Technology, in the form of the latest weapons and ammunition, is essential in police work, but there is no new firearm that will improve a police officer's shooting ability like spending many hours on the range. A police officer's foundation of skills consists of solid basics perfected through continuous hard work. When police training is cut back in a department or is designed to be taught in less time, two important areas of the training disappear: fundamentals and proficiency testing. Tips to enhance and reinforce police training are offered to achieve goals related to knowledge, verbal and physical skills, professionalism, safety, teamwork, and commitment. 2 photographs