Episode 8: Academy Training

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In recent years there has been a small shift in how the police should frame their goals, and how police academies should train new recruits. The “guardian” approach to policing emphasizes community service, democracy, procedural justice, and de-escalation.

Shifting from a warrior training framework to a guardian framework may be a false dichotomy choice. Both frameworks are like the opposite sides of a coin: both are necessary to make the coin. It may be media "copiganda" that forces the warrior perspective on the police and the public.

Joining us on the podcast to discuss a shifting focus for the police training academy is Dr. Beck Strah, who is an Assistant Professor in the School of Justice Studies at Roger Williams University. He serves as the primary investigator on a statewide evaluation of Rhode Island’s Crisis Intervention Teams training programs. Dr. Strah is a 2020 graduate of Northeastern University.

Beck also hosts a podcast called Prison Breakdown where we discuss prison news, issues, and history.

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