To promote public confidence and to protect officers from being victimized, a police accountability system must implement the checks and balances that were designed to avoid unjust results in personnel matters, as well as those best practices that are followed in every investigation that may have serious consequences.  This interactive class will examine the entire spectrum of conducting internal affairs investigations in the context of police accountability principles—including from the perspectives of the officer who is a subject of a complaint, the union delegate, the officer’s attorney, the internal affairs investigator, the reviewing official, the deciding official, and the government… read more

This course has been approved as a CIT-equivalent for the IACP’s One Mind Campaign requirements.   This training is designed to support law enforcement with the most effective response to those exhibiting mental health, substance use, trauma and challenging behaviors. Topics include but are not limited to identifying potential related issues, most effective de-escalation skills, assessing risk, identifying least restrictive stabilization for individuals' safety, officer safety and community safety. These trainings are designed to be most applicable to the law enforcement perspective, appreciating and building from the unique experience of law enforcement expertise. Each training module also includes a wellness… read more

Vehicle operation is one of the most common yet dangerous things an officer does. Unfortunately, police liability resulting from vehicle operation is not uncommon. This class is an awareness training for officers and law enforcement agencies that is designed to increase their understanding of the liability and legal concerns arising out of and around vehicle use in police operation. This is an area where officers can help control their exposure to risk by better understanding the dangers. Specific topics covered include: Officer safety, liability awareness, and legal concerns during routine   patrol, emergency operation, and pursuits. Officer safety, liability awareness and… read more

SHE Leads, a 3-part Women’s Leadership Training. Join us for a collaborative skill-building journey spread over 3 intensive trainings. This curriculum will help participants identify their Values, Voice, and Vision in a male-dominated workforce. Participants will receive an in-depth exploration of their own skills while developing a career path alongside peers, experienced women leaders, and subject matter experts. They will also receive mentoring and coaching as part of the series, with opportunities to network and build their community of women leaders. Participants will be supported through their individualized journey of establishing their Values, finding their Voice, and charting their Vision.… read more

Government operates best when it operates openly. As members of the law enforcement community, it is our duty to protect the rights of our citizens to know what their law enforcement agencies are doing.  We must be well grounded in knowing and properly applying the laws that govern public access to law enforcement records.  This training is intended to provide the resources necessary to achieve a basic working understanding of the Freedom of Access Act and the statutes that restrict public access to certain records and information.  The training is designed to assure compliance with our legal obligation of transparency… read more

This class is an awareness-level class designed for law enforcement (or any first responder) to provide a basic understanding of Opioid drugs from two perspectives: Enforcement and Individual Wellness Enforcement: The enforcement perspective is designed to give officers a basic overview of opioids and important topics to consider about enforcing laws related to opioids. Topics Include: Opioid Drug Identification Current Opioid use trends Possession Enforcement Handling and storage of evidence Overview of Drug Impaired Driving Enforcement Wellness: The wellness perspective is designed to give officers a basic overview of Individual Officer and Family Wellness topics relevant to Opioid use and… read more

This one-day progressive course breaks down what it means to be the new Sergeant, shift leader, or crew chief in a first-line supervision capacity. The course theme centers on the responsibility of supervision over the authority to make decisions.  Students learn and understand how to avoid common pitfalls that can degrade the department's mission and stove pipe production for years to come.   In addition, this course teaches students: How to transition from doing the job to supervising staff who do the job How to learn who you are, who your people are, and what is the job What are… read more

This course has been approved as a CIT-equivalent for the IACP’s One Mind Campaign requirements.   This training is designed to support law enforcement with the most effective response to those exhibiting mental health, substance use, trauma and challenging behaviors. Topics include but are not limited to identifying potential related issues, most effective de-escalation skills, assessing risk, identifying least restrictive stabilization for individuals' safety, officer safety and community safety. These trainings are designed to be most applicable to the law enforcement perspective, appreciating and building from the unique experience of law enforcement expertise. Each training module also includes a wellness… read more

  Testimonials from the 2023 event in Portland, ME: "Jermaine's' knowledge is unbelievable! He opened my eyes to things I never even imagined could be happening in our communities." "This class opened my eyes to all of the dangerous drugs that are being sold to young people legally." "I left feeling inadequate in my job as I was not aware of ANY of the material presented. It was so good! I have much to learn in the world of substance use. This training really opened my eyes to what is happening in the our communities across the Nation."   You… read more

This course has been approved as a CIT-equivalent for the IACP’s One Mind Campaign requirements.   This training is designed to support law enforcement with the most effective response to those exhibiting mental health, substance use, trauma and challenging behaviors. Topics include but are not limited to identifying potential related issues, most effective de-escalation skills, assessing risk, identifying least restrictive stabilization for individuals' safety, officer safety and community safety. These trainings are designed to be most applicable to the law enforcement perspective, appreciating and building from the unique experience of law enforcement expertise. Each training module also includes a wellness… read more

Vehicle operation is one of the most common yet dangerous things an officer does. Unfortunately, police liability resulting from vehicle operation is not uncommon. This class is an awareness training for officers and law enforcement agencies that is designed to increase their understanding of the liability and legal concerns arising out of and around vehicle use in police operation. This is an area where officers can help control their exposure to risk by better understanding the dangers. Specific topics covered include: Officer safety, liability awareness, and legal concerns during routine   patrol, emergency operation, and pursuits. Officer safety, liability awareness and… read more

To promote public confidence and to protect officers from being victimized, a police accountability system must implement the checks and balances that were designed to avoid unjust results in personnel matters, as well as those best practices that are followed in every investigation that may have serious consequences.  This interactive class will examine the entire spectrum of conducting internal affairs investigations in the context of police accountability principles—including from the perspectives of the officer who is a subject of a complaint, the union delegate, the officer’s attorney, the internal affairs investigator, the reviewing official, the deciding official, and the government… read more

This one-day progressive course breaks down what it means to be the new Sergeant, shift leader, or crew chief in a first-line supervision capacity. The course theme centers on the responsibility of supervision over the authority to make decisions.  Students learn and understand how to avoid common pitfalls that can degrade the department's mission and stove pipe production for years to come.   In addition, this course teaches students: How to transition from doing the job to supervising staff who do the job How to learn who you are, who your people are, and what is the job What are… read more

Government operates best when it operates openly. As members of the law enforcement community, it is our duty to protect the rights of our citizens to know what their law enforcement agencies are doing.  We must be well grounded in knowing and properly applying the laws that govern public access to law enforcement records.  This training is intended to provide the resources necessary to achieve a basic working understanding of the Freedom of Access Act and the statutes that restrict public access to certain records and information.  The training is designed to assure compliance with our legal obligation of transparency… read more

This course has been approved as a CIT-equivalent for the IACP’s One Mind Campaign requirements.   This training is designed to support law enforcement with the most effective response to those exhibiting mental health, substance use, trauma and challenging behaviors. Topics include but are not limited to identifying potential related issues, most effective de-escalation skills, assessing risk, identifying least restrictive stabilization for individuals' safety, officer safety and community safety. These trainings are designed to be most applicable to the law enforcement perspective, appreciating and building from the unique experience of law enforcement expertise. Each training module also includes a wellness… read more

This course is focused towards prospective, new, and existing Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains to provide principles of leadership, department problem-solving, police policy, delegating tasks, police culture, managing within working agreements, internal investigations, police ethics, and strategies for effective communications.   Morning #1 – Police Leadership and Your Role. Afternoon #1 – Effective Communication and Ethics. Morning #2 – Effective Police Policy and Police Policy. Afternoon #2 – Internal Affairs. Course Objectives:  Supervisors in this course will be exposed to: Transitioning from supervisor to LEADER. Duties and Expectations of the mid-level police supervisor. Police Culture. Addressing Chronic Police Leadership Issues. Managing Diversity. Police… read more