Training Requirements | Police

Officers typically must complete ~21 hours of continuing education annually to maintain certification. 📚 Curriculum & Content

Training is generally managed by a state's commission. police training requirements

Most academies use a focusing on discipline and physical hard skills. Officers typically must complete ~21 hours of continuing

Critics and task forces often cite a lack of training in de-escalation, communication, and mental health crisis response. and arrest techniques.

Heavy emphasis on firearms, driving, and arrest techniques.