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Discussion: Recognizing that there is some state-mandated training, particularly at the recruit and in-service levels, training must still be based on identified training needs that support the department's mission and objectives. A training needs analysis will assist training staff in determining what training should be received by students and why, how to determine the training effects, and how to measure whether training is successful. Advisory No. 2: Curricula must be developed by personnel trained in curriculum development and be continually assessed for relevance. Discussion: Curricula must be developed by those trained in taking training needs analysis data and developing effective learning strategies. Attention must be paid to the development of strategies that take into account the needs of adult learners as well as the needs of the police department. Advisory No. 3: Academy instructors at all levels must be certified, particularly in the area of adult education. Instructors must be evaluated based on validate criteria on at least a bi-annually basis. Discussion: Being an effective practitioner does not guarantee that one will be an effective facilitator of adult learning. It is important that instructors understand the needs of adult learners and adult learning styles. Advisory No. 4: All training, including roll-call, academy, and external, must be recorded in secure personnel training files. Discussion: Training records are key personnel records and as such must be maintained and secured. In times of litigation, updated training records can be the key to winning or losing a court case. 46