Program that could help with our national cop problem:

During the first 2 years cops must be in probationary status. In order to improve their human relations and communication skills they spend one day a week, not as cops, but positions as auxiliaries, trainees, 'students', or interns depending on site,  in these sort of settings. Site clients would not know they are cops:

1. Drug rehabilitation centers, group therapy settings, as assistant to the professional leading the sessions, or as an client interviewer.

2. Food bank, in direct contact with customers.

3. Home for the mentally ill, as assistant to qualified personnel.

4. Prison group therapy session under direction of a qualified licensed psychologist running the program.

5. Child protective services, participate in case reviews and discussion of handling of cases with case supervisors.

The cops would not identified as cops to clients, or staff (staff-to the extent possible). The communication skills of the officer would be graded by the site supervisor, with documentation. Acceptable performance would be necessary for permanent addition to the permanent police force.