PUBLIC SAFETY sUAS CERTIFICATION COURSE (NFPA 2400)
2020-10-05 08:00 - 2020-10-09 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
PRE-REQUISITE: PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR FAA PART107 REMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATE
NFPA 2400, Standard for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations is the first NFPA standard supporting sUAS integration into the public safety community.
NFPA 2400 is an all-encompassing standard providing the foundation from which public safety departments can develop sUAS programs. It is based on the most current industry knowledge and the backing of an ANSI-accredited standard.
Students successfully completing this course are eligible for certification under NFPA 2400 Chapter 5, Professional Qualifications for sUAS Public Safety Personnel.
WWW.GREATOAKS.COM/ADULT
REGISTRATION: FIRST TIME STUDENTS WILL NEED TO CREATE A PROFILE BEFORE REGISTERING. IF YOU’RE PAYING WITH A DEPARTMENT PURCHASE ORDER OR EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH REGISTERING, PLEASE CALL PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES (513) 771-1142
Registration Deadline is August 24, 2020
COST: $ 800 and is eligible for Ohio Tech Cred Reimbursement
TO APPLY https://techcred.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/techcred/apply
Students who successfully complete this program will be certified under NFPA 2400
Certifications: Visual Observer Remote Pilot In Command Be part of the first certification class in the world under NFPA 2400 for Public Safety Entities

Use Of Force Instructor
2020-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
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” applications. Along with learning the skills to
teach use-of-force, participants will be shown how to assist in use-offorce
policy writing and/or review force-related report writing and assist
agencies in defending use-of-force cases in the courtroom.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course incorporates lecture, video and classroom discussion into
the training. The curriculum focuses on Graham vs. Connor and utilizes
additional recent court cases to gain better understanding of what officers
are allowed to do based on the actions of the subject. The instructors have
designed this course to create the most comprehensive look at police
use-of-force.
This course will examine:
• How did the Graham vs. Connor Supreme Court decision assist law enforcement?
• Use-of-Force Model: Is it still a useful teaching tool?
• What can we do to make Use-of-Force training truly beneficial for
our officers?
• What can we do to make our officers SAFER using the proper teaching tools and tactics?
• What does it take to become a Use-of-Force expert?
COURSE BENEFITS
This course is taught by cops who understand Police Use-of-Force and
have been recognized as subject matter experts. They have taught, utilized
and testified at all force-related levels and will prepare attendees to be
their department Use-of-Force “EXPERT.”
Attendees will:
• Receive a thorough understanding of “Graham vs. Connors”
• Learn to teach officers how to “recognize increases in risk”
• Be the one to prepare your officers to “win” every arrest encounter and be able to justify the “reasonable” force used
Tuition $195
Mail, Fax or E-Mail Registration Form Fillable with check/ charge to:
Check/ Money Order payable to Great Oaks
Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
E-Mail: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: 513-771-0781

Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB) Instructor Course
2020-10-07 08:00 - 2020-10-08 17:00 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
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 the purposes of escort and/or handcuffing.
This 2-day, highly dynamic course is like no other because it provides you with the useful defensive skills in all 3 zones of defense, especially for CQB. It relies heavily on practical hands-on applications and is intended for first responders who want instruction in the proper uses of straight baton (expandable or rigid) batons used for self-defense and subject control for escort and handcuffing.
This Course provides Instructor Development for In-Service Training, Including Reviews of Policy Development and Civil/Criminal Liabilities
ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIREDVISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER
https://olt.safariland.policeoneacademy.com/registration/#register
Class Info POC:
800-347-1200 Opt. Training or products.training@safariland.com

October 2020 Social Meeting
2020-10-08 18:30 - 22:30 | The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Campus, 8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45236, United States
October 2020 Meeting Announcement
The Hamilton County Police Association will be holding its first meeting of 2020 on Thursday October 8 2020 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held outdoors at The Jewish Community Center (JCC) 8485 Ridge Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45236.
All CDC and social distancing guidelines will be followed and enforced. Masks are encouraged for those who attend.
We are asking for those who plan to attend to please RSVP to jcrawford@montgomeryohio.org so we have a close number of attendees in order to set up a safe environment for everyone.
The meeting will be held as long as the Hamilton County risk level stays in the “yellow” or “orange” alert status. If the alert status reaches a “red” level the meeting will be canceled.
2020 H.C.P.A. Executive Board
President – Rick Bley
1st Vice President- Rich Wallace/ 2nc1 Vice President – Jeff Braun /Secretary-Mike Davenport/ Treasurer – Niel Korte
City Rep. – Ryan Lay / Village Rep. – Mike Dressen/ Federal Rep. – Brandon Edwards / County Rep. – Andrew Knapp
Member at large – Greg Vonden Benken/ Member at large – Charles Lindsey / Township Rep. – Mike Owens
Retired Member Rep. – Phil Cannon / Past President – Richard Hines

OC Aerosol Instructor
2020-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
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 formulations, blends and spray patterns, along with the skills
necessary to return to their agency and conduct in-service training.
COURSE OVERVIEW
One of the most common law enforcement tools in use today, this course
focuses on the proper deployment of OC. The course is separated into
lectured-based studies followed by a half-day of practical application
drills, product testing and evaluation in the field. Unlike many classes on
this topic, the information provided is direct from the manufacturer of the
products used.
The course covers topics such as tactical considerations, decontamination/
first aid, protective masks and criminal and civil liabilities, and policies and
procedures with a focus on instructor development to prepare the student to provide in-service training and documentation for their agency. Throughout the class, students participate in discussions with our instructors who are nationally recognized for their experience in real-world deployments of OC products. Upon completion of the course, and successfully passing the final exam, the student may provide in-service training to their agency in specific areas for 36 calendar months from the testing date.
COURSE BENEFITS
This course is conducted by real-world professionals with strong
operational experience in their respective fields. Our instructors are either
active or former SWAT, CERT, Military and/or Supervisory professionals with
years of knowledge and experience as an instructor.
• Be able to provide operator-level instruction at your agency.
• Increase your understanding for the latest in OC products and
the tactics associated with their deployment.
• Increase your understanding for liability and the legal ramifications
regarding the use of OC.
PREREQUISITES
Each attendee must be physically fit for duty and able to perform the physical skills associated with tactical applications. Students who have undergone any type of eye surgery in the past 12 months must notify the STA prior to enrollment. The Safariland™ Training Academy trains only sworn law enforcement officers, correctional personnel, state-licensed security personnel (OC only), or active military personnel.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT MANDATORY
• Clear safety glasses used during inert spray force-on-force exercises
• Duty gear normally utilized when deploying OC products
• Duty belt
Cost $100.00
Mail, Fax or E-Mail Registration Form Fillable with check/ charge to:
Check/ Money Order payable to Great Oaks
Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
E-Mail: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: 513-771-0781

Crisis Intervention Team Training
2020-10-12 08:30 - 2020-10-16 16:30, 2020-11-16 08:30 - 2020-11-20 16:30 | Scarlet Oaks Campus, 303 Great Oaks Dr Room 200, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
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 Kentucky and Southwest Ohio, a provider of premier quality education and training in behavioral health in our region.
Crisis Intervention Team Training is 40-hours of comprehensive training to increase skills in relating to individuals with mental illness. Training emphasizes behavioral health-related topics, access to community-based services, de-escalation tactics, and crisis resolution skills. Training format consists of didactics/lectures, on-site visitation and exposure to several behavioral health facilities, intensive interaction with individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders, and scenario-based de-escalation training. Experience has shown this is a minimum level of training hours. Materials covered are complex. Far beyond simple cognitive retention of the material, the desired learning outcome for this training is the adoption and retention of behavioral changes.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Jessica Ball at jball@mhankyswoh.org.

Ohio Public Records Laws For Police Agency Leaders & Municipal Employees
2020-10-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
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 as details about new laws that completely change the law surrounding privacy, sealed records and body/cruiser cameras. Mark will also cover some of the legal and practical concerns for keeping these records in 2020 and beyond. For example, if your initial incident report and your full investigative report are within the same computer program, does that mean you’ve got to give a newspaper a copy of everything if they ask for it? This course is designed for all levels of the police organization and is useful for other levels of municipal government seeking a better understanding of Ohio’s Public Records Laws. Most importantly, despite listening to a lawyer talk for several hours, this class will NOT be boring!
***Deadline for registration is Wednesday October 2, 2020***
Cost: $125.00
Registration: Online registration can be found here if paying by credit card:
Registration link click here
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
…..or……
Complete the attached registration if your department is to be billed or invoiced.
Send forms to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 612-5800 Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: (513) 771-0781

Field Training Officer Certification
2020-12-14 08:00 - 2020-12-18 12:00 | Montgomery Safety Center, 10150 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH, 45242, United States
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 their education and professional dedication to the field training concept. Field training develops new employees into professional and ethical members of the organization. Agencies lacking a properly functioning field training program agencies are open to discredit and liability. A properly organized, supervised, and functioning field training program is critical to the development of an agency.
Purpose:

To provide public safety agencies with a training and education program that will enhance the performance of field training.
To encourage and facilitate continued education and learning in the essential agency function.
To assist agencies in placing the proper emphasis on post-academy and on-the-job assessment tools.
To provide Field Training Officers with the skills necessary to adequately train new employees.

Certification Validity:
Certification will be valid for two years. The successful candidate will receive special recognition for this achievement.
What you will receive upon completion:

A certificate declaring status as a Certified Field Training Officer
Three month free trial membership to Agency360 Field Training Software

Testing Requirement:
Certification will require each candidate to attend PATC “How to be an Effective Field Training Officer” course and successfully pass the associated written and practical tests.
Re-Certification:
Graduates of the certification program who desire to maintain current status as a certified Field Training Officer you will be required to attend one PATC Field Training Officer related training program during the 2-year validity period. Courses include;

Advanced Field Training Officer Course
Leadership for the FTO
FTO Refresher
Supervising and Managing the FTO Program

Submit three completed Daily Observation Reports with all accompanying paperwork. (with identifying information redacted)
This course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers’ skills. Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills. This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program.
Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

Discuss the “San Jose” and other program models
Identify demands on FTOs as Instructors
List five of the errors in rating
Understand the basics of Adult Learning Theory
Identify liability issues
Understand performance evaluations
Instruct from Training Briefs
Understand the Rating Scale and Reference Numbers
Complete the Daily Observation Report
Develop a Scenario and Additional Training plans
Understand the purpose of program management and control

COURSE REGISTRATION FEE: $495.00 Includes all training materials, and a Certificate of Completion. To register click here.

RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO MENTAL ILLNESS AND EXCITED DELIRIUM
2021-02-04 08:00 - 16:30 | Great Oaks Career Campuses – Adult Workforce Building 300, 303 Great Oaks Dr Room 200, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
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 emphasis on treating the mentally ill with empathy and compassion.
Paul Hartinger has over thirty years of law enforcement experience including twenty years teaching and training police officers in topics including Crisis Intervention and mental illness response.
Course Description: This course is designed for all first responders and supervisors who might encounter someone suffering from mental illness, who is in crisis, or may be experiencing symptoms of excited delirium. Students will learn basics of recognizing mental illness symptoms and how to respond appropriately to de-escalate the situation and get the individual the help they need. Students will be introduced to the phenomenon known as excited delirium/Agitated Chaotic Event and learn practical skills to contain the victim and get them medical help.
***Deadline for registration is Friday, January 29, 2021***
Cost: $80.00
Registration: Online registration can be found here if paying by credit card:
Registration link click here
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
…..or…..
Complete the attached Registration Form if your department is to be billed or invoiced.
Send this form and registration form to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 612-5800 Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: (513) 771-0781

OFFICER IN CHARGE—O.I.C. TRAINING
2021-02-24 08:00 - 2021-02-26 16:30 | Great Oaks Career Campuses – ASPIRE Auditorium, 100 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
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 supervisor for the shift, the day or a short period of time. With preparation the OIC candidate will be successful in decision making, policy and procedure application, scene management, personnel management and many other aspects of being the person in charge of the shift.
Our team of highly qualified leaders will teach topics such as Leadership Preparation, Modern Polic-ing Principles, Cultural Competency, Citizens Complaints, Use of Force issues, Legal Environment, and finish with Scene Management which will include table-top exercises. The course is three days with the last day ending at noon.
***Deadline for registration is Monday February 15, 2021***
Cost: $ 200.00
Registration: Online registration can be found here if paying by credit card:
Registration link click here
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
…. OR ….
Complete the attached Registration Form if your department is to be billed or invoiced.
Send this form to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 612-5800 Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: (513) 771-0781

Pepperball Instructor/Armorer Certification
2021-02-25 08:00 - 2021-02-26 17:00 | Golf Manor Police Department, 6450 Wiehe Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
Instructor/Armorer Certification
COURSE DESCRIPTION
PepperBall products can help reduce officer and suspect injuries, save lives, decrease the risk of litigation, and improve public perception of law enforcement agencies. The PepperBall System is an affordable, nonlethal
tool designed for patrol, corrections, and tactical officers in a wide variety of situations. The PepperBall Instructor/Armorer Certification course involves intensive training in the use of the nonlethal PepperBall System, including operation, safety, maintenance, and deployment. This course certifies attendees as PepperBall Instructors for their individual agency, allowing the attendee to design a course in the safe and effective use of the PepperBall System.
COURSE REGISTRATION
Please note that the course begins promptly at 8:00 am. You should plan to show up at least 15 minutes early. All necessary equipment is provided by PepperBall. A training manual, flash drive, live-fire certification rounds and visual aids are also included. Appropriate training attire should be worn (No shorts, sandals, etc.). Please bring safety glasses. If you wear contacts, please have the ability to remove them at the training site. No firearms or ammo allowed in class.
TRAINING FEE
Two-day course only $395
Send two for the price of one
LOCATION
GOLF MANOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
6450 WIEHE ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
REGISTER TODAY
Contact Karen Buchholz
Training Manager
kbuchholz@pepperball.com
(877) 887-3773 toll free
AGENCY CONTACT
LT. MICHAEL FORREST
M.FORREST@GOLFMANOROH.GOV
513-503-6383

Crowd Management and Mobile Field Force
2021-03-08 08:00 - 2021-03-12 17:00 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
Featuring experiences from small-to-large protests, acts of civil disorder to large-scale riots, the Safariland™ Training Academy Crowd Management
and Mobile Field Force Instructor course meets the needs of all sized
agencies. Whether you are currently responsible for crowd management or
anticipating the need for a mobile field force, this course has a lot to offer.
This 5-day course is for both the officer and supervisors covering all aspects
of crowd management. Safariland believes in giving the first responder the
tools needed to complete the mission and believes that hands-on training,
whether utilizing the riot baton, working with riot shields, or using a launching system, is the best way to be successful. We believe that openly discussing successes and failures better prepares the responder to succeed.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This 5-day course includes classroom-based training as well as many hours
of outdoor hands-on training. The course covers many of the following topics:
• History’s failures and successes in riots
• A look at some of our country’s recent riots
• Planning and preparedness
• Staging and deployment of resources
• Chemical and less lethal deployment tactics
• Grenadier training
• Riot shield and riot gear training
• Stress inoculation training with real-world exercises
• Use-of-force and riot baton training
• Arrest team procedures and mass arrest
• Community relations in crowd management
• Intelligence gathering
• Instructor development
COURSE BENEFITS
This course is conducted by real-world professionals with strong operational experience in their respective fields.
• Learn to handle any crowd, from an orderly protest to a large-scale riot.
• Enhance the safety and effectiveness of your mobile field force.
• Learn the latest crowd management strategies and tactics.
• Learn the latest instructional techniques necessary to deliver an
effective Crowd Management training course.
PREREQUISITES
Basic firearms proficiency and instructor background. Students should have a basic understanding of crowd control techniques and less lethal munitions. The Defense Technology Training Academy trains only sworn law enforcement officers, correctional personnel, state-licensed security personnel (OC only), or active military personnel. This course is not available to civilians.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• Riot helmet
• Eye and ear protection
• BDUs
• Arm guards
• Vest/Chest protector
• Protective (Gas) mask with carrier
• Riot baton and riot gear
• Duty belt
• Boots
• Leg guards
• Gloves
OPTIONAL/RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
• Hydration system
• Change of clothing
• Inclement Weather Gear
Tuition: $895
Registration: Welcome to Defense Technology® Training Academy

FBI LEEDA PRESENTS: SUPERVISOR LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
2021-03-15 08:30 - 2021-03-19 17:00 | Hamilton Township Police Department, 7780 South State Route 48, Maineville, OH, 45039, United States
The FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute ( is a foundational 4 ½ day course that helps prepare the next generation of police leaders for their critical first steps in police leadership. Supervisors and managers at higher levels will benefit from the topics covered in this course, appreciating how first line supervisors are critical to the success of the organization. To lead others, we must first know ourselves and SLI takes us on that part of the leadership journey. Among the modules covered in this course,
students will find out how the DISC factors, Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance, can predict your behavior towards others in day to day interactions. The students will thoroughly examine the concepts of credibility, accountability and motivation, while becoming familiar with aspects of liability and discipline that are vital to leadership at all levels of the organization.
Register online at www.fbileeda.org or call 877 772 7712 for more information. The registration fee is $695/student. Class begins at 8:30 am. Dress: business casual.
Hosted by: Chief Scott Hughes and the Hamilton
Township Police
For local information regarding the training venue or hotel accommodations for this training opportunity, please contact Scott Hughes of the Hamilton Township Police Department at 513 239 2400 or email: shughes@hamiltontownship.org
Seminar registration is open to all law enforcement sworn and professional
civilian staff. (You are not required to be a member of FBI LEEDA to attend.)

Defensive Tactics Instuctor
2021-03-22 08:00 - 2021-03-26 17:00 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services – Comm Room 802 ABC Romm Center, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
This 5-day, highly dynamic course is like no other because it provides useful defensive and countermeasure skills in all three zones of defense,
especially for close quarter battles (CQB) and effecting the arrest. It relies
heavily on practical, hands-on applications and is intended for those who
want instruction in the proper uses of both soft and hard empty-hand
techniques, weapons retention, and use of straight batons (expandable or
rigid) for self-defense. The course also provides subject-control for escort/
takedown and handcuffing, handcuffing techniques for passive and active
resistant individuals with chain and hinge cuffs, along with proper usage
and application of aerosol OC.
COURSE OVERVIEW
With a format that combines the proven effectiveness of the Basic
Monadnock® Defensive Tactics System Course, the comprehensive
Monadnock Expandable Baton dynamic hands-on curriculum, the proven
restraint techniques of the Hiatt® Handcuffing Course and the time-tested
Defense Technology® OC Instructor Course, individuals will learn how to
utilize the skills, information, technology and tactical options to meet the
challenges of the job, and provides them with the proper skill set necessary
to return to their agency and provide training to others.
• Empty-hand defense, active countermeasure techniques, control and
takedown techniques
• Instructor development
• Utilizing expandable/straight batons for defense, control, escorts and
takedowns
• Oleoresin Capsicum formulations/carriers
• Transitional control for overcoming subject resistance and deescalation
considerations
• Establishing proper and practical anatomical control for the purpose
of effecting the arrest
• Effectiveness/safety/liability factors
COURSE BENEFITS
This course is taught by leading experts who have real-world experience
in both psychomotor skill programs and field applications of those skills.
Our instructors are either active or former SWAT, CERT, Military and/or
Supervisory professionals with years of knowledge and experience as a
Master Instructor. The class will provide the student with the instructor level training needed to return to his/her agency and, as that agency’s
instructor, develop and conduct a specialized program designed around the
agency’s exact operational needs in the area of Expandable/Straight Baton,
Handcuffing, OC and Defensive Tactics for sworn personnel.
PREREQUISITES
Each attendee must be physically fit for duty and able to perform the physical skills associated with practical and tactical applications with the use of these products. The Defense Technology Training Academy trains only sworn law enforcement officers, correctional personnel, state-licensed security personnel (OC only), or active military personnel.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• Appropriate training clothing for defensive tactics with non-mar footwear
• Duty belt
• Expandable baton
• Handcuff (both chain and hinge are desired)
• Handcuff key
• White foam and black foam training batons (if available)
• Blue gun
• Mouthpiece
• NO LIVE WEAPONS TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FIREARMS, EDW’s, OC, KNIVES
TUITION: $725
REGISTRATION: Welcome to Defense Technology® Training Academy

PAT MCCARTHY’S STREET CRIMES TRAINING
2021-04-05 08:30 - 2021-04-07 16:30 | Great Oaks Career Campuses – ASPIRE Auditorium, 100 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
BE THE BEST TRAINED OFFICER AT YOUR AGENCY.
3 DAYS OF STREET CRIMES WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF VALUABLE STREET-TESTED TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS THAT YOU CAN USE IMMEDIATELY ON YOUR VERY NEXT SHIFT..
3-DAY POLICE TRAINING INCLUDES:
 Improving Police & Community Relations
 Officer Safety Issues
 Surviving Police Ambushes
 Officer Involved Shootings
 How to Conduct Effective Interviews
 Body Language Indicators
 Gang & Drug Investigation Tactics
 Developing Street Sources & Confidential Informants
 Street Smart Intelligence Gathering
 Interrogation Tactics
 Homeland Security Issues/Domestic Threats
 Covert Surveillance Techniques
 First Responder Tips for Hostage Situations
 Search Procedures
 Courtroom Testimony Survival Tactics
 De-escalation Tactics for the Mentally Distressed
$399/PERSON CALL
FANTASTIC GROUP RATES
(800) 275-4915
WWW. STREETCRIMES.COM

FORENSIC MAPPING SOLUTIONS - PIX4D TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
2021-04-14 08:00 - 2021-04-16 16:00 | Butler Technology & Career Center, 5140 Princeton-Glendale Road, Liberty Township, OH, 45011, United States
FORENSIC MAPPING SOLUTIONS
PIX4D TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
This 3 day course will provide attendees the necessary instruction to successfully process a crash or crime scene using aerial photogrammetry with Pix4D Mapper software. This training provides a “crash/crime scene to courtroom” workflow utilizing Pix4D generated orthomosaic images and point cloud data in the most common third party software. Use of the Pix4D Capture Application as well as other third party field mapping / flight planning software will be covered and demonstrated to provide best practices at the scene. This course consists of classroom lecture, hands on work projects and field exercises. Each attendee is required to bring his or her own laptop computer. Acceptable laptop specifications are available on our website.
• Includes 15 day full access Pix4D Mapper license for each student
Contact us today!
www.forensicmappingsolutions.com
sarah@forensicmappingsolutions.com
508-444-2188
$745 per seat for OTARA Members!
$795 for Non-Members
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Legally Confident, Tactically Confident 2021
2021-04-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Great Oaks Career Campuses – ASPIRE Auditorium, 100 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
Presented by: Chief Scott Hughes & Robert Meader
Course Description: Legal Patrol Tactics for Law Enforcement is a fun and
interactive course that presents tactics and case law in a way that cops can
appreciate and understand. Instructed by two accomplished leaders in Ohio law enforcement, this class highlights the proper response to common calls for service and legal issues that may arise.
Topics covered include: Traffic Stops, Crimes in Progress, Arrest, Search & Seizure, Terry stops, and helps answer the question: “How Do YOU Get In The Door?”
***Deadline for registration is Friday April 9, 2021***
Cost: $ 90.00
Registration: Online registration can be found here if paying by credit card:
Registration link click here: REGISTER
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
…..OR…..
Complete the attached Registration Form if your department is to be billed or invoiced.
Send this form along with the Great Oaks registration form to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 612-5800 Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: (513) 771-0781

LEGALLY CONFIDENT, TACTICALLY CONFIDENT 2021
2021-04-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Great Oaks Career Campuses – ASPIRE Auditorium, 100 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
Course Title: LEGALLY CONFIDENT, TACTICALLY CONFIDENT 2021
Presented by: Chief Scott Hughes & Robert Meader
Course Description: Legal Patrol Tactics for Law Enforcement is a fun and
interactive course that presents tactics and case law in a way that cops can
appreciate and understand. Instructed by two accomplished leaders in Ohio law enforcement, this class highlights the proper response to common calls for service and legal issues that may arise.
Topics covered include: Traffic Stops, Crimes in Progress, Arrest, Search & Seizure, Terry stops, and helps answer the question: “How Do YOU Get In The Door?”
***Deadline for registration is Friday April 9, 2021***
Cost: $ 90.00
Registration: Online registration can be found here if paying by credit card:
Registration link click here: REGISTER
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
…..OR…..
Complete the attached registration form if your department is to be billed or invoiced.
Send this form along with the Great Oaks registration form to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com

HCPA Shoot
2021-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH, 45030, United States
HCPA Stock Semi-Auto / Revolver Pistol Course of Fire
All stages have a mandatory reload.
Stage 1 3 yards 12 rounds 6 strong hand / 6 weak hand 25 seconds
Stage 2 7 yards 12 rounds one or two hand hold 20 seconds
Stage 3 15 yards 12 rounds one or two hand hold 20 seconds
Stage 4 25 yards 12 rounds one or two hand hold 60 seconds
All stages start with the gun in the holster.
Cost: $3.00 for one shoot, $5.00 for two shoots.
HR 218 (Law Enforcement Safety Act) FSA Location only
Primary gun – total of 25 rounds from distances of 4’- 9’- 12’-30’-50’
Secondary gun – total of 8 rounds from distances of 6’-12’-21’
Cost of primary gun is $10.00 and secondary gun is $5.00.
Retired ID card must be shown to certify. HR 218 certification is valid for one year.
Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association is located at 6501 River Road,
Harrison, Ohio 45030
For directions, see https://www.fairfieldsportsmen.com
FSA Contact: David W. Voss davidwvoss1@yahoo.com or dvoss@cheviot.org

FBI LEEDA PRESENTS: MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
2021-04-19 08:30 - 2021-04-23 17:00 | Hamilton Township Police Department, 7780 South State Route 48, Maineville, OH, 45039, United States
FBI-LEEDA is pleased to present a 4 ½ day course on media and public relations. Police cannot succeed without the support of the community they are sworn to protect. The image of an agency as a professional and ethical organization is vitally important. This course will guide the participants to promoting a consistent and positive public image of the department, enabling the community to perceive their police as a transparent
organization they can depend on and trust. There are three key opinion influencers participants will learn how each can positively or negatively affect public opinion. Students will participate in media training with numerous desktop and on camera exercises. Topics covered include image, branding and perception, the media’s role in public opinion, managing social media communications, interview preparation and principles for communicating in a crisis event.
Register online at www.fbileeda.org or call 877 772 7712 for more information. The registration fee is $695/ student. Class begins at 8:30 am. Dress: business casual.
Hosted by: Chief Scott Hughes and the Hamilton Township
Police.
For local information regarding the training venue or hotel accommodations for this training opportunity, please contact Scott Hughes of the Hamilton Township Police Department at 513 239 2400 or email: shughes@hamiltontownship.org
Seminar registration is open to all law enforcement sworn and professional civilian staff. (You are not required to be a member of FBI LEEDA to attend.)

Ohio Public Records Laws For Police Agency Leaders & Municipal Employees
2021-04-28 08:30 - 17:00 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
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 as details about new laws surrounding privacy, sealed records and body/cruiser cameras. Mark will also cover some of the legal and practical concerns for keeping these records in 2020 and beyond. For example, if your initial incident report and your full investigative report are within the same computer program, does that mean you’ve got to give a newspaper a copy of everything if they ask for it? This course is designed for all levels of the police organization and is useful for other levels of municipal government seeking a better understanding of Ohio’s Public Records Laws. Most importantly, despite listening to a lawyer talk for several hours, this class will NOT be boring!
***Deadline for registration is Friday April 23, 2021***
Cost: $125.00
Registration: Online registration can be found here if paying by credit card:
Registration link click here
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
…..OR……
Complete the attached registration form if your department is to be billed or invoiced.
Send forms to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 612-5800 Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: (513) 771-0781

Statement Analysis For The Informed Interview
2021-05-13 08:00 - 2021-05-14 16:00 | Hamilton Township Police Department, 7780 South State Route 48, Maineville, OH, 45039, United States
For years officers have been collecting Witness, Victim and Suspect Statements as a matter of routine and often fail to recognize the importance of what the writer is really conveying or purposely omitting. Through the Statement Analysis process, officers and investigators can gain insight that will prove invaluable in the interview/interrogation phase of the investigation. By analyzing the deliberate words people use, paying attention to the balance of the statement, the strength of their insinuations and a number of other critical factors, the Statement Analysis process will guide our investigators through a deliberate course of questioning. Statement Analysis will change the way our officers and investigators process criminal investigations and will unquestionably lead to a higher clearance and solve rate.
“To give a reason for anything is to breed doubt of it”
– William Hazlitt, 1826
Instructor:
Chief Michael Harnishfeger is a 37-year veteran of Law Enforcement with over 25 years as a Police Chief and now in his 18th year with the Ada Police Department. In 2008 Chief Harnishfeger graduated from the 235th Session of the FBI National Academy where he studied Statement Analysis and Investigative Interviewing. Throughout his career Chief Harnishfeger has attended a number of Criminal Investigation Courses and Seminars and as Chief of Police oversees all major investigations within his department. Chief Harnishfeger is a graduate of PELC (Police Executive Leadership College), CLEE (Certified Law Enforcement Executive) and REMI (Rural Executive Management Institute).
Chief Harnishfeger is the inventor of a number of state and nationally recognized Crime Prevention Strategies including Project SECURE (Seeking the Elimination of Crime by Uniting Residents and Enforcement, CLEAN Team (Compliance through Enforcement and Administrative Notices) and SAFER (Seeking Aid From Every Resident). Chief Harnishfeger has presented at a number of venues statewide, nationally and internationally. Chief Harnishfeger served as President of the Ohio Association from October 2010 through September, 2011.
Cost:
$195.00
Registration:
Online at https://www.professionaltrainingconcepts.com/ or Contact Chief Scott Hughes at 513.683.8520
Please make checks payable to Professional Training Concepts (EIN #46-2166100). Checks may be brought on the day of training or mailed to: Professional Training Concepts, 101 Jocelyn Drive, Ada, Ohio 45810.
Questions: 419-235-0137

2021 May HCPA Social
2021-05-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Kolping Society of Cincinnati, 10235 Mill Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45231, United States
6:00 PM Kickoff
6:30 PM Dinner
$10 Per Person for Skyline Dinner, Refreshments, Door Prizes
Hosted by Hamilton County Police Association
Note: Meetings and hosts subject to change, check back just before the meeting to confirm information.

Recognizing and Responding To Mental Illness And Excited Delirium
2021-08-03 08:00 - 16:30 | Great Oaks Career Campuses – Adult Workforce Building 300, 303 Great Oaks Dr Room 200, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
Presented by:
Victor Lloyd, MTh, MAPC, Community Mental Health Educator and Law Enforcement Training Specialist Chief Paul Hartinger (Ret), 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 emphasis on treating the mentally ill with empathy and compassion.
Paul Hartinger has over thirty years of law enforcement experience including twenty years teaching and training police officers in topics including Crisis Intervention and mental illness response.
Course Description:
This course is designed for all first responders and supervisors who might encounter someone suffering from mental illness, who is in crisis, or may be experiencing symptoms of excited delirium. Students will learn basics of recognizing mental illness symptoms and how to respond appropriately to de-escalate the situation and get the individual the help they need. Students will be introduced to the phenomenon known as excited delirium/Agitated Chaotic Event and learn practical skills to contain the victim and get them medical help.
Date & Time: August 3, 2021 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
***Deadline for registration is Friday, July 30, 2021***
Cost: $100.00
Registration:
Credit Card: CLICK HERE
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
…..or…..
Billed or invoiced: Complete the attached registration form and send to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 612-5800 Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: (513) 771-0781

Active Shooter Response Training Instructor Course
2021-08-05 08:00 - 2021-08-06 17:00 | Golf Manor Police Department, 6450 Wiehe Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
This 2 day instructor training course is designed to teach participants the skills and strategies to increase survivability during the gap between the time a violent event begins, and law enforcement arrives. Upon completion of this course you will be a Certified ALICE Instructor and have the knowledge and resources to train others based on your role in the community.
Register: http://www.ALICETraining.com

OPOTC PEACE OFFICER REFRESHER TRAINING
2021-08-12 08:00 - 2021-08-13 17:00 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
OPOTC PEACE OFFICER REFRESHER TRAINING
16-HOUR COURSE FOR RETURNING OFFICERS
Course Description: This course is required for individuals who are returning to their agency after a break in service of more than one year and have received a letter of determination from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) to attend the sixteen-hour course. This course fulfills the requirements described in Ohio Administrative Code Section 109:2-1-12(D) and is regulated by OPOTC.
Prerequisites: All students must already have an OPOTC Letter of Determination (SF410) from their agency which must be submitted to the Commander prior to approval to register. Failure to submit this letter of determination will disqualify students from being able to register.
Date & Time: August 12 and 13, 2021
8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM both days. All Times Are Mandatory Attendance
Registration closes July 30th
Students who successfully complete the class will be required to take the State Certification Exam. This test will be conducted under the supervision of OPOTC and take place here at the Great Oaks Scarlet campus. Date will be determined on the first day of the class. Cost of the test is $95 and is the responsibility of the student.
Location: Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Cost: $ 250.00
Registration: You must contact Commander William Dunkman dunkmanw@greatoaks.com or Commander Al Gille gillea@greatoaks.com to begin the registration process.
Once approved, you will register at this link:
Registration link click here
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
…..or…..
If your department is to be billed or invoiced, complete this form as well.
Forms should be sent to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 612-5800 Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: (513) 771-0781

Law Enforcement Field Training Officer (FTO) Course
2021-08-23 08:00 - 2021-08-25 17:00 | Great Oaks Public Safety Services, 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
Course Title: Law Enforcement Field Training Officer (FTO) Course
Instructors: This course will be instructed by the training staff of the Great Oaks Police Academy. All instructors are OPOTA Certified Law Enforcement Instructors with significant training and experience in Field Training Officer Program Development, FTO Supervision and FTO Training. A section of the course dealing with the legal implications of the FTO program will be taught by an attorney who has significant specialty in the field of Public Safety Liability.
Description: The course will ensure that officers who serve as FTO’s will have the needed mentoring skills to prepare new law enforcement officers to function professionally in their agencies. Topics to be covered include training and evaluating probationary officers in police practices, tactics and procedures, report writing, critical thinking and decision making, and effectively managing new officers who cannot achieve minimum skills levels to successfully function at their agency.
Date & Time: August 23, 24 & 25, 2021 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
***Deadline for registration: August 18, 2021***
Location: Great Oaks Careeer Campuses, Public Safety Services Building
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr. , Room 107, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Cost: $295.00
Registration: Online registration can be found here if paying by credit card:
Great Oaks Student Portal (axstudent.com)
Click “Add To Cart” and create an account to register online
OR
Complete the attached registration form if your department is to be billed or invoiced.
Send registration form to:
Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Desk: (513) 612-5800 Fax: (513) 771-0781
