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 […]
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 […]