In this episode, host Terrence Herrick interviews Scott Savage about how the decision-making skills of police officers should evolve as they move from novice to expert. Scott shares his professional insights on training and mindset, responding to critical incidents and specific advice for the next generation of officers.
Police Academy Podcast: Rookie vs Veteran Decision Making with guest Scott Savage
The term “de-escalation training for law enforcement” is quite popular in the public narrative as is the call for police officers to undergo “more” training. But, is “more” training really the answer? Perhaps law enforcement officers need better training. Perhaps focusing on decision-making skills for law enforcement officers is the key. I really enjoyed my discussion with host Terrence Herrick during this podcast as we discussed law enforcement training, decision-making, policing hiring practices and more.