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Archive - April 2008

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The Meaning of Training Certification

So you're a "certified" trainer. Are you any good?

April 23, 2008

The idea that once we "certify" someone, we are somehow guaranteeing that person's competency is a subtext that runs throughout the law enforcement profession. And it's not accurate.

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author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:21 AM | Comments(0)

Teach with Less Talk, More Action

How do your students see you? Put yourself in their place, and don't waste their time.

April 18, 2008

Training should be more of an exchange of ideas, and less of a lecture. What officers/students really like is more interactive training, and less "talking at them."

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author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 5:48 PM | Comments(0)

Combined Skills Training

Double-up on your training subjects, save money and time, and get more done.

April 18, 2008

It's difficult to fit in all of the types of mandatory training Why, then, can't we combine different elements of the training that officers receive?

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author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 5:34 PM | Comments(0)
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