S Reitz, like many of us old heads, is probably "let down" by his department's abandoning of the training based on lessons learned. The current managers at many law enforcement agencies discount these standards as "the old days". Instead they adopted new "minimum standards" so everyone "qualified". Like a participation trophy.
But Reitz may be hesitant to poor mouth the department to the public as the troops are trying to do the best they can with little backing from management. There are very few leaders left in many mid - large agencies. Politics has corrupted many a department. Job assignments and promotions are based on perceived loyalty vs. ability. My opinion based on observation.
As S. Reitz stated - "Students cannot train to a minimal standard and expect positive results when an entirely different and significantly upgraded standard is required." However that is the expectation from their bosses.
JW