Professional training is a high priority with the University of Alabama Police Department. Annual training in law updates, force issues, first aid, investigation techniques and many other areas are conducted by both departmental and outside personnel. The training is always directed toward providing officers the most up-to-date techniques and knowledge to effectively provide quality service to the University community.
Officers may also receive specialized training in:
- Criminal investigation including crime scene processing
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus-DUI
- Interview Techniques
- Defensive driving
- Firearms
- Defensive tactics
- Accident investigation
- Street officer response to narcotics
- Training instructor certification opportunities