Will they make him go back through basic training or will they actually realize that accepting laterals is a good deal? I cannot tell you how many good applicants LMPD loses because fully certified and experienced officers (Kentucky or otherwise) don't want to go back through 6 months of unneeded training. But it has been a boon for other agencies, for sure, because they will snatch up good candidates.
Will they make him go back through basic training or will they actually realize that accepting laterals is a good deal? I cannot tell you how many good applicants LMPD loses because fully certified and experienced officers (Kentucky or otherwise) don't want to go back through 6 months of unneeded training. But it has been a boon for other agencies, for sure, because they will snatch up good candidates.