the learning process and inconsistent with actual civilian police work.
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Obedience-oriented, military-style basic training.

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  1. Stress related training in police academies should simulate the:
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Actual occupational environment of police officers.

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  1. This type of training should be used only to assess the recruits ability to respond and exercise effective judgment in stressful situations encountered on the job.
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Stress-related training.

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  1. Military style stress programs:
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Obedience-oriented, military-style basic training used to evaluate the recruits ability to handle stressful situations.

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  1. This officer supervises recruits’ on the job field training.
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Field training officer.

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  1. This is a knowledgeable, season, and competent officer trained in adult education and evaluation procedures.
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Field training officer.

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  1. This training focuses on the (KSAs) knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a police officer on the job.
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Field training program.

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  1. After successfully completing the basic preservice Academy program, a recruit typically enters on the job field training under the direct supervision of:
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– Senior officer.

– Designated field training officer.

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The FTO uses a field training guide (a manual) to…

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Instruct the recruit and document the person’s progress.

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  1. FTO’s must assess how recruits apply what they learned in the Academy to Real world contexts, placing special emphasis on ability to relate to…
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Victims, suspects, citizens, groups, and persons within the agency including fellow officers and command staff.

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  1. The relationship between recruit and FTO can be quite close, with the FTO serving as…
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A mentor and role model for the recruit.

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  1. During field training, the FTO sets the pace and takes the lead, allowing the…
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New officer to slowly assume more duties of a full-time seasoned officer.

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  1. By the end of field training program, the new officer should be…
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Performing 100% of a police officers duties and responsibilities.

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  1. The FTO writes a formal report that highlights the probationary officer’s…
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strengths, weaknesses, and level of competence in subject matter areas and performance, and submits it to a command officer.

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  1. The probationary officers’ training continues for several months, during which the Individual works alone but is guided by a (__-__ __) who monitors (__), provides (__ __) and prepares and submits monthly evaluations.
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(first-line supervisor) (performance) (remedial training)

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  1. Field training methodology varies considerably unlike…
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Basic preservice training methodology.

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  1. Upon successful completion of the Probationary period, the individual becomes a..
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tenured, full time sworn officer.

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  1. These programs emphasizes scenario and problem based learning.
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Progressive training programs.

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The goal of progressive Field training programs is to help probationary officers…

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Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical leadership abilities.

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  1. Like lawyers and doctors, ___ ___ must not only maintain but periodically update their skills.
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Police practitioners.

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  1. Police practitioners can maintain and periodically update their skills through…
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In-service continuous professional training (CPT).

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  1. State commissions on peace Ofc. standards and training, as well as police agencies, prescribe …
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In-service training subject areas and specify hourly requirements.

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  1. This type of training typically focuses on legal updates, technological advances, and refresher training related to perishable skills.
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Mandatory in-service training.

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  1. This type of training can also be optional.
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CPT.

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CPT can also be optional. Such training may address…

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Counterterrorism, fraudulent document recognition, the role of the FTO, or my help officers prepare for promotion.

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  1. Mandatory refresher training typically focuses on these perishable skills.
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CPR, use of force, firearms, defensive tactics, tactical communications, report writing, and vehicle operations.

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  1. In-service training is usually conducted by…
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Certified or proficient instructors who are experts in the subject matter being taught.

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  1. In-service training may be offered…
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On a semiannual or annual basis.

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  1. Part of a recruit’s training protocol is on-the-job training with a…
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certified field training officer (FTO) or supervisor.

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  1. In-service training may be provided…
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For individuals, teams, or entire departments.

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  1. For instance an officer who wants or needs to know more about cultural diversity may receive…
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Customized training.

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  1. Members of a police agencies K-9 team (officers and their dogs) may participate in…
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Workshops on canine handling and task performance.

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  1. (POST)
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State-based licensing boards and (Peace officer standards and training.)

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  1. Participating agencies agree to operate according to…
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Standards established by POST.

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  1. POST: Who provides technical assistance, services, and benefits?
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The licensing authorities.

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  1. POST: Who determines what subject matter will be taught?
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Subject matter experts (SMEs).

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  1. POST: They modify basic preservice and in-service training curricula and develop new courses as the need arises.
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Licensing boards and commissions in conjunction with subject matter experts (SMEs).

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  1. POST: These certify trainers, issue professional certificates in recognition of officer achievement and proficiency, and maintain a centralized database of individual officers’ training records.
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POST commissions.

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  1. POST: Because most states mandate in-service as well as basic preservice training, the state-based licensing authorities also…
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Monitor officers’ in-service training requirements and participation.

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  1. They exercise better judgment and understanding of government and its processes.
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Police officers who possess a college education.

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  1. Study results indicate that police officers who possess a college education bring…
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Numerous forms of value to the job.

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  1. They are more creative and less rigid when facing difficult (especially stressful) situations.
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Police officers who possess a college education.

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  1. Augmenting training with higher education: Convince by such studies, many police agencies have begun offering incentives to officers for…
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Advancing their formal education after beginning their careers.

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  1. These officers demonstrate greater empathy toward others.
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College-educated officers.

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  1. Augmenting training with higher education: Numerous agencies require undergraduate and graduate degrees for…
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Advancement to the highest administrative positions.

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  1. Augmenting training with higher education: Incentives may take the form of…
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Tuition reimbursement, promotion points, or higher salaries.

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  1. Augmenting training with higher education: Officers must achieve a certain educational level to be eligible to take…
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The requisite test before being considered for promotion.

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  1. They must explain how higher education benefits officers, the agency, and the community.
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Agency leaders.

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  1. To develop a culture in which everyone in a police agency values higher learning, agency leaders must send a clear message that…
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higher education defines the professional police officer.

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  1. They must reinforce the message of higher education by promoting such officers as well as involving them in the agency’s plans and decisions.
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Agency leaders.

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  1. CPR
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Perishable skill requiring mandatory refresher training

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  1. Use of force
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Perishable skill requiring mandatory refresher training

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  1. Firearms
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Perishable skill requiring mandatory refresher training

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  1. Defensive tactics
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Perishable skill requiring mandatory refresher training

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  1. Tactical communications
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Perishable skill requiring mandatory refresher training

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  1. Report writing
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Perishable skill requiring mandatory refresher training

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  1. These officers are more communicative.
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College educated

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  1. Vehicle operations
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Perishable skills mandatory refresher training

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  1. These officers less authoritarian.
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College educated

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  1. These officers are less ego centered,
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College educated

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  1. These officers are more participative and engaging.
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College educated

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