NCJ Number
114508
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 57 Issue: 11 Dated: (November 1988) Pages: 12-17
Date Published
1988
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This study examined trends in the characteristics of trainees and their agencies using 1976 through 1987 data for almost 11,000 attendees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA).
Abstract
The 11-week FBINA program is designed to increase the knowledge and skills of foreign and United States law enforcement managers. Over time, agency types represented remained fairly constant. City police agencies had the highest representation among attendees, followed by sheriff's departments and State police. Agency size also remained fairly constant, with a majority of attendees coming from small (149 or fewer staff members) agencies. The largest increase was in attendees from agencies employing 1,000 to 4,999 staff members. Over the study period, increasing numbers of students reported that their agencies offered repayment incentives for courses taken; but fewer students reported incentives such as released time for attendance, salary increases, or promotional opportunities. Large numbers of students (43 to 47 percent) reported that their agencies offered no incentives. The number of students in the higher ranks (executive officers, captains, and lieutenants) increased over time, while those in the lower ranks decreased. The average age of students, 38 years, remained stable; while mean years of experience increased over time. Finally, educational level (particularly college degreed) increased substantially. 8 figures and 2 footnotes.