Needs Assessment of Police Pre-deployment Training for Dispatch Experts in International Development Cooperation of Policing

Abstract: Korean policing, as indicated by the term K-Police Wave, is at an excellent level to transfer competitive policing knowledge and skills to its partner countries. This study aims to identify the policing pre-deployment training content for Korean dispatched experts based on the results of needs assessments. Pre-deployment training should be designed systemically, and training of trainers approaches should be implemented to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of international development cooperation in policing. To determine the priorities of needs for pre-deployment training in policing, T-tests, Borich needs assessments, and Locus for Focus model analyses were performed. Following the focus group interview, a survey was conducted with 116 experienced experts, and 87 responded. The priority method used in this study provides valuable information for those responsible for pre-deployment training and those involved in human resource development. The results indicate that policing experts prioritize understanding the status and conditions of police training in scheduled dispatch countries and assessing the needs of trainees. The article provides theoretical and practical implications for effective pre-deployment training and stresses the importance of knowledge transfer as part of international development cooperation in policing.