2006-09-17 20:29:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It is normally anywhere from a 10 to 24 week Police Academy training session. It covers physical training (pt, running, defensive tactics, etc.), firearms course (usually just handgun), and a driving course. There is classroom training including 40+ hours of law, ethics, narcotics identification/indicators, domestic violence laws, hazmat, child sexual/physical abuse, Homeland Security measures, etc.
It is a basic course with military style atmosphere.
The officer/deputy then returns to his local dept where he/she remains in a training program for at least a year (with a 1 or 2 year probationary period).
Prior to being hired, the officer/deputy must pass a psychological test as well as a physical.
2006-09-17 21:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by tnmack 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is similar to military basic training. Schooling, tactics training. It differs by state but they all have some sort of training programs.
2006-09-18 03:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by Colorado 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Academics (i.e. laws), training (i.e. tactical, handcuffing, shooting, defense, CPR, reports...), drills, and physical training. I'm not an officer (yet), but I went through a similar academy used for Explorers. We learned most of what officer learn in their academy.
2006-09-18 03:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donut Eating 101, Physical Abuse 250, and Harrassment 111 are the core courses for becoming a police officer.
Yes, I believe the German SA from the 1930's are alive and well in the police forces of today.
2006-09-18 03:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Basically its KICK A**
2006-09-18 04:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mantra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋