Form CJ-52 2013 CLETA

OMB No. 1121-0255

Approval Expires xx/xx/xxxx

FORM CJ-52 (DRAFT VERSION)

2013 CENSUS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRAINING ACADEMIES (CLETA)
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics

ID NUMBER

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cooperation to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and timely.

RETURN TO:

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1120 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 930
Washington, DC 20036
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NAME:
TITLE:
INSTITUTION:

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INSTRUCTIONS:
If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Bruce Kubu of PERF at (202) 454-8308 or bkubu@policeforum.org.
If you have general project-related questions, please contact Brian Reaves of BJS at (202) 616-3287 or brian.reaves@usdoj.gov.
Do not leave any items blank.
If the answer to a question is not available or is unknown, enter "DK" (don't know) in the space provided.
If the answer to a question is not applicable, enter "NA" in the space provided.
If the answer to a question is none or zero, enter "0" in the space provided.
When exact numeric answers are not available, provide estimates.
If completing this survey in hardcopy, please use either blue or black ink and print as neatly as possible using only
CAPITAL letters.
Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.
For the purposes of this survey, we define "Basic Law Enforcement Training" as the mandatory training for newly
appointed or elected law enforcement officers as required by federal or state statute, rule or regulation, depending upon
the jurisdiction of the agency hiring the new officer.
You may complete the survey online at http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html. If you are unable to utilize
the online option, contact Bruce Kubu at the phone number/email address specified above. You may mail your completed
questionnaire to the address noted above, or fax it to (202) 466-7826.
When completing the survey online, make sure to enter your ID NUMBER, which is located at the top right of this page. Without
the ID NUMBER, you will not be able to complete the survey online.
Please retain a copy of the completed survey for your records as project staff may call to clarify responses.
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Section A

GENERAL ACADEMY INFORMATION
Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

1. Indicate which of the following describes the entity (or entities) responsible for operating your BASIC
training academy. Mark („) all that apply.
State POST (or equivalent state authority)
4-year college/university
State police/highway patrol agency
2-year college/community college
City/municipal police department
Technical school
Sheriff's office/department
Other (please specify):
County police department

2. Indicate which of the following types of training are provided at your academy (including training by
department adjunct instructors). Mark („) all that apply.
Basic law enforcement training *(see note below)
Field training instructors—FTO/PTO
Pre-service training (for persons entering law
First-line or higher supervisor training
enforcement
who are not employed or sponsored by a
In-service training for active duty, certified officers
law enforcement agency)
Specialized training (e.g., SWAT, K-9, marine,
Other (please specify):
radar/lidar, etc.)
Lateral training for officers hired from other
agencies

B *If your agency does NOT currently provide basic law enforcement training (i.e., you did not mark this

option above in Question 2), please mark here:
Then, please return the survey to PERF via mail or facsimile using the instructions on the survey cover sheet.

3. For which of the following positions does your academy provide BASIC training? Mark („) all that apply.
Local police officer (city/county)
Fire marshal
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Sheriff's deputy (law enforcement)
Arson investigator
Animal control officer
Campus police officer
Tribal police officer
School resource officer
Jail officer
Natural resources (fish
Public housing officer
and game) officer
Corrections officer
Pre-service/self-sponsored
State police/highway patrol officer
Park ranger/officer
Other (please specify):
Constable
Transportation police officer
Parole/probation officer
Private security officer
Auxiliary officer
Firefighter

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4. Please enter the number of law enforcement agencies for which your academy trained BASIC recruits
from 2011 through 2013.
Type of law enforcement agency

Number served

Primary state agency (highway patrol, state police, dept. of public safety)
Local police department (municipal, county, regional)
Sheriff's office/department
Special jurisdiction *(see examples below)
Other type of agency (please specify):
Total number of agencies served from 2011 through 2013
5. Is your academy state- or POST- certified/approved?
Yes
No
6. Is your academy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)?
Yes
No
7. Is college credit awarded for BASIC training conducted by or through your academy?
Yes, college credit is automatically awarded
Yes, college credit is awarded under certain circumstances (i.e., student initiated)
No
8. Is an associate's or bachelor's degree offered through your academy?
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
Yes
Yes
No
No
9. Enter the length of your current core BASIC law enforcement recruit training program (excluding any
formal field training program, details outside your core program, and any breaks from scheduled basic
training) and mark the appropriate time increment for the program.
Length of
Hours
BASIC recruit
Weeks
Months
training program:
Semesters
Other increment (please specify):

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*Special jurisdiction examples include: Public buildings/facilities (e.g., university, campus), Natural
resources (e.g., fish and wildlife, parks), Transportation (e.g., airports, railroads, harbor), Criminal
investigations (e.g., state/county/city investigations, fraud), Special enforcement (e.g., alcohol, narcotics)

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10. Is field training mandatory for recruits following completion of the BASIC law enforcement academy?
Yes, for all recruits
Yes, but it is agency specific
No (Skip to Question 11)
10a. If YES, does your academy oversee the field training component?
Yes
No (Skip to Question 11)
10b. If YES, enter the length of your current FIELD TRAINING segment and mark the appropriate
time increment for the segment.
Length* of
Hours
FIELD TRAINING
Weeks
Months
segment in recruit
Semesters
training program:
Other increment (please specify):

*If the length of your field training segment varies, please specify the minimum and maximum and
select the appropriate time increment. (e.g., hours, weeks, etc.)
minimum
maximum

Section B

TRAINING PERSONNEL
Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

11. Of the total number of personnel currently serving as TRAINERS or INSTRUCTORS (or serving as trainers
or instructors during the most recent BASIC class), how many are:
Full-time Part-time
a. Sworn officers employed by, or permanently assigned to, the academy
b. On-duty sworn officers temporarily assigned to the academy
c. Civilians employed by, or permanently assigned to, the academy
d. Civilians temporarily assigned to the academy
e. Contractors
f. Off-duty officers compensated to teach
g. Volunteers
h. Adjunct faculty
i. Other (please specify):

j. Sum of lines 'a' through 'i'

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12. What is the minimum required education level for all your full-time and part-time trainers or instructors?
Mark („) only one response for full-time and one for part-time.
Full-time instructors
Part-time instructors
High school/GED
High school/GED
Two-year college degree
Two-year college degree
Four-year college degree
Four-year college degree
Graduate degree
Graduate degree
Non-degree college requirement
Non-degree college requirement
No requirement
No requirement
13. What is the minimum number of years of law enforcement experience required for your full-time and
part-time trainers or instructors? If you do not require a minimum number of years of experience, enter 0.
Full-time instructors Part-time instructors
Years

Years

14. Which of the following certifications are required for your full-time and part-time trainers or instructors?
Exclude any educational requirements listed in Question 12. Mark („) all that apply.
Full-time instructors
Part-time instructors
State- or POST-certification
State- or POST-certification
Academy certification
Academy certification
Qualified subject matter expert
Qualified subject matter expert
Other certification requirement (please specify):
Other certification requirement (please specify):

No certifications are required

No certifications are required

15. Does your academy send any of its full-time and part-time trainers or instructors to other basic law
enforcement training academies as a means for sharing resources?
Full-time instructors Part-time instructors
Yes
No

Yes
No

16. How are your trainers or instructors evaluated on their performance? Mark („) all that apply.
State- or POST-certification
Peer evaluations (i.e., evaluated by other instructors)
Supervisory evaluations
Student feedback
Other (please specify):

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17. Does your academy provide ongoing and/or refresher training for trainers or instructors?
Yes
No (Skip to Section C, Question 18)
17a. If YES, how is the content of the refresher training for trainers or instructors developed?
Mark („) all that apply.
Job task analysis/needs analysis
Other (please specify):
State- or POST-commission
Subject matter expert
Law enforcement advisory board
Academy staff input

Section C

ACADEMY RESOURCES
Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

18. From which of the following sources did your academy receive training funds or equipment?
Mark („) all that apply.
City/county funding
Donations from private vendors/corporations
State funding, excluding grants
College/university
Law enforcement agencies sponsoring recruits
State grants
Federal funding, excluding grants
Federal grants
Surplus government equipment
Tuition
Student fees (other than tuition)

Other (please specify):

19. Does your academy have any satellite training locations?
Yes
No (Skip to Question 20)
19a. If YES, please indicate the total number of satellite locations:
satellite locations
19b. If YES, which types of law enforcement training are currently offered at your satellite locations?
Mark („) all that apply.
Basic law enforcement training
In-service training
Advanced/specialized training
Other (please specify):

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20. Indicate whether your academy includes, or provides access to, each of the following for purpose of
BASIC training. Mark („) only one response for each item.
Part of academy

Not part of academy,
but have access to

Not part of
academy, and do
NOT have access to

Educational
a. Computer lab
b. Electronic tablet/iPad
c. Internet/on-line classes
d. Media lab/video production facility
e. Mobile data terminals
f. Resource center/library
g. Subscription to a down-link
information service (e.g., LETN,
PoliceOne Academy, In the Line of
Duty)
h. Video conferencing classes
Weapons/self-defense
i. Defensive tactics room
j. Firearms training simulators
k. Indoor firearms range
l. Outdoor firearms range
m. Scenario training facility
Physical fitness/agility
n. Fitness facilities (e.g., gymnasium,
weight room)
o. Obstacle course
p. Swimming pool
Driving-related
q. Driving simulator
r. Vehicle operation range
Residency
s. Dormitory/residential facilities

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21. What was your academy's TOTAL operating budget for 2013? This is to include employer contributions
to employee benefits (exluding recruit salaries) but excludes purchases of EQUIPMENT (e.g., cars, radios,
computers with a life expectancy of five years or more). If your academy does NOT have its own operating
budget, please estimate the total operating budget for 2013.
If amount is an
estimate, mark („)
in this column.

Amount
Academy's TOTAL operating budget for 2013 including
employer contributions to employee benefits (excluding
recruit salaries). If your academy does NOT have its own
operating budget, please estimate the total operating budget
for 2013.

$

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22. What was your academy's total budget for 2013 for EQUIPMENT (e.g., purchase of cars, radios, computers,
etc., with a life expectancy of five years or more)?

$

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,

Section D

If amount is an estimate, mark here

ACADEMY TRAINEES
Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

23. Does your academy use a "class" structure (a group of recruits who go through training at the same time)?
Yes
No (Skip to Question 25)
24a. Please provide the following information for your BASIC recruit academy classes that ENDED
(GRADUATED) in 2011, 2012, and 2013. (If none, enter 0.)
Number of basic
Number of recruits Number of recruits Number of recruits
Number of recruits who
recruit training
who COMPLETED in SMALLEST
in LARGEST
STARTED training
classes that ended in:
training
graduating class
graduating class
2011
2012
2013
Total for
classes ending
in 2011, 2012,
and 2013

B
B
B

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,
,

B

,

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24b. For the BASIC recruit academy classes that ended in 2011, 2012, and 2013, how many recruits
were "recycled" through one or more previous training segments, and how many of them completed
training in those years? A recruit could be considered "recycled" if he/she leaves basic academy training,
and returns to a subsequent session to complete training.
Number of "recycled" recruits Number of "recycled" recruits
who STARTED training
who COMPLETED training
2011
2012
2013
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25. For the BASIC recruit academy classes that ended in 2011, 2012, and 2013 (see Question 24a), please
indicate the total number of recruits who started BASIC training, and the total number who completed
it, by GENDER. If your academy does NOT use a "class" structure (see Question 23), fill only the right
column pertaining to the "Total number of recruits who COMPLETED training".
Number of recruits
who STARTED
training

Number of recruits
who COMPLETED
training

a. Male

,

,

b. Female

,

,

Total for classes ending
in 2011, 2012, and 2013
(sum of lines a and b)

,

,

26. For the BASIC recruit academy classes that ended in 2011, 2012, and 2013 (see Question 24a), please
indicate the total number of recruits who started BASIC training, and the total number who completed it,
by RACE and ETHNICITY. If your academy does NOT use a "class" structure (see Question 23), fill only
the right column pertaining to the "Total number of recruits who COMPLETED training".
Number of recruits
who STARTED
training

Number of recruits
who COMPLETED
training

a. White, not of Hispanic origin

,

,

b. Black or African American,
not of Hispanic origin

,

,

c. Hispanic or Latino, any race

,

,

d. American Indian or Alaska Native

,

,

e. Asian *(see note below)

,

,

f. Native Hawaiian or
Other Pacific Islander *(see note below)

,

,

g. Two or more races

,

,

h. Don't know/no information available

,

,

Total for classes ending in
2011, 2012, and 2013
(sum of lines 'a' through 'h')

,

,

*If you do not have the separate race breakdowns for categories 'e' (Asian) and 'f' (Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander),
provide information for the combined groups under 'e' (Asian) and enter "NA" in 'f.'

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27. With regard to those recruits that did not complete BASIC recruit training in the classes that ended
in 2011, 2012, and 2013, please provide the number of recruits by each primary reason for non-completion
by GENDER. If your academy uses a "class" structure, your totals should be consistent with the number
of recruits that had not completed training from Question 25 and Question 26 (difference between those
who STARTED and those who COMPLETED).
Male

Female

Total

i. Other reason for non-completion

,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,

,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,

,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,

Total for classes ending in 2011, 2012, and 2013
(sum of lines 'a' through 'i')

,

,

,

Primary reason for non-completion
a. Injury/illness
b. Failure to qualify - firearms
c. Failure to qualify - driving
d. Inability to meet physical standards
e. Academic
f. Disciplinary
g. Voluntary
h. Withdrawn by sponsoring agency

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28. Does your academy have a set of formal rules concerning recruit behavior (e.g., disciplinary code, code of
conduct)?
Yes
No (Skip to Section E, Question 29)
28a. If YES, what actions are taken in response to violations? Mark („) all that apply.
Loss of privileges
Demerits
Lowering of specific course grades
Verbal reprimand
Motivational physical training
Written reprimand
"Extra duty" tasks (e.g., writing assignments)
Other (please specify):
Probation/suspension
Termination/dismissal/expulsion
Counseling
No actions are taken in response to violations

Section E

CORE CURRICULUM
Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

29. In which of the following ways is the content of the BASIC recruit training curriculum developed?
Mark („) all that apply.
Departmental objectives
Legislative/regulatory mandate
Subject matter experts
Job task analysis/needs analysis
Academy staff input
Law enforcement advisory board
State- or POST-commission mandates
Other (please specify):

30. The training environment of some academies can be described as a stress model (i.e., military style), some
as a non-stress model (i.e., academic), and others as a combination of the two styles. Using the scale below,
indicate the level of stress/non-stress present in the training environment of your BASIC training program
by marking the box above the appropriate description. Mark („) only one box.
Entirely
non-stress
model

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Predominantly
non-stress
model

Slightly more
non-stress
than stress

Equal balance
of stress and
non-stress

Slightly more
stress than
non-stress

Predominantly
stress model

Entirely
stress
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31. Please indicate whether your academy provides the following types of training and the approximate
number of hours of instruction required in your current BASIC recruit training program. We understand
that these categories may not reflect your course titles and the list is not comprehensive. Please give us your
best estimates, even if a topic is integrated throughout the curriculum. If estimating, please mark („) the box
in the far right column next to that particular topic.

Subject area

YES

NO

If YES, enter number of
hours of basic training
instruction required on topic

If number of hours is
an estimate, mark („)
in this column

Operations
a. Basic first-aid/CPR

hours

b. Computers/information systems

hours

c. Emergency vehicle operations

hours

d. Investigations

hours

e. Patrol procedures/techniques

hours

f. Report writing

hours

g. Traffic accident investigations

hours

Weapons/defensive tactics
h. Defensive tactics

hours

i. Firearms skills

hours

j. Nonlethal weapons

hours

Legal
k. Criminal/constitutional law

hours

l. Juvenile justice law and procedures
m. Traffic law

hours
hours

Community policing
n. Community partnership building/
collaboration

hours

o. Cultural diversity/human relations

hours

p. Mediation/conflict management

hours

q. Problem-solving approaches

hours

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31 (continued). Please indicate whether your academy provides the following types of training and the
approximate number of hours of instruction required in your current BASIC recruit training program.
We understand that these categories may not reflect your course titles and the list is not comprehensive.
Please give us your best estimates, even if a topic is integrated throughout the curriculum. If estimating,
please mark („) the box in the far right column next to that particular topic.

Subject area
Self-improvement

YES

NO

If YES, enter number of
hours of basic training
instruction required on topic

r. Basic foreign language

hours

s. Communications

hours

t. Ethics and integrity

hours

u. Health and fitness

hours

v. Professionalism

hours

w. Stress prevention/management

If number of hours is
an estimate, mark („)
in this column

hours

Special topics
x. Clandestine drug labs

hours

y. Crimes against children

hours

z. Cyber/internet crimes

hours

aa. Domestic preparedness/terrorism

hours

bb. Domestic violence

hours

cc. Gangs

hours

dd. Elder Abuse

hours

ee. Hate crimes/bias crimes

hours

ff. Human trafficking

hours

gg. Mental illness

hours

hh. Sexual assault

hours

ii. Sexual harassment

hours

jj. Use of force

hours

kk. Victim response

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32. With regard to your BASIC training curriculum, which of the following training delivery methods do you
utilize? Mark („) all that apply.
Primary
Method

Secondary
Method

Method
not used

a. Lecture
b. Adult learning
c. Scenario based
d. Other type of training delivery method
(please specify):

33. Which of the following types of tests does your BASIC recruit training program require? Mark („) all
that apply. If YES, indicate the number of tests required within each category that are used as part of the
formal evaluation of the recruit.
YES

NO

If YES, number of tests required

a. Scenario-based tests

tests

b. Written tests

tests

c. Oral tests

tests

d. Skills/proficiency tests

tests

e. Physical fitness tests

tests

f. State competency exams

tests

g. Other types of tests (please specify):

tests

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OTHER TRAINING ISSUES

Section F

Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

34. For which of the following areas related to terrorism and responding to terrorist incidents does your BASIC
training program provide instruction? Mark („) all that apply. Please specify the total number of training
hours provided on the subject areas (i.e., terrorism and responding to terrorist incidents) marked below.
Overview of relevant Federal, State, and
Intelligence gathering
local agencies (e.g., FEMA, FBI, DHS)
Intelligence analysis
Disaster response and recovery
Response to weapons of mass destruction
(nuclear, biological, chemical)
Role of anti-terrorist task forces
Inter-agency information sharing

National Incident Management System (NIMS)/
Incident Command System (ICS)
Working with information-sharing fusion centers
Special events
Other (please specify):

Understanding the nature of terrorism
Overview of related technology/equipment
Post-incident stabilization of the community

None of those listed
Total hours provided:

hours

35. Indicate for which of the following your academy uses reality-based (mock) scenarios for BASIC training.
Mark („) all that apply.
Firearms
Verbal tactics
Self-defense
Arrest control tactics
Non-lethal weapons
Firearms training simulator
Threat assessment
Use of force continuum
None of those listed
Simunitions
36. Indicate for which of the following types of weapons your academy provides BASIC training.
Mark („) all that apply.
Revolver
Extended range impact weapons
Semi-automatic pistol
Conducted Energy Device (CED)/
Electronic Control Weapon (ECW)
Shotgun
(e.g., Taser, Stinger, etc.)
Rifle
Other (please specify):
Chemical agents (e.g., pepper spray)
Baton
Flashlight
None of those listed
37. Indicate which of the following are included in your BASIC firearms or related training.
Mark („) all that apply.
Night-time or reduced light conditions
Non-lethal live fire (e.g., simunitions, paintball)
Other (please specify):
Computerized firearms training systems
Simulated stressful conditions
Training with off-duty weapons

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38. Indicate which of the following techniques are included in your BASIC control/defensive tactics instruction
for use in the field. Mark („) all that apply.
Weapon retention
Speed cuffing
Full body restraints (e.g., "hog tying")
Ground fighting
Other (please specify):
Pressure-point control
Verbal command presence
Neck/caratoid restraints

None of those listed

39. Does your BASIC training program provide any instruction on how to identify and respond to excessive force
used by other officers?
Yes
No
40. Indicate whether instruction is currently provided in each topic area for BASIC recruit trainees.
Mark („) all that apply.
History of community-oriented policing
Creating private sector partnerships
Analyzing crime/calls for service data
Identifying community problems
Using crime mapping to analyze community
Prioritizing crime and disorder problems
problems
Applying research methods to study crime and disorder
Creating
problem-solving teams
Using problem-solving models (e.g., SARA*, CAPRA**)
Assessing the effectiveness of responses
Environmental causes of crime (e.g., CPTED***,
used in problem-solving
"Broken Windows")
Interacting with youth
Organizing/mobilizing the community
None of those listed
41. Does your academy provide any training or orientation for the families of recruits (e.g., preparing family
members for changes in lifestyle they may encounter when the recruit begins work as a law enforcement
officer)?
Yes
No (Skip to Question 42)
41a. If YES, when does this training or orientation for the families of recruits occur? Mark („) all that
apply.
At the beginning of the academy
In the middle of the academy
At the end of the academy
41b. If YES, are recruits present?
Yes
No

*SARA stands for Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment.
**CAPRA stands for Clients, Acquiring and analyzing information, Partnerships, Response, Assessment.
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42. For which of the following types of patrol does your academy provide specialized training other than as part
of BASIC recruit training? Mark („) all that apply.
Mounted (horse)
ATV
Bicycle
Human Transporter (e.g., Segway)
None of those listed
Motorcycle
Marine
43. Other than as a part of BASIC recruit training, does your academy provide specialized training in any of the
following topics? Mark („) all that apply.
K-9
Advanced narcotics
Advanced firearms
(e.g., patrol rifle, advanced
shotgun, tactical pistol, etc.)
SWAT
Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT)
Response to weapons of mass destruction
Response to an active shooter
Crash reconstruction
Radar/lidar
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Leadership/command staff training
HAZMAT
Incident command
Methamphetamine labs

Intelligence gathering and analysis
Advanced investigations
Computer forensics
Elder abuse
Crimes against children
Juvenile justice
Specialized legal topics
Interpersonal skills
Social networking as an investigative tool
Interrogation/interviewing
DUI/sobriety
Other special training
None of those listed

Please provide any additional comments in the space below:

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We may wish to clarify certain responses after review of your completed questionnaire. In case we are unable to
reach you at this time, please provide to us the contact information of an alternate agency employee that may be
reached for these follow-up questions:
ALTERNATE CONTACT:
NAME:
TITLE:
E-MAIL:

TELEPHONE:
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Thank you for your time and assistance!
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