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. Program will introduce participants to various aspects of implementing and/or supplementing as well as establishing oversight and management of the K-9 unit.
This course will focus on proper investigative and detection techniques for Patrol Officers and newly assigned Street Crimes Unit Officers for the detection and investigation of controlled substance violations encountered during street patrol. The course will focus on the three primary situations where officers will most likely encounter narcotic violations (Field Encounters, Traffic Stops and Surveillance Activity).
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 utilized in mentoring/counseling employees to enhance their assigned roles.
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. 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.
This one-day seminar is designed for officers and individuals working in highly stressful or potentially volatile environments. Instructor presentations, practical exercises, and scenario presentations will help students understand their individual abilities and skills in a variety of situations.
A two-day seminar for Staff and Officers involved in the Officer Involved Incident and Shooting Investigation. The program is ideal for those who have taken the previously offered Internal Affairs Investigation Seminar.
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.
Specifically for law enforcement personnel tasked with or implementing Community Policing in high-crime areas.
This seminar is designed specifically for the personnel assigned to conduct sexual assault, domestic violence or investigations involving physical or mental trauma.
For new, first-line supervisors, or those who expect such an assignment. The program presents information for work situations and will emphasize ideas to aid supervisors in developing sound judgment, self-reliance, and resourcefulness. Topics will include: the supervisor as a link between management and the workforce; skills required to develop professional relationships with subordinates; encouraging the […]
A two-day seminar for newly assigned personnel or personnel with little experience in overseeing the agency's recruitment program. This course is ideal for those who have taken the previously offered, "pre-employment background investigation" seminar. It goes beyond that program's content to explore in-depth important aspects and topics specifically concerned with the recruiting and hiring of […]
This program will focus on the composition and writing of investigative reports. It will provide a review of specifics which the report should contain. Topics include: identification of the essential elements of an investigative report, to include the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of an incident under investigation formatting an investigative report for […]