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ICE training curriculum

The composition and changes to the ICE training curriculum, including the preservation of core subjects like de-escalation and conflict management.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What training do new ICE agents receive at the academy and field offices?

New ICE law‑enforcement hires receive a mix of classroom, tactical and firearms instruction at the ICE Academy operated inside the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, s...

Jan 8, 2026
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Are ICE agents trained in de-escalation techniques during field training in 2025?

ICE public materials and some 2025 reporting assert that agents receive de‑escalation training as part of their law‑enforcement curriculum, but independent reporting and oversight concerns show signif...

Jan 7, 2026
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How strict of a screening process and what are credential prerequisites or training required for ICE agents

The pathway into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a multi-step, credential-heavy process that combines minimum eligibility checks, a comprehensive background investigation, and prolonged a...

Feb 4, 2026

What training components (e.g., de‑escalation, Spanish language) were reduced or moved online during ICE’s 2025 compression?

Reporting indicates sharply compressed new-enrollee training in 2025, explicitly cutting Spanish‑language requirements (about five weeks) and shifting at least some coursework to virtual pre‑ and post...

Jan 10, 2026

How do ICE ERO and HSI training curricula differ in week‑by‑week content?

A direct comparison shows ERO (Enforcement and Removal Operations) basic training is shorter, more tactically focused and oriented to deportation operations, while HSI (Homeland Security Investigation...