 Welcome to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. The next few weeks will be a tough and rigorous experience. It has to be. That's because the profession you have chosen is not easy. The demands placed on law enforcement officers are greater than ever before. Kremlows are becoming more violent and more sophisticated. As a result, the scope and complexity of your job is ever increasing. Our mission here at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is to prepare you for this challenging career. We are committed to providing quality training. In fact, it's a tradition here. We strive for excellence in all areas and we expect the same from our students. Now it's your turn. Our staff and faculty will work with you to make your training experience as rich and meaningful as possible. Our facilities are open to any student who wishes to utilize them. Take advantage of these opportunities. Develop the kinds of interagency contacts that will increase your effectiveness for years to come. The standards set by those preceding you should be upheld with honor and integrity. Use this experience to become the best law enforcement officer you can be. The rewards are worth it. The time here can mold you into the kind of professional that truly makes a difference. Let us work together to make that happen for you. Good luck and enjoy your experience. Becoming a Federal Law Enforcement Officer carries a tremendous responsibility. To many, you represent our nation. You represent our laws. By choosing this profession, you embody a solemn pledge to the public, to your colleagues and to yourself. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center can prepare you for this demanding career. Starting now, all it takes is hard work and a commitment from you. The Center is a proven training ground for consolidated training. Established in 1970, it moved from the Washington, D.C. area to its current location in Glencoe, Georgia in 1975. Over the years, it has provided quality and cost-efficient training for dozens of federal, state, local and international law enforcement organizations. Its mission has been constant to shape, temper and sharpen the finest law enforcement officers in the world. Thousands of students pass through this center each year. Now, it's your turn. During your training, you'll experience what it takes to become the best in the classroom, in labs, on the ranges. Why don't you please take your hands out of your pockets and let's go downtown and talk about it, alright? And in practice. Sir, take your hands out of your pockets. You're under arrest. You will receive the training necessary to prepare you for the demanding career of a Federal Law Enforcement Officer. The Glencoe facility is an ever-expanding, always active training site. To feel comfortable, new students such as yourself need to know what's available. Training at the Fletsey is a 24-hour experience. Much of your daytime will be spent in classroom buildings and other basic training facilities. These will be covered in more detail later in this program. However, the center also offers other facilities to ensure your stay here is a success. The Center's library contains books and periodicals on subjects related to law enforcement and criminal justice. In addition, computer stations allow students to explore online resources. When not studying, the Student Center is a popular choice. Here you can relax, enjoy planned activities and meet your fellow trainees. The dining hall is where you'll be taking most of your meals. It is centrally located and offers a wide selection of foods. With the thousands of people on the facility at any one time, a health unit is vital. One is available to all students during regular hours. Finally, there are those shops necessary for daily living. A post office. Credit Union. Convenience store. Laundry. Even a barber shop are all available for your use. Sports and recreational facilities are scattered throughout the center. When not in training, students are free to make use of them as well as the center's physical training equipment. The center has the facilities to meet almost every student need. For now, it will be your home away from home. Training is a dynamic mission. New criminal enterprises develop constantly. National priorities evolve. The center is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date training programs possible to meet these law enforcement needs. If the indictment occurs before arrest... Classroom instruction is one part of your student experience. The lectures and class discussion will range in topics from legal issues to investigative techniques. The facilities in which these classes are held are being constantly updated. Individual rooms can accommodate the latest in training techniques, including audio-visual and computer technology. Classroom training will be tied into various laboratory exercises. These hands-on programs serve to reinforce previous instruction. Obviously, computer know-how is a pressing law enforcement training issue. You will be learning the basics in the center's computer training facility. The next weapon system we'll be dealing with is... Traditional training will be a large part of your experience here at the center. It will be your service weapon. Indoor and outdoor ranges are used to train students in firearms use. To better prepare you to survive possible lethal situations, the firearms program includes both basic marksmanship and realistic simulation. The driver's training program also incorporates realism with basic skills. Your driving abilities will be sharpened through practice on skid pads, driving courses, and emergency response ranges. Physical techniques and fitness is another part of your training. The center provides state-of-the-art facilities to train students in specific law enforcement-related skills, such as non-lethal control techniques. You will also be expected to perform up to certain physical fitness standards. One note of caution. A career in law enforcement carries with it one of the highest rates of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. While training, treat all bodily fluids as if contaminated and report any exposure to your instructor. I want some communications. I don't want to have to haul. All right, listen, I'll get you some kind of communication. Finally, you will be asked to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired from all areas of your training in a series of practical exercises, or P.E.s as they're called. A 34 duplex subdivision, remnant from the days when the center was a Navy base, act as a proving ground. In minutes, this neighborhood can erupt into a hotbed of simulated criminal activity, where P.E.s can be safely staged day or night. To add even further realism, some P.E.s are conducted in the surrounding community. This is how the center marks your passage from student to graduate. More importantly, they're a glimpse into your future. The tough and serious job you'll be taking on after training. Drop the knife, Smith. Drop the knife. Drop it. All center programs involve some form of testing. This means you'll be evaluated on your classroom instruction, firearms training, drivers training, as well as physical techniques and fitness. All sources of information can be used in these tests, including lectures, labs, student texts, and handouts. An academic or written test will be graded numerically. If you score above a certain percentage, you pass. Practical exercises are marked on a pass-fail basis. You'll be expected to perform certain required tasks in a satisfactory manner. Remedial testing is available for those who fail either in academic tests or practical exercise. If you do not achieve a passing score within the allotted number of tries, you'll be dismissed or placed in a non-diploma status only upon request of your agency. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. You will be asked to review and sign the Honor Pledge before each exam. Breaking that pledge is grounds for immediate dismissal. Being a professional means acting with integrity and a genuine commitment to excel. Your training at the FlatSea will culminate in both academic and skills tests. If you take them seriously, they can be your chance to prove your ability and character. When officers are scrutinized more than ever before, police actions are placed under the microscope of the media, even the handheld video cam. Your reputation for moral behavior and ethical judgment starts here today. As a student at the FlatSea, you represent not only yourself but your agency as well. And when you go out into the community, you represent all of law enforcement. Consequently, a certain code of behavior is expected of you. That code is described in detail in your student handbook. Here the rules and regulations concerning your stay at the center are spelled out in concrete terms. For example, sexual harassment or any actions that create a hostile work environment will not be tunneling. The consequences of such behavior will be severe. Likewise, any inappropriate behavior or conduct, not befitting a law enforcement officer, is a serious matter. Look, I'm a student at the center. You really didn't have to do this. Student at the center, you should have known better. And will be dealt with firmly. What will be expected of you is diligence and hard work. Remember, it's your job to be attentive, respectful, and to do the best you possibly can. But what about when you're not on the job? Nearby Brunswick and the Golden Isles offers breathtaking natural attractions among other recreational opportunities. And while the center understands that you may choose to explore these areas, you must understand one thing. You are a guest in this community and should act appropriately. The same code of conduct that guides your behavior at the center will apply whenever you're off the center. You are embarking upon a career that is more than just a job. It is a solemn commitment to the people of America that you will make a difference. Even if, in the effort, it costs your life. Officer survival and safety is at the core of the FLETC training mission. The programs, facilities, and staff are dedicated to preparing you to meet the challenges of today's federal law enforcement. Now it's up to you to commit yourself to your career. It starts here in training. All the hard work, pressure, and performance. In time, you will become the professional you need to be to succeed and survive. You will be a federal law enforcement officer.