Standards & Training
Ensuring professional excellence and accountability across all law enforcement agencies
⚠️ PLACEHOLDER INFORMATION
The information currently displayed on this page represents preliminary placeholders and should not be followed or relied upon. These standards are not yet official regulations. The Department of Public Safety will release official Standards & Training regulations in the future. Please check back for updates.
About Standards & Training
The Standards & Training division establishes and maintains the professional requirements for law enforcement officers across Mayflower. By setting rigorous training standards, certifications, and conduct guidelines, we ensure that every officer meets the highest professional and ethical benchmarks.
From initial academy training to ongoing professional development, Standards & Training ensures officers possess the knowledge, skills, and moral character necessary to serve the public with integrity. This division oversees officer certification, specialization training, and decertification of officers who violate professional standards.
Core Responsibilities
Officer Certification
Establishing and maintaining officer certification standards across all agencies
Academy Training
Overseeing basic law enforcement academy curricula and certification requirements
Continuing Education
Requiring and tracking ongoing professional development for all officers
Specialization Training
Certifying specialized training (K-9, SWAT, Investigation, etc.)
Performance Standards
Establishing conduct and performance expectations for all law enforcement
Decertification
Managing officer decertification for misconduct or failure to meet standards
Mandatory Training Programs
Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Duration: 18-24 weeks
Comprehensive foundational training for all new law enforcement officers
De-escalation & Community Relations
Duration: 16 hours annually
Required annual training on conflict de-escalation and community policing
Use of Force & Liability
Duration: 8 hours annually
Annual training on legal and policy aspects of force use
Ethics & Integrity
Duration: 4 hours annually
Annual ethics training emphasizing accountability and professional standards
Mental Health Crisis Response
Duration: 8 hours bi-annually
Training on recognizing and responding to individuals in mental health crisis