Introduction
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a security organ in the United States. The bureau work involves gathering intelligence information for security reasons. Preparations of new agents are one of the important tasks done by the bureau (Police Link, 2018). The FBI Academy is responsible for ensuring that new agents are fully trained in a skillful order. This paper applies the bureaucratic model to compare and contrast FBI training with those of the quasi-militarism.
Differences
New FBI agents are required to take time in studying theory and practical concepts. These concepts include investigative skills, operation techniques, ethics, IT and physical practices. Although the training is vigorous, the training is not done on a personal basis. Thus, the new agents training involve teamwork where every member is given a group or a partner throughout the whole process (Police Link, 2018). Furthermore, their instructors are more involved in challenging them as well as when supporting them. This FBI training is different from the quasi-militarism where the level of agents’ interaction with their instructors is minimal. Also, under quasi-militarism learners are work individually and are disqualified in an event they fail to meet the training requirements.
Comparison
The FBI trainee agents’ course focuses on operational skills, investigative skills, weapon handling training, case exercises and academics. Also, they study different subjects such as fundamental law, behavioral science, forensic science and interrogation skills. New agents are trained to deal with terrorism, cybercrimes, and related criminal investigations. Similarly, quasi-militarism requires learners to undertake courses in criminal law, fundamental law, firearm handling training and physical training (Police Link, 2018). Also, police officers learn how about patrol procedure, diversity and community policing.
References
Johnson, T. A., & COX, III, R. W. (2004). Police ethics: Organizational implications. Public Integrity, 7(1), 67-79.
Police Link. (2018). “The Paramilitary vs. Academic Training Debate” Retrieved from http://policelink.monster.com/training/articles/1996-the-paramilitary-vs-academic-training-debate
