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police training in the United States  

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  • Police training in the United States can be divided into four distinct categories: basic academy training (the basic police academy training), the field training officer (FTO) program, specialized and developmental training, and supervisory and management training. Basic Academy Training The term police academy usually refers to three main types of police academies in the United States: agency, regional, and college-sponsored. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Police Training in the United States]

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