Designed specifically for West Virginia Civil Service personnel. Focus of the course will be the proper method of conducting internal affairs investigations and maintain compliance with civil service regulation. Topics include: receipt of complaints notice to suspected employee method of conducting investigation differentiation between criminal and administrative investigations review boards civil service hearings; and […]
Designed specifically for West Virginia law enforcement personnel, sworn or civilian, assigned to the records unit within their agency. 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 include: dealing with the public in terms of both public and […]
This seminar is designed specifically for officers and supervisors assigned the task of mentoring a new or underachieving employee or trainee. There are a variety of challenges in ensuring all efforts are undertaken to ensure a productive employee for the agency. This program will consider some of the basic principles and applications that might be […]
This seminar is designed specifically for the personnel assigned to conduct sexual assault investigations. The course is designed specifically to incorporate legislative changes mandated by Senate Bill 434 that affected West Virginia Code 30-29-3 effective July 5, 2021. Topics covered will include: The Neurobiology of Trauma Trauma Informed Interviews Cognitive Interview Techniques Special Challenges […]
This seminar provides an extensive focus on skills and techniques that new unit supervisors might utilize in their day-to-day functions. It is designed for those officers with little or no supervisory training and who need such a program of study to effectively oversee their unit's operation. Topics include: Supervision as a management tool Interpersonal communications […]
This one-day seminar is designed specifically for officers and individuals that work in highly stressful environments or potentially volatile situations. Instructor presentations, practical exercises along with scenario presentations will help students understand their individual abilities and skills in a variety of situations. We will be presenting this one-day course for two consecutive days to provide […]
Designed specifically for Pennsylvania law enforcement personnel, sworn or civilian, assigned to the records unit within their agency. Focus of the course will relate to the maintenance of records in an efficient manner and in compliance with Pennsylvania laws and regulations. Topics include: dealing with the public in terms of both public and exempt type […]
A two-day seminar for Supervisory Personnel that are or may have to deal with “Toxic Employee(s)” or personnel that are affecting performance in the workplace. This course is ideal for those who have taken the previously offered, "Moving up to Supervision" seminar. It goes beyond that program's content to explore in-depth important aspects and topics […]
This seminar provides an extensive focus on skills and techniques that new unit supervisors might utilize in their day-to-day functions. It is designed for those officers with little or no supervisory training and who need such a program of study to effectively oversee their unit's operation. Topics include: Supervision as a management tool Interpersonal communications […]
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 […]