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Leadership for Law Enforcement

Leadership for Law Enforcement 

Presented by: Greg Anderson, On-Target Solutions Group

September 27, 2024, 8 AM – 4 PM

$195

For more information and to register, click here: South Metro Leadership Sep. 27, 2024

TOPICS:

What is leadership –
do not follow the fads
· How has leadership advanced
· The difference between leadership,
management and administration
· The under leadership epidemic in law
enforcement
· Preventing employees from becoming
problems
· Different styles of leadership
· Symptoms of leadership deficit
· Laws of leadership

 

 

Crime Scene Reporting

Effective Crime Scene Reporting: Documentation and Demonstratives

Presented by: R.P> “Rusty” Sullivan, On-Target Solutions Group

September 27, 2024, 8 AM – 4 PM

$195

For more information and to register, click here: South Metro Crime Scene Reporting Sep. 27, 2024

Forensic Crime Scene Technician Certification
Evidence Processing: Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics
Crime Scene Photography: The Essentials
Effective Crime Scene Reporting
Completion of the above three seminars and
examination will result in the issuance of a
Forensic Crime Scene Technician certification.
Likewise, these seminars may be taken
individually and do not require they all be taken
this week and any seminars taken previously
count towards the certification.

TOPICS:

Compiling Actionable Field Notes
· Intelligible Report Formatting
· Terminology Usage
· Creation of Analysis-Level Documentation
· Aspects of Hearing vs Visual Impacts
· Courtroom Demonstratives
· Visual Methodologies Review:
· Sketching
· General Photography Methods
· Considerations of Technology Usage
· Pitfall Awareness
· 3D Scanning
· Drone Usage
· GIS/Internet Maps
· Team Effort Protocol Recommendation

 

 

On-Target Solutions for Law Enforcement Supervisors

On-Target Solutions for Law Enforcement Supervisors

Presented by: Greg Anderson, On-Target Solutions Group

April 27 – 28, 2022, 8 AM – 4 PM
14 hours (POST #10444-0002)

$275/ officer

For more information and to register, click here: South Metro Supervision April 27-28, 2022

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

This course would be applicable for: Anyone law enforcement person who supervises or manages employees from the executive level to experienced or new front line supervisors, or those who desire to understand impactful supervisory practices.

This dynamic two day course is a career development tool to enhance and refine the leadership skills of law enforcement supervisors across a variety of organizations. Good supervision transcends agencies and provides the core principles of quality supervisory techniques. It also lays a strong groundwork of knowledge for those striving to be promoted to supervisory positions. Concentrating on the idea that people are the true assets of their agency, participants will understand the importance of their role in maximizing employee performance through strong supervision techniques. You will understand the value in developing flexibility in your leadership approaches to garner peak performance and meet organizational goals.

Topics Include:

  • Qualities of excellence in supervision
  • Developing the leader within
  • Leadership, management and supervision strategies
  • Making a difference in your agency
  • Communicating effectively both up and down
    the chain of command
  • DISC personal profile system
  • Goal setting and implementation –
    the supervisor’s role
  • Preparing meaningful performance evaluations

Introduction To Handguns: November 19 & 21, 2019

Tuesday, November 19 & Thursday, November 21, 2019, 6 PM- 10 PM

To register, click here.

 

COURSE SUMMARY:

This program is designed to provide a hands-on experience in firearms safety for people who are new gun owners or are thinking of purchasing a firearm for personal safety and/or recreational shooting.

Classes will take place over two evenings. On the first night, participants will:
• Learn important safety procedures for handling of pistols and for use of firearms range;
• Familiarize with the different types of pistols, their parts and operation;
• Learn about ammunition and its proper use;
• Be able to load and unload a firearm using “dummy” ammunition;
• Practice firing stance, grip and use of pistol sights;
On the second night, participants will:
• Shoot live ammunition on a twelve lane indoor firing range with the assistance of firearms instructors and range safety officers;
• Participate in target shooting and tactical exercises using an inter-active police firearms simulator with laser gun technology.
• Be informed of state laws and procedures regarding the purchase and carrying of a hand gun.

Students must attend the first night’s instruction in order to participate in the live ammunition and simulator training on the second night. This course is open to people over the age of 18. Because of some adult content, teens, ages 13 – 17 years, may attend with a parent or guardian who is also a participant. Under 13 years, please contact Debra Fields (info below). Pistols are provided. If you already own a handgun, you are welcome to bring it with you.
For more information on the Introduction to Handguns / Firearm Safety course, call (952) 903-5717.

In the event that you are no longer able to attend the class you registered for, the following cancellation policy applies:

more than 30 days notice, a full refund will be returned;
within 30 days notice, full refund if we are able to fill the vacant seat;
within 30 days notice, 80% will be returned if we are unable to fill the vacant seat;
within 14 days notice, full transfer of registration to a later date.

***Please note, we are unable to accomodate refunds or transfers with no prior notice.***

 

Interview & Interrogation: Basic & Advanced

Interview & Interrogation: Basic & Advanced

Presented by: William P. Schreiber, REID & Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL

BASIC COURSE

Tuesday – Thursday, November 5 – 7, 2019, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuition: $445

MN POST training hours: 24

ADVANCED COURSE*

Friday, November 8, 2019, 8 AM – 3 PM

Tuition: $130

MN POST training hours: 8

* Participants who have previously attended the three-day basic course are eligible to attend the advanced session only. 

To register, click here.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Objectives for the basic course are 1) to provide the fundamentals necessary to conduct a proper interview and interrogation, 2) to provide a structured frame of reference for those interviewers who have some experience but also may not have had any formal training in the area and 3) to improve the efficiency of all participants in obtraining the truth from suspects, witnesses and victims in a legally acceptable manner.

Objectives for the advanced course are 1) to provide additional tactics and techniques designed to obtain confessions from the deceptive suspect in more expedient manner, 2) to provide finesse tactics dealing with the psychology of interrogation to enhance the investigators ability to acquire confessions that might not have otherwise been obtained and 3) to provide a logical guideline that may be used to profile out any type of suspect for interrogation.

More than 300,000 professionals in the law enforcement and security fields have attended these programs since it they were first offered in 1974. Participants come from both the private sector (retailing, finance, health care, manufacturing, etc.) and the public sector, including all levels of law enforcement and government; from every U.S. State and Canadian Province, as well as countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Distinguishing between interview and interrogation
• Legal aspects of interview and interrogation
• What makes an excellent interviewer
• Factors affecting a subject’s behavior
• Behavior symptom analysis (see detail below)
• Five points to follow when evaluating behavior
• Reid Behavioral Analysis Interview™
• Baiting techniques

The REID Nine Steps of Interrogation (see detail below)
1. Behavior symptoms analysis
2. Evaluating Attitudes
3. Evaluating Non-verbal Behavior
4. Evaluating Verbal Behavior
5. Evaluating Paralinguistic Behavior
6. Reid Behavioral Analysis Interview™
7. The Baiting Technique
8. Analyzing Factual Information Prior to the Interview
9. Asking Behavior Provoking Questions

THE REID NINE STEPS OF INTERROGATION
1. The Positive Confrontation
2. Theme Development
3. Handling Denials
4. Overcoming Objections
5. Procuring and Retaining the Suspect’s Attention
6. Handling the Suspect’s Passive Mood
7. Presenting an Alternative Question
8. Detailing the Offense
9. Elements of Oral and Written Statements

ADVANCED TOPICS INCLUDE ABOVE TOPICS AS THEY RELATE TO:

Advanced concepts in behavior symptom analysis, behavioral interview and REID approach to interrogation:
• Difficult suspects that give the interrogator problems and specific tactics to get them to confess
• Defiant, neutral and accepting suspects – how to move suspects out of a stage for best end results
• Distinguishing elements which identify need, lifestyle, impulse and esteem criminal characteristics
• Additional interrogation tactics.

L.O.C.K.U.P. Ground Control and Edged Weapon Instructor Training

LOCKUP Ground Control and Edged Weapon Instructor Training

Presented by: Jerry Lashway, Police Combat.

Monday – Friday, October 7 – 11, 2019, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Tuition: $795.

To register, click here.

 

COURSE SUMMARY:

The L.O.C.K.U.P.® Police Ground Control Edged Weapon Instructor Course is an in-depth presentation of police ground control tactics integrated with edged weapon defense. The course will provide a solid foundation of law enforcement and corrections ground engagements. This is not sport orientated grappling, these are tactics and techniques designed for law enforcement / correctional engagements. L.O.C.K.U.P. ® orientation provides the base of the system with the course specifically focusing on grounded and edged weapon engagements.

 

Topics Include:
• The L.O.C.K.U.P. ® Police Combat System
• Environmental and Situational Awareness
• Understand the limitations of grounded combat
• Mount, Guard and Side Control Platforms
• Defensive strategy/technique against five most likely attacks.
• Counter Offense from the Guard Position
• Counter Offense from the Mounted Position
• Maintaining and Escaping the Side Control
• Submission Holds to Handcuffing positions
• Learning to keep tactical distance from assailant (s)
• Understand the dynamics of an edged weapon assault
• Instructor methodologies and concepts
• Plus much more… REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• BDU Style Pants · Boots with ankle support· Body Armor · Groin protection ·Full duty belt · Red Gun · Red Knife · Mouthguard
• No shorts allowed, officers wear gear!

Student will receive a training manual, certificate and
Instructor Shirt.

Jerry Lashway is a 20 Year Corrections Officer, Military Veteran, Edged Weapon Expert Black Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu L.O.C.K.U.P.® Trainer

Checks Payable to:
KFD Training
and Consultation LLC
PO Box 290931
Wethersfield, CT
06129-0931 860.436.6975

 

Evidence Recovery Skill Sets for Police & Fire Personnel

Evidence Recovery Skill Sets for Police & Fire Personnel

Presented by: R.P. “Rusty” Sullivan, On-Target Solutions Group

August 21 – 22, 2019, 8 AM – 4 PM.
14 hours (POST #10444-0009)

$375/ officer
$325/ if 3 or more from same agency

To view the course announcement and register, click here.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL: 

This foundational course is designed for any personnel assigned to Patrol, Investigations and Fire Scene duties, empowering them to identify, collect and record commonly encountered evidence at crime scenes. Skill sets learned can increase your agency’s case clearance rates and successful courtroom prosecution efforts, while simultaneously building public service satisfaction levels and their confidence in investigative efforts.
Training encompasses on-scene application of forensic scientific principles and is presented in a concise-immersive style utilizing lecture and hands on exercises. Upon completion attendees will be able to perform basic crime scene processing and recovery efforts.

 

• Note: Individually owned flashlight use is encouraged during classroom practical exercises. Students can bring any other available camera or forensic equipment to build confidence-familiarity of use during the training. Practice materials will be provided at the training.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: 

• Forensic Concepts
• Safety Considerations
• Crime Scene Analysis/Considerations
• Finger-Palm Print Recovery Techniques
• Footwear/Tool Mark Impression Evidence
• Blood Presumptive Testing
• Blood Evidence Recovery Methods
• Touch DNA Collection Efforts
• Evidence Packaging
• Photographic Preservation Concepts
• Documentation – Reports/Chain of Custody
• Court Room Testimony/Demonstrative Presentations
• Forensic Skill Development Investments

 

Your presenter: R.P. “Rusty” Sullivan’s on-going 40 year law enforcement sworn and civilian career continues to build upon 20 years of accumulated full-time forensic practitioner/supervisor assignments. He has served as the President and Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Division of the International Association for Identification. He has over 18 years of presenting in this field and has provided annual state level forensic training conferences and workshop(s) and is a court recognized expert in the forensic sub-disciplines of Latent Fingerprint and Digital Data Recovery. Rusty is currently working as a civilian Forensic Investigator (CSI)/Mobile Digital Device Analyst and has served on large and mid-sized agencies, having a multi-year assignment to Major Crimes Task Force evidence team as well as management, supervisory and front-line evidence experience in high profile and complex investigations.

Introduction To Handguns: June 18 & 20, 2019

Tuesday, June 18 & Thursday, June 20, 2018, 6 PM- 10 PM.

To register, click here.

 

COURSE SUMMARY:

This program is designed to provide a hands-on experience in firearms safety for people who are new gun owners or are thinking of purchasing a firearm for personal safety and/or recreational shooting.

Classes will take place over two evenings. On the first night, participants will:
• Learn important safety procedures for handling of pistols and for use of firearms range;
• Familiarize with the different types of pistols, their parts and operation;
• Learn about ammunition and its proper use;
• Be able to load and unload a firearm using “dummy” ammunition;
• Practice firing stance, grip and use of pistol sights;
On the second night, participants will:
• Shoot live ammunition on a twelve lane indoor firing range with the assistance of firearms instructors and range safety officers;
• Participate in target shooting and tactical exercises using an inter-active police firearms simulator with laser gun technology.
• Be informed of state laws and procedures regarding the purchase and carrying of a hand gun.

Students must attend the first night’s instruction in order to participate in the live ammunition and simulator training on the second night. This course is open to people over the age of 18. Because of some adult content, teens, ages 13 – 17 years, may attend with a parent or guardian who is also a participant. Under 13 years, please contact Debra Fields (info below). Pistols are provided. If you already own a handgun, you are welcome to bring it with you.
For more information on the Introduction to Handguns / Firearm Safety course, call (952) 903-5717.

In the event that you are no longer able to attend the class you registered for, the following cancellation policy applies:

more than 30 days notice, a full refund will be returned;
within 30 days notice, full refund if we are able to fill the vacant seat;
within 30 days notice, 80% will be returned if we are unable to fill the vacant seat;
within 14 days notice, full transfer of registration to a later date.

***Please note, we are unable to accomodate refunds or transfers with no prior notice.***

 

Introduction To Handguns: April 16 & 18, 2019

Tuesday, April 16 & Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6 PM- 10 PM.

To register, click here.

 

COURSE SUMMARY:

This program is designed to provide a hands-on experience in firearms safety for people who are new gun owners or are thinking of purchasing a firearm for personal safety and/or recreational shooting.

Classes will take place over two evenings. On the first night, participants will:
• Learn important safety procedures for handling of pistols and for use of firearms range;
• Familiarize with the different types of pistols, their parts and operation;
• Learn about ammunition and its proper use;
• Be able to load and unload a firearm using “dummy” ammunition;
• Practice firing stance, grip and use of pistol sights;
On the second night, participants will:
• Shoot live ammunition on a twelve lane indoor firing range with the assistance of firearms instructors and range safety officers;
• Participate in target shooting and tactical exercises using an inter-active police firearms simulator with laser gun technology.
• Be informed of state laws and procedures regarding the purchase and carrying of a hand gun.

Students must attend the first night’s instruction in order to participate in the live ammunition and simulator training on the second night. This course is open to people over the age of 18. Because of some adult content, teens, ages 13 – 17 years, may attend with a parent or guardian who is also a participant. Under 13 years, please contact Debra Fields (info below). Pistols are provided. If you already own a handgun, you are welcome to bring it with you.
For more information on the Introduction to Handguns / Firearm Safety course, call (952) 903-5717.

In the event that you are no longer able to attend the class you registered for, the following cancellation policy applies:

more than 30 days notice, a full refund will be returned;
within 30 days notice, full refund if we are able to fill the vacant seat;
within 30 days notice, 80% will be returned if we are unable to fill the vacant seat;
within 14 days notice, full transfer of registration to a later date.

***Please note, we are unable to accomodate refunds or transfers with no prior notice.***

 

Interview & Interrogation: Basic & Advanced

Interview & Interrogation: Basic & Advanced

Presented by: William P. Schreiber, REID & Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL

BASIC COURSE

Tuesday – Thursday, March 19 – 21, 2019, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuition: $445

MN POST training hours: 24

ADVANCED COURSE*

Friday, March 22, 2019, 8 AM – 3 PM

Tuition: $130

MN POST training hours: 8

* Participants who have previously attended the three-day basic course are eligible to attend the advanced session only. 

To register, click here.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Objectives for the basic course are 1) to provide the fundamentals necessary to conduct a proper interview and interrogation, 2) to provide a structured frame of reference for those interviewers who have some experience but also may not have had any formal training in the area and 3) to improve the efficiency of all participants in obtraining the truth from suspects, witnesses and victims in a legally acceptable manner.

Objectives for the advanced course are 1) to provide additional tactics and techniques designed to obtain confessions from the deceptive suspect in more expedient manner, 2) to provide finesse tactics dealing with the psychology of interrogation to enhance the investigators ability to acquire confessions that might not have otherwise been obtained and 3) to provide a logical guideline that may be used to profile out any type of suspect for interrogation.

More than 300,000 professionals in the law enforcement and security fields have attended these programs since it they were first offered in 1974. Participants come from both the private sector (retailing, finance, health care, manufacturing, etc.) and the public sector, including all levels of law enforcement and government; from every U.S. State and Canadian Province, as well as countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Distinguishing between interview and interrogation
• Legal aspects of interview and interrogation
• What makes an excellent interviewer
• Factors affecting a subject’s behavior
• Behavior symptom analysis (see detail below)
• Five points to follow when evaluating behavior
• Reid Behavioral Analysis Interview™
• Baiting techniques

The REID Nine Steps of Interrogation (see detail below)
1. Behavior symptoms analysis
2. Evaluating Attitudes
3. Evaluating Non-verbal Behavior
4. Evaluating Verbal Behavior
5. Evaluating Paralinguistic Behavior
6. Reid Behavioral Analysis Interview™
7. The Baiting Technique
8. Analyzing Factual Information Prior to the Interview
9. Asking Behavior Provoking Questions

THE REID NINE STEPS OF INTERROGATION
1. The Positive Confrontation
2. Theme Development
3. Handling Denials
4. Overcoming Objections
5. Procuring and Retaining the Suspect’s Attention
6. Handling the Suspect’s Passive Mood
7. Presenting an Alternative Question
8. Detailing the Offense
9. Elements of Oral and Written Statements

ADVANCED TOPICS INCLUDE ABOVE TOPICS AS THEY RELATE TO:

Advanced concepts in behavior symptom analysis, behavioral interview and REID approach to interrogation:
• Difficult suspects that give the interrogator problems and specific tactics to get them to confess
• Defiant, neutral and accepting suspects – how to move suspects out of a stage for best end results
• Distinguishing elements which identify need, lifestyle, impulse and esteem criminal characteristics
• Additional interrogation tactics.

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