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More rigorous training.   Enhancing our cadets’ quality of life.   Doubling our cadet training capacity. DNA Submissions and Alternatives to Incarceration Consolidation are examples of low-liability courses now offered online in the Blended Training Model. This allows instructors to focus valuable face-to-face training time during Basic Training on those courses that cannot be replaced with online modules, such as Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instruction. The Blended Model doesn’t just benefit new cadets. All DCS employees can access the online courses. Our rapidly expanding catalog of available courses has had nearly 5,000 enrollments, primarily from veteran DCS employees eager to avail themselves of our powerful new development resource. 79% COMPLETION RATE FOR CADETS IN THE BASIC COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER TRAINING IN FY 2017 203 GRADUATES OF THE BASIC COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER TRAINING IN FY 2017 “The blended learning experience gave me the opportunity to focus on my family but also my career ...without the burnout of having to stay at GPSTC for nine weeks.” -Craig Johnson, BCSOT graduate “The online training allows me to retain the information faster than if I was sitting in a classroom all day. It’s self-propelled.” -Christy Howard, BCSOT graduate 2017 Annual Report 19