This document outlines the topics and structure for a debate on whether police departments should train sworn officers or hire civilians to complete financial reports and budgets. Participants are asked to create outlines with at least 5 points supporting their position and 5 points countering their original position, with each point including supporting sub-points. The debate will discuss whether civilians have sufficient policing knowledge for budgets and if officers can fulfill financial tasks without degrees.

1. Prepare to participate in a debate on the following topic: Should
police departments train sworn police officers to complete
financial reports and prepare budgets or hire civilian personnel
for these tasks? Do civilians have enough knowledge of
policing to properly prepare good budgets addressing policing
needs? Can sworn officers fulfill this task without proper
degrees/education?
Part I
Create an outline supporting your position. You should include
a minimum of 5 points and each point should be fully supported
with sub points.
Part II
Create an outline countering your original position. You should
have a minimum of 5 points and each point should be fully
supported with sub points.