CLETA Attachments with TOC

2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies – Table of Contents
Attachment 1 - Title 42 Authorization ……………………………………….…………………………………..…. 2
Attachment 2 - Paperwork Certification ………………………………………………….……………………….. 7
Attachment 3 - Federal Register 60-day Notice…………………………………………..………………….… 8
Attachment 4 - Federal Register 30-day Notice……………………………………………….…………….… 11
Attachment 5 - OMB Submission Cover Letter……………………………………………….……………….. 16
Attachment 6 - Questionnaire – Pilot Version…………………………………………………………..…….. 17
Attachment 7 - Pilot Test and Focus Group Comments…………………………………………………... 30
Attachment 8 - Questionnaire - Paper Version………………………………………………………………... 40
Attachment 9 - Questionnaire- Web Version (Screen Shots) ………………………………………….. 58
Attachment 10 - Pre-notification Letter (from IADLEST) ……………………………………………….. 115
Attachment 11 - First Invitation Letter (from BJS) ……………………………………………………….… 116
Attachment 12 - Second Invitation Letter (from BJS) ………………………………………………….… 117
Attachment 13 - First Hard Copy Wave Letter (from BJS) ……………………………………………… 118
Attachment 14 - Second Hard Copy Wave Letter (from BJS) ………………………………………... 119
Attachment 15 - Reminder Phone Call Talking Points for PERF……………………………………... 120
Attachment 16 - First Reminder Letter (from IADLEST) ………………………………………………... 121
Attachment 17 - Second Reminder Letter (from BJS) …………………………………………………... 122
Attachment 18 - Third Reminder Letter (from BJS) ………………………………………………………. 123
Attachment 19 - Fourth Reminder Letter (faxed from PERF) ……………………………………..… 124
Attachment 20 - Final FedEx Reminder Letter (from BJS) …………………………………………….. 125
Attachment 21 - Final Reminder Fax Letter from BJS (sent by NORC)…………………………… 126
Attachment 22 - Final Email reminder text for 2013 CLETA (from NORC)………………………. 127
Attachment 23 - Final Reminder letter from BJS (sent by NORC) …………………………….…... 128
Attachment 24 - Final Postcard Reminder from BJS (sent by NORC) …………………………….. 129
Attachment 25 - Telephone Scripts for NORC………………………………………………………………… 130

DERIVATION
Title I
THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968
(Public Law 90-351)
42 U.S.C. § 3711, et seq.
AN ACT to assist State and local governments in reducing the incidence of crime, to increase the effectiveness,
fairness, and coordination of law enforcement and criminal justice systems at all levels of government, and for other
purposes.
As Amended By
THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1970
(Public Law 91-644)
THE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973
(Public Law 93-83)
THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974
(Public Law 93-415)
THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENEFITS ACT OF 1976
(Public Law 94-430)
THE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1976
(Public Law 94-503)
THE JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1979
(Public Law 96-157)
THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1984
(Public Law 98-473)
STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1986
(Public Law 99-570-Subtitle K)
THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT OF 1988
TITLE VI, SUBTITLE C - STATE AND LOCAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS
(Public Law 100-690)
THE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1990
(Public Law 101-647)
BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT
(Public Law 103-159)
VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994
(Public Law 103-322)
NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1993, AS AMENDED
(Public Law 103-209)
and
CRIME IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1998
(Public Law 105-251)

BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS
CHAPTER 46 - SUBCHAPTER III
[TITLE I - PART C]
42 USC § 3731

[Sec. 301.] Statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter [part] to provide for and encourage the collection and
analysis of statistical information concerning crime, juvenile delinquency, and the
operation of the criminal justice system and related aspects of the civil justice system and
to support the development of information and statistical systems at the Federal, State,
and local levels to improve the efforts of these levels of government to measure and
understand the levels of crime, juvenile delinquency, and the operation of the criminal
justice system and related aspects of the civil justice system. The Bureau shall utilize to
the maximum extent feasible State governmental organizations and facilities responsible
for the collection and analysis of criminal justice data and statistics. In carrying out the
provisions of this subchapter [part], the Bureau shall give primary emphasis to the
problems of State and local justice systems.
42 USC § 3732

[Sec. 302.] Bureau of Justice Statistics

(a) Establishment. There is established within the Department of Justice, under the
general authority of the Attorney General, a Bureau of Justice Statistics (hereinafter
referred to in this subchapter [part] as “Bureau”).
(b) Appointment of Director; experience; authority; restrictions. The Bureau shall be
headed by a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate. The Director shall have had experience in statistical programs. The Director
shall have final authority for all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts awarded by
the Bureau. The Director shall report to the Attorney General through the Assistant
Attorney General. The Director shall not engage in any other employment than that of
serving as Director; nor shall the Director hold any office in, or act in any capacity for,
any organization, agency, or institution with which the Bureau makes any contract or
other arrangement under this Act.
(c) Duties and functions of Bureau. The Bureau is authorized to–
(1) make grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with public
agencies, institutions of higher education, private organizations, or private
individuals for purposes related to this subchapter [part]; grants shall be made
subject to continuing compliance with standards for gathering justice statistics set
forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the Director;
(2) collect and analyze information concerning criminal victimization, including
crimes against the elderly, and civil disputes;
(3) collect and analyze data that will serve as a continuous and comparable
national social indication of the prevalence, incidence, rates, extent, distribution,
and attributes of crime, juvenile delinquency, civil disputes, and other statistical
factors related to crime, civil disputes, and juvenile delinquency, in support of
national, State, and local justice policy and decisionmaking;
(4) collect and analyze statistical information, concerning the operations of the
criminal justice system at the Federal, State, and local levels;

(5) collect and analyze statistical information concerning the prevalence,
incidence, rates, extent, distribution, and attributes of crime, and juvenile
delinquency, at the Federal, State, and local levels;
(6) analyze the correlates of crime, civil disputes and juvenile delinquency, by the
use of statistical information, about criminal and civil justice systems at the
Federal, State, and local levels, and about the extent, distribution and attributes of
crime, and juvenile delinquency, in the Nation and at the Federal, State, and local
levels;
(7) compile, collate, analyze, publish, and disseminate uniform national statistics
concerning all aspects of criminal justice and related aspects of civil justice,
crime, including crimes against the elderly, juvenile delinquency, criminal
offenders, juvenile delinquents, and civil disputes in the various States;
(8) recommend national standards for justice statistics and for insuring the
reliability and validity of justice statistics supplied pursuant to this chapter [title];
(9) maintain liaison with the judicial branches of the Federal and State
Governments in matters relating to justice statistics, and cooperate with the
judicial branch in assuring as much uniformity as feasible in statistical systems of
the executive and judicial branches;
(10) provide information to the President, the Congress, the judiciary, State and
local governments, and the general public on justice statistics;
(11) establish or assist in the establishment of a system to provide State and local
governments with access to Federal informational resources useful in the
planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs under this Act;
(12) conduct or support research relating to methods of gathering or analyzing
justice statistics;
(13) provide for the development of justice information systems programs and
assistance to the States and units of local government relating to collection,
analysis, or dissemination of justice statistics;
(14) develop and maintain a data processing capability to support the collection,
aggregation, analysis and dissemination of information on the incidence of crime
and the operation of the criminal justice system;
(15) collect, analyze and disseminate comprehensive Federal justice transaction
statistics (including statistics on issues of Federal justice interest such as public
fraud and high technology crime) and to provide technical assistance to and work
jointly with other Federal agencies to improve the availability and quality of
Federal justice data;
(16) provide for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and
dissemination of information and statistics about the prevalence, incidence, rates,
extent, distribution and attributes of drug offenses, drug related offenses and drug
dependent offenders and further provide for the establishment of a national

clearinghouse to maintain and update a comprehensive and timely data base on all
criminal justice aspects of the drug crisis and to disseminate such information;
(17) provide for the collection, analysis, dissemination and publication of
statistics on the condition and progress of drug control activities at the Federal,
State and local levels with particular attention to programs and intervention
efforts demonstrated to be of value in the overall national anti- drug strategy and
to provide for the establishment of a national clearinghouse for the gathering of
data generated by Federal, State, and local criminal justice agencies on their drug
enforcement activities;
(18) provide for the development and enhancement of State and local criminal
justice information systems, and the standardization of data reporting relating to
the collection, analysis or dissemination of data and statistics about drug offenses,
drug related offenses, or drug dependent offenders;
(19) provide for research and improvements in the accuracy, completeness, and
inclusiveness of criminal history record information, information systems, arrest
warrant, and stolen vehicle record information and information systems and
support research concerning the accuracy, completeness, and inclusiveness of
other criminal justice record information;
(20) maintain liaison with State and local governments and governments of other
nations concerning justice statistics;
(21) cooperate in and participate with national and international organizations in
the development of uniform justice statistics;
(22) ensure conformance with security and privacy requirement of section 3789g
of this title and identify, analyze, and participate in the development and
implementation of privacy, security and information policies which impact on
Federal and State criminal justice operations and related statistical activities; and
(23) exercise the powers and functions set out in subchapter VIII [part H] of this
chapter [title].
(d) Justice statistical collection, analysis, and dissemination. To insure that all justice
statistical collection, analysis, and dissemination is carried out in a coordinated manner,
the Director is authorized to–
(1) utilize, with their consent, the services, equipment, records, personnel,
information, and facilities of other Federal, State, local, and private agencies and
instrumentalities with or without reimbursement therefor, and to enter into
agreements with such agencies and instrumentalities for purposes of data
collection and analysis;
(2) confer and cooperate with State, municipal, and other local agencies;
(3) request such information, data, and reports from any Federal agency as may be
required to carry out the purposes of this chapter [title];
(4) seek the cooperation of the judicial branch of the Federal Government in

gathering data from criminal justice records; and
(5) encourage replication, coordination and sharing among justice agencies
regarding information systems, information policy, and data.
(e) Furnishing of information, data, or reports by Federal agencies. Federal agencies
requested to furnish information, data, or reports pursuant to subsection (d)(3) of this
section shall provide such information to the Bureau as is required to carry out the
purposes of this section.
(f) Consultation with representatives of State and local government and judiciary. In
recommending standards for gathering justice statistics under this section, the Director
shall consult with representatives of State and local government, including, where
appropriate, representatives of the judiciary.
42 USC § 3733

[Sec. 303.] Authority for 100 per centum grants

A grant authorized under this subchapter [part] may be up to 100 per centum of the total
cost of each project for which such grant is made. The Bureau shall require, whenever
feasible as a condition of approval of a grant under this subchapter [part] , that the
recipient contribute money, facilities, or services to carry out the purposes for which the
grant is sought.
42 USC § 3735

[Sec. 304.] Use of data

Data collected by the Bureau shall be used only for statistical or research purposes, and
shall be gathered in a manner that precludes their use for law enforcement or any purpose
relating to a particular individual other than statistical or research purposes.

PAPERWORK CERTIFICATION

In submitting this request for OMB approval, I certify that the requirements of the
Privacy Act and OMB directives have been complied with including paperwork regulations,
statistical standards for directives, and any other information policy directives promulgated under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

_____________________________________
William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

________________
Date

Department of Justice

Billing Code: 4410-18

Bureau of Justice Statistics
[OMB Number 1121-0255]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested;
Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has
expired: 2012 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies
ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review.
___________________________________________________________________
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, will
be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until [The Federal
Register will insert the date 60 days from the date this notice is published in the Federal
Register]. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

If you have additional comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated
response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument
with instructions or additional information, please contact Brian A. Reaves, Statistician, Bureau
of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20531 (phone: 202-616-3287).

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the
proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more
of the following four points:

-

Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, including whether the
information will have practical utility;

-

Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used;

-

Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected can be enhanced; and

-

Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond,
including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.

Overview of this information collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously
approved collection for which approval has expired.
(2) The title of the Form/Collection: 2012 Census of Law Enforcement Training
Academies (CLETA).
(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department
sponsoring the collection: The form numbers is CJ-52. The applicable component
within the Department of Justice is the Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice
Programs.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:

This information collection is a census of regional, state, and local law enforcement
training academies that operated a basic training programs during the period 20102012. The information will provide national statistics on staff, recruits/trainees,
curricula, facilities, and policies of law enforcement training academies.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for
an average respondent to respond: A projected 700 respondents will take an average
of 2 hours each to complete form CJ-52. In addition, 70 respondents of these
respondents will be used for reliability testing averaging 1 hour each.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There
are an estimated 1,470 total burden hours associated with this collection.

If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United
States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N street NE, Suite 2E-508, Washington, DC 20530.

___________________________________
Jerri Murray
Department Clearance Officer, PRA
U.S. Department of Justice

_____________________
Date

Department of Justice

Billing Code: 4410-18

Bureau of Justice Statistics
[OMB No. 1121-0255]

Agency Information Collection Activities:
Reinstatement of a previously approved collection; comments requested:

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review:
2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies
______________________________________________________________________________
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS),
has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal
Register Volume 78, Number 39, pages 13381-13382, on February 27, 2013, allowing for a 60day comment period.

The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until [The
Federal Register will insert the date 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Federal
Register]. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

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If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time,
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions
or additional information, please contact Brian A. Reaves, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810
Seventh St., NW, Washington, DC 20531 (phone: 202-616-3287).
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the
proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more
of the following four points:

-

Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;

-

Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;

-

Evaluate whether, and if so, how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected can be enhanced; and

-

Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic,

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mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Overview of this information collection:

(1)

Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously
approved collection for which approval has expired.

(2)

Title of the Form/Collection: 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training
Academies.

(3)

Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of
Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: CJ-52.

(4)

Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: State and Local Government. This information collection is a
census of law enforcement training academies. The affected public that will be
asked to respond will include approximately 700 state, regional, county,
municipal, campus, and tribal law enforcement training academies that operate
basic training programs. The information will provide national statistics on law
enforcement training staff, recruits/trainees, curricula, facilities, and policies.

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This collection is the only national effort devoted to describing and understanding
the training received by recruits entering the profession of law enforcement. The
collection enables BJS, other federal agencies, and state, regional, local, campus,
and tribal law enforcement authorities, as well as legislators and researchers, to
track changes in the characteristics of basic recruits and their training programs.

(5)

An estimate of the total number of respondents and the average amount of time
for a respondent to respond: It is estimated that 700 respondents will complete a
two-hour form. It is estimated that 70 of these respondents will be contacted a
second time to participate in reliability testing for selected items. This testing will
average about one hour per selected respondent.

(6)

An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:
There are an estimated 1,470 total annual burden hours associated with this
collection.

If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer,
United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff,
Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Suite 1407B, Washington, DC 20530.

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___________________________________

_____________________

Jerri Murray

Date

Department Clearance Officer
Department of Justice

May 30, 2013

To:

Jerri Murray
Clearance Officer
Justice Management Division

From:

Brian A. Reaves
Statistician
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs

Subject: Office of Justice Programs Information Collection for approval by the Office of
Management and Budget

Attached is the information collection request (ICR), 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training
Academies, for certification and submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
This information collection is a reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection
for which approval has expired. The information will provide national statistics on law
enforcement training staff, recruits/trainees, curricula, facilities, and policies.
The following documents are contained in this ICR:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

OMB Form 83-I Paperwork Reduction Act Submission
Supporting Statement (Parts A and B) for Paperwork Reduction Act Submission
Certification Statement
Form to be used to collect the information with burden statement
Law or authority mandating the information collection
60-day ICR notice that will be published in the Federal Register
30-day ICR notice that will be published in the Federal Register

If there are any questions concerning this ICR, please contact me at (202) 616-3287, or
[email protected].
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

OMB No. 1121-0255

Approval Expires xx/xx/xxxx

FORM CJ-52 (DRAFT VERSION)

2012 CENSUS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRAINING ACADEMIES (CLETA)

ID NUMBER

U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics
Burden Statement
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average two hours per response, including time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate, or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the
Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531.
The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes this information collection. Although this survey
is voluntary, we urgently need and appreciate your cooperation to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and timely.

RETURN TO:

Police Executive Research Forum
1120 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 930
Washington, DC 20036
INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY:

NAME:
TITLE:
INSTITUTION:

E-MAIL
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
FAX NUMBER:

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EXT.

INSTRUCTIONS
If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Bruce Kubu of PERF at (202) 454-8308 or
[email protected]. If you have general project-related questions, please contact Brian Reaves of BJS at (202) 616-3287
or [email protected].
Do not leave any items blank.
If the answer to a question is not available or is unknown, write "DK" (don't know) in the space provided.
If the answer to a question is not applicable, write "NA" in the space provided.
If the answer to a question is none or zero, write "0" in the space provided.
When exact numeric answers are not available, provide estimates.
Please use either blue or black ink and print as neatly as possible using only CAPITAL letters.
Use the period 2010-2012 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.
You may complete the survey online at http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2012CLETA.html. If you are unable to utilize the
online option, then 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

1. Indicate which of the following BEST describes the entity (or entities) responsible for operating your BASIC
training academy. Mark (z) 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. For which of the following positions does your academy provide BASIC training and/or certification?
Mark (z) all that apply.
Local police officer (city/county)

Park ranger/officer

Sheriff's deputy (law enforcement)

Transportation police officer

Campus police officer

Private security officer

Jail Officer

Firefighter

Corrections officer

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

State police/highway patrol officer

Animal control officer

Constable

School resource officers

Parole/probation officer

Public housing officers

Fire marshal/arson investigator

Other (please specify):

Tribal police officer
Natural resources (fish and game) officer
3. Indicate which of the following types of training your academy provides. Mark (z) all that apply.
Basic law enforcement training
First-line or higher supervisor training
In-service training (active duty, certified officers)
Specialized training (e.g., SWAT, K-9, marine, etc.)

Field training instructors—FTO/PTO
Pre-service training (for persons entering law
enforcement who are not employed or
sponsored by a law enforcement agency)
Other (please specify):

4. Please list the law enforcement agencies for which your academy trained basic recruits in 2010, 2011, or 2012.
If you feel the list is too lengthy to list here please mark this box:
Too lengthy to list
Agency #1:
Agency #2:
Agency #3:
Agency #4:
Agency #5:
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5. Is your academy state- or POST- approved?
Yes
No
6. Is college credit awarded for BASIC training conducted by or through your academy?
Yes
No
7. Is college credit awarded for IN-SERVICE training conducted by or through your academy?
Yes
No
Not applicable—no in-service training conducted
8. Is an academic degree (e.g., Associate's or Bachelor's Degree) offered through your academy?
Yes
No
9. Enter the length of your current BASIC recruit training program (excluding any formal field training
program) and mark the appropriate time increment for the program.
Length of
BASIC recruit
training program:

Hours
Weeks
Months
Semesters
Other increment (please specify):

10. Is field-training mandatory for recruits to complete the BASIC academy?
Yes
No (Skip to Question 11)
10a. If YES, enter the length of your current FIELD-TRAINING segment and mark the appropriate
time increment for the segment.
Length of
FIELD-TRAINING
segment in recruit
training program:

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Hours
Weeks
Months
Semesters
Other increment (please specify):

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Section B

TRAINING PERSONNEL

11. Of the total number of personnel currently serving as TRAINERS or INSTRUCTORS (or serving as trainers
or instructors during the most recent class), how many are:
Full-time Part-time
a. Civilians employed by, or assigned to, the academy
b. Sworn officers employed by, or assigned to, the academy
c. On-duty sworn officers temporarily 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'
12. Which of the following certifications are required for your full-time trainers or instructors? Mark (z) all
that apply.
State- or POST-certification as trainer

Other certification requirement (please specify):

Academy certification as trainer
Subject matter expert

No certifications are required

13. Is there a minimum educational requirement that applies to all your full-time trainers or instructors?
Yes
No (Skip to Question 15)
13a. If YES, what is the minimum required education level for all your full-time trainers or instructors?
Mark (z) only one response.
High school/GED

Non-degree college requirement

Two-year college degree

Other education requirement (please specify):

Four-year college degree
Graduate degree
14. What is the minimum number of years of law enforcement experience required for your full-time trainers
or instructors? If you do not require a minimum number of years or experience, enter 0.
Years

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

16. Does your academy provide ongoing and/or refresher training for trainers or instructors?
Yes
No (Skip to Section C, Question 17)
16a. If YES, how is the content of the refresher training for trainers or instructors developed? Mark (z) all
that apply.
Job task analysis/needs analysis

Academy staff input

State- or POST-commission

Other (please specify):

Subject matter expert
Law enforcement advisory board

Section C

ACADEMY RESOURCES

17. From which of the following sources did your academy receive training funds or equipment in 2012?
Mark (z) all that apply.
City/county funding

Financial donations from private vendors/corporations/universities

State funding, excluding grants

Equipment/facility donations from private vendors/corporations/universities

State grants

Police departments sponsoring recruits

Federal funding, excluding grants

Other (please specify):

Federal grants
Surplus government equipment
Tuition
Student fees (other than tuition)

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18. Indicate whether your academy facility includes, or you have access to, each of the following for purposes of
training. Mark (z) only one response for each item.
Part of academy
facility

Not part of
academy facility,
but have access to

Not part of
academy facility, and
do NOT have access to

a. Computers
b. Defensive tactics room
c. Dormitory/residential facilities
d. Driving simulator
e. Electronic stability control facility
f. Firearms training simulators
g. Gymnasium
h. Indoor firearms range
i. Internet/on-line classes
j. Library
k. Media lab/video production facility
l. Mobile data terminals/computers
m. Obstacle course
n. Outdoor firearms range
o. Scenario training facility
p. Subscription to a satellite down-link
information service (e.g., LETN)
q. Swimming pool
r. Vehicle operation range
s. Video conferencing classes
t. Weight room

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19. What was your academy's operating budget for 2012 excluding purchases of EQUIPMENT (e.g., cars, radios,
computers with a life expectancy of five years or more)?
If amount is an
estimate, mark (z)
in this column.

Amount
a. Academy's TOTAL (sum of b and c) operating
budget for 2012 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 2012.

$

,

,

b. Academy's 2012 operating budget for GROSS SALARIES
AND WAGES, including employer contributions to
employee benefits (excluding recruit salaries). If
employer contributions to employee benefits are NOT
included in the amount listed, estimate the percentage of
gross salaries necessary to account for these costs:

$

,

,

$

,

,

%
c. Academy's 2012 operating budget for OTHER
OPERATING COSTS (e.g., purchase of supplies,
food, and contractual services, etc.) excluding equipment?
(e.g., purchase of cars, radios, computers, etc., with a life
expectancy of five years or more)

20. What was your academy's total budget for 2012 for EQUIPMENT (e.g., purchase of cars, radios, computers,
etc., with a life expectancy of five years or more)?

$

,

If amount is an estimate, mark here

,

Section D

ACADEMY TRAINEES

21. Does your academy use a "class" structure (a group of recruits who go through training at the same time)?
Yes
No (Skip to Question 23)
22a. What was the total number of BASIC recruit academy classes that ENDED (GRADUATED) in 2010, 2011,
and 2012? (If none, enter 0.)
Number of basic Total number of recruits Total number of recruits Number of recruits Number of recruits
recruit training
that STARTED
that COMPLETED
in SMALLEST
in LARGEST
classes that ended in:
these classes
these classes
graduating class
graduating class
2010
2011
2012
Total for
classes ending
in 2010, 2011,
and 2012
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B
B
B
B

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,
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22b. For each year, how many of those who completed training were "recycled" through one or more training
segments?
2010

,

2011

,

2012

,

23. For the BASIC recruit academy classes that ended in 2010, 2011, or 2012 (Q22a), please indicate the total
number of recruits who started BASIC training, and the total number who completed it, by SEX. If your
academy does NOT use a "class" structure (see Question 21), fill only the right two columns 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 2010, 2011, or 2012
(sum of lines a and b)

,

,

24. For the BASIC recruit academy classes that ended in 2010, 2011, or 2012 (Q22a), 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 21), fill only the right two
columns 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*

,

,

f. Native Hawaiian or
Other Pacific Islander*

,

,

g. Some other race

,

,

,

,

Total for classes ending in
2010, 2011, or 2012 (sum
of lines 'a' through 'g')

*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 mark 'f' with "NA."

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25. In regard to those recruits that did not complete BASIC recruit training in the classes that ended in 2010,
2011, or 2012 (Q23), please provide the total numbers of reasons for failure (i.e., physical, academic,
disciplinary) by SEX.
Physical
reason

Academic
reason

Disciplinary
reason

a. Male

,

,

,

b. Female

,

,

,

Total for classes ending in 2010, 2011,
or 2012 (sum of lines a and b)

,

,

,

26. 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 27)
26a. If YES, what actions are taken in response to violations? Mark (z) all that apply.
Loss of leave privileges

Verbal reprimand

Lowering of specific course grades

Written reprimand

Motivational physical training

Other (please specify):

"Extra duty" tasks (e.g., writing assignments)
Termination/dismissal/expulsion
No actions are taken in response to violations

Counseling

Section E

CORE CURRICULUM

27. In which of the following ways is the content of the BASIC recruit training curriculum developed? Mark (z)
all that apply.
Departmental objectives

Legislative/regulatory mandate

Job task analysis/needs analysis

Subject matter experts

Law enforcement advisory board

Academy staff input

State- or POST-commission mandates

Other (please specify):

28. 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 (z) 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
model
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29. 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 (z) the box in
the column labeled "Estimated" next to that particular topic.

Subject area

YES

NO

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

a. Basic first-aid/CPR

hours

b. Basic foreign language

hours

c. Computers/information systems

hours

d. Community policing

hours

e. Crimes against children

hours

f. Cultural diversity/human relations

hours

g. Domestic preparedness/terrorism

hours

h. Domestic violence

hours

i. Emergency vehicle operations

hours

j. Ethics and integrity

hours

k. Firearms skills

hours

l. Gangs

hours

m. Hate crimes/bias crimes

hours

n. Health and fitness

hours

o. Human trafficking

hours

p. Investigations

hours

q. Juvenile justice law and procedures

hours

r. Law (criminal, constitutional, etc.)

hours

s. Mediation/conflict management

hours

t. Mental illness

hours

u. Nonlethal weapons

hours

v. Patrol procedures/techniques

hours

w. Report writing

hours

x. Self-defense

hours

y. Sexual assault

hours

z. Sexual harassment

hours

aa. Stress prevention/management

hours

bb. Use of force

hours

cc. Victim response

hours

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

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30. Which of the following types of tests does your BASIC recruit training program require? Mark (z) 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. State- or POST-constructed knowledge tests

tests

f. Physical fitness tests

tests

g. State competency exams

tests

h. Other types of tests (please specify):

tests

Section F

OTHER TRAINING ISSUES

31. Does your BASIC training program include instruction in any of the following areas related to terrorism
and responding to terrorist incidents? Mark (z) all that apply.
Intelligence gathering

Post-incident stabilization of the community

Intelligence analysis

Overview of relevant Federal, State, and
local agencies (e.g., FEMA, FBI, DHS)

Response to weapons of mass destruction
(nuclear, biological, chemical)
Role of anti-terrorist task forces

National Incident Management System (NIMS)/
Incident Command System (ICS)

Inter-agency information sharing

Other (please specify):

Understanding the nature of terrorism
Overview of related technology/equipment

None of the above

32. Indicate for which of the following your academy uses reality-based (mock) scenarios for BASIC training.
Mark (z) all that apply.
Firearms

Verbal tactics

Self-defense

Arrest control tactics

Non-lethal weapons

Firearms training simulator

Threat assessment

Use of force continuum

Simunitions

None—Reality-based scenarios not used

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33. Indicate for which of the following types of weapons your academy provides BASIC training. Mark (z) all
that apply.
Revolver

Chemical agents (e.g., pepper spray)

Semi-automatic pistol

Other less-lethal firearms (e.g., bean bag gun,
rubber bullets, etc.)

Shotgun
Rifle

Flashlight

Conducted Energy Device (CED)
(e.g., Taser, Stinger, etc.)

Extended range impact weapons
None of those listed

Baton
34. Indicate which of the following are included in your BASIC firearms or related training. Mark (z) all
that apply.
Night-time or reduced light conditions

Non-lethal live fire (e.g., simunitions)

Computerized firearms training systems

Other (please specify):

Simulated stressful conditions
Training with off-duty weapons

None of those listed

35. Indicate which of the following techniques are included in your BASIC control/defensive tactics instruction
for use in the field. Mark (z) all that apply.
Weapon retention

Speed cuffing

Ground fighting

Full body restraints (e.g., "hog tying")

Pressure-point control

Other (please specify):

Verbal command presence
None of those listed

Neck restraints

36. Does your BASIC training program provide any instruction on how to identify and respond to excessive force
used by:
Peer officers:

Yes

No

Superior officers:

Yes

No

37. Indicate whether instruction is currently provided in each topic area for BASIC recruit trainees. Mark (z)
all that apply.
History of community-oriented policing

Analyzing crime/calls for service data

Identifying community problems

Using crime mapping to analyze community
problems

Prioritizing crime and disorder problems
Applying research methods to study crime and disorder
Using problem-solving models (e.g., SARA*, CAPRA**)
Environmental causes of crime (e.g., CPTED***,
"Broken Windows")
Organizing/mobilizing the community

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Creating problem-solving teams
Assessing the effectiveness of responses
used in problem-solving
Interacting with youth
None of those listed

*SARA stands for Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment.
**CAPRA stands for Clients, Acquiring and analyzing information, Partnerships, Response, Assessment.
***CPTED stands for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

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38. 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
39. Other than as a part of BASIC recruit training, does your academy provide specialized patrol training for
any of the following types of patrol? Mark (z) all that apply.
Mounted (horse)

ATV

Bicycle

Human Transporter (e.g., Segway)

Motorcycle

None of the above

Marine
40. Other than as a part of BASIC recruit training, does your academy provide specialized training in any of the
following topics? Mark (z) all that apply.
K-9

Crimes against children

SWAT

Juvenile Justice

Crash reconstruction

Other special training (please specify):

Radar/lidar
Field Training Officer
HAZMAT
Methamphetamine labs

NO specialized training is offered

Thank you for your time and assistance!

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Summary of Comments from Pilot Test and Second Focus Group Meeting
2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies

Agencies and representatives participating:
Baltimore City Police Academy (BCPA) – Major Eric Russell
Chesapeake Police Academy (CPA) – Lt. John Landfair
Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy (FCCJA) – Major Cynthia McAlister, Capt. Paul
Thornton
Montgomery County Training Academy (MCTA) – Lt. Frank Stone
Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA) – Director William O’Toole
University of Maryland Police Academy (UMPA) – Sgt. Ken Leonard
Virginia State Police Academy (VSPA) – Captain Lenmuel Terry
Police Executive Research Forum – Deputy Director of Research Bruce Kubu, Research
Associate Daniel Woods, Research Assistant Nathan Ballard
Bureau of Justice Statistics – Statisticians Brian Reaves and Ron Malega

Note: The question numbers in this document refer to the pilot version of the instrument.
You must refer to the document “CLETA2012_pilot” when reading these comments.
Q1 – No comments
Q2
•

FCCJA –
o School resource officers are usually incumbents
o Auxiliary officers
o In FC – Arson investigators go through LE training, but get arson training from
Fire.

•

NVCJA –
o School resource officer – certification training does apply

•

MCTA – do certification training, but have specialized instructors do the training

•

CPA – Park rangers, animal control – do basic, but get certification from an outside entity

•

FCCJA – jumped to Q40 noting specialized training was covered there.

•

VSPA – and/or covers it

•

MCTA – arson investigator gets basic LE training but they don't train arson investigation
(like FCCJA)

•

CPA – have descriptions of what is BASIC, in-service, etc.

•

VSPA – thinks the screener could be part of the Page 1 instructions

•

NVCJA – Specialized vs. Other

•

MCTA – Host some of the training, but don't provide it. Outside trainers utilize their

Q3

facilities (e.g., SWAT).
•

FCCJA – is it MCPD officers or outside. She thinks if they are certified trainers it would
apply.

•

NVCJA asked if MCPD officers receive the training, answer is YES

•

BCPA says BC operates the same way.

•

FCCJA – should add "includes adjuncts to your academy"

•

FCCJA – if pull from other agencies, they become adjuncts (and adjuncts is covered on
Q11)

•

FCCJA– working towards it, but not yet

•

NVCJA – provides outside trainer

•

BCPA – crime lab comes to training

•

NVCJA – operates the same

•

UMPA – do train more than 5 agencies

•

VSPA – only their agency

•

FCCJA – budgets might have ditched training so having "thru"

•

NVCJA – say "from 2010 to 2012"

Q4

Q5 – no comments
Q6 –
•

CPA – understands intent of the question, but in practice it might not be clear. Don't
automatically get college credit

•

FCCJA – agrees, have to go to NOVA, register, and bring transcripts

•

NVCJA – says if it's "automatic" he would have to change his answers to "no" – have
agreements with 7 schools, but it is student driven

•

VSPA – would it be easier to say does your academy have matriculation agreements

•

CPA – are they eligible for college credits

•

NVCJA – if "No" are their matriculation agreements that would allow students the
opportunity to apply for college credits. If it's not automatic, then it should be "no"

Q7 – See Q6 discussion – similar issues.
•

VSPA – did think Q7 was out-of-place

•

NVCJA – thinks few places would give credit for in-service, so is curious to see if places
do.

Q8 – No comments
Q9
•

BCPA – classes fluctuate in amount of weeks, so there are a set amount of weeks, but
each class could be different based on what chief wants from that class.

•

BCPA – could be a difference of 5(6) weeks. Held another additional training for 3
weeks.

•

CPA – add "approximate" or "average"

•

FCCJA – minimum is bad, b/c the VA academies represented are well above the
minimum.

•

FCCJA/VSPA/BCPA different scenarios are going to complicate the program

•

MCTA – is program based on a 40 week model? BCPA says YES, so if develop
curriculum based on a particular model, then that is the answer. Additional training
would be an exception

•

FCCJA – in the parenthetical should add, any breaks in training for exceptional
circumstances

•

BCPA – length of training will vary, thinks should stick to the CORE length of training

•

MCTA – add parenthetical "unforeseen special details"

•

NVCJA – sheriffs receive additional for weeks of training. So selected both

•

CPA – question is about LE, so exclude corrections, etc.

Q10
•

CPA – FT mandatory FOLLOWING completion of the basic academy

Q10a
•

UMPA – varies widely

•

NVCJA state requires a minimum, but it varies. Wouldn't be able to answer 10a, or
would have to answer "Other"

•

FCCJA – permanent academies could answer, but regional could not

•

VSPA – is it specified by the

•

CPA – if Field Training is not overseen by your agency then it shouldn't apply.

•

NVCJA/FCCJA don’t oversee the training, but do know what the length is

•

NVCJA – unusual for the academy to do Field Training

•

CPA – they do b/c it's a single agency

•

FCCJA - will it be YES/NO? don't oversee, but could still answer the question

Q11
•

NVCJA - wanted clarification on most recent BASIC class. Also hire actors

•

FCCJA - doesn't think those would trainer, so wouldn't need to cover

Q12
•

MCTA - need an and/or? If teach more than 3 hours need state-certification

Q13 – no comments
Q14 - no comments
Q15
•

FCCJA – add "student evaluations"

Q16 – no comments
Part C
Q17
•

NVCJA – should it be police/sheriffs

Q18
•

FCCJA - wasn't sure about (e)

•

NVCJA - wasn't sure about a facility, but often have the equipment

•

CPA - thinks should strike, driving simulator would cover it.

•

NVCJA – don't have a basketball court, but do have fitness center beyond the
gymnasium.

•

FCCJA/CPA – change to gymnasium/fitness center or ditch gymnasium

•

FCCJA – thinks change to "area" vs "center"

•

NVCJA – (j) Library. They have a resource center. Not technically a library

•

CPA – (a) vs. (l)

•

VSPA – remove "computers" from (l) to avoid confusion

•

NVCJA – change (a) to computer lab

•

NVCJA – issuing tablets to recruits, to reduce paper cost

•

CPA - (p) don't use them, but do have subscription to media service, but isn't satellite

downlink. Ex. PoliceOne Academy or "In the Line of Duty"
•

MCTA – need clearer specification/organization to clarify if it applies to BASIC or

additional training.
Q19/Q20
•

NVCJA - 19 (b) – should this include lease payments, land taxes, debt service etc.? or
add them as exclusions

•

MCTA – would overtime be in there. They have fund.

•

VSPA – for clarification if add a + b then won't add to the total if debt service is excluded

•

FCCJA - Property costs will get excluded. Overtime fund would be included in
wages/salaries.

•

CPA – If only care about total operating budget for the academy then answer will be
easy.

•

UMPA – really rely on who's available for training. Which officers came in may have a
day-to-day difference.

•

VSPA – wondered why equipment was excluded in (b)

•

FCCJA - maintenance/upkeep costs will be unknown for them b/c it is handled by
another govt. agency.

•

NVCJA – If question is about operating budget it's okay as it is.

•

FCCJA – thinks simpler is better

•

NVCJA – if allowed operating costs in Q19 and then other equipment/lease/etc. for Q20

•

MCTA – thinks having a list of common items everyone will have then will have an
apples to apples comparison.

•

FCCJA – expanded examples could help ground the answers

•

CPA – have "what are your top ≈3 costs?" or if the overall goal is what the operation
costs are, then just ask (c)

•

NVCJA - when he was MC Training Director, the budget was more of a wish list
depending on funds available and training areas Chief wanted to focus on. Now he runs it
like a business and knows it to the penny

•

BCPA – doesn't have a budget. Training is part of overall police budget

•

CPA – what about having a range, b/c it may fluctuate. So make it categorical

•

FCCJA/VSPA said they skipped it and completed the survey and came back.

Q21 – no comments
Q22a –
•

FCCJA – have modified training for "direct to the street" or lateral transfers which offers
more of an "orientation" type training. They are certified elsewhere, evaluate what
training they have had, and assess their needs.

•

FCCJA – it's not basic training, it's probationary for their academy.

•

CPA/NVCJA/FCCJA – thinks it would be curious how many academies do lateral
transfers (lateral-level training).

•

BCPA – thinks it's important b/c they're not included in their academy figures.

•

CPA – curious about adding "non-competition" clauses. How many agencies have
contracts like that for minimum level of service?

•

VSPA – says make people payback.

•

NVCJA – says might have agreement, but can't really enforce them.

•

UMPA - says took to court and got their money.

Q22b
•

FCCJA – does their need to be a question asking if the recycled students actually
completed training.

•

"Recycled" resonates.

•

NVCJA don't need figure in the 1000s

Q23 – no comments
Q24
•

NVCJA – says item (d) is not covered by them

•

FCCJA – do categories need to be updated? EEO has new categories now.

Q25
•

CPA – add a column for "Voluntary" withdrawl. Most of his recruits drop out voluntarily.

•

FCCJA - answered under the assumption why someone withdrew and counted as a
failure.

•

VSPA/FCCJA – think change question wording to "non-completion" Does "physical"
reason ask about not meeting standards, or injury in training or other reason.

•

NVCJA – firearms failure is highest cause for female recruits to fail out of training.
Wondering if that is a trend.

•

MCTA – "Cooper Test" – curious about non-physical fitness correlation with other areas
where they're lacking.

•

NVCJA – would be interested in specific categories of gender-related failure.

Q26 – no comments
Q26a – no comments
Section E
Q27 – no comments
Q28 – no comments
Q29 –
•

FCCJA – add if a portion is online (b/c some could be both)

•

MCTA/UMPA – they offer scenario training in addition to patrol techniques/procedures

•

CPA – some seem to overlap, firearms, nonlethal, use of force

•

CPA – might be better to organize in terms of topic rather than alphabetical.

•

MCTA – health & fitness could be "wellness" so should add physical fitness

•

CPA – could add "minimum hours"

•

NVCJA – distinction between physical fitness & wellness is important

•

CPA – Look at POST standards to provide groupings.

•

NVCJA – VA has 9 categories, for example.

Q30
•

CPA – Number of tests required is difficult.

•

FCCJA/CPA thought (e) & (g) were unclear, overlapping.

•

VSPA – number of exams, certain number of failures will mark potential of recycling or
voluntary withdrawal.

•

Most think there are not going to be any oral tests.

•

FCCJA – thinks it could be eliminated.

•

NVCJA - technically all of the knowledge tests done orally could count.

Section F
Q31
•

UMPA – "suspicious activity" reporting was in other, but overall categories were covered

Q32 – no comments
Q33
•

FCCJA – train on pepper-ball gun, but is air-driven

•

CPA – take out "firearm" from other less lethal.

•

CPA/UMPA – how is other less-lethal different from extended range impact weapon?

Q34 – no comments
Q35
•

CPA/FCCJA better terminology for "neck restraint" – LVN

Q36
•

OT – don't make a distinction between peer/supervisor – LOOK AT PREVIOUS
SURVEY RESPONSE TO SEE IF CAN COLLAPSE

Q37 – no comments
Q38
•

MCTA – can we separate out whether it is at the beginning, middle or end of training.

Q39 – no comments
Q40
•

FCCJA – many categories are not covered in the question.

•

UMPA – providing it themselves or outside.

•

MCTA – have clarification that includes outside vendors/adjuncts

•

NVCJA – list is incomplete. They do a training needs survey, name the top 3 (trainers &
recruits). Compile a needs/wants list.

WRAP UP – MISSED ITEMS, OMISSIONS, ETC.
•

MCTA – include Social Network, for Q29 & Q40 (investigative as well as personal use).

•

NVCJA – do we ask enough about what topic areas are covered online? Could have
online training for IN-SERVICE (in connection with Q40 with specialized training).

•

VSPA – can see how some items that might not apply to him, might be relevant to other
academies.

•

NVCJA – Survey introduction should include a heads-up that survey might have in-depth
info – covered by online-save function.

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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.

$

,

,

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)?

$

,

,

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

,
,
,

,
,
,

B

,

,

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
model

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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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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:
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OMB No. 1121-0255 Approval Expires xx/xx/xxxx FORM CJ-52 (DRAFT VERSION)
ID NUMBER

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

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elected law enforcement officers as required by federal or state statute, rule or regulation, depending upon the jurisdiction of the
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Section A
GENERAL ACADEMY INFORMATION
Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

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1. Indicate which of the following describes the entity (or entities) responsible for operating your BASIC training academy. Mark (✓) all
that apply.

c State POST (or equivalent state authority)
d
e
f
g
c State police/highway patrol agency
d
e
f
g

c City/municipal police department
d
e
f
g
c Sheriff's office/department
d
e
f
g

c County police department
d
e
f
g
c 4-year college/university
d
e
f
g

c 2-year college/community college
d
e
f
g
c Technical school
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
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2. Indicate which of the following types of training are provided at your academy (including training by department adjunct instructors).
Mark (✓) all that apply.

c Basic law enforcement training
d
e
f
g

c First-line or higher supervisor training
d
e
f
g
c In-service training for active duty, certified officers
d
e
f
g

c Specialized training (e.g., SWAT, K-9, marine, radar/lidar, etc.)
d
e
f
g
c Lateral training for officers hired from other agencies
d
e
f
g

c Field training instructors—FTO/PTO
d
e
f
g
c Pre-service training (for persons entering law enforcement who are not employed or
d
e
f
g
sponsored by a law enforcement agency)

c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
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D*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:
c
d
e
f
g
Then, please go to the end of the survey and click "submit".

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3. For which of the following positions does your academy provide BASIC training? Mark (✓) all that apply.

c Local police officer (city/county)
d
e
f
g

c Natural resources (fish and game) officer
d
e
f
g

c Sheriff's deputy (law enforcement)
d
e
f
g

c Park ranger/officer
d
e
f
g

c Campus police officer
d
e
f
g

c Transportation police officer
d
e
f
g

c Jail officer
d
e
f
g

c Private security officer
d
e
f
g

c Corrections officer
d
e
f
g

c Firefighter
d
e
f
g

c State police/highway patrol officer
d
e
f
g

c Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
d
e
f
g

c Constable
d
e
f
g

c Animal control officer
d
e
f
g

c Parole/probation officer
d
e
f
g

c School resource officer
d
e
f
g

c Auxiliary officer
d
e
f
g

c Public housing officer
d
e
f
g

c Fire marshal
d
e
f
g

c Pre-service/self-sponsored
d
e
f
g

c Arson investigator
d
e
f
g

c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g

c Tribal police officer
d
e
f
g

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

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):

5
5
6
6

Total number of agencies served from 2011 through 2013
*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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5. Is your academy state- or POST- certified/approved?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n
6. Is your academy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n
7. Is college credit awarded for BASIC training conducted by or through your academy?

j Yes, college credit is automatically awarded
k
l
m
n
j Yes, college credit is awarded under certain circumstances (i.e., student initiated)
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n
8. Is an associate's or bachelor's degree offered through your academy?
Associate's degree

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n
Bachelor's degree

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

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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 BASIC recruit training program:

j Hours
k
l
m
n
j Weeks
k
l
m
n
j Months
k
l
m
n
j Semesters
k
l
m
n
j Other increment (please specify):
k
l
m
n
5
5
6
6

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10. Is field training mandatory for recruits following completion of the BASIC law enforcement academy?

j Yes, for all recruits
k
l
m
n
j Yes, but it is agency specific
k
l
m
n
j No (Respondent will be forwarded to Question 11)
k
l
m
n

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10a. If YES, does your academy oversee the field training component?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No (Respondent will be forwarded to Question 11)
k
l
m
n

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10b. If YES, enter the length of your current FIELD TRAINING segment and mark the appropriate time increment for the segment.

Length* of FIELD TRAINING segment in recruit training program:

j Hours
k
l
m
n
j Weeks
k
l
m
n
j Months
k
l
m
n
j Semesters
k
l
m
n
j Other increment (please specify):
k
l
m
n
5
5
6
6

*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

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

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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
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):

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6

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

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Part-time

12. What is the minimum required education level for all your full-time and part-time
trainers or instructors? Mark (z) only one response for full-time and one for parttime.

Full-time instructors

j High school/GED
k
l
m
n
j Two-year college degree
k
l
m
n
j Four-year college degree
k
l
m
n
j Graduate degree
k
l
m
n
j Non-degree college requirement
k
l
m
n
j No requirement
k
l
m
n
Part-time instructors

j High school/GED
k
l
m
n
j Two-year college degree
k
l
m
n
j Four-year college degree
k
l
m
n
j Graduate degree
k
l
m
n
j Non-degree college requirement
k
l
m
n
j No requirement
k
l
m
n

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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

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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

c State- or POST-certification
d
e
f
g
c Academy certification
d
e
f
g
c Qualified subject matter expert
d
e
f
g

c Other certification requirement (please specify):
d
e
f
g
5
5
6
6

c No certifications are required
d
e
f
g

Part-time instructors

c State- or POST-certification
d
e
f
g
c Academy certification
d
e
f
g

c Qualified subject matter expert
d
e
f
g
c Other certification requirement (please specify):
d
e
f
g
5
5
6
6

c No certifications are required
d
e
f
g

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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

j Yes
k
l
m
n

j No
k
l
m
n
Part-time instructors

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

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16. How are your trainers or instructors evaluated on their performance? Mark (✓) all that apply.

c State- or POST-certification
d
e
f
g

c Peer evaluations (i.e., evaluated by other instructors)
d
e
f
g
c Supervisory evaluations
d
e
f
g
c Student feedback
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
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17. Does your academy provide ongoing and/or refresher training for trainers or instructors?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No (Respondent will be forwarded to Section C, Question 18)
k
l
m
n

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17a. If YES, how is the content of the refresher training for trainers or instructors developed? Mark (✓) all that apply.

c Job task analysis/needs analysis
d
e
f
g
c State- or POST-commission
d
e
f
g
c Subject matter expert
d
e
f
g
c Law enforcement advisory board
d
e
f
g
c Academy staff input
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
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Section C
ACADEMY RESOURCES
Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

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18. From which of the following sources did your academy receive training funds or equipment? Mark (✓) all that apply.

c City/county funding
d
e
f
g

c State funding, excluding grants
d
e
f
g
c State grants
d
e
f
g
c Federal funding, excluding grants
d
e
f
g
c Federal grants
d
e
f
g
c Surplus government equipment
d
e
f
g
c Tuition
d
e
f
g
c Student fees (other than tuition)
d
e
f
g
c Donations from private vendors/corporations
d
e
f
g
c College/university
d
e
f
g

c Law enforcement agencies sponsoring recruits
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
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19. Does your academy have any satellite training locations?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No (Respondent will be forwarded to Question 20)
k
l
m
n

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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.

c Basic law enforcement training
d
e
f
g
c In-service training
d
e
f
g
c Advanced/specialized training
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
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20. Indicate whether your academy includes, or provides access to, each of the following for purpose
of BASIC training. Mark (z) only one response for each item.

Educational

Part of academy

Not part of academy,
but have access to

Not part of
academy, and do
NOT have access to

a. Computer lab

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

b. Electronic tablet/iPad

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c. Internet/on-line classes

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

d. Media lab/video production
facility

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

e. Mobile data terminals

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

f. Resource center/library

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

g. Subscription to a down-link
information service (e.g.,
LETN, PoliceOne Academy,
In the Line of Duty)

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

h. Video conferencing
classes

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

Weapons/self-defense

Part of academy

Not part of
academy,
but have access to

Not part of
academy, and do
NOT have access to

i. Defensive tactics room

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j. Firearms training
simulators

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

k. Indoor firearms range

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

l. Outdoor firearms range

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

m. Scenario training facility

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

Part of academy

Not part of academy,
but have access to

Not part of
academy, and do
NOT have access to

n. Fitness facilities (e.g.,
gymnasium, weight room)

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

o. Obstacle course

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

p. Swimming pool

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

Physical fitness/agility

Driving-related

Part of academy

Not part of academy,
but have access to

Not part of
academy, and do
NOT have access to

q. Driving simulator

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

r. Vehicle operation range

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

Part of academy

Not part of academy,
but have access to

Not part of
academy, and do
NOT have access to

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

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 (✓) here: g
c
d
e
f

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)?

$
If amount is an estimate, mark (✓) here: g
c
d
e
f

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

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23. Does your academy use a "class" structure (a group of recruits who go through training at the same time)?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No (Respondent will be forwarded to Question 25)
k
l
m
n

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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
recruit training
classes that
ended in:

Number of
recruits who
STARTED
training

Number of
recruits who
COMPLETED
training

Number of basic
recruit training
classes that
ended in:

Number of
recruits who
STARTED
training

Number of
recruits who
COMPLETED
training

2011
D
2012
D
2013
D

Total
for
classes
ending
in
2011,
2012,
and
2013
D

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Number of
recruits
in SMALLEST
graduating class

Number of
recruits
in LARGEST
graduating class

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

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Number of
recruits
who
COMPLETED
training

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 noncompletion 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).
Primary reason for non-completion
Male
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
i. Other reason for non-completion
Total for classes ending in 2011, 2012, and 2013 (sum of lines 'a' through 'i')

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Female

Total

28. Does your academy have a set of formal rules concerning recruit behavior (e.g., disciplinary code, code of conduct)?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No (Respondent will be forwarded to Section E, Question 29)
k
l
m
n

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28a. If YES, what actions are taken in response to violations? Mark (✓) all that apply.

c Loss of privileges
d
e
f
g
c Lowering of specific course grades
d
e
f
g
c Motivational physical training
d
e
f
g
c "Extra duty" tasks (e.g., writing assignments)
d
e
f
g
c Probation/suspension
d
e
f
g
c Termination/dismissal/expulsion
d
e
f
g
c Counseling
d
e
f
g
c Demerits
d
e
f
g

c Verbal reprimand
d
e
f
g
c Written reprimand
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
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5
6
6

c No actions are taken in response to violations
d
e
f
g

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

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29. In which of the following ways is the content of the BASIC recruit training curriculum developed? Mark (✓) all that apply.

c Departmental objectives
d
e
f
g

c Job task analysis/needs analysis
d
e
f
g
c Law enforcement advisory board
d
e
f
g
c State- or POST-commission mandates
d
e
f
g
c Legislative/regulatory mandate
d
e
f
g
c Subject matter experts
d
e
f
g
c Academy staff input
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
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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 (z) only one box.

Entirely
non-stress
model

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
model

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

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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.

Operations

YES NO

If YES, enter number of
If number of hours is an estimate, mark (✓) in this
hours of basic training instruction required on
column
topic

a. Basic first-aid/CPR

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

b. Computers/information
systems

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

c. Emergency vehicle
operations

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

d. Investigations

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

e. Patrol procedures/
techniques

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

f. Report writing

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

g. Traffic accident
investigations

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

Weapons/defensive tactics

YES NO

If YES, enter number of
If number of hours is an estimate, mark (✓) in this
hours of basic training instruction required on
column
topic

h. Defensive tactics

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

i. Firearms skills

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

j. Nonlethal weapons

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

Legal

YES NO

If YES, enter number of
If number of hours is an estimate, mark (✓) in this
hours of basic training instruction required on
column
topic

k. Criminal/constitutional
law

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

l. Juvenile justice law and
procedures

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

m. Traffic law

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

Community policing

YES NO

If YES, enter number of
If number of hours is an estimate, mark (✓) in this
hours of basic training instruction required on
column
topic

n. Community partnership
building/collaboration

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

o. Cultural diversity/
human relations

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

p. Mediation/conflict
management

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

q. Problem-solving
approaches

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

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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.

Self-improvement

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

r. Basic foreign language

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

s. Communications

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

t. Ethics and integrity

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

u. Health and fitness

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

v. Professionalism

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

w. Stress prevention/
management

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

Special topics

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

x. Clandestine drug labs

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

y. Crimes against children

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

z. Cyber/internet crimes

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

aa. Domestic
preparedness/terrorism

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

bb. Domestic violence

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

cc. Gangs

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

dd. Elder Abuse

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

ee. Hate crimes/
bias crimes

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

ff. Human trafficking

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

gg. Mental illness

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

hh. Sexual assault

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

ii. Sexual harassment

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

jj. Use of force

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

kk. Victim response

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c
d
e
f
g

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

Primary Secondary Method
Method Method not used
a. Lecture

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

b. Adult learning

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c. Scenario based

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

d. Other type of training delivery method (please specify):

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

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33. Which of the following types of tests does your BASIC recruit training program require? Mark (z) 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

a. Scenario-based tests

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

b. Written tests

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

c. Oral tests

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

d. Skills/proficiency tests

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

e. Physical fitness tests

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

f. State competency exams

j
k
l
m
n

j
k
l
m
n

g. Other types of tests (please specify): n
j
k
l
m

j
k
l
m
n

If YES,
number of
tests
required

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Section F
OTHER TRAINING ISSUES
Instruction: Use the period 2011-2013 to answer questions unless otherwise instructed.

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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.

c Intelligence gathering
d
e
f
g
c Intelligence analysis
d
e
f
g
c Disaster response and recovery
d
e
f
g
c Response to weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, biological, chemical)
d
e
f
g
c Role of anti-terrorist task forces
d
e
f
g
c Inter-agency information sharing
d
e
f
g
c Understanding the nature of terrorism
d
e
f
g
c Overview of related technology/equipment
d
e
f
g
c Post-incident stabilization of the community
d
e
f
g
c Overview of relevant Federal, State, and local agencies (e.g., FEMA, FBI, DHS)
d
e
f
g
c National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS)
d
e
f
g
c Working with information-sharing fusion centers
d
e
f
g
c Special events
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
5
5
6
6

c None of those listed
d
e
f
g

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35. Indicate for which of the following your academy uses reality-based (mock) scenarios for BASIC training. Mark (✓) all that apply.

c Firearms
d
e
f
g

c Self-defense
d
e
f
g
c Non-lethal weapons
d
e
f
g
c Threat assessment
d
e
f
g
c Simunitions
d
e
f
g
c Verbal tactics
d
e
f
g
c Arrest control tactics
d
e
f
g
c Firearms training simulator
d
e
f
g
c Use of force continuum
d
e
f
g
c None of those listed
d
e
f
g

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36. Indicate for which of the following types of weapons your academy provides BASIC
training. Mark (✓) all that apply.

c Revolver
d
e
f
g
c Semi-automatic pistol
d
e
f
g
c Shotgun
d
e
f
g
c Rifle
d
e
f
g
c Chemical agents (e.g., pepper spray)
d
e
f
g
c Baton
d
e
f
g
c Flashlight
d
e
f
g
c Extended range impact weapons
d
e
f
g
c Conducted Energy Device (CED)/Electronic Control Weapon (ECW) (e.g.,
d
e
f
g
Taser, Stinger, etc.)

c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
5
5
6
6

c None of those listed
d
e
f
g

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37. Indicate which of the following are included in your BASIC firearms or related training. Mark (✓) all that apply.

c Night-time or reduced light conditions
d
e
f
g
c Computerized firearms training systems
d
e
f
g
c Simulated stressful conditions
d
e
f
g
c Training with off-duty weapons
d
e
f
g
c Non-lethal live fire (e.g., simunitions, paintball)
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
5
5
6
6

c None of those listed
d
e
f
g

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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.

c Weapon retention
d
e
f
g
c Ground fighting
d
e
f
g
c Pressure-point control
d
e
f
g
c Verbal command presence
d
e
f
g
c Neck/caratoid restraints
d
e
f
g
c Speed cuffing
d
e
f
g
c Full body restraints (e.g., "hog tying")
d
e
f
g
c Other (please specify):
d
e
f
g
5
5
6
6

c None of those listed
d
e
f
g

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39. Does your BASIC training program provide any instruction on how to identify and respond to excessive force used by other
officers?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

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40. Indicate whether instruction is currently provided in each topic area for BASIC recruit trainees. Mark (✓) all that apply.

c History of community-oriented policing
d
e
f
g
c Identifying community problems
d
e
f
g
c Prioritizing crime and disorder problems
d
e
f
g
c Applying research methods to study crime and disorder
d
e
f
g
c Using problem-solving models (e.g., SARA*, CAPRA**)
d
e
f
g
c Environmental causes of crime (e.g., CPTED***, "Broken Windows")
d
e
f
g
c Organizing/mobilizing the community
d
e
f
g
c Creating private sector partnerships
d
e
f
g
c Analyzing crime/calls for service data
d
e
f
g
c Using crime mapping to analyze community problems
d
e
f
g
c Creating problem-solving teams
d
e
f
g
c Assessing the effectiveness of responses used in problem-solving
d
e
f
g
c Interacting with youth
d
e
f
g

c None of those listed
d
e
f
g
*SARA stands for Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment.
**CAPRA stands for Clients, Acquiring and analyzing information, Partnerships, Response, Assessment.
***CPTED stands for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

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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)?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No (Respondent will be forwarded to Question 42)
k
l
m
n

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41a. If YES, when does this training or orientation for the families of recruits occur? Mark (✓) all that apply.

c At the beginning of the academy
d
e
f
g
c In the middle of the academy
d
e
f
g
c At the end of the academy
d
e
f
g
41b. If YES, are recruits present?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

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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.

c Mounted (horse)
d
e
f
g
c Bicycle
d
e
f
g
c Motorcycle
d
e
f
g
c Marine
d
e
f
g
c ATV
d
e
f
g
c Human Transporter (e.g., Segway)
d
e
f
g
c None of those listed
d
e
f
g

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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.

c K-9
d
e
f
g
c Advanced firearms (e.g., patrol rifle, advanced
d
e
f
g
shotgun, tactical pistol, etc.)

c SWAT
d
e
f
g
c Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT)
d
e
f
g
c Response to weapons of mass destruction
d
e
f
g
c Response to an active shooter
d
e
f
g
c Crash reconstruction
d
e
f
g
c Radar/lidar
d
e
f
g
c Field Training Officer (FTO)
d
e
f
g
c Leadership/command staff training
d
e
f
g
c HAZMAT
d
e
f
g
c Incident command
d
e
f
g
c Methamphetamine labs
d
e
f
g
c Advanced narcotics
d
e
f
g
c Intelligence gathering and analysis
d
e
f
g
c Advanced investigations
d
e
f
g
c Computer forensics
d
e
f
g
c Elder abuse
d
e
f
g
c Crimes against children
d
e
f
g
c Juvenile justice
d
e
f
g
c Specialized legal topics
d
e
f
g
c Interpersonal skills
d
e
f
g
c Social networking as an investigative tool
d
e
f
g
c Interrogation/interviewing
d
e
f
g
c DUI/sobriety
d
e
f
g
c Other special training
d
e
f
g
c None of those listed
d
e
f
g
Please provide any additional comments in the space below:
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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:
EXT.
FAX NUMBER:

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Pre-notification Letter (from IADLEST)

Date
Name/address
Dear [personalized]:
I am pleased to report that the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has funded the Police Executive
Research Forum (PERF), in partnership with the International Association of Directors of Law
Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), to conduct the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement
Training Academies (CLETA). This survey is being sent to approximately 700 law enforcement
training academies in the United States, including yours. You should receive a request for
participation shortly.
The information that will be produced by this survey will be very valuable not only to BJS, but to
all academy directors. From the survey results, you will be able to learn about how other academies
conduct their business. For instance, you will learn about curriculum content, training methods,
staff credentials and training, facilities, budgets, policies and more. This information will allow you
to assess your own academy in relation to national norms.
I write to strongly encourage you to complete the survey when it comes to you. BJS and PERF
are striving for a 100% response rate from the academy directors. The receipt of information from
each and every academy will greatly enhance the value of the data produced by this project. Please
note that your academy could be contacted a second time to confirm the accuracy of your responses.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this important endeavor.
Sincerely,

William J. Muldoon
President

First Invitation Letter (from BJS)
Date
DIRECTOR
ACADEMY
ADDRESS1
CITY, STATE ZIPCODE
Dear DIRECTOR:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), with assistance from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF),
is conducting the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). The survey—which is
being sent to approximately 700 training academies nationwide—will produce valuable data for BJS and
for training administrators regarding curricula, staff, recruits/trainees, facilities, budgets, policies and so
forth. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes
the collection of this data. Although participation is voluntary, your response is needed to make the data
complete and accurate. We are attempting to achieve as close to a 100 percent response rate as possible, so
our receipt of your completed survey is critical to the achievement of our goal. Please submit the survey
by (Date). Project staff may follow up with you to encourage your participation.
Upon the completion of the data collection, BJS will analyze the data and publish a summary report. The
data will, then, be archived within the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research at the
University of Michigan and will be available for future research purposes. While academy names will be
retained in the archival data, the individuals completing the survey will not be identified either in the report
or within the archived data. Please be assured that all personal contact information will be kept strictly
confidential.
An electronic version of this questionnaire is located on the Internet
at http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html. You will be prompted to enter your login
name, XXXX, and password, XXXX. You will also have to enter your ID number (ID # goes HERE)
in the space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top right corner of the screen. Without entering
your academy’s login, password, and ID #, you will not be able to complete the survey online. The
login and password provide a secure location to submit your survey. Completing the survey online saves
resources (e.g., paper, toner, etc.), promotes data entry accuracy, and also eases the burden on the
respondent.
This survey should take you or your staff approximately 2 hours to complete. Again, we request that you
submit your completed survey by (Date). If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel
free to contact Brian Reaves of BJS at (202) 616-3287 or [email protected]. Thank you for your
time and assistance.
Sincerely,

William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Second Invitation Letter (from BJS)
Date
NAME
{ID NUMBER}
DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS1
ADDRESS2
CITY, STATE ZIPCODE
Dear NAME,
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is assisting the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) with the
2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). The survey, sent to approximately 700
academies in the United States, will produce valuable data for training administrators regarding curricula,
staff, trainees, facilities, budgets, and policies. The CLETA was also conducted in 2006, and the results can
be located at: http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/slleta06.pdf.
Previously, we sent a request to complete the survey, but have not received your response. Your
participation is voluntary, but your cooperation is very important since your participation will make the
results timely, accurate, and comprehensive. We ask that you submit a completed survey by Friday,
(Date). The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732),
authorizes the collection of this data.
You may complete the survey online at http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2012CLETA.html.
You will be prompted to enter your username, [USERNAME], and password, [PASSWORD]. You will
also have to enter your ID number {ID NUMBER} in the space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top
right corner of the screen. Without entering your academy’s username, password, and ID #, you will not be
able to complete the survey online.
This project will result in a BJS statistical report that will be sent to all respondents. The data will then be
sent to the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan
where it will be archived for future research purposes. While academy names may be used in the report and
will be retained in the archived data, individuals completing the survey will not be identified. All personal
contact information will be kept strictly confidential.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to contact Bruce Kubu of PERF at 202454-8308 or Brian Reaves of BJS at 202-616-3287. We ask that you complete the survey by (Date).
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,

William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

First Hard Copy Wave Letter (from BJS)
Date
DIRECTOR
ACADEMY
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIPCODE
Dear DIRECTOR:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), with assistance from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), is
conducting the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). The enclosed survey, to which
IADLEST referred in their recent letter to you, solicits critical information about law enforcement training practices
across the U.S. The survey—which is being sent to approximately 700 training academies nationwide— will produce
valuable data for BJS and for training administrators regarding curricula, staff, recruits/trainees, facilities, budgets,
policies, and so forth. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732),
authorizes the collection of this data.
We recently sent two survey invitation letters, but have not yet received your academy’s response. We are attempting
to achieve as close to 100 percent response rate as possible. Thus, although your participation is voluntary, our receipt
of your completed survey is critical to the achievement of our goal. Please submit the survey by (Date). Project
staff may follow up with you to encourage your participation.
Following data collection, a summary report will be produced by BJS. The data will, then, be archived within the InterUniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan and will be available for future
research purposes. While academy names may be used in the report and will be retained in the archival data, the
individuals completing the survey will not be identified either in the report or within the archived data. All personal
contact information will be keep strictly confidential.
There are three ways to respond to this survey:
1.

Internet: An electronic version of this questionnaire is located on the Internet at
3http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html. If you choose to complete the survey via the
Internet, you will be prompted to enter your login name, XXXX, and password, XXXX. You will
also have to enter your ID number (ID # goes HERE) in the space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at
the top right corner of the screen. Without entering your academy’s login, password, and ID #, you
will not be able to complete the survey online. The login and password provide a secure location to
submit your survey.

2. Fax the completed survey to the Police Executive Research Forum at (202) 466-7826.
3. Mail the completed survey using the enclosed self-addressed envelope to:
Bruce Kubu – 2013 CLETA
Police Executive Research Forum
1120 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 930, NW
Washington, DC 20036
This survey should take you or your staff approximately 2 hours to complete. Again, we request that you submit the
completed survey by (Date). If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to contact a member of
our research team (names and contact information are included in the survey instructions attached to the survey).
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,

William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Second Hard Copy Wave Letter (from BJS)
DATE
NAME
ACADEMY
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIPCODE
Dear NAME:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), with assistance from the Police Executive Research
Forum (PERF), is conducting the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). The enclosed
survey—mailed to over seven hundred training academies nationwide—solicits critical information about law
enforcement training practices across the United States. The results will produce valuable data for BJS and for training
administrators regarding curricula, staff, recruits/trainees, facilities, budgets, policies and so forth.
In order to make the results of this Census as meaningful as possible, we are attempting to achieve as close to a 100
percent response rate as possible. Although your participation is voluntary, we need and appreciate your cooperation
to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and timely. If you have already submitted a completed survey, please
disregard this letter. If you have not already done so, please submit the survey by Date. Project staff may follow up
with you to encourage your participation. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42
USC 3732), authorizes the collection of this data.
There are three ways to respond to this survey:
1.

Internet: An electronic version of this questionnaire is located on the Internet at
http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013 CLETA.html. If you choose to complete the survey via the
Internet, you will be prompted to enter your username, USER NAME GOES HERE, and password,
PASSWORD GOES HERE. You will also have to enter your ID number {ID goes here} in the space
labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top right corner of the screen. Without entering your academy’s
username, password, and ID #, you will not be able to complete the survey online. The username and
password provide a secure location to submit your survey.

2. Fax the completed survey to the Police Executive Research Forum at (202) 466-7826.
3. Mail the completed survey using the enclosed prepaid, self-addressed envelope or
your own envelope addressed to:
Police Executive Research Forum
Attn: Bruce Kubu – 2013 CLETA
1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 930
Washington, DC 20036
This project will result in a BJS statistical report that will be sent to all respondents. The data will then be sent to the
Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan where it will be archived
for future research purposes. While academy names may be used in the report and will be retained in the archived data,
individuals completing the survey will not be identified.
This survey should take you or your staff approximately 1.5 hours to complete. Again, we request that you submit
the completed survey by (Date). If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Bruce Kubu at
PERF (202-454-8308, [email protected]). Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,

William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Reminder Phone Call Talking Points for PERF
•

(Identify yourself and PERF)

•

PERF has been funded by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, a division of
the US Department of Justice, to conduct the 2013 Census of Law
Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA).

•

(Remind them that PERF is partnering with the International Association of
Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).)

•

The primary goals of this Census are to generate national data on the nature
and extent of law enforcement training in the U.S. and the extent of variation by
academy type, size and jurisdictional characteristics.

•

As secondary goals, the data obtained will update existing knowledge of law
enforcement training academies and will be able to be integrated with data from
other sources and surveys to build knowledge of the field.

•

We recently contacted you by mail to request your completion of this
census instrument.

•

In order to produce reliable national statistical estimates, it is imperative to
receive a completed survey from all academies. We hope that we can count on
your participation.

•

(Remind them of their past assistance with completing the 2006 CLETA.)

•

Will you be able to help BJS in their endeavor?

•

Do you have any questions?

•

DO YOU NEED A COPY OF THE SURVEY? HOW CAN WE GET THEM
THE COPY OF THEIR SURVEY IF THEY NEED ONE – verify contact
information

•

Do you have any questions?

•

(Ask them for a suitable completion day not to exceed three weeks from the

date of the call).
1 survey invitation letter
2nd survey invitation letter
1st hardcopy wave (mail)
2nd hardcopy wave (mail)
st

Date sent
SENT DATE
SENT DATE
SENT DATE
SENT DATE

Date due
DUE DATE
DUE DATE
DUE DATE
DUE DATE

First Reminder Letter (from IADLEST)

Date
Director Academy Address 1
Address 2
City State Zip

Dear Director:
I write to encourage you to submit the survey that was previously sent as part of the 2013
Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies being conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics
(BJS), with the help of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and the International Association of
Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). This survey was sent to all of the
approximately 700 law enforcement training academies in the United States and the BJS/PERF team and
IADLEST are hoping that you will participate in this important project.
The information that will be produced by this survey will be very valuable not only to BJS, but to all
academy directors. From the survey results, you will be able to learn about how other academies conduct
their business. For instance, you will learn about curriculum content, training methods, staff credentials
and training, facilities, budgets, policies and more. You will be able to assess your own academy in
relation to national norms.
I write to strongly encourage you to complete the survey by (Date). BJS and PERF are striving for a
100% response rate from the academy directors and are close to achieving that goal. The receipt of
information from each and every academy will greatly enhance the value of the data produced by this
project.
You may complete the survey online by typing the following URL into your web
browser: http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html. If you choose to complete the survey
via the Internet, you will be prompted to enter your username, USERNAME GOES HERE, and password,
PASSWORD GOES HERE. You will also have to enter your ID number {ID goes here} in the space
labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top right corner of the screen. Without entering your academy’s
username, password, and ID #, you will not be able to complete the survey online. The username and
password provide a secure location to submit your survey. If you would prefer to complete a hardcopy
version of the survey, and you no longer have a copy of the survey that was previously mailed to you,
please contact Bruce Kubu at PERF by phone, 202-454-8308, or email, [email protected].
Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this important endeavor.
Sincerely,

William J. Muldoon
President

Second Reminder Letter (from BJS)
Date
Director
Academy
Address 1
Address 2
City State Zip
Dear Director:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), with assistance from the Police Executive Research Forum
(PERF), is conducting the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies. This survey is being
sent to approximately 700 training academies across the United States. The survey will produce valuable
data for training administrators regarding curricula, staff, trainees, facilities, budgets, and policies. The
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes the
collection of this data.
We previously sent to you a request to complete the survey, but have not yet received your response. We
are attempting to achieve as close to a 100 percent response rate as possible. Although your participation is
voluntary, we need and appreciate your cooperation to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and
timely. Please submit the survey by (Date). We request that you complete the survey on the Internet
at http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html if at all possible. If you choose to complete
the survey via the Internet, you will be prompted to enter your username, USERNAME GOES HERE,
and password, PASSWORD GOES HERE. You will also have to enter your ID number {ID goes here}
in the space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top right corner of the screen. Without entering your
academy’s username, password, and ID #, you will not be able to complete the survey online. The
username and password provide a secure location to submit your survey.
If you no longer have a copy of the survey that we sent previously, and prefer to complete the survey in
hardcopy format, you may contact Bruce Kubu at 202-454-8308 or [email protected].
This project will result in a BJS statistical report that will be sent to all respondents. The data will then be
sent to the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan
where it will be archived for future research purposes. While academy names may be used in the report
and will be retained in the archived data, individuals completing the survey will not be identified. All
personal contact information will be kept strictly confidential.
This survey should take you or your staff approximately 2 hours to complete. Again, we request that you
submit the completed survey by Date. If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free
to contact Bruce Kubu of PERF at 202-454-8308 or Brian Reaves of BJS at 202-616-3287. We greatly
appreciate your thoughtful consideration of this important request.
Sincerely,

William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Third Reminder Letter (from BJS)
Date
NAME
{ID NUMBER}
DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS1
ADDRESS2
CITY, STATE ZIPCODE
Dear NAME,
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is assisting the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) with the
2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). The survey, sent to approximately 700
academies in the United States, will produce valuable data for training administrators regarding curricula,
staff, trainees, facilities, budgets, and policies. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of
1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes the collection of this data. The CLETA was also conducted
in 2006, and the results can be located at: http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/slleta06.pdf.
Previously, we sent a request to complete the survey, but have not received your response. Your
participation is voluntary, but your cooperation is very important since your participation will make the
results timely, accurate, and comprehensive. We ask that you submit a completed survey by (Date).
If you no longer have a copy of the survey that we sent previously, you may contact Bruce Kubu at 202454-8308 or [email protected], or you may complete the survey online
at http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2012CLETA.html. If you choose to complete the survey via the
Internet, you will be prompted to enter your username, [USERNAME], and password, [PASSWORD]. You
will also have to enter your ID number {ID NUMBER} in the space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the
top right corner of the screen. Without entering your academy’s username, password, and ID #, you will not
be able to complete the survey online.
This project will result in a BJS statistical report that will be sent to all respondents. The data will then be
sent to the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan
where it will be archived for future research purposes. While academy names may be used in the report and
will be retained in the archived data, individuals completing the survey will not be identified.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to contact Bruce Kubu of PERF at 202454-8308 or me at 202-616-3287. We ask that you submit the survey by (Date). Thank you for your time
and assistance.
Sincerely,

Brian Reaves, Ph.D., Program Manager
Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies

Fourth Reminder Letter (faxed from PERF)
DATE
NAME
{ID NUMBER}
DEPARTMENT ADDRESS1
ADDRESS2
CITY, STATE ZIPCODE
Dear NAME,
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is assisting the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) with the
2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). The survey, sent to approximately 700
academies in the United States, will produce valuable data for training administrators regarding curricula,
staff, trainees, facilities, budgets, and policies. The CLETA was also conducted in 2006, and the results can
be located at: http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/slleta06.pdf.
Recently, we sent you a request to complete the CLETA survey. However, we have not received your
response. While your participation is voluntary, your assistance in completing this survey will make the
results timely, accurate, and comprehensive. We ask that you submit a completed survey by (DATE).
We respectfully request that you complete the survey online
at: http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html. If you choose to complete the survey via the
Internet, you will be prompted to enter your username, [USERNAME], and password, [PASSWORD].
You will also have to enter your ID number {ID NUMBER} in the space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at
the top right corner of the screen. Without entering your academy’s username, password, and ID #, you will
not be able to complete the survey online. If you no longer have a copy of the survey that we sent
previously, you may contact Bruce Kubu at PERF (202-454-8308, [email protected]) to have a
hardcopy survey mailed to you.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to contact Bruce Kubu of PERF at 202454-8308 or Brian Reaves of BJS at 202-616-3287. We ask that you submit the survey by (Date). After
the conclusion of the project, a BJS statistical report will be sent to all respondents as soon as it becomes
available. Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,

Chuck Wexler
Executive Director

Police Executive Research Forum

Final FedEx Reminder Letter (from BJS)
<>
<> <<FNAME>> <<LNAME>> <<SUFFIX>>
<<AGCYNAME>>
<<ADDR1>>
<<ADDR2>>
<<CITY>>, <<STATE>> <<ZIP>>

<<SU_ID>>

Dear <<FNAME>> <<LNAME>>:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, with assistance from the Police Executive Research Forum, is conducting
the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). Data collection for the 2013
CLETA is drawing to a close, and according to our records, we have not yet received a completed
questionnaire from your agency. We are contacting you via FedEx because it is extremely important that
your agency respond to ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive results. Project staff will follow up
with you to verify receipt of the questionnaire and answer any questions you might have.
The CLETA questionnaire contains a series of questions about curricula, staff, recruits/trainees, facilities,
budgets, and policies. The results will provide valuable data for BJS and training administrators
regarding curricula, staff, recruits/trainees, facilities, budgets, and policies. This project will result in a
BJS statistical report that will be sent to all respondents. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act
of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes the collection of this data.
For your convenience, you can respond to the 2013 CLETA in one of two ways:
Web:

If you have Internet access, we strongly encourage you to complete the questionnaire online.
Please visit this user-friendly website to access the questionnaire:
http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2012CLETA.html
For security purposes, you will need to use the following username and password to access the
web questionnaire. Once you have accessed the questionnaire, you will need to enter your ID
number in the space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top right corner of the screen. Without
entering your academy’s username, password, and ID #, you will not be able to complete the
survey online. Please retain a photocopy of your completed reply.
USERNAME: <WEBPIN>

Password: <WEBPW>

ID NUMBER: <ID>

Paper: If you prefer to use a paper version of the survey, complete and return the enclosed
questionnaire in the postage-paid envelope or fax each page toll-free to the Police Executive
Research Forum at (202) 466-7826. Please retain a photocopy of your completed reply.
If you recently completed and returned the 2013 CLETA questionnaire to us, please accept our sincere
thanks. If not, please do so today. Responding now will eliminate the need for us to continue to contact
your agency about the 2013 CLETA. If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to
contact Bruce Kubu of PERF at 202-454-8308 or Brian Reaves of BJS at 202-616-3287. Thank you for
your time and assistance.
Sincerely,

William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Final Reminder Fax Letter from BJS (sent by NORC)
<<date>>
<<TITLE>> <<FNAME>> <<LNAME>> <<SUFFIX>>
<<AGCYNAME>>
<<ADDR1>>
<<ADDR2>>
<<CITY>>, <<STATE>> <<ZIP>>

<<ID Number>>

Dear <<TITLE>> <<FNAME>> <<LNAME>> <<SUFFIX>>:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, with assistance from the Police Executive Research Forum and NORC at the
University of Chicago, is conducting the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). Data
collection for the 2013 CLETA is drawing to a close, and according to our records, we have not yet received a
completed questionnaire from your agency. We are contacting you via FedEx because it is extremely important
that your agency respond to ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive results. Project staff will follow up with
you to verify receipt of the questionnaire and answer any questions you might have. The Omnibus Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes the collection of this data.
The CLETA questionnaire contains a series of questions about curricula, staff, recruits/trainees, facilities, budgets,
and policies. The results will provide valuable data for BJS and training administrators regarding curricula,
staff, recruits/trainees, facilities, budgets, and policies. This project will result in a BJS statistical report that will be
sent to all respondents.
For your convenience, you can respond to the 2013 CLETA in one of two ways:
Web:

If you have Internet access, we strongly encourage you to complete the questionnaire online.
Please visit this user-friendly website to access the questionnaire:

http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html
For security purposes, you will need to use the following username and password to access the web
questionnaire. Once you have accessed the questionnaire, you will need to enter your ID number in the
space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top right corner of the screen. Without entering your academy’s
username, password, and ID #, you will not be able to complete the survey online. Please retain a photocopy
of your completed reply.
USERNAME: <WEBPIN>

Password: <WEBPW>

ID NUMBER: <ID>

Paper: If you prefer to use a paper version of the questionnaire, complete and return the enclosed
questionnaire in the postage-paid envelope or fax each page to the Police Executive Research Forum at
(202) 466-7826. Please retain a photocopy of your completed reply.
If you recently completed and returned the 2013 CLETA questionnaire to us, please accept our sincere
thanks. If not, please do so today. Responding now will eliminate the need for us to continue to contact your
agency about the 2013 CLETA.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to contact Bruce Kubu of PERF at 202454-8308 or Brian Reaves of BJS at 202-616-3287. Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,

William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Final Email reminder text for 2013 CLETA (from NORC)
Subject line: 2012 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies for BJS
E-mail prompting text:
Dear <<DIRECTOR>>:
During the last few months we have sent you several mailings and attempted to contact you by
phone about the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA). Data
collection for the 2013 CLETA is drawing to a close, and according to our records, we
have not yet received a completed questionnaire from your agency. We are contacting you
via e-mail because it is extremely important that your agency respond to ensure a complete
accounting of the nation’s law enforcement agencies.
The CLETA questionnaire contains a series of questions about curricula, staff, recruits/trainees,
facilities, budgets, and policies. The results will provide valuable data for BJS and training
administrators on these topics. This project will result in a BJS statistical report that will be
sent to all respondents.
For your convenience, you can respond to the 2013 CLETA via the Internet.
Please visit this user-friendly website to access the questionnaire:
http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html
For security purposes, you will need to use the following username and password to access the
web questionnaire. Once you have accessed the questionnaire, you will need to enter your ID
number in the space labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top right corner of the screen.
Without entering your academy’s username, password, and ID #, you will not be able to
complete the survey online. Please retain a photocopy of your completed reply.
USERNAME:<<username>>

Password: <<password>> ID NUMBER: <<ID>>

If you recently completed and returned the 2013 CLETA questionnaire to us, please
accept our sincere thanks. If not, please do so today. Responding now will eliminate the
need for us to continue to contact your agency about the 2013 CLETA.
If you need assistance while completing the census, you may call Bruce Kubu at at 202454-8308 or send an e-mail to bkubu@policeforum.org.
Thank you,
NORC at the University of Chicago
Acting as Data Collection Agent for the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Police Executive
Research Forum

Final Reminder letter from BJS (sent by NORC)
U. S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Washington, D.C. 20531

<<DATE>>

<<SU_ID>>

<<TITLE>> <<FNAME>> <<LNAME>> <<SUFFIX>>
<<AGCYNAME>>
<<ADDR>>
<<CITY>>, <<STATE>> <<ZIP>>
Dear <<FNAME>> <<LNAME>>:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, with assistance from the Police Executive Research Forum and NORC at the
University of Chicago, is conducting the 2013 Census of Local Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA).
Data collection for the 2013 CLETA is drawing to a close, and according to our records, we have not yet
received a completed questionnaire from your agency. We are contacting you via fax because it is extremely
important that your agency respond to ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive results. Project staff will follow up
with you to verify receipt of the questionnaire and answer any questions you might have.
The CLETA questionnaire contains a series of questions about curricula, staff, recruits/trainees, facilities, budgets, and
policies. The results will provide valuable data for BJS and training administrators regarding curricula, staff,
recruits/trainees, facilities, budgets, and policies. This project will result in a BJS statistical report that will be sent to
all respondents. For your convenience, you can respond to the 2013 CLETA in one of two ways:
Web:

If you have Internet access, we strongly encourage you to complete the questionnaire online.
Please visit this user-friendly website to access the questionnaire:

http://onlinesurvey.policeforum.org/BJS2013CLETA.html
For security purposes, you will need to use the following username and password to access the
web questionnaire. Once you have accessed the questionnaire, you will to enter your ID number in the space
labeled “ID NUMBER” located at the top right corner of the screen. Without entering your academy’s
username, password, and ID #, you will not be able to complete the survey online. Please retain a photocopy of
your completed reply.
USERNAME: <WEBPIN>

Password: <WEBPW>

ID NUMBER: <ID>

Paper: If you prefer to use a paper version of the questionnaire, complete and return the enclosed
questionnaire in the postage-paid envelope or fax each page to the Police Executive Research Forum at
(202) 466-7826. Please retain a photocopy of your completed reply.
If you recently completed and returned the 2013 CLETA questionnaire to us, please accept our sincere thanks.
If not, please do so today. Responding now will eliminate the need for us to continue to contact your agency
about the 2013 CLETA. If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to contact Bruce Kubu of
PERF at 202-454-8308 or Brian Reaves of BJS at 202-616-3287. Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,

William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Final Postcard Reminder from BJS (sent by NORC)
2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies scheduled to end
<DATE TBD>!

We have not yet received a response from your academy.
The data will help BJS and training
administrators identify the current and
future needs of law enforcement
training academies. It is extremely
important that your academy respond
to the census to ensure a complete
accounting of the nation’s law
enforcement training academies. The
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42
USC 3732), authorizes the collection
of this data.
If you did not receive a
questionnaire, or if it was misplaced,
please contact Bruce Kubu from the
Police Executive Research Forum at
202-454-8308. He will be happy to
assist you. Responding now will
eliminate the need for us to continue
to contact your agency about the
2013 CLETA. Thank you for your
assistance.
William J. Sabol, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Telephone Scripts for NORC
My name is _____________________ from the NORC at the University of Chicago. Earlier
this week, we sent you a FedEx package (or Priority Mail for academies with only a P.O Box
listed in the address) for the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies. The package
we sent to you contained a letter from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, a questionnaire, and
postage-paid return envelope. Have you received this package?
IF YES: We strongly encourage you to complete and return the census. The 2013
CLETA is the only complete accounting of State and local law enforcement training
academies conducted in the U.S. The CLETA was last conducted in
2006. Do you have any questions about the census or the questionnaire?
IF NO: Would you like for us to e-mail or fax you a copy of the questionnaire? I can also
direct you to a secure Internet version of the questionnaire that you can complete on your
own. You would be able to complete the questionnaire on-line now and not have to wait
for the package to arrive. Would you like the web address for the 2013 CLETA?
If you have any questions as you complete the questionnaire, please call Bruce Kubu at
202-454-8308. His number can also be found on the questionnaire. Please remember to complete
the questionnaire and mail it to PERF within the next week. Thanks in advance for your
participation.

Voicemail Scripts
Respondent’s Direct Telephone Line
Hello! My name is _________________________ from the NORC at the University of Chicago.
We are contacting you about the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies on behalf
of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. You should have received a package in the mail containing the
2013 CLETA questionnaire. All state and local law enforcement training academies are asked to
participate in this important census. Please complete and return the questionnaire as soon as
possible. If you have any questions about the census, please call Bruce Kubu at 202-454-8308 and
mention the 2012 CLETA. Again, you can reach Bruce Kubu at 202-454-8308. Thank you!
Administrative Assistant or Secretary’s Telephone Line
Hello! My name is __________________________ from the NORC at the University of Chicago.
We are contacting you about the 2013 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies on behalf
of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. All state and local law enforcement training academies are asked
to participate in this important census. (RESPONDENT’S NAME) should have received a package
containing the census questionnaire. Please have (RESPONDENT NAME) complete and return the
questionnaire as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the census, please call Bruce
Kubu at 202-454-8308 and mention the 2013 CLETA. Again, you can reach Bruce Kubu at 202454-8308. Thank you!

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