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Peer Support: The Officer Wellness Force Multiplier

Officer Wellness and Nutrition Individual Training

Hosted by: STORM Combatives

Tuition: $199

COURSE SUMMARY:

1-Day Course – This training is an excellent resource that organizations can use to begin the difficult and challenging conversations regarding mental health.

Law enforcement agencies must recognize the link between physical fitness, mental health and the overall well-being of their officers. We can improve the quality of life and productivity of the men and women serving our communities by taking a proactive approach to officer wellness. This training encourages a culture of help-seeking behaviors and provides customized tools for officers to take wellness into their own hands.

Officers can take ownership of their overall well-being by focusing on the 4 pillars of health: Good Nutrition, Exercise, Mental Wellness, and Sleep. These topics are explored in an interactive training environment that address the needs of each individual. Whether you are solely seeking self-improvement, or hope to be a catalyst of positive influence for an entire organization, this course will provide the tools you need to reach those goals.

This training is an excellent resource that organizations can use to begin the difficult and challenging conversations regarding mental health. When officers are able to improve their own health, they are inevitably more resilient to the mental and emotional side effects of a career in law enforcement.

Positive change starts with you. It’s time to OWN-IT!

WHAT TO BRING

Pen and paper/notebook

Comfortable clothing

PAY BY CHECK

Please email stormtraininggroup@gmail.com.

TESTIMONIALS

“Chris is great. There aren’t other courses like this. What I liked most overall was the positive message.”

– Shawn Murphy, Fridley Police Department

“Very knowledgeable, confident, and enthusiastic about topics.”

– Brandon Dorr, Crystal Police Department

“Very knowledgeable and did a nice job of being available for questions at breaks. The creation of a building block for wellness that can be molded by the individual was what I liked most about the training.”

– Cody Hendricks, Shakopee Police Department

“Chris’ ability to teach what he is passionate and knowledgeable about is amazing. What I liked most about the training was fact, common sense based, not trying to sell a system or product, material presented as a whole not a portion.”

– Thomas Gagnon, Anoka Police Department

“This was a very good course and Chris was very engaging. What I liked most was the positive life tips to apply in personal and work life and that he is a knowledgeable instructor.”

– Zach Fecteau, Crystal Police Department

“Chris was very knowledgeable on the topics and how they relate to the real world.”

– Ryan Bohland, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office

“Chris did very well. Extremely knoweldgeable. What I liked most was learning about wellness needs.”

– Zack Schumaker, Owatonna Police Department

“Very knowledgeable in his area of expertise. Good information. What I liked most about the training was the concepts are simple.”

– Pete Stanley, New Hope Police Department

For more information, email stormcombatives@gmail.com or call (651) 245-5525.

Employee Evaluations: Improving Performance

Employee Evaluation: Improving Performance

Presented by: Greg Anderson, On-Target Solutions Group

April 29, 2022, 8 AM – 4 PM, 7 hours (POST #10444-1112)

$175/ officer

For more information and to register, click here: South Metro Evaluations April 29, 2022

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

This one day course is a designed for all law enforcement professionals from chief executive officer to first-line supervisors that evaluate employee performance.

What if we could take the angst out of conducting employee evaluations?

This frustration is not only on the part of the evaluator, but also the employee receiving the evaluation. This training will provide concrete solutions on how to easily complete these forms and improve employee motivation and effectiveness.
Organizations, as well as those supervisors that complete employee evaluations, must understand the importance of this critical function.

By completing accurate, detailed, and specific evaluations, evaluators will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their employees. In addition, quality employee evaluations are defensible for future employment actions should it be necessary. The outcome of this training is to understand the purpose of employee evaluations is not to deliver a rating, but to improve performance!

Topics Include:

Best Practices for Employee Evaluations
Why are evaluations so important?
Differences between quantitative and qualitative measurements
Planning for the review process and the need for supportive documentation.
Legal considerations
The importance of equitable evaluations
Performance evaluation language samples
The need for ongoing feedback sessions

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 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

FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute (CLI)

FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute

Presented by: FBI-LEEDA

Monday – Friday, April 12 – 16, 2021, 8:30 AM – 5 PM.

Tuition: $695.

To register, click here.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

The FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute is an inspiring and dynamic 4
½ day course specifically and uniquely designed to prepare law enforcement
leaders for command level positions As part of the Trilogy series of
leadership courses, the Command Leadership Institute focuses on real life
contemporary strategies and techniques for those aspiring to or in already in
command level assignments Students will be engaged in such topics as
command responsibility, discipline and liability, team building, resilient
leadership, and leading change within an organization. The cost of the Command Leadership Institute is $695.

Sworn and professional law enforcement staff are welcome to all FBI-LEEDA courses. You do not have to be a member to attend a course. Each student must register for courses under their own Username and Account.

For further information regarding this or any other FBI-LEEDA course, please contact FBI-LEEDA at 1-877-772-7712 or email us at: info@fbileeda.org.

Cancellation Policy: FBI-LEEDA, Inc. makes every attempt to complete all of our scheduled courses, however, we may have to postpone or cancel any course because of insufficient paid enrollment, host agency request, or for any unforeseen circumstance, such as weather or illness. If FBI-LEEDA postpones or cancels a course, the student will have the option of enrolling in another course or be refunded the course registration fees in full. Re-enrollment must be done within 30 days from date of cancellation or a refund will be issued. FBI-LEEDA is not responsible for any travel costs or fees incurred by the student for any cancelled or postponed course. A student may request to be withdrawn from any course by emailing lweber@fbileeda.org at least two business days prior to the start of the course. A $75 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds for student-initiated cancellations. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. All registration fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the course.

Contact FBI-LEEDA 1-877-772-7712 with any questions.

Click here to view the course flyer.

Interview & Interrogation: Basic & Advanced

Presented by: REID & Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL

BASIC & ADVANCED COURSE

November 2 – 5, 2021, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuition: $600

To register, click here.

To view the course flyer, 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.

On-Target Solutions for Law Enforcement Supervisors

Presented by: Greg Anderson, On-Target Solutions Group

September 22 – 23, 2021, 8 AM – 4 PM
14 hours (POST #10444-0002)

$275/ officer
$250/ if 3 or more from same agency

For more information and to register, click here:

South Metro Supervision Sep. 22-23, 2021

Who should attend: Anyone 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.

COURSE SUMMARY:

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

Evidence Processing

Evidence Processing: Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics

Presented by: Greg Anderson, On-Target Solutions Group

April 21 – 22, 2021, 8 AM – 4 PM.
14 hours (POST Board Approved #10444-0009)

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

For more information and to register, click here:

South Metro Evidence Processing Apr. 21-22, 2021

COURSE SUMMARY

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.

Skill Set Course Subject Matters:
• 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

GLOCK Armorer’s Course

GLOCK Armorer’s Course – 108621

Presented by: GLOCK

Hosted by: Edina PD

January 7, 2021: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Certification: 3 years

To register, click here.

*Student supplies safety glasses for eye protection and a small flashlight.

*GLOCK provides lunch meal unless otherwise noted.

*3 year Certification upon successful completion for all GLOCK model pistols, excluding the G18 Select Fire models

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Safety Check
• Safety Function
• Field Stripping
• Slide Disassembly and Reassembly
• Frame Disassembly and Reassembly
• Slide Options
• Frame Options
• Magazines
• Field Inspection Test
• Rifling
• Preventive Maintenance
• Lubrication
• GLOCK Sights
• Service Procedures
• Practical Examination
• Written Examination

STUDENT PREREQUISITES:

• To be eligible to take the Armorers Course you must be active/retired law enforcement or
military, private security, GLOCK Stocking Dealer/Range Program Employee or current
GSSF member.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Understand and be able to explain the design features of the GLOCK Safe Action System
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and service all GLOCK
pistols by passing the Practical Examination and by scoring a minimum of 80% on the
written examination

Field Training Officer: Basic

Presented by: Kevin Kelleher, Field Training Solutions

Monday – Wednesday, December 7 – 9, 2020, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. $295

28 hours (POST Board Approved)

To register, contact dianne@ftosolutions.com.

To view the course flyer, click here: Basic-Dec 7-9-2020-Edina MN

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Our San Jose-based field training officer course prepares newly appointed FTOs for the important and challenging role they have in shaping the future of today’s modern law-enforcement agencies.

This course develops FTOs to be the best trainers possible. It focuses on how to teach, how to coach, how to address training problems, and how to evaluate performance. Upon completion of the three-day classroom portion of this course, participants will return to their agencies for an orientation to the field-training program used by their agency. Your FTO coordinator, using our guide, will instruct the participants in the format, forms, timeline, capabilities and limitations of your particular program.

No matter what field-training program your agency uses, this course will meet your FTO-developmental needs

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Field training philosophy
The role of the field-training officer
Communication skills
DISC personality profile
Adult learning
Learning preferences
Generational differences
How to create training opportunities
Performance documentation
Performance appraisal
Evaluation exercises

DAY ONE focuses on how to teach, including the Department of Justice FTO program recommendations such as learning preferences, generational differences, and the importance of personality in reading and communication.

Day One Agenda

Introduction and course overview
FTO program overview — Phase training, DOR, Program issues
Role of the FTO
Organizational skill set assessment
Adult learning
Problem- and scenario-based learning
Learning preferences

DAY TWO focuses on coaching and communication, including role plays confronting performance issues and performance improvement, and the impact of personality on communication and evaluation.

Day Two Agenda

Review of Day One
Performance scenario #1
Coaching
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Performance scenario #2 — PIP writing and presentation
DISC Personality Inventory
Performance scenario #3 — PIP writing and presentation

DAY THREE focuses on evaluation, which includes evaluation exercises in which attendees are welcome to use their own DOR or our San Jose-based template.

Day Three Agenda

Review of Day Two
Evaluation overview
Categories and behavioral anchor
DOR / Narrative — Fahd Case
Evaluation exercises
Out of class assignments and course evaluations

Upon completion, each attendee will return to his or her agency for an orientation to the particular field training program that his or her agency uses.

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE:

Kevin Kelleher served many assignments with the Chisholm (MN), Bloomington (MN), and Wayzata (MN) Police Departments, including patrol, SWAT, investigations, sergeant, K9 supervisor, and oversaw field-training programs for over ten years before retiring as chief of police. He is an alumnus of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course and the Senior Management Institute for Police. Kevin holds a Master’s Degree in Education and teaches at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, and is an instructor and course director for Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety in Evanston, Illinois.

Managing Field Training

Presented by: Kevin Kelleher, Field Training Solutions

Friday, December 4, 2020, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. $95

7 hours (POST Board Approved)

To register, contact dianne@ftosolutions.com.

To view the course flyer, click here: MFT-Dec 4-2020-Edina MN

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Our one-day Managing Field Training course is intended for those who oversee field training in their agency. The day will consist of discussion, presentation, practical exercises, and a round-table sharing of field training issues facing the attendees.

COURSE CONTENT:

Compare different types of field training programs. No matter what your program looks like now, its roots are probably in one of three programs. In this block we will explore the roots of those programs and compare and contrast how they work.
Identify training skills and methods used by successful FTOs. Have we created field training officers or field evaluation officers? This topic will identify the training and teaching skills that every FTO needs to have in his or her training tool kit.
Explore selection criteria for FTOs. Good FTOs have to have good police skill sets. What else should we be looking at in our FTOs?
Examine national standards for field training programs. This block will take a look at what the National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO) recommends in field training. We will also examine field-training practices the Department of Justice took issue with in consent decrees from around the country.
Identify factors and solutions in conflicts between FTOs and recruits. We’ve all heard about “personality problem” in the car. What causes it, and more important, what can we do about it?
Practice keeping your field training program current through modification and expansion of both the DOR and Training Inventory. We will practice program modification by developing a very basic field training program for newly promoted supervisors.