On-Target Solutions to Problem Employees
May 16, 2025, 8am-4pm
To view the course flyer and to register, click here.:
South Metro Problem Employees May 16 2025
COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:
Minnesota POST #10444-0020
Lt. Shawn Wetzel (ret.)
Topics Include:
Defining the problem employee
The organizational or supervisory role
The cause of the problem employee
What kills great employees
Identifying what is difficult behavior
What causes problem employees
The role of positive discipline
The value of constant engagement
Consequence of failing to take action
The principal of reliable consequences
Handling morale killers
Generational issues
Dealing with the marginal performer
Management And Supervision Of Investigative Units
May 14 – 15, 2025
For more information and to register, click here:
South Metro Supervision May 14-15 2025
Topics:
· 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
· Earning commitment from employees
Background Investigations and Recruiting for Law Enforcement
May 12 – 13, 2025, 8 AM – 4 PM
14 hours (POST #10686-00004)
Topics Include:
The importance of a recruiting plan
· Assessment of your organization
· What type of employees do you want
· Marketing and selling your organization
· Professional standards model for backgrounds
· Why background investigations are necessary
· Sources of information
Investigative techniques
· On-line databases/social networking sites
· Web sites and additional sources of
information
· Polygraph questions/usage
· Psychological & behavioral testing
· Candidate interview techniques
Reference interview techniques
Leadership for Law Enforcement
September 27, 2024, 8 AM – 4 PM
$195
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
Effective Crime Scene Reporting: Documentation and Demonstratives
September 27, 2024, 8 AM – 4 PM
$195
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
Internal Affairs and Professional Standards
Presented by: Greg Anderson, On-Target Solutions Group
September 25-26, 2024, 8 AM – 4 PM
14 hours (POST #10444-0004)
$325/ officer
For more information and to register, click here: South Metro IA Sep. 25-26, 2024
COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:
Who should attend: This nationally acclaimed course is for law enforcement executives, supervisors, internal affairs investigators, human resource personnel and anyone who desires to understand law enforcement professional standards and internal affairs investigations.
The professional standards model is a must for law enforcement and government officials to be prepared before a critical incident occurs. This course sets the stage for law enforcement professionals to create an agency wide practice of professional standards for all agency operations. In the covered material, attendees will understand “best practices” including how to avoid the problems before they occur and properly address issues that do arise.
This is a comprehensive course covering the entire internal affairs process through final discipline. Participants will learn the skills necessary to review, investigate and complete internal affairs investigations based on sound investigative techniques and within legal guidelines.
Topics Include:
- Current climate between public and police
- Breaking the cycle of mediocrity
- The professional standards model
- 5 root causes of discipline problems
- Stakeholders and their perceptions
- Types of internal investigations
- The complaint process
- The investigation process
- Officer involved shootings and major incidents
- Applicable case law
- Employee rights
- Appropriate discipline procedures
- Workplace searches
- False Complaints
- Official hearing requirements
- How discipline is determined
- The effect of untruthfulness
Crime Scene Photography: The Essentials
Presented by: R.P. “Rusty” Sullivan, On-Target Solutions Group
September 25-26, 2024, 8 AM – 4 PM
$350/ officer
For more information and to register, click here: South Metro Photography Sep. 25-26, 2024
COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:
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
certification for Forensic Crime Scene
Technician 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 Include:
Equipment Selection Options
Equipment Familiarization
Manual Settings Photography
Exposure Adjustments
Supplemental Lighting
Overcoming Obstacles – Tips & Tricks
Comprehensive Documentation Protocols
Participant Perspective Inclusion
Impression Evidence Recording
Tripod Applications
Appropriate Use of Scales
Mapping & Use of Photo Markers
Analysis – RAW File Format
Court Admissibility Aspects
Usable Reference Material Resources
Recruiting and Applicant Background Investigations
September 23 – 24, 2024, 8 AM – 4 PM
$425/ officer
COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:
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
certification for Forensic Crime Scene
Technician 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 Include:
Topics Include:
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
To register, click here.
The Command Leadership Institute (CLI) is part two of the three-step leadership series that makes up the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy. The CLI is a dynamic and challenging program uniquely designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command level positions.
The Command Leadership Institute provides real-life, contemporary, best-practice strategies and techniques for those who are already commanders or are aspiring to a command level assignment. CLI faculty members are passionate instructors who have executive level law enforcement and leadership experience.
CLI students will be engaged in such topics as: credibility, command discipline, liability, problem employees, and leading change within an organization. The Command Leadership Institute is student-centered with a high degree of student involvement.
The cost of the Command Leadership Institute is $795.
FBI-LEEDA will send you a tuition invoice six-weeks prior to the start date of the class. To make special payment arrangements prior to being invoiced please email Finance at finance@fbileeda.org.
- The registration fee includes the cost of the training and course materials; the fee does not include meals or travel expenses.
- Sworn and professional law enforcement staff are welcome to all FBI-LEEDA classes. You do not have to be a member to attend a class.
- Each student must register for classes under their own Username and Account.
- There are no prerequisites for this course; Trilogy courses can be taken in any order.
- A workbook will be provided; laptop is optional.
- Dress is business casual.
- This course is 28 contact hours.
For further information regarding this or any other FBI-LEEDA class, please contact FBI-LEEDA at 1-877-772-7712
To register, click here.
The Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI) is part one of the three-step leadership series that makes up the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy. While targeting to first-line supervisors, the SLI course is suitable for all police leaders – sworn and civilian. SLI students will be engaged in such topics as credibility, discipline, liability, and leadership styles. They will complete a DISC leadership assessment.
FBI-LEEDA instructors are current or former command-level law enforcement leaders who have not only extensive leadership experience, but a passion for teaching.
The following topics are covered in the Supervisor Leadership Institute:
- Defining leadership, generational effects of leadership, leadership as a lifestyle, leadership traits
- Building credibility, organizational credibility
- Four pillars of discipline, immunity, supervisor liability
- Participants will complete a DISC assessment of their personal leadership style
The cost of the Supervisor Leadership Institute is $795.
FBI-LEEDA will send you a tuition invoice six-weeks prior to the start date of the class. To make special payment arrangements prior to being invoiced please email Finance at finance@fbileeda.org.
- The registration fee includes the cost of the training and course materials; the fee does not include meals or travel expenses.
- Sworn and professional law enforcement staff are welcome to all FBI-LEEDA classes. You do not have to be a member to attend a class.
- Each student must register for classes under their own Username and Account.
- There are no prerequisites for this course; Trilogy courses can be taken in any order.
- A workbook will be provided; laptop is optional.
- Dress is business casual.
- This course is 28 contact hours.
For further information regarding this or any other FBI-LEEDA class, please contact FBI-LEEDA at 1-877-772-7712
