How Does Police Recruit Training

Police recruit training has come under scrutiny since the early 1990’s by academics, Police and the Public alike who question whether the quality of education received before officers begin their job does not meet the needs of the profession (Ness, 1991). In the past researchers, have questioned if the training adequately prepares recruits to become effective police officers and if the training received is sufficient. Edwards (1993) concluded that “no matter what basic training standards are adopted, law enforcement agencies are still not meeting their educational and training objectives”. Practitioners and academics agree that the primary function of Police training is to enable an officer to perform their job (Ness, 1991), the question to this authors mind is whether the training for future police officers will effectively prepare them for a highly volatile and yet compassionate role. Ness (1991) found that 48% of police
Core TO’s for a Police Constable in the UK consist of: Communication, ethics and Integrity, evidence based policing, leadership and management along with ensuring public safety, protecting vulnerable people, preventing and reducing crime, maximising information and intelligence, conducting investigations and supporting victims. (College of Policing,