- Law Enforcement
- Fire/EMS
- Dispatchers
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Course Description: Learn from the best and get started on your career development today with our partner - Custom Spanish Courses. Instructor & Developer, Meredith Kasper, takes you through various learning strategies so you can be successful in learning Spanish for your position. Learn the right Spanish phrases for your job from useful phrases to help de-escalate a situation to a basic traffic stop. These online courses help law enforcement be more effective with their interactions with the Spanish speaking community. Take the courses independently and select any start date so you can learn at your own pace. These courses build upon each other with phrases that will become more complex at each level. Courses are designed for:
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Sale!Course Times: 0830-1630
Dates/Locations:
- February 4: Morris County Public Safety Academy, 500 W. Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ
- April 7: Robbinsville Fire Department, 1149 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ, 08691 (Host: Robbinsville PD)
- May 5: Passaic County Police Academy, 214 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff's Office)
- May 21: Stockton University, The Lakeside Lodge, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205 (Host: Stockton University PD)
- Patrol Officers, Sheriff Officers & Corrections Officers
- Specialty Unit Officers (Canines, Detectives, SWAT, Crime Scene, Community Affairs, etc.)
- Training Officers & FTOs
- Law Enforcement Supervisors (First-Line, Mid-Line & Command Staff)
- Internal Affairs Investigators & Supervisors
- And More...
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Sale!Times: 0830-1600 Few areas of law in New Jersey are as scattered, confusing and convoluted as New Jersey Firearms laws. Our one-day seminars and interactive courses will review all aspects of these Laws and provide attendees with a superior knowledge in the following topic areas:
- Permits (disqualifiers, appeals, revocations and forfeitures)
- Expungements
- Mental Health Issues
- OPRA and Common Law Right to Know
- Criminal Charges
- Domestic Violence
- Specific issues in the NJ administrative code
- Federal Case Law
- And More…
Licensing course:This course will cover all aspects of firearms permits including:- Permits (disqualifiers, appeals, revocations and forfeitures)
- Expungements
- Mental Health Issues
- OPRA and Common Law Right to Know
- Federal Law pertinent to NJ Licensing
This course is ideal for both civilians and sworn personnel responsible for investigating firearms applicants.2025 Licensing Course Dates:
- February 24: Kean University Skyland Campus, 243 Mt. Paul Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 (Host: Jefferson Police Department)
- October 9: Passaic County Police Academy, 214 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff's Office)
Legal Update Course:- Criminal Charges
- Domestic Violence
- ERPO's and Red Flag Laws
- Federal Case Law pertinent in New Jersey
- Special emphasis on recent caselaw regarding concealed carry
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Sale!This class is specifically designed to assist government officials in New Jersey with the understanding of the Open Public Records Act. Instruction will review the exceptions to release, case law that has been decided over the past years, and create an opportunity for dialogue to discuss the issues and events that have occurred within our areas of responsibility. This class is designed for interaction between those assigned to areas where release of information is part of their work responsibility such as police supervisors, clerks, records supervisors, attorneys and other employees serving this function. This course has previously been approved by the DLGS for CMFO, CTC, CPWM, RMC, and QPA CEU’s Course Time: 0830-1630
UPCOMING CLASSES
- April 1: Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 W. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Upcoming Dates/Locations: (All classes are 0830-1630 hours)
- January 27: Stockton University, The Lakeside Lodge, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205 (Host: Stockton University PD)
- March 24: Woolwich Police Department, 120 Village Green Dr, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085 (Host: Woolwich Police Department)
- Road Cops
- Road Supervisors
- Canine Officers
- Field Training Officers
- Middle Managers
- Internal Affairs Officers
- Module 1: Police-Citizen Encounters & the "Mere Inquiry"
- Module 2: Investigative Detentions
- Module 3: Stop & Frisk Incidents
- Module 4: Arrest Situations
- Module 5: Motor Vehicle Stops & Searches
- Module 6: Overlooked Reasonable Suspicion Triggers
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J. Harris – Use of Force Trilogy Series:
$189.00 – $398.00
UPCOMING DATES/LOCATIONS
- April 21: Use of Force (Level 1): The Essentials - Passaic County Police Academy, 214 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office) $189
- April 22: Use of Force (Level 2): “Next Level” Leadership & Training Passaic County Police Academy, 214 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office) $189
- April 23: Use of Force (Level 3): Meaningful Reviews & Organizational “Best Practices”Passaic County Police Academy, 214 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office) $189
- June 2: Use of Force (Level 1): Robbinsville Fire Department, 1149 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ, 08691 (Host: Robbinsville PD)
- June 3: Use of Force (Level2): Robbinsville Fire Department, 1149 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ, 08691 (Host: Robbinsville PD)
- June 4: Use of Force (Level 3): Robbinsville Fire Department, 1149 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ, 08691 (Host: Robbinsville PD)
- All Law Enforcement Officers / All Ranks (Police, Sheriff, Corrections, and more)
- Union Leadership
- Firearms & Other Weapons Instructors
- Defensive Tactics Instructors
- First-Line Supervisors who respond to use of force situations
- Mid-Level Leadership in charge of officers who may utilize force in the field
- Internal Affairs / Professional Standards Investigators & Supervisors
- Command Staff & Executive Officers
- Policy developers & Accreditation Managers
- Organizational Legal Advisors
- Community Review Board Members & Other Similar Groups
- This one-day course is the use of force overview all officers’ need. It moves beyond general orders, policy and state mandated training and moves in to the ‘why’ behind the laws. This class provides the foundation by which all force situations will be examined. It is critical that all officers at all levels attend and understand this foundational basis.
- Foundational Case Law associated with use of force in law enforcement
- Threat identification, immediate classification, and appropriate tactical handling
- Identification escalation factors and avoidance
- Recognition of de-escalation opportunities and tactics to employ them
- Proactive Duty to Intervene techniques
- After-Incident treatment & care
- “Next Level” Documentation & Report Writing
- Active member of a law enforcement organization or sponsored to attend by a law enforcement organization or training academy
Use of Force (Level 2): “Next Level” Leadership & Training
- This is the second level in the Use of Force Trilogy. This one-day course builds upon areas discussed in Level 1. The course moves into the preparation of our members to effectively handle force-related situations, discusses supervisory oversight when an incident occurs, reviews scene management for incidents that do occur, and covers the executive-level responsibilities of community trust before, during and after a situation occurs.
- Foundational Case Law associated Supervisory Oversight & Training
- Ensuring Your Team is Ready through Training on Policy & Law
- Critical Incident Assessments from around the U.S.
- Real-world, situational-based training
- Field Supervision Before, During & After Events
- Establishing Community Trust Before, During & Following events
- Active member of a law enforcement organization or sponsored to attend by a law enforcement organization or training academy
- Recommended that you have a certificate of attendance from Level 1 and/or previously attended a J. Harris Use of Force course or other equivalent.
Use of Force (Level 3): Meaningful Reviews & Organizational “Best Practices”
- This is the third level in the Use of Force Trilogy. This one-day course builds upon areas discussed in Levels 1 and 2. The course discusses the ongoing evolution of force-related events and how organizational leadership can utilize lessons learned from every situation to enhance our team and practices.
- “Meaningful Review” Investigative Techniques
- Officer Critiques After the Review
- Lessons Learned Incorporation into Training
- Updating Policy & Retraining Responsibilities
- Lawsuits & Command Staff Obligations
- Where do we go from here? Anticipating & Preparing for our Future
- Active member of a law enforcement organization or sponsored to attend by a law enforcement organization or training academy
- Certificate of attendance from Level 1 and/or Level 2 J. Harris Use of Force course or equivalent recommended
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Sale!Course Description: Effective public safety organizations rely on the application of proper field supervision. Our first-line supervisors and their oversight of our personnel ensure effective service to our communities, protect our organizations from litigation, and shield our officers from internal/external concerns. Most organizations send their supervisors to a one week class and never retrain them in up-to-date supervisory practices. We know organizations will not send them to another one week class for a similar topic. That is where this course comes into play. This full, one-day “tune-up” discusses the importance of this supervisory role as it relates to key areas of first-line supervision. This is an essential training program for Corporals and Sergeants of all experience levels. The goal of this program is to refocus those who have been serving in the rank for some time and may have become a slave to the administrative tasks and complacent to the monitoring and proactive supervision of our people. Topics Discussed:
- Motivation & Morale
- Communication for the individual & the team
- Understanding Generational Differences
- Positive Organizational Communication
- Understanding "Toxic" environments & Micromanagement
- Designing a proactive supervision plan, time management, delegation, & personnel development
- Understanding Coaching v. Counseling (handling performance and policy violations)
- Open Discussion Forum: Tips for Specific Supervisory Issues
- Credit Card Payments:
- After you enter ticket information, you will be transferred to the payment page where you can enter your credit card information and complete your registration. You will then be set for the course.
- Purchase Orders:
- After you enter ticket information, you will be transferred to the payment page.
- A checkbox above the payment information indicates a purchase order option.
- The person doing the registration will receive a confirmation "invoice" for the individual/group. That invoice can be utilized for payment with a department purchase order.
- Even though it says your registration is 'pending', your officers are immediately registered for the course.
- Cancellations & Modifications: All cancellations must be received within 48-hours of the date of the program. Modifications or Officer swaps can be done at any time including the day of training. Failing to cancel prior to the 48-hour time frame will result in payment of 50% of the tuition cost.
- ONLINE Version - This can be paid with a credit card at the time of purchase. If an organization wishes to have this option for multiple officers, a purchase order payment can be done by contacting us at office@jharristraining.com
Dates & Locations
- February 25: Passaic County Robert A. Lyons Police Academy, 214 Oldam Road, Wayne, NJ (Host: Passaic County Sheriff's Department)
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For some recent reviews of this course - CLICK HERE.This course is also available in a 4.5 hour ONLINE program.
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Sale!Featured Presentation at the 2023 FBI-National Academy Conference in Denver Colorado. Body Worn Cameras are a law enforcement tool that is highly controversial. Society demands that we use them. Officers now have an obligation to use them. Is your agency training them to utilize them effectively to capture the evidence needed? Our one-day seminar moves beyond the technical aspects of equipment into proper field application and best practices for accountability and transparency. This course is a necessity for officers of all ranks. Throughout the program, attendees will understand historical aspects of the equipment and where it brings us today; review data from key studies on effectiveness and potential issues; understand nuances and limitations of the technology and how to overcome them through narration, shaping perspective, report writing, supervisory review/oversight, effective & ongoing training, and more. Contact us to:
- Attend a seminar
- Host an in-person course in your area
- Bring us in for agency in-service with all of your officers
- Assist with agency-wide implementation
- Take part in our ONLINE versions of the course
In-Person Seminars (0830-1630):
2024 Dates
To Register for in-person seminars, scroll to the bottom of this page, select the date/location, and buy your ticket with a credit card or through a purchase order process.ONLINE Seminars:
Our ONLINE courses are three-to-four hour programs designed to assist officers at all levels of the agency with understanding the key aspects of utilizing BWC technology in their agency’s operation. These courses review the history of this technology in our profession, the impact it has had on officers, understanding the importance of capturing full and complete video, reviews the controversy of writing reports before/after video review, the importance of narration, and more. ONLINE Courses Utilizing a Department Purchase Order for you or your officers? If so, contact us at policetraining@verizon.net for details. Times: 0830-1630 hours To Host a class in your area or to have our company train your agency, contact us here. -
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Dates and Locations
- March 4: Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 W. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
- September 22: IDAHO Chubbuck City Hall , 290 E. Linden Ave, Chubbuck, ID (Host: Chubbuck Police Department). This course is POST certified.
- First-Line Supervisors
- Middle Managers (Majors, Captains, Lieutenants)
- Internal Affairs Investigators
- Union Leaders
- Executive Leaders looking to enhance their current programs
- Civilian Supervisory Personnel who evaluate others
- Changing the Current Culture
- Methods for Proactive Supervision
- Documenting Objective Observations
- Common Errors with Supervisory Practices
- The Employee Interview
- Setting Goals & Mutual Expectations with Employees
- Practice Labs for Understanding
- And more...
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UPCOMING CLASSES
- December 12: Ocean County Police Academy, 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ
- April 8: Passaic County Robert A. Lyons Police Academy, 214 Oldam Road, Wayne, NJ (Host: Passaic County Sheriff's Department)
- Patrol Officers
- Prosecutor's Office Investigators
- Detectives
- Internal Affairs Officers
- Criminal Investigations personnel
- Crime Scene Technicians
- Supervisory Officers for any of these individuals
- Strategic Development of Search Warrants
- Proper Documentation
- Common Errors
- Miranda (Overview and Update)
- And more…
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Dates & Locations
May 29: Passaic County Police Academy, 214 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ (HOST: Passaic County Sheriff's Office) June 17: Lakewood Police Department. 445 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226 (Host Lakewood Police Department) Every supervisor needs to learn and understand their individual roles and responsibilities for their specific rank. It is essential they attend the rank-specific classes for their individual development. This course connects the dots among ranks for team development. This one-day class will demonstrate how all rank levels interact to create highly functioning teams which will improve service delivery to the community served, improve morale within the organization, and move the agency toward their greater purpose - achieving their vision. Course Times: 0830-1600 Target Audience:- Corporals
- Sergeants
- Lieutenants
- Captains
- Commanders
- Majors
- Command Level Officers & Executives
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Dates & Locations
- April 3: Passaic County Police Academy, 214 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office)
- April 10: Robbinsville Fire Department, 1149 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ, 08691 (Host: Robbinsville PD)
- April 15: Stockton University, The Lakeside Lodge, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205 (Host: Stockton University PD)
EMT's - Earn Eight (8) Elective CEU's for Attending this Course!
Through training, we prepare our employees for critical situations they may possibly encounter while serving the public. We spend hours drilling officers on defensive tactics, firearms, use of force and more. We train professional staff on administrative tasks. All these areas are vital to ensuring organizational success. But is your agency's front line staff prepared to respond to a critical incident such as a natural disaster or mass violence incident? The world is changing and we see more and more critical incidents throughout the nation. There seems to be an increase in devastating weather events and incidents of mass violence. Our staff is trained to respond to these incidents, but do they truly know how to manage them? This one-day seminar is specifically designed by law enforcement, fire, and OEM Professionals to provide ‘best practices’ for your personnel during a critical incident. This Critical Incident Management class is a comprehensive interactive program that addresses the management of critical incidents with an emphasis on mass violence incidents. This class is designed to give initial responding officers and supervisors an understanding of the challenges they may face and assist with developing the mindset to “manage” such situations. Who should attend?- Police & Sheriff’s Officers, Detectives, and Specialty Unit Personnel
- Law Enforcement Supervisors
- Internal Affairs Personnel
- Middle Managers
- Command Staff Personnel
- All Civilian Personnel
- Fire Department Personnel
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Dates & Locations
- February 26: Stockton University, The Lakeside Lodge, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205 (Host: Stockton University PD)
- June 12: Robbinsville Fire Department, 1149 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ, 08691 (Host: Robbinsville PD)
- September 30: City of Mason Police Department, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 (Host: Mason Police Department)
- Understand and implement best practices for objective and subjective reporting.
- Master the techniques for establishing probable cause and culpability within their reports.
- Develop proficiency in gathering on-scene and witness information, ensuring thorough documentation.
- Learn the proper procedures for documenting and handling video evidence.
- Gain insight into report writing related to critical incidents such as Use of Force, Pursuit, and DWI cases.
- Interactive case studies based on actual law enforcement scenarios.
- Hands-on practical exercises to apply report writing skills.
- Guidance on legal and ethical considerations in report writing.
- Feedback and peer review sessions for continuous improvement.
- Road Cops: Patrol officers responsible for initial incident response, with experience ranging from recent academy graduates to veteran officers looking to improve skills and learn recent ‘best practices’.
- Road Supervisors: Supervisory personnel overseeing patrol operations and reviewing police reports.
- Canine Officers: K-9 unit officers handling specialized cases.
- Field Training Officers: Instructors responsible for training new recruits.
- Police Academy & Other Recruit or Cadet Administrators and Instructors.
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UPCOMING CLASSES
- March 6: Stockton University, The Lakeside Lodge, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205 (Host: Stockton University PD)
- March 11: Franklin Board of Education 2624 Route 27, Somerset, NJ (Host: Franklin Township Police)
- May 1: Little Silver Fire Company, 480 Prospect Ave, Little Silver, NJ (Host: Little Silver Police Department Police)
- Sworn law enforcement personnel
- Proactive Road Cops
- Road Sergeants
- Corrections Officers
- Narcotics Officers/Investigators
- Detectives
- Narcotics Unit Commanders
- School Resource Officers
- D.A.R.E. Officers
- Juvenile Officers
- How to initiate narcotics investigations
- Drug identification techniques
- Terminology
- Methods of concealment
- Current drug trends including pricing and use.
- The appearance and packaging of illegal narcotics most commonly found in the area
- Methods of ingestion
- Effects on the user
- And more...
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UPCOMING CLASSES
- May 8: Franklin Board of Education 2624 Route 27, Somerset, NJ (Host: Franklin Township Police)
- Sworn law enforcement personnel
- Certificate of Completion from Narcotics 101 or other similar course
- Proactive Road Cops
- Road Sergeants
- Corrections Officers
- Narcotics Officers/Investigators
- Detectives
- Narcotics Unit Commanders
- School Resource Officers
- D.A.R.E. Officers
- Juvenile Officers
- Networking
- Intelligence gathering methods & techniques
- Use of informants
- Developing & Handling of Confidential Sources
- Surveillance
- Crafting the Affidavit & Developing the Search Warrant
- Interviews & Interrogation
- "Next Level" Report Writing & Documentation
- Courtroom Testimony
- And more...
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Out of stockCourse Duration: 0830-1630 Course Description: The Trauma-Informed Policing Course is designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with individuals who have experienced trauma in a sensitive and empathetic manner. Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma on individuals and communities, this course aims to transform policing practices by integrating trauma-informed approaches into law enforcement interactions. In addition, this course explains the impact that trauma has on our first-responders and discusses key areas for officers and supervisory personnel to stay vigilant for to ensure vicarious and cumulative trauma doesn't impact themselves, their loved ones, their fellow first-responders, or the public they are interacting with. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Define trauma and recognize the various types, signs and symptoms
- Understand PTSD and Vicarious Trauma and ways to recover from the impact it has on first-responders
- Review appropriate responses to situations using a Trauma-informed Approach
- Explore Trauma-Informed Interview techniques
- Discuss Vicarious and Cumulative Trauma and the impact it has on our first-responders in their personal and professional lives
To contract with us to hold this course for your agency personnel or to HOST this course in your area - Click Here
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Out of stockCourse Duration: 0830-1230 Course Description: The Trauma-Informed Telecommunications Course is designed to equip emergency telecommunicators, dispatchers, call takers, 9-1-1 specialists and their supervisors with the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with individuals who have experienced trauma in a sensitive and empathetic manner. Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma on individuals and communities, this course aims to transform policing practices by integrating trauma-informed approaches into our first-responder interactions. In addition, this course explains the impact that trauma has on our personnel and discusses key areas for telecommunicators and supervisory personnel to stay vigilant for to ensure vicarious and cumulative trauma doesn't impact themselves, their loved ones, their fellow telecommunicators, or the public they are interacting with. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Define trauma and recognize the various types, signs and symptoms
- Understand PTSD and Vicarious Trauma and ways to recover from the impact it has on first-responders
- Review appropriate responses to situations using a Trauma-informed Approach
- Explore Trauma-Informed Interview techniques
- Discuss Vicarious and Cumulative Trauma and the impact it has on our first-responders in their personal and professional lives
To contract with us to hold this course for your agency personnel or to HOST this course in your area - Click Here
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April 10: Little Silver Fire, 480 Prospect Ave, Little Silver, NJ (Hosted by Little Silver Police Department)Recruitment and retention are urgent challenges nationwide, making it crucial for agencies to equip new officers with a solid foundation that lasts. Field Training Officers (FTOs) are central to this mission, shaping careers from day one. To maintain the high standards demanded by accreditation, FTOs need updates and motivation to stay effective. This one-day course will reinforce the vital role FTOs play, equipping them with refreshed skills and insights to guide the future of law enforcement. Private Pay & Purchase Orders Accepted!