Formal And Informal Education
Q1: What separates formal and informal education in police training?
A1: Formal is structured classroom knowledge; informal is hands-on experience learned from veteran officers in the field.
difference between field training and academy learning?
Thought in field is correct and academy is foolish/wrong
True of False EPO highest standards are self-improvement and police trust
True
What are police officers required to follow?
How many total kids are in this class? (when everyone is here)
what is 24
Q2: Why is informal education vital for officers’ professional development?
A2: It teaches adaptability, common sense, and survival skills necessary for unpredictable policing situations.
Why is it important to develop attitudes and habits through formal and informal education?
it helps you succeed as EPO
What can cause an officer to fail to meet their potential and responsibility
Lack of forces
What can happen if police officers break rules?
what is They may lose their job or be punished
When was the last time the Miami Dolphins win the super Bowl
1973
Q3: What knowledge is primarily gained in formal education?
A3: Laws, official procedures, policing strategies, and academy-directed lessons for standardized officer training.
What is the purpose of informal advice?
Helps you fit in with existing culture
Can life outside effect an officer on duty
Yes
Sticking to rules reflects what quality?
what is Good character and personal integrity
Who did the Miami Dolphins lose to in the 2023 playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs
Q4: Who mainly provides informal education?
A4: Experienced officers, field training mentors, and colleagues who share real-world street knowledge.
what advice does veterns give?
for dangerous or uncertain situations.
What do officer need to complete when juggling work and other responsibilities
concentration and a sense of balance
According to the slides, what will always prevail no matter what you are told?
what is Agency policies and the law
When was the Miami Dolphins last perfect season
1972
Q5: Why can’t the academy cover everything in policing?
A5: Real-life environments constantly change, requiring flexible strategies beyond structured classroom instruction.
what not to listen to?
bad advice
Do some agencies have compressed schedules
Yes
OPINION: What could be the outcome of Officer Jordan keeping and buliding off of his TO "ground rules"?
what is____
What team scored 62 points on the Miami Dolphines
Jacksonville Jaguars