The police department, by its very nature, cannot embrace all seven of Vaill's way of being/learning at all times. However, most are actually covered, at least in the progressive departments:

Way of Being

Example in Police Department

Self-Directed Learning

Probably the most prominent characteristic; in order to grow in the job, or even keep up with the requirements, officers must be self-directed as part of a larger scheme in learning. For an officer to advance into management, they must be self-directed to study and pass certain exams; but to keep up with new techniques, technology, psychology, etc., self-directed learning is vital.

Creative Learning

In one sense, unofficially, police officers are exploring creative learning daily. There are not necessarily any strict goals per shift, but one learns about sociological, cultural, ethnic, and legal issues depending on the day -- which is never the same twice in a row.

Expressive Learning

Learning by doing is part of the mentor, partnership agreement; and while not a daily occurrence, is regular. Shadowing another officer, working in another department, etc. are all parts...

Certainly, some become jaded, have personal problems, blame the job, etc., but there are so many opportunities for learning, one has to work NOT to learn.
On-Line Learning

One of the greatest and most efficient ways to use technology. With online learning, officers can get advanced degrees, take courses in management, psychology, counseling, or other areas of interest that allow them to still work full time, but pursue either a degree or simply self-improvement.

Continual Learning

Again, very self-motivated; many law enforcement employees already realize they have but scratched the surface in understanding psychology, criminology, or even anthropology and sociology. Those with the more productive outlook embrace continual learning, as it is pushed by management.

Reflexive Learning

One of the lesser aspects; reflexive learning is a bit too analytical and "world to self" oriented -- it seems overly analytical for most police officers.