NCJ Number
117428
Date Published
1989
Length
5 pages
Annotation
During 1988 the Training Department of the Northumbria police focused on preparing for new demands for service, preparing a new foundation course for probationary constables, reviewed career development, and worked on equal opportunities and objective recruiting procedures.
Abstract
Probationer training continued to use its existing structure, but placed additional emphasis on policing skills. The management and professional studies unit introduced a new course for newly promoted sergeants and became increasingly involved with external management resources. Other efforts focused on courses in investigative techniques, communications training, physical training, firearms training, and training in home defense. Requests for applications declined, yet 132 new officers were appointed to the force. Efforts continue to encourage more recruits from ethnic minority communities. Tables and photographs.