Chapter 5 Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA)

A federal program created in 1968 to provide funding for police-related education.

Office of the Police Corps and Law Enforcement Education

Established by DOJ in 1999 to increase the number of officers with advanced education to address violent crime.

De-escalation Training

A process or tactics used to prevent or manage conflict during interactions between individuals.

Implicit Bias Training

Training aimed at combating stereotyping and racial bias.

Field Training

The stage where recruits are paired with veterans to apply their academy training in real-world situations.

In-Service Training

Training that keeps police professionals updated with changes in procedure and law throughout their careers.

Continuing Education

Courses taken by police personnel to enhance their knowledge and skills over time.

Police Training Officer (PTO) program

A program where successful recruits are sworn in as full-fledged officers after field training.

Online Training

Training conducted through digital platforms, often used for policy and law education.

Cohesive Training

Training that is interrelated and structured to be relevant and effectively organized.

Department Support for Training

The necessity for police administrators to back training initiatives for success.

Mandatory Training

Compulsory participation in training that may affect the quality of the learning experience.

Ongoing Evaluation of Training

The process of assessing the quality and relevance of training programs in police agencies.

Core Competencies

Essential skills and knowledge that training aims to develop in police officers.

Cultural Awareness

Knowledge and understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds, increasingly important in police training.

Generational Gaps in Training

The challenges posed by different levels of experience and knowledge among officers due to varying ages.

Technological Advances in Training

Innovations in training techniques and delivery, often involving digital platforms.

Budget Constraints

Financial limitations that may hinder effective training programs for police departments.

Leadership in Education

The role of educated police chiefs in evaluating and improving police performance and training.

Two Phases of Training

Describes the initial academy training and the subsequent field training for recruits.

Research on Police Education

Studies examining the relationship between police education levels and officer performance.