Publication Date: 2023/06/16
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for police training programs worldwide, requiring adaptations to ensure the safety of trainees while also providing effective training. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore the experiences of police trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty (30) police trainees from the Police Regional Office-Cordillera participated in the study, and data was collected through semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, revealing common challenges encountered by the participants. The study found that police trainees faced various challenges during the pandemic, including the absence of opportunities to spend time with their loved ones during recognition ceremonies due to the pandemic, difficulty adjusting to a new culture and environment, discrimination because of COVID-19, and the requirement to always wear a face mask and face shield.
Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic, Police Trainees, Challenges, Experiences, New Reality.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8046433
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23MAY2315.pdf
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