Originally Posted by
TSORon
Its a combination of both, and some things you do not mention. The training covers a wide range of topics as well, all of which apply directly to the job.
Think about it. Even law enforcement officers do not get 3 hours of training each week in addition to their duties.
It isn't 'in addition' to their duties if it is included in the 40 hour work week.
Quality LEO's don't need to spend nearly ten per cent of their work day playing around. Quality LEO's are expected to work for a living. Quality LEOs are expected to get their training right the first time around.
I wouldn't think a TDC really needs to spend three hours every week studying the fine points of the law when they still haven't mastered the website-posted list of acceptable IDs.