Media Relations for Police and Fire Services

Media Relations for Police and Fire Services

Presented by: Ross Rice, On-Target Solutions Group

November 14  – 15, 2018, 8 AM – 4 PM.
14 hours (POST #10035-1118)

$249/ officer
$225/ if 3 or more from same agency

To view the course announcement, and to register, click here: 

South Metro Media 11-14-18

 

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL: 

Police and Fire Chiefs/Sheriffs, Command Officers, or individuals assigned to Media Relations and PIO duties attending this 2-day, 14-hour program will develop the skills necessary to build a positive and professional public image of their agency. Program participants will gain practical experience in preparing for and delivery of departmental information at press conferences and media interviews at a variety of simulated “Breaking News Events” i.e. major crime events, fires/natural disasters, and terrorist acts.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: 

• Development of Media Policies

• Media Relations

• Pre-Planning Interviews

• Media Traps

• Challenges of Television News

• What is News?

• Crisis Communications

• Freedom of Information

• Social Media/Messages/Technology

• Rules of Pre-Trial Publicity

• What Reporters Want to Know in a Crisis

• Changing Details in a Crisis/Getting Out the Good News

• Importance of Knowing Your Media Market

• Holding Reporters Accountable

• Reacting to Web/Blog Comments

• Tips on Improving Media Relationships

• Future for PIO’s/Police Media Challenges

 

Women’s Self Defense Pistol Training- November 10, 2018

Saturday, November 10, 2018

9AM-2PM

$125

To register, click here.

 

COURSE SUMMARY:

This course provides four hours of combined classroom and firearms simulator-based training exercises. Students build on their marksmanship fundamentals, developing simple defensive tactical skills and situational awareness needed to safely operate a pistol for self- and home defense.

STUDENT OBJECTIVE:

  • Will understand firearm storage & transport
  • Will be introduced to situational awareness concepts and mindset
  • Will develop students’ ability to move, shoot, and take cover/concealment
  • Will learn strategies for skills development such as how to safely draw from the holster, move and     shoot, use cover and concealment, and respond to common self-defense situations.

STUDENT UNDERSTANDING:

Students will understand essential ethical, technical and legal responsibilities associated with carrying a firearm

Students will use an advanced indoor, video-simulation system usually available only to law enforcement.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Jennifer McDowell is a life-long member of the Air Force Association, volunteered with the AFROTC program at St. Thomas University, and was volunteer instructor with Junior Achievement. She holds NRA certifications as Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer, and has completed various defensive and tactical shooting courses.

For more information regarding this class, please contact Jennifer directly at jennifer@astrid-defense.com or visit her website at http://astrid-defense.com

Interview & Interrogation: Basic & Advanced

Interview & Interrogation: Basic & Advanced

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

BASIC COURSE

Tuesday – Thursday, November 6 – 8, 2018, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuition: $445

MN POST training hours: 24

ADVANCED COURSE*

Friday, November 9, 2018, 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.

 

To view the course flyer, click here: MN Edina TB 110618

Best Practices for Law Enforcement Agencies

Best Practices for Law Enforcement Agencies

Presented by: Greg Anderson, On-Target Solutions Group

October 31, 2018, 8 AM – 4 PM.
7 hours (POST #10035-1117)

$149/ officer
$125/ if 3 or more from same agency

For more information and to register, click here:

South Metro Best Practices 10-31-18

 

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Why is this program important? Law enforcement agencies around the country are facing increased scrutiny from the public, media and legal professionals. Law enforcement leaders must understand the focus and targets that are examined after an incident occurs. The United States Department of Justice may evaluate departments agency-wide as reviews are multi-dimensional in an organization.

This program will examine and identify critical areas with solutions and suggestions on how to prepare your agency to handle critical incidents appropriately through “best practice” policies and procedures. Real examples will be discussed and sample policies will be provided.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Why law enforcement is vulnerable

• Breaking the cycle of mediocrity

• How do we determine “best practice”

• Finding the right people

• Use of force and de-escalation

• Agency internal audits

• The need for expanded training

• Internal affairs and civilian complaints

• Leadership, management, and supervision

• Community policing and oversight

 

Who should attend: This course is a designed for all law enforcement professionals from police chief/sheriff to anyone who leads and manages divisions or bureaus, personnel who develop policies for their organizations, and front–line supervisors.

Gang and Inmate Secret Codes

Gang and Inmate Secret Codes

Presented by: Symbol Intelligence Group, LLC

October 24, 2018, 8 AM – 4 PM.

$150/ officer

MN POST #10035-1125

To register, click here.

 

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Gang and Inmate Secret Codes is a comprehensive training designed to provide corrections officers, gang investigators and analysts with knowledge of the covert methods of communication used by gang members and inmates. Emphasis is on deciphering and code-cracking of real confiscated documents. Upon completion of this training attendees will: (1) learn specific gang identifiers, (2) become familiar with real-life examples of deciphered gang documents, (3) develop an awareness of common methods of covert communication, (4) learn to look for similar symbols and patterns to decipher a code and (5) become familiar with gang belief systems. Specific topics include: Bloods Gang Codes, Black Gangster Disciples Gang Codes, Crips Gang Codes, Latin Kings Gang Codes, Tic-Tac-Toe Codes, Pattern Codes, Alphanumeric Codes, Ancient Alphabets and Miscellaneous Gang and Inmate Codes.

Instructor: GS Klivans

TRAINING INCLUDES:

  • FREE Annual Subscription to Symbol Intelligence Group Officer Awareness Bulletins 100.00 value
  • Narco-ID LEO Reference Guide / Poster.
  • Jihad-ID LEO Reference Guide / Poster.
  • Symbol Intelligence Group Publications.
  • Police Symbology Training Certificate

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Class Fee: The fee for this class is 150.00. A small fee is charged for online credit card registration. Registration is open on the day of training if seats are still available. Same day registration is limited to online payments received prior to 8:00am.

Online Registration: Go to the green ‘Tickets’ button at the top right of this page. Select the number of attendees and click the checkout button. Fill out the registration form. After your payment is approved you will receive email confirmation and your class ticket(s).

Registration by Mail: You can mail your registration in with payment by check. For mailing address, registration form and instructions download the Gang and Inmate Secret Codes Flyer.

Authorization to Invoice Agency: For authorization to invoice your agency email info@symbolintelligence.com

Area Hotels: Directions and lodging near the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility are listed on their website here.

Credentials: Police Symbology Training is restricted to personnel in law enforcement, forensics, intelligence, defense, probation/parole, corrections and criminal justice professionals. Identification will be required.

Contact Information: Symbol Intelligence Group info@symbolintelligence.com | 703 348-8005 | www.symbolintelligence.com

Symbol Intelligence Group

The Symbol Intelligence Group specializes in the research, analysis and identification of symbolic evidence.The Symbol Intelligence Group hosts unique training events that introduce law enforcement professionals to ‘Police Symbology’. Our subject matter experts provide training on the identification, analysis and assessment of symbols, emblems, graffiti, ciphers, codes and other symbolic evidence. Classes have applications for narcotics investigation, interdiction, corrections, intelligence, homicide investigation, crowd control and counterterrorism.

 

To view the course flyer, click here: GANG AND INMATE SECRET CODES – OCTOBER 24, 2018 – EDINA, MINNESOTA

Police Symbology

Police Symbology

Decoding DTO’s, Terrorist Groups & Violent Extremists

Presented by: Symbol Intelligence Group, LLC

October 1 – 2, 2018, 8 AM – 4 PM.

$200/ officer

MN POST #10035-1124

To register, click here.

 

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL: 

This two day training introduces law enforcement professionals to ‘Police Symbology’. Attendees are trained on identifying the emblems, flags, insignia, tattoos, graffiti, clothing, masks, vehicle decals and other identifiers found during searches, on vehicles, on social media, at protests, crime scenes and in prisons. Officers will learn to recognize and evaluate symbols and other identifiers of drug trafficking organizations, nationalists, anarchists, special interest extremists, designated terrorist groups and violent extremists. Symbolic analysis techniques are described. This class includes a special segment on anti-police symbols, movements and cyberattacks that target officers. The significance of symbolic evidence for identification, interdiction, corrections, intelligence, crowd control, investigation and countering violent extremism will be emphasized. This lecture will assist officers in recognizing and evaluating potential threats.

Instructor: Dawn Perlmutter

TRAINING INCLUDES:

  • FREE Annual Subscription to Symbol Intelligence Group Officer Awareness Bulletins 100.00 value
  • Narco-ID LEO Reference Guide / Poster.
  • Jihad-ID LEO Reference Guide / Poster.
  • Symbol Intelligence Group Publications.
  • Police Symbology Training Certificate

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Class Fee: The fee for this two day class is 200.00. A small fee is charged for online credit card registration. Registration is open on the day of training if seats are still available. Same day registration is limited to online payments received prior to 8:00am.

Online Registration: Go to the green ‘Tickets’ button at the top right of this page. Select the number of attendees and click the checkout button. Fill out the registration form. After your payment is approved you will receive email confirmation and your class ticket(s).

Registration by Mail: You can mail your registration in with payment by check. For mailing address, registration form and instructions download the Police Symbology Training Flyer.

Authorization to Invoice Agency: For authorization to invoice your agency email info@symbolintelligence.com

Area Hotels: Directions and lodging near the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility are listed on their website here.

Credentials: Police Symbology Training is restricted to personnel in law enforcement, forensics, intelligence, defense, probation/parole, corrections and criminal justice professionals. Identification will be required.

Contact Information: Symbol Intelligence Group info@symbolintelligence.com | 703 348-8005 | www.symbolintelligence.com

Symbol Intelligence Group

The Symbol Intelligence Group specializes in the research, analysis and identification of symbolic evidence.The Symbol Intelligence Group hosts unique training events that introduce law enforcement professionals to ‘Police Symbology’. Our subject matter experts provide training on the identification, analysis and assessment of symbols, emblems, graffiti, ciphers, codes and other symbolic evidence. Classes have applications for narcotics investigation, interdiction, corrections, intelligence, homicide investigation, crowd control and counterterrorism.

To view the course flyer, click here: POLICE SYMBOLOGY – OCTOBER 1-2, 2018 – EDINA, MINNESOTA

Advanced Scenario-Based Carry Concepts- September 22, 2018

Saturday, September 22, 2018

8AM-2PM

$150

To register, click here.

 

COURSE SUMMARY:

This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)

STUDENT OBJECTIVE:

· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.

STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:

· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.

For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com

Women’s Self Defense Pistol Training- September 8, 2018

Saturday, September 8, 2018

9AM-2PM

$125

To register, click here.

COURSE SUMMARY:

This course provides four hours of combined classroom and firearms simulator-based training exercises. Students build on their marksmanship fundamentals, developing simple defensive tactical skills and situational awareness needed to safely operate a pistol for self- and home defense.

STUDENT OBJECTIVE:

  • Will understand firearm storage & transport
  • Will be introduced to situational awareness concepts and mindset
  • Will develop students’ ability to move, shoot, and take cover/concealment
  • Will learn strategies for skills development such as how to safely draw from the holster, move and     shoot, use cover and concealment, and respond to common self-defense situations.

STUDENT UNDERSTANDING:

Students will understand essential ethical, technical and legal responsibilities associated with carrying a firearm

Students will use an advanced indoor, video-simulation system usually available only to law enforcement.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Jennifer McDowell is a life-long member of the Air Force Association, volunteered with the AFROTC program at St. Thomas University, and was volunteer instructor with Junior Achievement. She holds NRA certifications as Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer, and has completed various defensive and tactical shooting courses.

For more information regarding this class, please contact Jennifer directly at jennifer@astrid-defense.com or visit her website at http://astrid-defense.com

Advanced Scenario-Based Carry Concepts- August 25, 2018

Saturday, August 25, 2018

8AM-2PM

$150

To register, click here.

 

COURSE SUMMARY:

This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)

STUDENT OBJECTIVE:

· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.

STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:

· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.

For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com

Advanced Scenario-Based Carry Concepts- July 28, 2018

Saturday, July 28, 2018

8AM-2PM

$150

To register, click here.

 

COURSE SUMMARY: 

This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)

STUDENT OBJECTIVE:

· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.

STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:

· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.

For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com