May 19, 2008
Online Training Benefits Alabama State Troopers
Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) and the Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS) have teamed up to launch online in-service training for Alabama’s state troopers, according to WCCS President Dr. James Mitchell and DPS Director Col. J. Christopher Murphy. Through the program, WCCS has extended access to its Internet portal to Public Safety, allowing the agency to provide online training opportunities for both troopers and non-sworn employees. All troopers must complete annual in-service training, currently provided during a two and one-half day training regimen at the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center (ACJTC) in Selma. Expansion of online training will reduce travel time and expense and enable troopers to spend less time away from their regular duty stations. The initial phase of the online in-service training features two one-hour courses: a legal update and policy governing biased-based policing. All troopers are issued a “tough-book” computer, and they may access the program from any PC. Course instructors at ACJTC monitor the classes online and are available to answer troopers’ questions online, by e-mail or telephone. The training center plans to expand Internet-based training opportunities for both troopers and nonsworn staff. The Department of Public Safety’s online in-service training program includes the required monitoring and testing necessary to meet the commission’s requirements on continuing education for Alabama law enforcement officers. View the press release for more details.
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