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Introduction

While some people argue that officer misconduct is really the result of people not deferring to officers when they should, increasing publicity around incidents between officers and civilians are causing the public to lose trust in officers. Officers need to be trained better. Officers need specific training on de-escalation techniques through scenario-based training. Officers are the first responders in a mental health crisis and need additional training in how to handle these calls. The US should develop standardized training for all officers throughout the nation. Popo10-4 (talk) 05:13, 23 January 2023 (UTC)

Lexipol. (2017, November 3). Does de-escalation endanger police officers or save lives? Police1. Retrieved January 23, 2023, from https://www.police1.com/de-escalation/articles/does-de-escalation-endanger-police-officers-or-save-lives-OIZLF0eXsWsz8ubN/

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Entry qualifications[edit]

Nearly all U.S. states and the federal government have by law adopted minimum-standard standardized training requirements for all officers with powers of arrest within the state. Many standards apply to in-service training as well as entry-level training, particularly in the use of firearms, with periodic re-certification required. These standards often comply with standards promoted by the US Department of Justice and typically require a thorough background check that potential police recruits must take.

A typical set of criteria dictates that they must:^{[self-published source?]}

• Be a United States citizen (waived in certain agencies if the applicant is a lawful resident);
• Have a high school diploma or a GED and if necessary a college degree or served in the United States military without a dishonorable discharge;
• Be in good medical, physical, and psychological condition;
• Maintain a clean criminal record without either serious or repeated misdemeanor or any felony convictions;
• Have a valid driver's license that is not currently nor has a history of being suspended or revoked;
• Be of high moral character;
• Not have a history of prior narcotic or repeated marijuana use or alcoholism;
• Not have a history of ethical, professional, prior employment, motor vehicle, educational, or financial improprieties;
• Not have a history of domestic violence or mental illness;
• Not pose a safety and security risk;
• Be legally eligible to own and carry a firearm.

Repeated interviews, written tests, medical examinations, physical fitness tests, comprehensive background investigations, fingerprinting, drug testing, a police oral board interview, a polygraph examination, and a consultation with a psychologist are common practices used to review the suitability of candidates. Recruiting in most departments is competitive, with more suitable and desirable candidates accepted over lesser ones, and failure to meet some minimum standards disqualifying a candidate entirely. Police oral boards are the most subjective part of the process and often disqualifies the biggest portion of qualified candidates. Departments maintain records of past applicants under review, and refer to them in the case of either reapplication or requests between other agencies.

Training[edit]

Main articles: Police officer certification and licensure in the United States and Police academy § United States

Police academies exist in every state and also at the federal level. Policing in the United States is highly fragmented, and there are no national minimum standards for licensing police officers in the U.S. Researchers say police are given far more training on use of firearms than on de-escalating provocative situations. On average, US officers spend around 21 weeks training before they are qualified to go on patrol, which is far less than in most other developed countries. Similar European training programs can last more than three years.