Quasi-experimental study shows decision-making training improves situational awareness in police officers, highlighting the importance of cognitive skills.
Key Points
Trained officers exhibited significantly higher situational awareness scores compared to untrained controls, demonstrating the impact of targeted training.
A quasi-experimental design involving 166 police officers assessed the effects of decision-making training on situational awareness and team behavior.
Statistical analyses included factorial ANOVAs to evaluate training effects, revealing significant outcomes for shared mental models and decision-making skills.
Findings suggest that cognitive-focused training could better prepare police officers for complex operational environments.