Civilian, non-sworn personnel who serve within departmental office settings as clerical, support staff, or other office functions often act as the first "buffer" between top administration and internal and external forces. Further, they represent the values of the organization to the citizenry it serves. This one-day program will consider the many and varied roles and […]
Focus on the composition and writing of investigative reports. Provides a review of the specifics which reports should contain. Topics include: 1) identification of the essential elements of an investigative report, to include the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of an incident under investigation (2) formatting an investigative report for a clear, coherent […]
Designed specifically for West Virginia Supervisory Personnel. The focus of the course will be on Liability issues specifically associated with Failure to Supervise and Negligent Retention of Personnel. Topics include but are not limited to: (1) Failure to Supervise (2) Written Policy and Policy by Practice (3) Negligent Retention (4) Failure to Train (5) Civil […]
A basic two-day seminar for the designated public information officer, chief, assistant chief or other agency individual who serve as a spokesperson for their department with the media during an event involving wide community interest or concern. The seminar is oriented is primarily for those with little formal training on dealing with the media and […]
Civilian, non-sworn personnel who serve within departmental office settings as clerical, support staff, or other office functions often act as the first "buffer" between top administration and internal and external forces. Further, they represent the values of the organization to the citizenry it serves. This one-day program will consider the many and varied roles and […]
For managers in law enforcement, corrections, military, and commercial security who oversee K-9 Units. The program is especially valuable for those who have limited K-9 management training and want to improve the operational capability of their units. The program will introduce participants to various aspects of implementing and/or supplementing as well as establishing oversight and […]
HOSTED BY THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHARLESTON, WV Designed specifically for West Virginia law enforcement personnel, sworn or civilian, assigned to the records unit within their agency. The focus of the course will relate to the maintenance of records in an efficient manner and in compliance with West Virginia laws and regulations. Topics covered include, […]
ARREST / SEARCH / SEIZURE SEMINAR This five-day seminar is designed specifically for law enforcement personnel and fire Marshalls that are tasked with making warranted and warrantless seizures, arrests, and searches. Instructor presentations, practical exercises, and scenario presentations will help students understand their individual abilities, skills, and limitations in various situations. Topics include: (1) review […]
This five-day seminar is designed specifically for law enforcement personnel and fire Marshalls that are tasked with making warranted and warrantless seizures, arrests, and searches. Instructor presentations, practical exercises, and scenario presentations will help students understand their individual abilities, skills, and limitations in various situations.
A one-day seminar for Staff and Officers involved in the Officer Involved Incident/Shooting Investigation. The program is ideal for those who have taken the previously offered, "Internal Affairs Investigation" seminar. It goes beyond that program's content to explore in-depth important aspects and topics specifically concerned with immediacy and scrutiny of incidents involving officers. Topics include: […]
HOSTED BY THE BERKELEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING Focus on the composition and writing of investigative reports. Provides a review of the specifics that reports should contain. Topics include: (1) identification of the essential elements of an investigative report, to include the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of an incident under […]
This is a basic two-day seminar for investigators who have little or no experience or formal training in performing pre-employment background investigations. The seminar will focus on background investigations within law enforcement, security, or government organizations. Topics include: (1) importance of the pre-employment background investigation (2) what may or may not be asked during an […]