The average US police department requires fewer hours of training than what it takes to become a barber or a plumber - 672 hours of basic training. https://www

The average US police department requires fewer hours of training than what it takes to become a barber or a plumber - 672 hours of basic training. https://www.insider.com/some-police-academies-require-fewer-hours-of-training-plumbing-2020-6 https://www.insider.com/some-police-academies-require-fewer-... Where a cop should be required 4 year degree at a minimum, with required courses in sociology, communications, psychology, anything else that might help them w/ behavior and de-escalation and staying calm under pressure. They should also have the same requirements for continuing education as nurses, doctors, teachers.