Think Out Loud

All law enforcement officers in Oregon go through 16 weeks of initial training with the Department of Public Safety and Standards before they can be certified to work. Afterwards, officers must also complete training with their employer, which is different for every department. We hear from DPSST Director Eriks Gablicks about the initial certification training officers receive. Also, Bend Police Department Chief Jim Porter tells us what training looks like for Bend police officers.