Officer Training Programs

Question 1

What are the 5 responsibilities for an organization training armed officers?

Answer 1

1) Proper training of the officers to be armed
2) Selection of appropriate weapons and ammunition
3) Proper maintenance of weapons by a qualified gunsmith
4) Maintenance record for weapons
5) Purchasing adequate liability insurance

Question 2

What are the three domains/types of learning/training?

Answer 2

1) Cognitive (knowledge and theory)
2) Affective (cultural, adversary, and asset protection)
3) Psycomotor learning (Physical skills/hands-on training)

Question 3

What can professional experience (development) be summarized as?

Answer 3

Development = Education + Training + Guided Experience

Question 4

What are the 5 main benefits of training?

Answer 4

1) Improved Job Performance
2) Increased Motivation
3) Reduction in Turnover
4) Decreased Liability
5) Reduction in Supervision

Question 5

What are job aids?

Answer 5

Operator Cheat Sheets

Question 6

What is an FTO?

Answer 6

Field Training Officer-trains new recruits/apprentices.

Question 7

What are the two conditions that need to be met before arming an officer?

Answer 7

1) There is a greater danger to life safety without the weapon.
2) The officer may be reasonable be expected to use fatal force.

Question 8

What is the difference between Training and education?

Answer 8

Education focuses on the why while training focuses on the how a specific task is done.

Question 9

What are 11 training strategies?

Answer 9

1) Off Duty
2) Tuition Reimbursement
3) Recognition Programs
4) Integrated Training
5) Video Collaborations
6) Selling Security Services
7) Supervisory Training
8) Internships
9) Formal and Informal Training
10) Government and Private Studies
11) Training Guidelines and Standards