Dialogic Journal - Article # 1 "Focus on Training"

Focus on Training

Before Reading Questions: 1. I am reading this article because it seems relevant to my inquiry topic. Also, it is published by the FBI bulletin, so I know it is credible and about U.S. Police work.

2. As I read this article, I hope to learn a lot about the processes in Police Training.

“Corrective Feedback in Police Work” by Peter J. McDermott & Diana Hulse, Ed. D

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin

Quote	Explanation
“Police Recruits are trained and supervised in the work performance areas of tactical skills, communication abilities, understanding of human interactions, and the development of proper documentation skills.” (page 1)	I chose to use this quote because it represents everything that I want out of my inquiry project. This talks about the actual training.
“Corrective feedback occurs when a Field Training Officer (FTO) identifies that recruits’ performance does not meet expectations and prepares to speak with them about changing their behavior.”	I chose this quote because it explains how new recruits are trained in the field.
“In field training programs, recruits are expected to translate classroom instruction to acceptable performance in motor vehicle stops, criminal investigations…They receive mandatory feedback on a daily basis for 10 to 14 weeks.”	I chose this quote because it explains a little about how new officers are taught and learn out in the field. It also explains how they interact with corrective feedback – how they learn from it. Having corrective feedback everyday or 10-14 weeks also helps them get acquainted with this type of instruction.
“Some supervisors may not know how to give corrective feedback and may have their own anxieties…as a result, behavioral change is not initiated, and professional development is stunted for both the giver and receiver.”	I chose this quote because it demonstrates the need for supervisors to give corrective feedback in Police work.
“The CFI-R consists of 30 items presented in a 6-point likert format: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, slightly agree, agree, and strongly agree.”	I chose this quote because it shows how corrective feedback is given/received.
“Cycle of Effective Feedback: Understandingàpresentingàreflectingà ^ßfollowing upßproblem-solvingß .”	This diagram (which didn’t transfer well to the computer) shows how effective corrective feedback can be translated to/from the recruit.
“During a motor vehicle stop conducted by a recruit and observed by the FTO, it is determined that the recruit conveyed a rude and disrespectful tone toward the vehicle operator. The function of the FTO is to give corrective feedback… put the recruit in a learning mode as opposed to a defensive one.”	This quote explains how an FTO might give corrective feedback and how he can make sure that the recruit reacts positively.

After Reading Questions: 1. I think that this article can definitely be useful to my inquiry project. It shows how new officers in the field learn, which is basically what my inquiry consists of.

2. This article is useful because it demonstrates an in-the-field type of learning presented by a training officer. It gives specific examples of how this “corrective feedback” works.