Recurring in both mainstream media outlets, as well as social media platforms, is the topic of police use-of-force. The Safariland Use-of-Force Instructor Course is the most comprehensive method for understanding and teaching use-of-force. This training will familiarize attendees with the pertinent Use-of-Force case law and demonstrates how it relates to policy, training and actual “street” … Continue reading "Use Of Force Instructor"

Using a comprehensive learning and dynamic hands-on curriculum, first responders will learn how to utilize a straight baton, which is one of the most useful less lethal technologies on the duty belt, in direct and/or transitional ways for overcoming subject resistance through strikes, jabs or blocks and establish practical anatomical control over a subject for … Continue reading "Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB) Instructor Course"

Gain detailed information involved in the use of all types and forms of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) aerosol projectors. This 8-hour course covers all aspects involved in the selection, preparation, deployment, storage and legal ramifications regarding the use of all OC products. The student will also acquire specific information in Defense Technology® OC products, including all … Continue reading "OC Aerosol Instructor"

Description **NOTE: This is a five day class: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day. The training will be held at Great Oaks. It is free to law enforcement, corrections and criminal justice professionals. Registration is required. The training is facilitated by Liz Atwell, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Northern … Continue reading "Crisis Intervention Team Training"

Presented by: Mark Weaver, Esq., Communications Counsel Course Description: Mark Weaver, a former Ohio Assistant Attorney General and expert in Ohio’s public records laws, will present the basics of Ohio Public Records laws for police agency leaders and clerical personnel. Mark will cover Ohio’s Public Records laws and go through recent court rulings as well … Continue reading "Ohio Public Records Laws For Police Agency Leaders & Municipal Employees"

Description **NOTE: This is a five day class: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM each day. The training will be held at Great Oaks. It is free to law enforcement, corrections and criminal justice professionals. Registration is required. The training is facilitated by Liz Atwell, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Northern … Continue reading "Crisis Intervention Team Training"

PATC FTO Certification Course A professional training, education, and certification program offered by Public Agency Training Council (PATC). Successful completion of certification requirements will designate the attendee as a certified Field Training Officer through Public Agency Training Council. Mission: To provide public safety practitioners who specialize in on-the-job training the opportunity to gain recognition for … Continue reading "Field Training Officer Certification"

Presented by: Victor Lloyd, MTh, MAPC, Community Mental Health Educator and Law Enforcement Training Specialist Paul Hartinger, Police Training Professional Victor Lloyd has presented mental health topics to law enforcement and criminal justice professionals for over twenty years. Victor has helped create positive de-escalation skills for all levels of private and public interests with an … Continue reading "RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO MENTAL ILLNESS AND EXCITED DELIRIUM"

Presented by: Chief Burt Roberts, Lt. James Hicks, Sgt. Terry Viel, Officer James Clements Course Description: This course is designed for all police officers who are (or could be) assigned to the role of Officer In Charge on their department. For some agencies, an officer is chosen from the ranks to act as the first-line … Continue reading "OFFICER IN CHARGE—O.I.C. TRAINING"