Training Of Law Enforcement Officers Research Articles

Autism Training for Law Enforcement Officers: Perceptions From the Field.

Autistic individuals and law enforcement officers are likely to engage under various circumstances within the community. Therefore, law enforcement officers require training on supporting those with autism and better understanding autistic behaviors. Aims for this study include: (1) developing and delivering high quality professional development on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to support autistic individuals during encounters with law enforcement officers, and (2) examining how law enforcement officers respond to the professional development session. For this study a four-hour, in-person training on autism for law enforcement officers was developed. Law enforcement officers (n = 27) attended the training session. Subsequently, participants completed an open-ended survey gathering perceptions related to the topics covered in the training, thoughts on the feasibility and applicability of content, and transfer to future safety encounters involving autistic individuals. Data was analyzed using a qualitative approach including concept driven thematic coding with constant comparisons. Data yielded themes on experiences with the autistic community, strategies learned from the training, thoughts on specific content, and feedback on the training format. Overall, law enforcement officers reported they felt better prepared, more knowledgeable on the autistic community, and believed the strategies were feasible and applicable to the field. These findings point to the importance of training on autism and that law enforcement officers found it was time well spent. Future directions include examining how training transfers to practice in the field and ways to connect law enforcement officers with the autistic community outside of emergency response.

FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO REPORT WRITING PROFICIENCY IN AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT: A THEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Purpose: This thematic literature review explores the critical role of competent writing skills in law enforcement, examining its impact on career progression, agency reputation, and legal proceedings. The purpose is to synthesize existing literature to identify research gaps and suggest directions for future studies. Methods: Google Scholar, ERIC, and the Jerry Falwell Library searches were conducted to capture a broad range of studies involving police report writing, its impact on officers, law enforcement agencies, and the criminal justice system, and writing improvement strategies. Although not required for this review, the work followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Results: The initial search yielded numerous qualitative and quantitative studies. This review categorizes the findings into themes of the importance of writing proficiency, the influence of organizational culture, training and education, and technological integration, highlighting the variability and scope of the existing literature. Conclusions: The review shows the need for well-structured research to substantiate the factors contributing to effective law enforcement report writing. It recommends areas for in-depth exploration in future systematic reviews or primary studies, especially longitudinal studies on the effects of targeted training programs, organizational culture shifts, and technological integration on writing proficiency. Application in Law Enforcement: For trainers and instructors, integrating comprehensive report writing programs into training for law enforcement officers can enhance professional skills and accountability. Effective report writing improves documentation accuracy, supports legal proceedings, and enhances career progression. Incorporating targeted report writing training can holistically enhance the performance and professionalism of law enforcement officers.

Application of The Principle of Justice in Islamic Civil Dispute Resolution in Indonesia

This article discusses the application of the principle of justice in the resolution of Islamic civil disputes in Indonesia by using qualitative methods through literature studies and research in libraries. Justice is one of the important aspects in the resolution of Islamic civil disputes to ensure that individual rights are defended in accordance with the principles of fair and balanced Islamic law. This study explores various sources of literature related to Islamic civil law practice, justice, and dispute resolution in Indonesia. In the context of Islamic civil law, justice refers not only to compliance with formal law, but also to the moral, ethical, and social justice aspects that underlie Islamic teachings. This article reviews the concept of justice in Islam which includes individual rights, protection of the public interest, and dispute resolution mechanisms that prioritize mediation and peace. The results of the study show that the application of the principle of justice in Islamic civil dispute resolution in Indonesia still faces various challenges, such as obstacles in the implementation of the law, a culture of conflict resolution, and limited access to the judicial system. Nevertheless, measures to improve justice in Islamic civil dispute resolution continue to be developed, including through increasing understanding of Islamic law, training for law enforcement officers, and promoting alternative dispute resolution that is deliberative.

Some aspects of tactical medicine in service and combat activities of police officers under the conditions of the legal regime of martial state: problem issues in critical situations and combat conditions

The article highlights the problematic issues of tactical training of law enforcement officers in today’s conditions, considers the actual problems and challenges that law enforcement officers may face during the performance of official duties and the provision of first aid in combat conditions and emergency situations. The issue of the interaction of the National Police of Ukraine with other rescue services at the scene for the effective provision of first aid was considered. It is noted that the interaction of the police and other rescue services at the scene of the event in the conditions of martial law requires a special approach and careful planning. It is necessary to ensure a clear coordination of actions, an appropriate level of protection for the personnel of the rescue services, and to take into account the peculiarities of work in the conditions of hostilities. Effective interaction between different services will minimize the consequences of emergency situations and ensure the safety of the population in the conditions of martial law. The article highlights the algorithm of actions for providing assistance to injured persons by police officers under fire, considers the key issues of training law enforcement officers to provide effective first aid in conditions of martial law or extreme situations in general. The authors of the article emphasize the importance of unified training programs for police officers in tactical medicine, which should include both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Special attention is paid to ensuring a high level of readiness of police officers for quick and effective response to emergency situations and saving lives in the conditions of an aggravated conflict. Service situations in which police officers may find themselves are often accompanied by conflicts and their escalation, up to “fire contact” with the offender. Therefore, for the training of police officers, the section of tactical medicine is the most relevant, which teaches the basic skills of providing self- and mutual aid in combat conditions, which are primarily aimed at eliminating the preventive causes of death, taking into account the threat from combat operations or an active shooter. Unfortunately, there are infamous cases of the death of police officers while performing law enforcement tasks, which indicates the need for mandatory integration of first aid standards into their training and operations in various tactical situations. In addition, it is important to note that training police officers in tactical medicine will not only help them provide effective care to victims, but will also increase their level of safety while performing their duties. Therefore, unified training programs for police officers in tactical medicine should be an integral part of the training of law enforcement officers.

Kerentanan Perempuan dalam KBGO

Technological advancements have increased the forms and types of crimes, including online gender-based violence (GBV). The COVID-19 pandemic has driven Indonesian society to engage in online activities, leading to a 23% increase in internet usage by April 2020, but also triggering a surge in cyberattacks, with 190 million cases recorded during the same period. Cases of online GBV have risen from 281 in 2020 to 1697 in 2023. This research examines the vulnerability of women to online GBV and the challenges faced by the Gender Justice Advocates Collective (KAKG) in providing legal protection. Factors such as patriarchal culture, lack of digital literacy, objectification of women, and victim-blaming culture exacerbate women's vulnerability. KAKG faces obstacles including limited human resources, insufficient family support, and difficulties in determining the location of crimes. This study employs a non-doctrinal method, examining the implementation of laws in society. Interview data indicate that the majority of online GBV victims are women, with a significant increase in complaints from 2022 to 2023. The study highlights the importance of digital literacy education and training for law enforcement officers with a victim-centered and gender-equitable perspective to effectively handle online GBV cases.

Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Asisten Rumah Tangga (ART) yang Mengalami Kekerasan Ditinjau dari Hukum Ketenagakerjaan

The existence of household assistants (ART) is often ignored in labor laws in many countries, including Indonesia. This results in unfair treatment and minimal access for household members to legal protection, which increases the risk of violence against them. This violence includes verbal, physical and sexual harassment, but is difficult for household members to report due to limited legal knowledge and fear of retaliation. Social stigma and lack of support also exacerbate the situation, leaving many cases of violence unreported and perpetrators unaccounted for. This research aims to increase awareness of the importance of legal protection for household members, evaluate the implementation of labor laws, and encourage regulatory changes to expand protection. The research method uses a qualitative and descriptive approach through literature study. The research results show that legal protection for household members in Indonesia is still weak and ineffective, especially because household members are not explicitly regulated in labor law. Key barriers include a lack of rights awareness, training of law enforcement officers, and a culture of amicable resolution of violence. Better legal protection for household members needs to be implemented immediately through the ratification of the Domestic Workers Protection Bill, educational campaigns and training for law enforcement officers. Strong family, community and political support is also needed to create a safer and fairer environment for ART.

Restorative Justice in Homicide Cases: Opportunities and Challenges

Restorative justice is an alternative approach to the criminal justice system that focuses on restoring relationships between offenders, victims and society rather than simply punishment. This research aims to explore the application of restorative justice in murder cases, assessing the extent to which the concept can be applied and its effectiveness in the Indonesian criminal law context. In this discussion, possible opportunities for the application of restorative justice are examined, such as the potential for victim recovery and offender reintegration into society. However, major challenges are also identified, including normative barriers in the law, resistance from law enforcement officials, and social and cultural constraints. This study uses a qualitative approach with juridical analysis of murder cases in Indonesia that consider aspects of restorative justice. The results showed that although restorative justice offers much potential to improve the justice system, its application in homicide cases requires significant legal reform, education and training of law enforcement officers, and a paradigm shift in society. In conclusion, while restorative justice has opportunities to be applied in homicide cases, the challenges present require a holistic approach to ensure effective implementation.

Application of crossfit in physical training of law enforcement officers

Military professional activities place significant demands on the training of military personnel during participation in combat operations. Scientific research confirms that the most effective means and method of forming the professional readiness of law enforcement units is the quality training of soldiers in military higher education institutions. It is this training that requires the search for new methods and technologies for organizing forms of physical training with military personnel of all specialties. Scientists consider crossfit to be an effective, popular sport that is important in the development of general physical qualities and maintaining the functional state of a soldier at the proper level, and is rapidly developing among different segments of the population in the world.
 The article examines the professional and motor fitness of law enforcement officers, which ensures the success of military and professional activities. The author assesses the levels of physical fitness of officers and substantiates the relevance of crossfit as a system of a new sport that demonstrates many qualities: strength, agility, endurance, speed, coordination. The possibility of including cross-fit in the system of professional and applied physical training of law enforcement officers in order to increase the level of military and applied readiness of each officer is considered. The effectiveness of cross-fit means and methods in the development of professionally significant strength qualities of students is proved.

ENHANCING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCIES IN ASPIRING POLICE OFFICERS VIA VOCATIONAL TRAINING

In the face of significant global changes affecting Kazakhstan and ongoing reforms across state structures, society is witnessing a surge in specific categories of crimes, emphasizing the urgency of addressing socially dangerous trends. Consequently, there is a crucial need for improved initial professional training for law enforcement officers and an exploration of effective pedagogical methods to foster the necessary personal and professional qualities for their service. The purpose of the article is to demonstrate the development of pedagogical and psychological skills of future police officers in the educational process. The research employs analytical methods, including a thorough examination of psychological and pedagogical literature, scrutiny of normative documents governing educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and an analysis of curricula for initial vocational training courses at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Additionally, diagnostic techniques including surveys, expert evaluations, and empirical data analysis and synthesis were employed. The study involves a questionnaire survey of 350 students undergoing initial professional training for senior, private, and junior command staff, with results compared to expert assessments provided by instructors. The findings reveal a tendency for students to overestimate their self-evaluation regarding the development of professional and psychological skills, qualities, and stability. In response, the authors advocate for an increase in the study hours dedicated to the "Fundamentals of Psychological Preparedness" discipline and propose a curriculum revision aimed at fostering analytical-psychological and technical-psychological skills, professional thinking, and professional-psychological qualities among students. This research aims to establish the theoretical underpinnings for cultivating the professional psychological preparedness of future police officers. It involves analysing its constituent elements, pinpointing challenges, and suggesting objectives for psychological and pedagogical interventions aimed at the students' personal development. The findings of this study offer practical value for the development of educational programs in initial vocational training courses and provide a foundation for further investigations in this field.

Theoretical Analysis of the Problem of Formation of Professional Readiness of Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia to Perform Official Duties

The author considers in detail such aspects in his work, which are devoted to the system of psychological support in the learning process. The study of the influence of the mental health of employees of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation on their work productivity and communication in the service team. The subject of the research in the presented work was the process of professional education and training for law enforcement officers in various conditions. The purpose of the study was to determine the features of the formation of professional skills of employees of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation. The object of the study was the professional skill formed by law enforcement officers in the process of performing official duties. The main conclusions of the study are the assumptions that the readiness of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is often formed under the influence of various factors, circumstances and conditions. As the main ones, the author identified such as the development of professional motivation, psychological readiness to work in conditions associated with increased loads and peculiarities of service, awareness of the value of human and citizen life, the formation of verbal and non-verbal communication culture, the formation of tolerance to stressful situations, the absence of excessive requirements. The work is based on the analysis of fundamental and modern research on this issue, processing and drafting of modern provisions for training law enforcement officers to perform official duties.

Physical training - as one of the main components of military professional activity of a law enforcement officer

The effectiveness of the performance of official tasks by law enforcement officers depends to a large extent on how well they are prepared for this activity. Among the numerous areas of professional training, one of the most important is the physical training of law enforcement officers. This is due to the diversity of tasks performed, including countering offenders and criminals, stopping their activities, bringing them to law enforcement agencies and detaining them.
 The article deals with the role of physical training in the military and professional activities of law enforcement officers of Ukraine. The military professional activity of law enforcement officers takes place against the background of heavy loads under the influence of environmental stress factors, and constant interaction with citizens and representatives of the criminal environment requires a wide variety of skills.
 The author reveals a direct correlation between the presence of developed physical qualities and successful professional activity. In addition, the most important element of professional training of law enforcement officers is service and combat training, which includes physical training. The peculiarity of physical training is the performance of specially designed exercises, as well as in-depth study of combat fighting techniques. The author determines the dependence of physical fitness and ensuring personal and social security of a law enforcement officer, his/her psychophysical performance and professional capacity.

Разработка математической модели оптимизации и применение методов динамического программирования в задаче управления учебной группой процесса обучения курсантов силовых структур в высших учебных заведениях

This article discusses the problem of developing a mathematical model and applying dynamic programming methods to improve the effectiveness of the training process for students in the interests of law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation in subordinate higher educational institutions, which, within the framework of this article, are considered as a complex organizational system. Currently, due to the existential challenges presented to our country, it is necessary to solve more multifaceted professional tasks by employees of law enforcement agencies in their practical activities. All this requires advanced professional training for solving professional tasks by law enforcement officers who study at higher educational institutions. The training of law enforcement officers in higher education institutions, like any complex organizational system, depends on the objective and subjective parameters that affect the functioning of this system. To this end, in order to increase the effectiveness of managerial decision-making in the process of training cadets of law enforcement agencies, heads of higher educational institutions responsible for improving the quality of the educational process should introduce information systems into the activity that operate on the basis of a mathematical apparatus describing the model of preparing students to perform professional duties. The development of mathematical models involves the use of the apparatus of the theory of operations research, as well as the theory of Markov random processes, in particular, the description of functioning based on processes with discrete states and continuous time and using game theory in order to achieve the necessary practical results is considered.

Effectiveness of take ACTION online naloxone training for law enforcement officers

BackgroundTraining law enforcement officers (LEOs) to administer naloxone is a recommended strategy to reduce overdose deaths in the United States. To achieve this, an evidence-based and scalable naloxone training curriculum that is easy to use and readily scalable is needed. Convenient web-based training is a flexible method for delivering educational interventions particularly for LEOs who have irregular or shifting schedules. This study examined the effectiveness of a comprehensive web-based naloxone training that was created in partnership with LEOs on their knowledge, confidence, and attitudes regarding naloxone.MethodsFrom May 2019 to September 2020, five law enforcement departments from Michigan participated in web-based naloxone training. A total of 182 LEOs (77% male) were in the final sample based on matching pre-and post-test surveys. LEOs were assessed on knowledge, confidence, and attitudes towards naloxone. Negative binomial and Poisson regression was conducted to assess associations between knowledge, confidence, and attitudes towards naloxone before and after training.ResultsSignificant improvements in overdose knowledge and confidence were revealed across all departments with median (IQR) total composite scores for knowledge increasing from 35 (32, 37) to 40 (39, 42) (p < 0.01) and confidence increasing from 18.5 (15, 20) to 20 (20, 25) (p < 0.01). Median (IQR) attitude scores did not change.ConclusionOur web-based naloxone training was effective in improving knowledge and confidence for LEOs but did not significantly improve LEOs attitudes towards naloxone across most departments. The web-based format is readily scalable and quickly disseminated and meets the immediate need for LEO overdose training. Additional intervention is needed to address the negative attitudes of LEOs regarding naloxone.

FOREIGN EXPERIENCE OF BORDER GUARDS’ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA AND THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC

The article presents the foreign experience of border guards’ professional training in the Republic of Estonia and the Slovak Republic. It has been established that the professional training of border guards in these countries is fully complied with the European model of training of law enforcement officers. A number of common and distinctive features of the professional training of border guards of these countries have been defined. In both countries, the first level of training is ensuring the basic and specialized secondary education in secondary vocational educational institutions. In Estonia, training lasts continuously for 1.6 years, in Slovakia basic training lasts for 10-12 months and specialized training lasts for 4 months. Upon completion of the educational program, applicants receive a Certificate of Complete Secondary Vocational Education (ISCED Level 4A – Complete Secondary Vocational Education) and Specialized Police Education (Level 4). The second and third levels of the training of future border guard officers are bachelor’s and master’s studies, respectively. The first level of higher professional education in Estonia (the so-called “higher professional education”) is provided to future border guards at the Police and Border Guard College, which is a part of the Academy of Security Sciences, the second level is at the Institute of Internal Security, which is also an organizational component of the Academy. There is no border guard specialization at the second level of higher education in the Republic of Estonia (ER). In Slovakia, higher education is provided at the Academy of the Police Corps in Bratislava. The term of study and the amount of study at the bachelor’s and master’s level in educational institutions of both countries are the same. Curricula consist of three blocks of educational disciplines: compulsory, compulsory professional or optional. After completing the training, the students take state exams and defend their qualification papers and receive, respectively, the 5th and 6th level of professional qualification, which is defined by the professional standard of the EU border guard service. Throughout the entire service, border guards of the above-mentioned countries are provided with the opportunity for professional development by attending trainings, retraining courses, and specialized courses organized on the basis of police training schools and colleges, or by studying at other departmental educational institutions. In order to occupy certain positions, it is necessary to take certain courses, including leadership, language, etc.

Professional training of law enforcement officers as one of the most important functions of the state

Professional training of law enforcement officers as one of the most important functions of the state

Pedagogical Conditions for the Development of Professionally Important Qualities of Future Employees of the Internal Affairs Bodies

The changing social, political and economic conditions of society are reflected in the professional training of employees of the internal affairs bodies. The carried out theoretical analysis and comprehension of the results of the research activities of domestic and foreign authors in the context of the prevailing realities allowed us to identify the contradiction between the importance of improving the level of professional training of law enforcement officers and the existing insufficiency in taking into account their personal and professional potential. The implementation of a set of pedagogical conditions within the framework of a pedagogical experiment, carried out in accordance with the selected stages of the formation of the phenomenon under study, demonstrated the maximum increase in the level of its formation among cadets of one of the experimental groups, in the educational process of which the entire complex of pedagogical conditions was introduced. With the introduction of the first pedagogical condition, the number of cadets of the experimental group with a low level of the phenomenon under study decreased by 24 %, increased with an average level of 20 % and a high level of 4 %; of the second pedagogical condition, the number of cadets with a low level decreased by 33%, increased with an average level by 21 % and with a high level by 12 %; from three pedagogical conditions, the number of cadets with a low level of the phenomenon under study decreased by 58 %, increased with an average level by 23 % and with a high level by 35 %. The empirical data obtained allowed us to conclude about their high efficiency, and the possibility of their recommendation for practical use in universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

Gaining practical skills in handling firearms in modern realities and under martial law

The article presents the results of a scientific study, namely, the analysis of police training in firearms handling in accordance with the guidelines developed in peacetime before the beginning of Russian aggression. The author identifies the aspects that directly contribute to the selection of candidates for service in the national police, taking into account their previous experience and knowledge of firearms handling before starting their studies at higher educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine with specific training conditions.&#x0D; The author identifies promising areas of work to improve the quality of knowledge in the discipline “Firearms Training”, which directly affects the readiness of a police officer to protect the country and who must have practical skills in the use of modern weapons. The importance of strengthening the country’s defense capabilities and preparing young people to defend the homeland, as well as martial law as a special legal regime in exceptional circumstances when there is a threat of an armed attack on the country, is considered. The issues of promoting patriotic education and the development of special educational institutions for training future police officers were highlighted, and the need to improve the material and technical base, in particular, the importance of developing computer technologies and other modern teaching methods that will maximize the effect of the educational process in the training of law enforcement officers, was emphasized. The article gives an example which, in our opinion, should be further developed and applied in higher educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the course of firearms training, which will increase the motivation of students and cadets not only to obtain positive marks in the firearms training course, but also to achieve a high level of sports and professional skills.&#x0D; Namely, the regular holding of practical shooting competitions. All of these measures are aimed at strengthening the country’s defense capabilities and raising the level of professional training of police officers, which is important for ensuring national security and protecting Ukraine’s national interests.

Web-Based Naloxone Training for Law Enforcement Officers: A Pilot Feasibility Study.

Training and equipping law enforcement officers (LEOs) with naloxone to reverse overdoses is one national preventive strategy to reduce overdose deaths. Web-based interventions can offer convenience, flexibility of use, and can be readily disseminated. This paper describes our community-academic partnership in developing and evaluating a web-based naloxone training for LEOs. Using a community-engaged approach, we created a web-based training (www.overdoseaction.org) and conducted a pilot feasibility test using surveys and individual interviews with ten LEOs. The median time to complete the web-based naloxone training, including the pre- and post-tests, was 45 minutes (range, 37-80 minutes). A significant difference in the pretest and post-test scores of overdose knowledge was observed. The LEOs found the training helpful in responding to overdoses and sustained their attention. This study demonstrates the feasibility of a web-based naloxone training for LEOs that can be easily disseminated and alternative to in-person trainings.

Lethal Force Usage by Law Enforcement Officers Against Hispanics, 2011-2020.

Most research on lethal force by law enforcement officers (LEOs) has focused on firearm deaths by LEOs among certain racial groups (e.g., African Americans). Specifically, not much is known about LEOs-induced lethal injuries among Hispanics. The purpose of this study was to characterize LEOs induced fatal injuries, the methods used, among various demographic groups of Hispanics, and the years of potential life lost before the age of 80 years due to lethal force by LEOs. Data from the Web-Based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) were analyzed for the years 2011-2020. LEOs killed 1,158 Hispanics; most were males (96.2%) with the majority being shot (89.9%). Two-thirds (66.9%) of those killed were Hispanics 20-39 years of age and from the Western U.S. These Hispanic deaths resulted in 53,320 YPLLs. Males and those ages 20-39 years lost the most YPLLs. The rate of fatal encounters with LEOs for Hispanics grew by 44.4% over the decade, with the highest rate in 2020. Mitigation of unnecessary Hispanic deaths by LEOs needs to include changes in law enforcement agency policies, hiring practices for LEOs, improved data collection for LEOs use of lethal force, improved mental healthcare and training for LEOs, use of less lethal strategies for citizen control by law enforcement, deference education for all young adults, and long-term changes in social forces that have created and maintained disenfranchised communities of color.

The function of the teacher in the methodology of fire training

The object of the study is such an integral part of the professional service and physical training of employees of internal affairs bodies as fire training. The main purpose of fire training classes is to teach a police officer the skillful use of weapons, the conduct of accurate fire and its lawful use. To do this, it is necessary to "... create an official basic methodology of fire training for law enforcement officers using existing experience in the use of weapons" and highlight the role of the teacher in its implementation. Currently, everyone in various educational organizations uses a methodology based on the professional experience of teachers. The main conclusion can be considered that the educational goals of fire training classes are achieved, including the pedagogical work of teachers in the classroom. These classes should be conducted systematically, consistently and comprehensively. Theoretical classes should be fixed in practical classes. The material part of the weapon should be closely linked to the study of the basics and rules of shooting. The studied topics should be associated with new educational material, work with weapons – with its use, etc. In the classroom, teachers need not only to manage the learning process in the group, but also to implement an individual approach to each listener. Such work of teachers will contribute to the most effective training of employees in the lawful and effective use of weapons.