Police Training Research Articles

Police career and children 's academic performance in Kenya

This study attempts to illustrate how the careers of police officers affect the academic performance of their children. The research was conducted at Utawala Academy, a primary school that enrolls both police and non-police children. It applied primary data from surveys and secondary data from the school administration to address the study's research questions. This research involved 198 pupils, the headteacher, 12 teachers, and 100 parents. The respondents provided quantitative data whereby Multinomial Logistic Regression was employed to establish relationships between the dependent and independent variables. The independent paired T-Test and Spearman's rho correlation were used to examine the relationship between police careers and their offspring's academic achievement. Significant research findings indicated that police duties do indeed have an impact on their children's academic achievement. This study posited the multiple challenges encountered by Kenyan police officers that need attention and resolution to enhance and improve children's performance. This could be achieved by generating an approach where police officers work near their families. They should also be allowed to live outside government quarters, when necessary, while at the same time, all officers are encouraged to freely integrate with other members of society for elaborate socializing of their children. The "Family and Society" module should be introduced into the police training curriculum and taught at police academies.

The Language of Police Officers Matters: Factors Hampering Workplace English Writing Capability in the South African Police Services (SAPS)

This article reports on the findings of an exploratory-based study about variables hampering adequate Workplace English writing competency of police officers in the South African Police Services (SAPS). The main assumption in this article is that this poor English writing proficiency that is tailored for the workplace in the as a result of many intertwined and interrelated factors. A quanti-qualitative research approach was adopted. Data was harvested using a questionnaire and in-depth interviews from 203 research participants from various police stations in Gauteng Province of South Africa. Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) was used for analysis of qualitative data. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences). The investigation was underpinned by Work Integrated Learning (WIL), Genre and NA (Needs Analysis) theories. The investigation found that there is a deficiency of expertise as far as pedagogy is concerned among police trainers. Furthermore, the study revealed that the absence of tertiary qualifications contributes to the problem. Language teaching in the SAPS training colleges is found not to be given adequate emphasis. Lastly, the over-domination of physical training over academic teaching was also a challenge. This investigation underscores the crucial aspect of reflective research as a source of information.

Special Service Management Analysis at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Batusangkar Kindergarten

The main problem in this article is that there are several special services carried out at TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Batusangkar. The implementation of special services is inseparable from the importance of the management of the special services themselves. The purpose of this study was to analyze the planning, implementation and control management of special services at TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Batusangkar. The type of research used is field research using qualitative descriptive methods, namely research that aims to describe phenomena that occur in the field and is expressed qualitatively by using narratives or descriptions of Sugiyono. The primary data source in this study was the Principal of Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Batusangkar Kindergarten, while the secondary data sources were teachers and parents of students at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Batusangkar Kindergarten. Data collection techniques used were observation and interviews with qualitative data analysis techniques by fulfilling the stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. Based on the research, it is known that: (1) the plans made include tutoring in reading the Qur'an using the fluttering method and the iqra' method, memorizing hadith and selected prayers, memorizing Al Qur'an Juz 30, guidance on singing, dancing, painting, drawing, marching band, training for little doctors and little police, parenting and field trips. (2) The implementation of special services goes according to the plans that have been made, both classical, individual and group special service programs. The special services carried out are guidance on reading the Qur'an using the iqra' method and the waving method, memorizing hadiths and selected prayers, memorizing Al Qur'an Juz 30, marching bands, little doctors, little police, dancing, singing, painting exercises. , field trips and parenting. In general, there are no significant obstacles to the implementation of special services, except that in the even semester, not all services are complete due to the Covid 19 pandemic because children have to study at home. (3) The control of special services has also been running well and smoothly, because it is done directly and indirectly by the school. The school principal also monitors and evaluates all special service activities carried out, thus making it easy for the school principal to find out the effectiveness of special service activities.

Boxing as an Element of Police Training

S obzirom na to da je policijski posao zahtjevan, rizičan i opasan te da nosi određene izazove, policijski službenici uvijek moraju biti kondicijski spremni i imati zavidnu razinu znanja o određenim borilačkim sportovima i vještinama. Rad prikazuje kako je boks iznimno važan za samoobranu policijskih službenika, opću kondicijsku pripremljenost i za specijalističku obuku policijskih službenika. Tjelesne aktivnosti u policiji provode se radi unaprjeđenja zdravlja i radne učinkovitosti. Programi općeg i specijalističkog policijskog treninga sastoje se od elemenataraznih borilačkih sportova, vještina, policijske samoobrane, vezivanja i zahvata za privođenje. Boks kao olimpijski sport i jedan od najstarijih borilačkih sportova, ključna je sastavnica izvedbenih programa policijskog treninga svih rodova policije, a djelomično je upotrebljiv u obavljanju policijskih poslova i izvršavanju policijskih zadaća. Poznavanje osnovnih elemenataboksa policijskim službenicima može uvelike poslužiti kao sredstvo policijskog treninga kojem je cilj razvijati, odnosno povećati kondicijske sposobnosti i samopouzdanje policijskih službenika. S obzirom na brutalnost i opasnost, boksački udarci mogu se koristiti isključivo u tijelo napadača, a nikako u glavu i vrat, kako ne bi došlo do teških tjelesnih ozljeda. Boksački udarci, boksačka kretanja i obrane važni su elementi samoobrane i moraju imati prioritetno mjesto u obuci policijskih službenika. Stoga se predlaže povećanje broja sati obuke boksa u službenom programu općeg i specijalnog policijskog treninga, posebno kao elementa samoobrane te uvođenje u policijski trening onih elemenata koji su uporabljivi u obavljanju policijskih poslova,a uopće se ne obučavaju.

Motorcycle Police Training and Service Vehicle Development in Hungary


 The history of the police motorcycle service is almost 100 years old, dating back to the Horthy era in the mid-1920s in Hungary. A turbulent history has interrupted his development several times, but he has remained continuous. Staffing levels peaked in the 1990s, and technology has developed rapidly, focused, and strongly since 2017. As a result, effective implementation of the service's mission system will depend on training development that can move at a pace with technical development and deliver systemic results in implementing missions. In this article, the author examined the use of police personnel authorised to drive specialised motorcycles, their main functions and the determination of the seasonal mileage. A questionnaire survey of motorcycle police officers enrolled in the Basic Motorcycle Training and License Renewal Training Programme of the Police Education and Training Centre in 2022. According to aggregated data, the average annual trip of the country's total of 218 service vehicles is 3,599 km. The main patrol category 104 (officer, patrol leader, patrol commander, team commander) is significantly better with 6589 km/year, while the secondary patrol category 114 (event scene and investigation, district officer, patrol commander, driver category) is 2266 km on average in 2022. The results of the survey highlight the low average driving of motorcycle police. This is mainly because more than 50 per cent of trained officers do not have the major task of carrying out their duties on a service motorcycle. However, due to the high quality of their execution, the training system must be restructured to make it more effective.

Innovation and Practice of Public Security Police Training Curriculum and Education System in the Age of Information Technology with Police Professional Competence as the Core

Abstract This paper constructs an educational innovation system for training courses based on information technology with the core of police professional ability. Firstly, using the vector space model, each document of the training course knowledge point establishes the weight information. Then, using the triangular dissection algorithm, the police combat training virtual reality scene is constructed, achieving two modes of display: a three-dimensional view window and a two-dimensional planar map. Finally, through the discrete point topology relationship, the scene image becomes more realistic and clear during the process of realizing dynamic simulation. The results show that in the police training innovation system constructed in this paper in the professional knowledgeability test, the number of people who passed the score is more than 300. The special course training had a pass rate that exceeded 80%. The research of this paper is of great significance to the reasonable construction of the police’s business knowledge structure and vocational ability structure and to improve the overall combat effectiveness of public security organs.

Enhancing Employee Performance: Exploring the Interplay of Work Discipline, Work Environment, and Job Satisfaction at the Timor-Leste National Police Training Centre in Dili.

This study aims to analyze and prove the effect of work discipline and work environment on employee performance with job satisfaction as a mediating variable. Census sampling was used in the sampling technique, and 77 police personnel working at Timor-Leste Police Training Centre (TL-PTC) as respondents. A questionnaire with 5 choice answers on a Likert scale was used to collect data. SPSS was utilized for descriptive test of data and SmartPLS 3.0 was utilized for hypothesis test. The result shows that job satisfaction does not significantly mediate the effect of work discipline on employee performance. However, work discipline has significant direct effect on employee performance. In contrast, the work environment significantly affects employee performance through job satisfaction. However, work environment has no direct effect on employee performance. Moreover, work discipline has no direct effect on job satisfaction while work environment has direct significant effect on job satisfaction and job satisfaction as exogenous variable has significant direct effect on employee performance. These findings suggest that if the work environment of the TL-PTC employees improved, such as by provision of adequate and well managed environment and specialized training will increase all police personnel’s satisfaction at work, and in turn they will obey the organizational rules and carry out their duties and responsibilities with pleasure. Future research is suggested to include organizational commitment, leadership style, loyalty and motivation.

Innovations Concerning Diversity Training and Organizational Development Interventions for Police Officers Using Reflection and Talking Circles

Abstract The paper explores a management consulting and organizational development intervention focused on employing new and innovative approaches to diversity training for police and law enforcement organizations through real-world interventions that explore human stories, connections, and dialogues as tools for understanding and change. The outcome of this approach is a more dynamic, productive, and constructive way to have more impactful and transformative organizational development and employee discussions, interventions, and training on diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence in law enforcement and all complex organizations. The intent of this discussion is not to reconstitute academic theory, but to influence the world of practice in a way that supports social change, because when applied, community-based research is important and relevant.

USING THE METHODS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SELF-REGULATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRECTION IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS (on the example of training police officers at the vocational training center)

USING THE METHODS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SELF-REGULATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRECTION IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS (on the example of training police officers at the vocational training center)

Drug Abuse Among Teenagers and How to Overcome it at SMK 3 Sukabumi City

The drug problem in Indonesia remains urgent and complex. Over the last decade, this problem has become widespread. This is evidenced by a significant increase in the number of addicts or drug addicts and an increase in the disclosure of drug-related criminal cases. The patterns are getting more diverse and the syndicate network is getting bigger. Indonesian society, even the global community, is currently in a very alarming situation due to the widespread and widespread use of various types of illegal drugs. This concern is exacerbated by the illicit trafficking of drugs that has spread to all levels of society, including the younger generation. This will have a major impact on the country and the nation's life in the future. The behavior of some teenagers who seem to ignore the values, norms and laws that regulate people's lives is one of the causes of the widespread use of drugs among the younger generation. Therefore, it is necessary to use qualitative research methodologies with observational surveys and direct interviews with school principals using data primary. With rare steps that are required together with the local government for high school students, especially SMK 3 SUKABUMI CITY, where the purpose of this community service is to minimize drug abuse among teenagers and further provide socialization of drug abuse among teenagers and how to overcome it for SMK 2 Sukabumi in motivating students not to abuse drugs. The next plan was to provide socialization to the students of SMK 3 SUKABUMI CITY, the second plan was carried out together with the SIP 51 Serdiks and the National Police Education and Training Center.

Application of the Principle of Lex Specialis Derogat Legi Generali in Cases of Domestic Violence with Unofficial Marriage Status

This study aims to analyze the application of the principle lex specialis derogat legi generali through Law Number 23 of 2004 in cases of domestic violence with unofficial marriage status. This study uses a normative legal research method. The collected legal material is then qualitatively analyzed to describe the problem and answer the study objectives. The results show that Law Number 23 of 2004 effectively applies in cases of domestic violence with unofficial marriage status. An unofficial marriage, even though not registered at the Religious Affairs Office, receives recognition and legal protection under Islamic law provisions. Furthermore, the lex specialis derogat legi generali principle ensures that Law Number 23 of 2004 supersedes the Penal Code in handling domestic violence cases. The Gorontalo District Court Decision Number 323/Pid.Sus/2016/PN Gto has also reinforced this validity, which applied Law Number 23 of 2004 in a case of domestic violence with unofficial marriage status. Conversely, applying the Penal Code in cases of domestic violence with unofficial marriage status would contradict the principle of lex specialis derogat legi generali. Therefore, it is recommended that the Police increase awareness and training on the importance of recognizing unofficial marriage status according to Islamic law in the context of applying Law Number 23 of 2004. For the Public Prosecutor, there needs to be a consistent approach in applying Law Number 23 of 2004 as the foundation for prosecution, ensuring that Law Number 23 of 2004 is prioritized over the Penal Code. Meanwhile, for Judges, it is crucial to continue strengthening jurisprudence that supports the supremacy of Law Number 23 of 2004 in cases of domestic violence with unofficial marriage status, as established in the Gorontalo District Court Decision. It will enhance justice and legal protection for victims in future cases of domestic violence.

Judicial Review of Police Administrative Action in India

The Constitution specifies that police are a matter for the states to handle. As a result, there are police forces in all 29 of the states. In order to aid the states in maintaining order, the federal government is permitted to keep its own police force. Because of this, it has seven primary police forces and various police organisations for specific responsibilities including collecting information, investigating, conducting research and preserving records, as well as police training.... Enforcing laws, conducting investigations, and providing a safe haven for citizens are all important responsibilities of law enforcement agencies. Having a well-equipped police force in a vast and populous nation like India is critical to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens. Even more important is the fact that they must be given the operational independence to carry out their duties competently, while taking responsibility for either unsatisfactory performance or abusing authority. This paper begins by giving an idea about the discretionary powers given to administrative authorities and that these powers needs to be checked via judicial control over these powers. Police being one such administrative agency is subjected to judicial review for their actions in that capacity. The article then goes on to discuss about the supremacy of rule of law in any action performed. The actions of any agency are judged on various factors including their compliance to doctrine of ultra vires and principles of natural justice. The scope of the doctrine is very wide and any action is subjected to judicial review on few grounds highlighted in this article. Lastly the article talks about the relief of judicial review that can be sought through invoking various writs.

Four-Year Training Course for Police Officers (CFOP) and Fitness Outcomes of Police Academy Cadets: A Cohort Study from 2004 to 2020.

This study examines the effect of gender, age, and a 4-year training course for police officers (CFOP) on the physical fitness attributes of Portuguese police academy cadets. This longitudinal cohort study considered 686 police cadets (female, n = 131; male, n = 555 male), corresponding to 2578 fitness assessments (female, n = 509; male, n = 2069). The database of police cadets' physical fitness evaluations (from 2004/2005 to 2019/2020) comprises body size, speed, agility, strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity first assessment (T0) and evaluations at the end of the first four years of the CFOP (T1, T2, T3, T4). Results showed that (i) female cadets are younger (p < 0.05), shorter, lighter, less fast, less agile, less strong, and perform worse in aerobic capacity assessments than male cadets (all, p < 0.001) but perform better in the flexibility assessment (p < 0.001); (ii) female cadets > 29 years are significantly heavier, slower, jump less, perform fewer sit-ups, and perform less on the Cooper test (but they have more handgrip strength), and male cadets > 29 years are significantly heavier, slower, jump less, perform fewer sit-ups, and have less flexibility and aerobic capacity (still, they have superior back and lumbar strength and handgrip strength); and (iii) from T0 to T4 (Δ), female cadets are significantly faster (60 m, -0.32 s; slalom, -0.78 s), jump further (+4 cm), have more abdominal strength endurance (+2.6 repetitions) and more back and lumbar strength (+89.8 kg), and male cadets are significantly heavier (+3.27 kg), faster (60 m, -0.23 s; 30 m, -0.15 s; slalom, -0.91 s), jump further (+8 cm), complete more repetitions in the sit-ups (+4.9 repetitions) and in pull-ups (+2.5 repetitions) and have more back and lumbar strength (+92.1 kg) and handgrip strength (+8.6 kg) but a lower aerobic capacity (Cooper test, -74.8 m; VO2max, -1.3 mL/kg/min) when compared to T0. The study's findings lead to widely accepted conclusions within the discipline. Nevertheless, this work provides valuable insights into the impact of various factors on the physical fitness of Portuguese police academy cadets, i.e.: (i) it is an essential study with practical implications for recruitment, training, and the ongoing development of Portuguese police academy cadets and police officers; and (ii) these results can also assist in tailoring training programs to different age groups and genders, which is crucial in police training.

Police Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Opioid Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction: A Survey of Illinois Officers

Police officers encounter individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) during their routine work and are often called to the scene of overdoses. Despite this frequency, officer knowledge and attitudes about addiction, treatment, and harm reduction vary. Views held by officers, and the extent of their knowledge, can impact the decisions they make regarding people with OUD, yet our understanding of these factors is limited. Using stratified random sampling, we surveyed 248 officers from 27 Illinois police departments on their knowledge of addiction and the means to address it. We performed descriptive and regression analyses to examine differences based on officer characteristics. We found a high proportion of officers lacked knowledge of addiction, treatment, and harm reduction. Our findings suggest the need for police training to improve understanding of addiction. Community collaboration and coordination of resources may give officers the tools to better address OUD, reduce harm, and decrease overdose.

Police Training for Managing Crime: With Special Reference to the Crime Data Management System of Bangladesh Police

Initiations of the Crime Data Management System (CDMS) have led e-policing to a higher level of accuracy. The purpose of this study is to explore the existing training on CDMS, assess the training needed on CDMS, and recommend some ways forward. This study follows the mixed methodology where the primary data were collected by using surveys, key informant interviews (KIIs), and FGDs. This study reveals that since its initiation in 2005, CDMS has been working to depict case information, investigation reports, and crime analysis. In 2010, this system introduced online medium, and the Police Headquarters took over total control from the Crime Investigation Department (CID). Gradually in 2015, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) introduced this system and in 2016, this system has been used at all police stations throughout the country. Moreover, this study also finds that from 2009 to 2020 more than half of the police officials did not receive any training on CDMS. The training receivers express their dissatisfaction with its short duration, and the aged and newly promoted officers remain vulnerable due to the partial training system. Additionally, police officials working in local thanas remain largely untrained and they also need to use this software on a regular basis. Social Science Review, Vol. 40(1), Jun 2023 Page 73-88

“It's a big added stress on top of being so ill”: The challenges facing people prescribed cannabis in the UK

BackgroundThis paper reports on the first qualitative study to interview people prescribed cannabis in the UK. Cannabis is a class B controlled substance under the 1971 Misuse of Drugs (MoD) Act, but a 2018 change to UK regulations provided for the prescription of cannabis for medical purposes. Relatively few people have been able to access a prescription, despite this policy change. This paper examines their experiences. MethodsQualitative, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 people with a prescription for cannabis, or their carers. Data was analysed using a reflextive thematic analysis approach. The findings are discussed using a zemiology (social harms) perspective which provides a language for critical reflection on the current cannabis policy context. ResultsAll participants reported that cannabis had significantly improved their mental and/or physical health, across a broad range of conditions. Many had been able to reduce their use of conventional medicines and reported that cannabis had relatively few side effects. Despite the potentially life-enhancing benefits of cannabis medicine, patients in the UK face multiple barriers to access. These include a lack of funding streams, bureaucratic supply problems, and a lack of training for doctors and police. Even for the few people able to obtain a prescription, the ongoing criminalisation of cannabis in the UK contributed to their experiences of stigmatisation. This often made it difficult and anxiety-inducing to take their medicine in public spaces. ConclusionThe UK government's lack of implementation of medical cannabis legalisation, combined with their ongoing prohibition position, is producing multiple harms to people who need cannabis medicine. The policy context is perpetuating stigmatising attitudes to cannabis which, as we demonstrate, contribute to social harms. We make recommendations on equality of patient access, and highlight the importance of education and policy change as means of combatting stigma.

Police’s Voice: A Need Analysis of ESP for Police Trainees in Malaysia

The research was to investigate the needs of the former police trainees at a local police training centre (PULAPOL) in Kuala Lumpur for the English course under the Basic Police Training Program (PLAK) in helping their policing tasks on the ground. This was a mixed-method study, employing both needs analysis survey and semi-structured interview as the instruments and were developed based on Hutchinson and Waters (1987)’s Target Needs focusing on Lacks, Wants and Necessities. This study involved 183 former police trainees who used to undergo police training at PULAPOL Kuala Lumpur before; Cadet Police Inspector (CP1) series one (1) and series two (2) 2019 who are now serving as the Inspector Officers (IOs) at various Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) departments nationwide. There were three main findings in this study; firstly, the former police trainees’ Necessities for the English course at PULAPOL were to perform their policing tasks on the ground and to speak with English-speaking clients when solving their problems. Secondly, their Lacks of knowledge in police terminology, grammar and speaking confidence limited their performance in the English course. In terms of Wants, they wished to learn all the English skills equally, but rejected the grammar teaching per say. The outcome of this study will aid the English coordinators at PULAPOL in revising the existing English course and developing a police-based English syllabus or English for Police Purposes (EPP) in accordance with the target needs of the police trainees.

Intercultural competence in the training and daily professional lives of police officers

This article explains the role of intercultural competence in the training and daily professional lives of police officers,and proposes ways to improve the acquisition of this competence. The goal is to describe intercultural competence,highlighting its importance and the possibilities for its acquisition in the training and professional everyday lives ofpolice officers. The article uses general scientific methods – analysis of scientific literature and documents, as well asthe induction–deduction method, drawing conclusions and making proposals, and (grammatical, historical, systemic,teleological) methods of interpretation of legal regulations, analysing applicable legislation and policy planning docu-ments. The study concludes that the daily work of the police in today’s environment requires good management andcultural awareness in dealing with residents, with the consequent development of intercultural competence amongpolice officers as a prerequisite for successful performance and cooperation with different communities in a multicul-tural society. The acquisition and development of intercultural competence should be included in police training pro-grammes, complementing professional standards as appropriate, and in professional development activities for policeofficers. At the same time, the structural changes in the State Police should be addressed, with responsible officersbeing identified to deal with culturally diverse populations, and professional models for police dealing with culturallydiverse populations should be developed.

Derecho Penal y Políticas de Seguridad en Ecuador: Análisis de la Eficacia

The analysis of the effectiveness of Ecuador's criminal law and security policies highlights both advances and persistent challenges in the fight against crime. Legislative reforms between 2021 and 2023 focused on increasing penalties for violent crimes, implementing stricter laws against organized crime, and aligning legislation with international standards. Although these measures have shown positive results, such as a reduction in robberies and kidnappings in certain areas, the perception of insecurity among the population remains high. Police training and professionalization have improved their competence, but the lack of coordination between government and judicial entities limits the effectiveness of security policies. Socioeconomic and cultural factors, such as economic inequality, insufficient education and prevention programs, and the normalization of violence, also play a crucial role in perpetuating crime. Prison overcrowding, lack of rehabilitation and reintegration programs, and corruption in the judicial system are additional challenges. The adoption of modern technologies offers opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the criminal justice system but requires careful implementation and protection of privacy rights.

Evaluation of a Brief Training of Police Constables in Recognizing Suicidal Behaviour in Lagos, Nigeria

Background: Given the high frequency with which police officers encounter people challenged by mental health issues, including those at risk for suicide, a well-trained police force has the potential to play an important role in community-based suicide awareness and mental health prevention. Objectives: This paper addresses the need to understand the effects of brief suicide intervention training for police constables on the participant’s knowledge about suicide, self-rated confidence in enquiring about suicidal behaviours, and their attitudes towards suicidal behaviours. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed to examine the changes from pretest to post-tests with participants acting as their controls. Participants included 289 police constables who attended a 90-minute training and completed self-report surveys. The training included both didactic and experiential components. Paired t-test was used to compare means on variables across the pre-training and post-training. The significance level was set at ≤ 0.05. Results: Although the training program was brief, significant improvement in perceived knowledge, t (288) = 3.45, p &lt; .001; self-confidence to prevent suicide, t (288) = 3.5, p &lt; .001, and attitudes toward suicidal patients were observed immediately after training t (288) = 4.6, p &lt; .001. Conclusion: The role of police officers as gatekeepers in suicide prevention is essential and often underestimated. A competent appearance and knowledge of suicidality can promote adequate interaction with those affected.