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
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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
Recruiting & Applicant Background Investigations
Presented by: Greg Anderson, On-Target Solutions Group
February 9 – 10, 8 AM – 4 PM
14 hours (POST Board Approved) #10444-0015
$275/ officer
For more information and to register, click here:
South Metro Backgrounds Feb. 9-10, 2023
COURSE SUMMARY:
Anyone who is involved or supervises recruiting and background investigations for their agency including sworn officers, civilians, Human Resources, or anyone wanting a better knowledge of the hiring process. Example forms will be provided to those at the training.
Participants will learn the importance of not only recruiting but also retention of quality personnel. An organizational assessment should be the first step in the process and the need to break the cycle of mediocrity.
Background investigators will leave with the knowledge of their role in the selection process, the legal aspects of the background investigation, background interview sources of information and preparing the investigation report. Background investigations affect the future of an organization in many ways, thus selection practices are vital to ensuring that future law enforcement employees and supervisors are suited for the variety of duties expected from the populations they serve. This course will provide techniques and procedures for the background investigator.
Topics Include:
- The importance of a recruiting plan
- Assessment of you organization
- Organization wellness
- 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
- Conflicts vs. responsibilities for investigators
- Pre-interview procedures
- Job-related inquiries
- On-line data bases/social networking sites
Internal Affairs & Professional Standards for Law Enforcement
February 7 – 8, 8 AM – 4 PM.
14 hours (POST #10444-0004)
COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:
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.
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
• 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
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.
