TRAINING ACADEMY
Manchester in-house academy
After being sworn in by the Chief of Police, a recruit officer will complete a 5-week in-house preparatory academy. They will be trained on department SOPs, officer wellness, introduction to firearms, pistol and rifle qualifications, less lethal choices such as OC, Taser, and defensive tactics, among other things throughout this phase. These lessons will take place in the classroom, on the fire range, and elsewhere. Because the NH Police Academy is run in a paramilitary manner, each recruit must participate in physical training, learn drill and ceremony, and demonstrate confidence, discipline, and attitude for everyday life.
nh police academy
The 16-week Police Academy will be attended by a recruit officer at the Concord, New Hampshire-based NH Police Standards and Training facility, where they will receive top-notch education using the most recent approaches to law enforcement training. The use of force, a review of laws and policies, scenario-based training, defensive driving, firearms, and other topics will all be covered in depth in the substantial hands-on training and education that police recruits will be receiving. They will graduate and receive their certification as NH police officers once they have fulfilled all the requirements.
scenario based training
The Manchester Police Department offers both new officers and current officers scenario training. This training includes scenarios involving active threat, de-escalation, use of force, high-risk traffic stops, building searches, ICAT, and tactical medicine. Prior to the field training phase, new officers will continue to study and gain confidence by continuing this instruction throughout the academy.
exercise and wellness
The Manchester Police Department offers a fantastic employee wellness program to support officers’ and their families’ health and wellbeing. The MPAL facilities, as well as our on-site gym and cardio area, are also accessible to officers around-the-clock.
virtual reality
The Manchester Police Department has its very own cutting-edge virtual reality system that provides our officers with limitless training possibilities at anytime and anywhere. With dynamic experiences that improve performance, critical thinking, and de-escalation abilities, this innovative immersive training aids in the development of higher-performing police officers.