Training and education play an essential role in shaping officer behavior and decision-making and include a combination of skills-based training and broader educational instruction in law and law enforcement practices. A comprehensive training and education plan integrates various forms of learning, such as train-the-trainer, academy instruction, and field training, and is aligned with an agency’s vision, incentive structure, and accountability mechanisms.
Resources Related to Training and Education
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Article, Video | 2023
What Works in De-Escalation Training: Implementation Lessons and Taking it to Scale
Guidebook/Tool | 2022
Mental Health Training: Strategies for Small and Rural Law Enforcement Agencies
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