A field training officer is a special kind of cop. They have to be both patrol officer and mentor, as they teach recruits who are fresh out of the police academy how to put their lessons into practice ...

The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing two members of its patrol division after they completed advanced training through the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Field Training Officer Course in ...

A handful of senior officers at the Logansport Police department could see a temporary raise. The Logansport City Council ...

Law enforcement officers just starting out should focus on foundational learning during their academy and field training, avoid distractions and take opportunities to build skills and understand ...

As communities across the country continue to grapple with the consequences of police misconduct, a renewed focus has been placed on how officers are trained— especially when it comes to understanding ...

Law enforcement agencies often underinvest in technology training for line-level officers, limiting the effectiveness of tools like body cameras and data analytics. Without ongoing, role-specific ...