Training & Programs
Everything You Need to Advance the Profession
From foundational patrol skills to advanced investigations and executive leadership — CommunityPolicing.com delivers practical, evidence-informed training for every stage of a law enforcement career.
Why Evidence-Based Training Matters
The Research Behind the Curriculum
CommunityPolicing.com incorporates findings from peer-reviewed criminal justice research, federal publications, recognized professional organizations, and evidence-informed police practice. Research findings cited within our training materials are linked to their original sources whenever available and are periodically reviewed for accuracy and currency.
Our Training Platforms
Four interconnected platforms — each designed for a specific audience and purpose, all built on the same commitment to practical, credible education.
Structured online courses for every career stage
CommunityPolicing Academy
Browse training by topic, skill level, instructor, course length, career level, specialty, and certification eligibility. Courses are categorized as Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced, and Executive.
- Video instruction with downloadable resources
- Knowledge checks and final assessments
- Certificate of completion
- Continuing education credit information
- Individual officer training transcripts
Course Levels
The premier online resource for detectives and investigators
Investigator Resource Center
Organized by investigative discipline, this section provides in-depth resources, guides, case studies, and training for criminal investigators at every level.
- Resources organized by investigative discipline
- Investigative guides and case studies
- Legal updates and search warrant resources
- Interview and interrogation techniques
- Digital evidence and cellular records
Investigative Disciplines
Developing law enforcement leaders at every level
Leadership Institute
The CommunityPolicing Leadership Institute provides dedicated training for new supervisors through police executives — covering the full spectrum of law enforcement leadership.
- Leadership fundamentals and decision-making
- Managing investigations and critical incidents
- Organizational culture and accountability
- Strategic planning and risk management
- Media relations and community engagement
Who It Serves
Agency-wide training management and reporting
Department Training Portal
A dedicated portal for law enforcement agencies of all sizes — from small local departments to large state and federal agencies — to manage training at scale.
- Enroll and manage multiple officers
- Assign training and create training groups
- Track course progress and completion rates
- Download certificates and generate reports
- Maintain department-wide training records
Designed For
Training for Every Stage of a Law Enforcement Career
35+ training categories covering the full spectrum of law enforcement professional development — with more being added continuously.
Patrol & Operations
- Patrol Operations
- Officer Safety
- Use of Force
- De-Escalation
- Search & Seizure
- Report Writing
- Case Preparation
Criminal Investigations
- Criminal Investigations
- Advanced Investigations
- Homicide Investigations
- Cold Case Investigations
- Interview & Interrogation
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Missing Persons
Specialized Investigations
- Drug Investigations
- Human Trafficking
- Gang Investigations
- Organized Crime
- Financial Investigations
- Firearms Investigations
- Behavioral Threat Assessment
Digital & Technology
- Digital Investigations
- Cybercrime
- Social Media Investigations
- Open-Source Intelligence
- Emerging Technology
- AI in Law Enforcement
- Cellular Records
Leadership & Ethics
- Leadership & Supervision
- Executive Leadership
- Ethics & Professional Standards
- Community Policing
- Bias & Procedural Justice
- Instructor Development
- Organizational Change
Wellness & Research
- Wellness & Resilience
- Intelligence-Led Policing
- Surveillance
- Criminal Interdiction
- Evidence-Based Policing
- Criminal Justice Research
- Policy Analysis
Training Library
A Searchable Law Enforcement Knowledge Hub
The CommunityPolicing.com Training Library is a comprehensive, searchable repository of law enforcement training content — from online courses and investigative guides to research summaries, legal updates, and downloadable reference materials.
Powerful filters and a prominent search bar make it easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it.
Get Early AccessCriminal Justice Academic Center
Turning Research into Practice
A dedicated section for criminal justice research, evidence-based policing, white papers, policy analysis, and academic resources — translated into practical summaries for working law enforcement professionals.
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