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Most police academies strive to blend training with education.
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Generally, basic preservice training is academy-based training that introduces recruits
to police work, provides an overview of the justice system, and includes classes on
specific skills and knowledge areas related to police work.
In addition to the traditional skill-based subjects (e.g., firearms, defensive tactics) and
concepts (e.g., criminal law) taught in basic pre-service training, recruits should be
required to master subjects related to
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Obedience-oriented, military-style, stress recruit training programs
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Stress-related training in police academies, where it exists, should
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The Field training officer (FTO) is a knowledgeable, seasoned, and competent officer
trained in adult education and evaluation procedures, who supervises recruits' on-the-job
(field) training