NCJ Number
164301
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 63 Issue: 11 Dated: (November 1996) Pages: 45-47
Date Published
1996
Length
3 pages
Annotation
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Ga., is considering two training initiatives for possible implementation: a unified training approach and the categorization of training into three distinct areas.
Abstract
The unified training principles consist of four common and generic principles that address critical areas of concern for all of law enforcement. First, each training discipline should define, communicate, and reinforce the techniques, tactics, and survival mindset that constitute a "position of advantage." Second, threat assessment and subsequent response should reflect the FLETC Use-of-Force Model and the Justice/Treasury Use-of- Force Policy. The third principle involves the execution of techniques or tactics selected by the officer in response to the officer's assessment of the situation. Fourth, the incident should be reviewed to determine whether the response was effective. The second proposal involves graduated phases of training that are broken down into three categories: static, dynamic, and interactive. In static training, students are introduced to basic theory, concepts, fundamentals, and essential skills or techniques. Dynamic training provides a more realistic and challenging environment for the application of those skills learned in the static phase. In interactive training, the student participates in job-related training scenarios and interacts with role players. Advantages of the two proposals are discussed.