First-line supervisors face many challenges. New supervisory officers, as well as, seasoned first-line supervisors need to consistently adapt to the ever-changing environment within our community. Whether it is officers getting ready to transition to supervision, newly promoted supervisors attending this course as their indoctrination into their new role, or seasoned leaders continuing their leadership training, this four-day class has it all. Supervisors will learn the most up-to-date trends in leading, documenting, counseling, mentoring, communicating and more.
LOCATIONS/DATES/TIMESCourse Times Each Day: 0830-1630Target Audience:
Field Training Officers
Senior Officers often acting in the role of a first-line supervisor
Senior Officers often acting as the OIC for a shift
Officers getting promoted to the rank of Corporal or Sergeant
Newly promoted Corporals or Sergeants
Seasoned First-Line Supervisors
Middle Managers
Internal Affairs Officers
Command Level Officers & Executives
Dates & Locations
2024 Dates
April 9-12: Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ(Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office).
June 11-14: IDAHO Chubbuck City Hall, 290 W Linden, Chubbuck Idaho 83202 (Host: Chubbuck Police Department). This course is POST certified.
September 16-19: Robbinsville Fire Dept. 1149 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (Host: Robbinsville PD)
September 17-20, 2024: Saint Albans Police Department, 613 MacCorkle Ave, Saint Albans, WV, 25177. (Host: St. Albans PD. ) Discounted Room Rates ($85 per night) Available at Mardi Gras Casino and Resort. Contact Capt Bass at pbass@saintalbanspolice.com to obtain the rate)
September 23-26: Passaic, NJ: Hilton Garden Inn, Wayne, NJ (Host Passaic County Sheriff's Office)
October 28-31: IDAHO Kootenai County OEM, 1662 W. Wyoming Ave, Hayden, ID 83835 (Host: Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office). This course is POST certified. Hotel Preference: Staybridge Suites (use code: JHA)- This course is POST certified.
November 11-14: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
January 21-24: Garfield Police Department, 411 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ (Hosted by Garfield PD)
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"As a newly promoted Sergeant, this class was an eye-opening experience. The instructors knowledge was invaluable and the practical application of the various topics made it relatable and easy to understand. The different teaching methods kept the class engaged every step of the way. I highly recommend this class." - Mary Kate Huff Upper Makefield PD
"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This class helped me prepare myself to become a successful supervisor. I highly recommend it for future leaders!" - Steve, Guttenberg PD
"Great class and one of the best that I've been to! I am looking forward to more!" - Casey, Morris County Park Police
"This class was tremendous! I had great information and guides on how to be a successful supervisor!" - Adam, Princeton PD
"This class was very informative! The instructors did a great job and were confident in the information they provided. This is my second course with J. Harris and I will continue to take classes as well as recommend them to others!" - Nick, Fair Lawn PD
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Middle managers face many challenges in their role. Learning to follow the vision of Chief/Director, managing their role in the middle of the organization, maintaining supervisory control over their direct reports and assisting with building momentum for the future are all essential aspects necessary to succeed. Many of our Mid-Level Leaders truly don't know their job or what it entails. They think they may know because they watched the men/women holding the position before them. This usually leads to ineffectiveness in the position through trial and error development.
This three-day program will review the critical areas necessary for Mid-Level Leaders to succeed. It is perfect for those getting ready for the transition to middle management as well as for seasoned managers seeking continuing education and leadership training. Middle-management leaders will learn the most up-to-date trends in leading, documenting, budgeting, commanding, and strategic thinking. They will learn and understand how their position carries out the vision of the top executives while balancing the needs of the our people.
0830-1630 hours each dayTarget Audience:
Sergeants who have completed Command Series Level 1
Lieutenants
Captains
Commanders
Internal Affairs Officers
Command Level Officers & Executives
Dates & Locations
2024 Dates
March 20-22: Southington, CT (POST Approved) - 69 Lazy Lane, Southington, CT (Hosted by Southington PD)
March 25-27: Camden County Technical School, 343 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081 (Host Gloucester Township PD)
June 11-13: IDAHO Chubbuck City Hall, 290 W Linden, Chubbuck Idaho 83202 (Host: Chubbuck Police Department). This course is POST certified.
December 9-11: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Road, Toms River, NJ
POST Certifications:
For POST certifications in your state, contact us to set up the location & date. Once that is complete, we can submit the training for your POST certification and/or number.
Idaho - POST Certified
New Mexico - NM230678
New Jersey
Connecticut - POST-C approved
What some students are saying:This course is by far the best training I have attended related to police management. The material presented by each of the instructors helped me realize the importance of enhancing my own management skills. This class is a must for both new and seasoned Police administrators.Lt. John SachauHighland Park P.D.After having attended this course, I had found that the level of knowledge and experience these instructors had to offer was well worth the investment. They guided us through our role and responsibilities as middle managers and stressed the importance of having the tools needed to accomplish our goals and objectives.Lt. Nicole StivaleWestfield Police DepartmentTo Register Yourself or Your Officers for this Course, Select "Buy Tickets Now" and enter in the information (Credit Cards & Purchase Orders Accepted)
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Law enforcement executives and command levels officers set the tone for the organization through the development of their vision for the agency's future. This vision needs to be shared with the middle managers who must have their supervisory staff and line-level officers execute it correctly for ensure service delivery to the community served.
In addition, our executives and command level officers must be able to face the challenges that are hindering our profession and poisoning the law enforcement image. This one-day executive/command level course is specifically designed to assist leaders with navigating current hazards while maximizing agency performance.
Course Times: 0830-1600 Target Audience:
Command Level Officers & Executives
Dates & Locations
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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
Dates & Locations
2024 Dates
September 25 : Ocean County Fire and First Aid Academy, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ (Host: Ocean Township Police)
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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:
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Purchase Orders:
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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
Date/Location:
2024 Dates
April 10: Ocean County Fire and First Aid Academy, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ (Host: Ocean Township Police)
April 25: Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff's Office)
April 26: Cape May Public Safety Training Center, 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (Host: Cap May County Chiefs of Police Association) To Register, Click Here to Register
May 21: University of Bridgeport Carlson Hall, 126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT (Hosted by the Fairfield County Training Officers Association) To register contact Sgt. Tim Fedor at tfedor@trumbull-ct.gov
September 12: Marple Police Headquarters, 1001 Sussex Blvd., Bromall, PA 19008 (Host: Marple Police Department)
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This course is also available in a 4.5 hour ONLINE program.
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
Course Time: 0830-1630
Dates/Locations :
2024 Dates
May 1 : Ocean County Fire and First Aid Academy, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ (Host: Ocean Township Police)
May 10: Passaic County Robert A. Lyons Police Academy, 214 Oldham Rd., Wayne, NJ (Host: Passaic County Acting Sheriff Gary F. Giardina)
September 9: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
October 9: Stockton University, 3711 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (Hosted by Stockton University PD)
Course Duration: 0830-1630
Course Description: Effective report writing is a cornerstone of success in law enforcement. Poorly written reports can lead to suppressed evidence, lost cases, and legal liabilities for officers, their supervisors, agencies, and the community at large. This comprehensive course equips law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce clear, accurate, and legally defensible reports.
Don't let poorly written reports jeopardize your cases and community safety. Join us in this essential course and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in report writing as a law enforcement professional.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will:
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.
Instructional Approach: This course employs a combination of lecture, case studies, practical exercises, and real-life scenarios to engage participants. Instructors with extensive experience in law enforcement and report writing will guide attendees through the learning process.
Special Features:
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.
Target Audience: This course is designed for the following law enforcement professionals:
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’.
This one day course is specifically designed to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of investigative personnel. This course is instructed by Cindy Glaser who spent her career assisting officers with search warrant and case preparation as an Assistant Prosecutor.
Who Should Attend?
Patrol Officers
Prosecutor's Office Investigators
Detectives
Internal Affairs Officers
Criminal Investigations personnel
Crime Scene Technicians
Supervisory Officers for any of these individuals
Course Includes:
Strategic Development of Search Warrants
Proper Documentation
Common Errors
Miranda (Overview and Update)
And more…
2024
June 3 - Search Warrant Course: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
April 17 – Miranda Update/Overview: Golden Nugget, Atlantic City NJ
ATTENTION:April 17 – Miranda Course: Golden Nugget, Atlantic City - Officers can attend this one day class or bundle this with and attend our full conference from 4/16-18 getting this class and the conference for only $398. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Course Description:
Drug use in our society and the investigation of criminal offenses related to narcotics are changing rapidly. It is essential that law enforcement operations adapt to these evolving demands. The importance of the quality initial investigations, suspect questioning, initial documentation, and immediate investigative follow-up will make or break a case. To be successful, narcotics enforcement officers at all levels must be well trained.
The Instructor:
This course is presented by J. Harris Instructor, Captain Gary Webb. Gary is the Commander of an Intelligence and Narcotics Division. The division includes the Intelligence Unit, Narcotics Task Force, Cyber Crime Task Force, and Counter-Terrorism Unit. Prior to being the Captain/Commander of the Intelligence and Narcotics Division, he was the Lieutenant/Commander of the Cyber Crime Task Force. Prior to that, he was both a Sergeant and Detective in the Narcotics Strike Force. He has testified as an expert witness in the Superior Court of New Jersey more than 15 times for criminal trials and evidentiary hearings regarding both gang criminality and the possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute.
Prerequisites:
Sworn law enforcement personnel
Who Should Attend:
Proactive Road Cops
Road Sergeants
Corrections Officers
Narcotics Officers/Investigators
Detectives
Narcotics Unit Commanders
School Resource Officers
D.A.R.E. Officers
Juvenile Officers
Discussion Topics Include:
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...
All courses are 0830-1630 hours.
2024 Dates & Locations:
April 8: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Road, Toms River, NJ
May 6: Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff's Office)
Course Description:
Drug use in our society and the investigation of criminal offenses related to narcotics are changing rapidly. It is essential that law enforcement operations adapt to these evolving demands. This one-day program expands on the lessons learned from Narcotics Enforcement 101. The elements of a successful narcotics investigation from inception through prosecution will be presented. To be successful, narcotics enforcement officers at all levels must be well trained not only in the initial investigations but throughout the entire process which includes the successful prosecution of the offender.
The Instructor:
This course is presented by J. Harris Instructor, Captain Gary Webb. Gary is the Commander of an Intelligence and Narcotics Division. The division includes the Intelligence Unit, Narcotics Task Force, Cyber Crime Task Force, and Counter-Terrorism Unit. Prior to being the Captain/Commander of the Intelligence and Narcotics Division, he was the Lieutenant/Commander of the Cyber Crime Task Force. Prior to that, he was both a Sergeant and Detective in the Narcotics Strike Force. He has testified as an expert witness in the Superior Court of New Jersey more than 15 times for criminal trials and evidentiary hearings regarding both gang criminality and the possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute.
Prerequisites:
Sworn law enforcement personnel
Certificate of Completion from Narcotics 101 or other similar course
Who Should Attend:
Proactive Road Cops
Road Sergeants
Corrections Officers
Narcotics Officers/Investigators
Detectives
Narcotics Unit Commanders
School Resource Officers
D.A.R.E. Officers
Juvenile Officers
Discussion Topics Include:
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...
All courses are 0830-1630 hours.
2024 Dates & Locations:
September 16: Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff's Office)
September 30: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
October 7: 2 Hockamick Rd., New Hanover, NJ (HOST: New Hanover PD)
One of the most highly visible aspects of Body Worn Camera issues come from the manner in which officer's conduct themselves during arrest, search and seizure encounters. Our profession is visible now more than ever. Officers at all levels of the agency must ensure they stay up-to-date with changing case law to ensure they continue with 'Best Practices' on the street and protect themselves and their agencies from civil litigation.
Target Audience:
Road Cops
Road Supervisors
Canine Officers
Field Training Officers
Middle Managers
Internal Affairs Officers
Course Curriculum (0830-1630 hours)
Module 1: Police-Citizen Encounters & the "Mere Inquiry"
April 4: Cape May Public Safety Training Center, 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (Host: Cap May County Chiefs of Police Association) To Register, Click Here to Register
April 26: Ocean County Fire and First Aid Academy, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ (Host: Ocean Township Police)
April 29: Robbinsville Fire Dept. 1149 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (Host: Robbinsville PD)
September 13: Mountainside Boro Hall, 1385 US 22, Mountainside, NJ(Host: Mountainside PD)
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This is NOT a PIO Course! This is a must for ALL Public Employees!
This Course was a featured presentation at the 2023 IACP Conference in San Diego, CA!
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 preparing its staff for the encounter that can go viral on social media, potentially ending their careers and destroying the agency’s reputation in the process?
Now more than ever, communicating effectively with the public is an essential function of an organization. Every encounter, with any employee, has the potential to end up on social media. Words said in the heat of the moment can destroy an employee's career and affect the department’s image, brand and reputation. It is time to prepare officers, dispatchers, records staff, custodians, and our entire professional staff for the inevitable. Ensure success in this critical element of public engagement by preparing your people.
Our one-day seminar is specifically designed by law enforcement professionals and public information officers to provide ‘best practices’ for encounters with impromptu social media influencers. The program provides the tools and training necessary for your entire agency to win these psychological and verbal encounters while ensuring their professional image is maintained and your agency reputation is preserved.
Who should attend?
Any public employee (civilian or sworn) who may encounter a social media influencer while performing their official duties, including but not limited to:
Correctional Staff who may deal with the public in any capacity.
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
6 NJ DLGS CEU Credits for Municipal Finance Officer, County Finance Officer, Tax Collectors, QPA's, & Municipal Clerks
Course Time: 0830-1630
Dates/Locations:2024
September 16, 2024: Saint Albans Police Department, 613 MacCorkle Ave, Saint Albans, WV, 25177. (Host: St. Albans PD. ) Discounted Room Rates ($85 per night) Available at Mardi Gras Casino and Resort. Contact Capt Bass at pbass@saintalbanspolice.com to obtain the rate)
June 10: IDAHO Chubbuck City Hall, 290 W Linden, Chubbuck Idaho 83202 (Host: Chubbuck Police Department). This course is POST certified.
September 30: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
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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.
This one day course is specifically designed to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of all supervisory personnel (civilian and sworn) who evaluate the performance of others. Many times, the list of observable dimensions, tasks, skills, or competency areas are listed by the agency, but the training on proactive supervisory skills to monitor and document these items are not adequately conveyed. The result is a worthless document that becomes a checkbox for accreditation.
Agencies should make these instruments Career Enhancement tools to provide meaningful feedback that allows our employees to reach their individual maximum potential. If done correctly, this supervisory task can assist with developing employee motivation, enhancing organizational morale, identify future leaders, provide individualized employee development, and more.
2024 Dates
April 22: Gloucester Premium Outlets 100 Premium Outlets Dr Blackwood NJ, 08012 Suite 437
Who Should Attend?
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
Course Includes:
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
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
September 13: Washington County Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Place, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (HOST: Hagerstown PD)
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
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Times: 0830-1630 hours
To Host a class in your area or to have our company train your agency, contact us here.
Any officer responding to a death investigation will face many challenges. The actions of those who are first to arrive at the scene will make or break the investigation. This course is specifically designed to review all initial actions of officers, supervisors, evidence collection specialists, and criminal investigators so that we can maximize our effectiveness and get the conviction.
This course is instructed by the Commander of the Prince George's County Homicide Unit in Maryland and will review case studies along with "Best Practices".
Who Should Attend?
Patrol Officers
Canine Officers
Field Training Officers
Training Officers/Supervisors
Detectives & Criminal Investigators
Evidence Collection Officers
First-Line Supervisors
Middle Managers
Internal Affairs Investigators
Course Hours:
0830-1630
Location:
Law enforcement organizations are charged with the responsibility to maintain discipline within the agency and uphold the standards of our profession. Those that come in contact with our officers should be provided a fair and effective method to address their grievances. At the same time, the agency has the responsibility to protect employees and guard against false allegations.
Our interactive course offers a systematic approach to the roles and responsibilities of internal affairs investigations providing a framework designed to address all complaints minor to major.
The use of force in law enforcement is a dynamic and necessary element of the profession. It is essential that an organizational program is designed to ensure officers recognize immediate dangers, immediately determine mitigation opportunities, and employ force correctly when necessary. It is critical that supervisory oversight occurs in the field and immediately after force is utilized. Then, it is vital for mid-level leadership to conduct meaningful reviews discussing observations both downward to the officers involved and upward to others. That information cannot sit stagnant. It must be incorporated into future training, policy updates, and command staff reviews. To protect our people, safeguard our agency’s image, and best serve the communities we protect, all levels of the organization must be actively involved. This program focuses on these endeavors.
Target Audience
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
Times: All courses start at 0830 hours and end at 1630 hours
Enroll your officers for individual courses or enroll for all three (The Trilogy) at once and save!
2024
Full Trilogy: Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino at our NJ Annual Conference (4/17-19)
Full Trilogy: Hilton Garden Inn 15 Nevins Rd, Wayne NJ (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office) (9/23, 10/7, 10/28)
September 9: Use of Force (Level 1) Lakehurst Emergency Services Building, 2 Proving Ground Road, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 (Host: Lakehurst Police Department ) $189.00
September 23: Use of Force (Level 1) Law Enforcement Essentials Hilton Garden Inn 15 Nevins Rd, Wayne NJ (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office) $189.00
October 7: Use of Force (Level 2) "Next Level" Leadership and Training Hilton Garden Inn 15 Nevins Rd, Wayne NJ (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office) $189.00
October 18: Use of Force (Level 2) “Next Level” Leadership and Training, Lakehurst Emergency Services Building, 2 Proving Ground Road, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 (Host: Lakehurst Police Department ) $189.00
October 28: Use of Force (Level 3) Meaningful Review and Organizational Best Practices Hilton Garden Inn 15 Nevins Rd, Wayne NJ (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office) $189.00
November 18: Use of Force (Level 3) Meaningful Review and Organizational Best Practices, Lakehurst Emergency Services Building, 2 Proving Ground Road, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 (Host: Lakehurst Police Department ) $189.00
The Use of Force Trilogy (All Three Levels)$398.00
Use of Force (Level 1): Law Enforcement Essentials
Course Overview
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.
Course Topics
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
Course Pre-Requisites:
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
Course Overview
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.
Course Topics
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
Course Pre-Requisites:
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 previously attended a J. Harris Use of Force course.
Use of Force (Level 3): Meaningful Reviews & Organizational “Best Practices”
Course Overview
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.
Course Topics
“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
Course Pre-Requisites:
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 previously attended a J. Harris Use of Force course.
Certificate of attendance from Use of Force: Level 2
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The Field Training Officer is one of the most important links to success for new employees and the organization. These officers act as informal supervisors and, at the same time, need to be expert instructors entrusted to train, coach, mentor, inspire and develop effective street officers to serve our communities.
Our interactive program is designed to indoctrinate seasoned officers in this new position by adapting management theory and principles of learning and understanding how to apply it to this function. New FTO's will be able to cultivate exemplary street officers and future leaders as we re-calibrate the seasoned officer's priorities and focus on training, addressing performance, building confidence and documentation of all aspects of the new employee.
Course Times: 0830-1630
Dates/Location
October 28 & 29: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Our agencies spend a lot of time and energy on training new employees to be successful through Field Training Officer programs. However, when it comes to leadership and supervision, our time spent is minimal. Yet, this is one of the most important links to success for new supervisors and the organization. This one-day program is utilized to explain the importance of this concept and begin shaping our profession towards a new paradigm in training our leadership.
This program is available for hosting in your area or for contracting and training of your entire organizational leadership.
Recent Reviews for this Program - Click HereDate/Location
October 1: Garfield Police Department, 411 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ (Hosted by Garfield PD)
October 29: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Working a budget for a law enforcement operation is more that just numbers. Forecasting needs, understanding your community, working with key stakeholders, and understanding the political climate are all essential to the creation and management of your finances. Once the budget is secured, this living document needs to be managed through quality purchasing and monitoring. The budget and finance area of management may be new to supervisory and command staff personnel. For this reason, training is essential. Evidence-driven rational for budgetary decisions are essential for all law enforcement leaders to understand. This course will expose attendees to different types of budgetary models, understanding the purchasing process, reviewing capital-based budgets, understanding seizure accounts, navigating the public hearings, and more.
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.
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This is NOT a PIO Course! This is a must for ALL Public Employees!
