In Criminal Justice and Basic Law Enforcement Training he says that officers learn a vast amount of information to help prepare them in their profession. You are taught 'your role' in the justice system - from arrest to court procedures. In addition to physical training, students receive firearm training and learn driving techniques, as well as experience officer's field training. Classes include law and criminal procedure, as well as psychology and learning to deal with certain populations. According to Sawyer there is a one-year probation status after graduation before one can receive general certification in law enforcement.
Requirements are up to the different departments and vary according to each county.
Officers have to re-qualify with firearms once a year and with the asp baton every three years. In-service training is a continuing process that keeps officers updated with new procedures, equipment, and other information. It can be discouraging when you go out there and take extra measures to make sure it was done right and a jury lets them go. But you never question the jury. He compares the job with being a referee in a basketball game.