The Patrol Basics Course

Made by Cops. For Cops.

The Patrol Basics Course is an eight-hour, self-paced online course that helps agencies strengthen and further standardize their existing field training program. 

The Patrol Basics Course covers the most important legal and procedural topics and the most valuable officer safety techniques, helping to develop more competent and knowledgeable officers.

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See the Course in Action

Watch this sample training video to get a firsthand look at the course content, instructional approach, and the practical value it can bring to your agency's field training program.

Experience worth passing on

Passing on essential knowledge and skills to the next generation.

Created by experienced law enforcement professionals, the Patrol Basics Course  is designed to help new officers master their craft.

The Patrol Basics Course is designed to integrate seamlessly into your agency's existing field training program and prioritizes teaching the most important legal knowledge, practical policing skills, and officer safety strategies that new officers need to become competent and effective law enforcement professionals.

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A straightforward addition to your training program.

No major restructuring. Minimal administrative effort.

Police departments and sheriff’s offices can add The Patrol Basics Course to to their field training requirements or to their in-house training program for new hires.

  • Trainees complete online instruction during appropriate downtime.
  • FTOs use the material to reinforce concepts taught in the field.
  • Improves new officer performance and new employee retention.
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Build on the training you already provide.

Contact us of you'd like to view a free trial of the Patrol Basics Course.