Development and Implementation of a Problem-Based Learning Component in Police Post-Academy Training: A Case Study

As police departments are usually unable to hire in inidividuals with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance of the policing job, they are tasked with delivering post-academy training to newly hired officers to ensure that they have understanding of the department\u27s policies and procedures. The current study describes the process of implementing portions of the Reno Model of police training (specifically, a daily journal and Problem Based Learning Exercises) into the training program at the Collierville Police Department which follows the San Jose Model of police training. Results of the implementation conclude that the additions to the training program were beneficial to the training organization. Other benefits garnered by the department include improved communication, improved response to generational differences, and a more involved learning process