#159 After Dark - Law Enforcement Training: Accountability, Quality & The Broken System w/ Rick Jacobs

In this episode, I sit down with Rick Jacobs, an instructional design expert with years of experience in law enforcement, the corporate world, and entrepreneurship. 

Rick has a deep understanding of how training programs are designed, delivered, and—more importantly—where they fall short. We dive into the problems with law enforcement training, from outdated POST standards to institutional roadblocks that prevent real progress.

Many officers and instructors agree that the system is broken, and today, Rick and I break down exactly why that is and what can be done about it.

Beyond law enforcement, this conversation applies to multiple industries—corporate training, leadership development, and private instruction. 

We explore validity, quality, and accountability in training programs, questioning what makes instruction truly effective and how organizations should measure success.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

06:53 Rick Jacobs’s Background & Career

17:50 Law Enforcement Challenges

21:51 Training Issues & Improvements

54:23 Accountability & Standards

57:22 Quality Materials & Processes

01:01:06 Instructor Challenges & Feedback

01:08:51 Consistency & Rubrics

01:24:19 Liability & Realistic Training

01:34:17 Comprehensive Training Programs

01:38:57 Projects & Consultations

01:44:48 Challenges & Future Plans

02:08:05 Contact Rick

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