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Additional non-POST Sponsored Training Courses

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND HOMELAND SECURITY

Training available at no cost or low cost. Please do not register through POST.

For training information and courses visit http://des.utah.gov/training/schedule.htm

                                                          NIMS TRAINING  

NOTE: “This is mandatory training for all sworn officers and dispatchers”

ICS-100: Introduction to ICS

ICS-200: Basic ICS

FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Ted Woolley is the current training coordinator for DES/Homeland Security.
PH: ( 801) 538-3758
eMail: tedwoolley@utah.gov

All sworn DPS officers will be required to either attend one of these sessions or take the courses on-line, which we understand are much more difficult.  The on-line courses are available at: www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp

HIDTA - High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area training. These classes are offered and funded by Rocky Mountain HIDTA. These classes generally do not require a registration fee.

To register, please contact the HIDTA Offices: Janelle Crain (303) 671-2180 ext. 224
For course information and locations, please contact Janelle Crain.

Law Enforcement Leadership Institute

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

(In partnership with South Salt Lake Police Department)

Salt Lake City, Utah

The Management & Leadership program is for anyone in a law enforcement leadership position.  This no-nonsense, five-day course will teach you how to put effective management and leadership skills to work for you and your department.  You’ll learn to make better leadership  decisions, communicate more effectively, avoid costly mistakes and get the results you want.  Also, with participants coming from various departments, this is a terrific opportunity to share knowledge of law enforcement.  Plan on attending yourself or sending other managers and supervisors who would benefit from this superior skills program. 

BASIC INTSTITUTE TRAINING PROGRAM (DAYS 1 THROUGH 5)

$499 PER STUDENT                      Classes meet each day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DAY 1:  MANAGEMENT VS. LEADERSHIP – Roles of supervisor’s personality and practices in developing individual/team motivation, development and productivity.

DAY 2:  PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE– Applying individual performance skills during team critical thinking situations.

DAY 3:  LEADERSHIP DURING CONFLICT MANAGEMENT – Includes development of conflict resolution methodology hat can be applied within intra-team situations, classroom exercises, and analysis of personality assets/liabilities relative to attention control and emotion management under stress.

DAY 4:  FOUNDATIONS OF EFFECTIVE TEAMS– Includes models of communication, active listening, communicating in-defensively, verbal and nonverbal communication, assertive communication,  giving and receiving feedback, and team functionality assessment tools.

DAY 5:  MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP– Putting it all together:  Includes understanding work group dynamics, managing teams, group problem solving and managing meetings, developing problem solving tactical and creative teams, team leadership strategies, and characteristics of high-performance teams.

Dr. Thomas S. Miller brings a wealth of education and experience to bear during his leadership and management workshops, which are designed to provide practical, effective concepts for participating managers and supervisors to enhance both productivity and employee satisfaction in the workplace.  Tom earned a bachelors degree in civil engineering and a masters in engineering management from Marquette University.  During his Marine Corps career, Tom a tour of duty as a Military Police Chief. He earned his doctorate in performance psychology from the University of Utah.  Tom also teaches classes in psychology communication, management and science for the University of Phoenix.  He is senior partner of Riteknologies, LLC, and Human Performance Engineering Consulting.

OPTIONAL UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATION is available for the extra fee of $50 per student and is presented by Utah State University.  This Management / Leadership certificate is primarily for those needing university certification to meet training requirements for various professional affiliations.  However, any individual desiring to receive the Utah State University certificate may do so by paying the extra $50 fee.

FEES, LOCATION & REGISTRATION - The Law Enforcement Management & Leadership Training Program fee is $499 plus optional $50 fee for Utah State University Certification).  This includes all instruction, workbook and handout materials.

Class Location: Murray City Police Training Center, 136 West Vine Street, Murray, Utah

To reserve your seat, complete the registration form below and send it along with your check made payable to Education & Training Services.

For further information, contact Chuck Christensen at (801) 333-3779 or chuckets@msn.com

REGISTRATION FORM –  Law Enforcement Management & Leadership Training                                                

Name _________________________________________________________________________

 

Department  Name ______________________________________________________________

 

Department Address _____________________________________________________________

 

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________

Business Phone _______________________ Email address _____________________________ 

Check Amount enclosed __________________________________________________________

$499 per student (Do you want the optional university certification?  Yes ____  No ____ )

(If yes to optional university certification, the total fee is then $549 per student)

Please remit by check to:

EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
P.O. BOX 495
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH  84110
ATTN:  CHUCK CHRISTENSEN
*Call or eMail Chuck Christensen (see above) to make sure class is not full.

Sandy City Police 2007-2008 Hosted Training Schedule

Contact Information:
B.L. Smith
Sandy City Police Training Coordinator
10000 South Centennial Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070
PH: (801) 568-7240
FAX 801 568-7226
blsmith@sandy.utah.gov

Drug Recognition Expert

This course is designed for officers who are interested in aggressive DUI enforcement. The attached application contains more information about the training.

The 2008 DRE Student School will be held June 16-27, 2008 at the Larry H. Miller Training Academy.

All interested officers need to complete the attached application and return it to Sgt. Kellie Oaks by April 15, 2008 to be considered for the class. Students will be selected from the pool of applications received and be notified by April 30, 2008.

DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT SCHOOL APPLICATION

 

Name: (Last, First) __________________________________Rank______ Badge#___________

Current Assignment: ___________________        Years L.E.O. experience: _______________

Department: __________________________Address:__________________________________

City_________________________ State_____________ ZIP_____________________________

Work Phone (    ) _______________ Fax (    ) ______________ Home (    ) ________________

eMail Address __________________________________________________________________

The Utah Department of Public Safety's Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program has received international acclaim for its success in identifying the drug-impaired individual.  Although the focus of the DRE curricula is on the identification of the drug- impaired driver, DRE skills are applied to many different law enforcement activities. In addition, DRE's are frequently called upon to differentiate between drug influence and medical and/or mental disorders. The certified DRE is an extremely valuable tool for combating the adverse impact of drugs on the communities we serve.

DRE School is very demanding. To receive certification as a DRE two phases of training must be completed.  The following summarizes each phase:

ACADEMIC TRAINING: This phase is conducted over two weeks (80 hours).  It includes courses in physiology, vital signs, standardized field sobriety testing (SFST), as well as extensive material on each of the seven categories of the drugs of abuse.  The training includes three written examinations, an SFST proficiency examination and five written quizzes.  Students must achieve a minimum of 80% on the three examinations, achieve a minimum of 70% on all five quizzes, and must demonstrate proficiency in administering the SFST in order to progress to the certification phase.  The academic training is conducted utilizing creative, participant-centered teaching techniques.  In order to certify, the student must attend all 80 hours of academic training. 

CERTIFICATION PHASE: After successfully completing the academic portion, the students return to their division of assignment.  It is the student's responsibility to complete the certification requirements within six months following the DRE school.  These requirements include the following: conduct a minimum of 12 drug influence evaluations while under the supervision of a DRE instructor; identify subjects under the influence of three of the seven drug categories, with a 75% opinion confirmation rate from toxicology; pass a comprehensive final knowledge examination; and obtain the written endorsement of two certified DRE instructors.  The student must maintain a progress log, rolling evaluation log, and submit a quality resume.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the regulating and certifying organization for the DRE program.  DRE certification is valid for two years.  In order to maintain certification, DRE's must conduct a minimum of four evaluations within two years, submit a current rolling evaluation log and resume, attend eight hours of recertification training.

This training is available at no cost to officers who are accepted.

I have read and understand the requirements to become a DRE.

Sign_____________________________________________Date_________________________

 

Total or approximate number of career arrests made for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI):___________

Total or approximate number of career arrests made for driving under the influence of drugs (DUI-D): __________

 

Summarize your current and prior assignments:

 

Summarize your formal education, work experience, or training that may be related to the DRE program:

 

How do you expect DRE training to benefit you and your department?

 

What is the primary reason you wish to attend DRE School?

 

List two certified DREs that recommend you for this school:

 

I recommend this officer for Drug Recognition Expert Training.

I also understand and support all the training that is required for this officer to become a certified DRE

 

Current Supervisor's signature: __________________________________________________

 

Commanding Officer's Signature: ________________________________________________

 

By signing this application I support the training required to become a DRE.

Return the completed application to:

Lt. Steve Winward, Utah DRE Coordinator
9800 South 410 West
Sandy, UT 84070
Office (801) 256-2300
Fax (801) 256-2449
swinward@utah.gov

Northwestern University TAR 1

This class is for officers who have completed Advanced Accident Investigation Class. It will include Momentum, Energy and case studies. Students will need: Calculator, Pencil, Northwestern Template and Blank Paper.

Cost: $1,300. Room and Board will be provided by POST.
Register online for the course at http://nucps.northwestern.edu/course/crs_list.asp and with Penny Turner at (801) 256-2401. If you need a room, please let us know when you call.

ACTAR (Northwestern Refresher Class and ACTAR Certification)

This is an accreditation process for Accident Reconstructionists. The test consists of two 4 hour parts, including Theory and a Case Study. The refresher class is presented by Northwestern University and will review concepts needed for the ACTAR test. Students will need: Calculator, Pencil, Northwestern Template and Blank Paper.

Application can be accessed at http://www.actar.org/forms.html and need to be completed and turned into Sgt. Sarah Crane, Room 307 in the Miller Training Bldg located at 410 W. 9800 S. They will be submitted to ACTAR for review.

These classes will take place at the Miller Training Building.

Thanks,

Sgt. Sarah Crane
Accident Reconstruction Program
410 W. 9800 S.
Sandy, UT 84070
CELL PH: (801) 503-4248
Office: (801) 256-2405

Police Mountain Bike Courses
                              Hosted by the University of Utah Police Department in Moab Utah                                                                                     

 Basic Police Cycling Course
Hosted by the University of Utah Police Department

This course works on basic police cycling issues. A Utah State POST certificate will be given for 32 hours of training.

For more information, please contact:

Garth Smith
(801) 244-7180
garth.smith@dps.utah.edu

John Counter 801) 493-5405
john.counter@dps.utah.edu

This basic bike course is a pre requisite to the Advanced Course.

The cost for this course will be $50.00. You will receive a course information packet after registration.

Once again the “This is the Place State Park” will be letting us use their facilities for the course.

Students will be required to complete basic skill development courses. Students will also be required to participate in a group patrol team building exercises and an 8-mile road ride.

For information or to download a registration form, check our web site by going to www.uupd.utah.edu and clicking on the "Police Bike Training” link.

This course will be held in beautiful Moab, Utah. A Utah State POST certificate of completion will be given for 30 hours of training.

This is the 14th annual class held in MOAB, Utah.  Emphasis will be on developing your bike and patrol skills to an intermediate and advanced level.  Daily off road rides will help to develop riding skills, while other training exercises will help to develop your patrol skills on the bike. Cone course theory will also be taught with the opportunity to set your own course for students to try.   We will help you to develop, redevelop or refresh your teaching skills to take back to your departments.  As with previous courses, we will have the famous TEAM BUILDING exercise to help you to learn to work on a bike with others.  “Police Bike Training” link.

For more information or to reserve your spot call:

Garth Smith
(801) 201-8659
garth.smith@dps.utah.edu
http://www.uupd.utah.edu/bike/bike_links.htm

Mike Johnston
(801) 554-6155
mikebikeut@hotmail.com

Mounted Patrol Officer (Basic)

Course description: A 40-hour course designed to introduce the law enforcement mounted patrol officer with essential skills relevant to the horse patrol function. Course includes training in the 40-inch horse patrol baton, sensory training, firearms issues, defensive tactics, formation drills relative to control, arrest techniques, related scenarios, demonstrations, public relations, and honor guard protocols. Advanced and Instructor courses available.

Course is limited to 12 officers per course.
Officer accommodations and horse stalls are available upon request.

Tuition: $250 per officer
Payable to: Mounted Patrol Training Academy of Utah
Weekend Courses: TBA

To register, please contact:
Mounted Patrol Training Academy of Utah
PH: 435-840-3950
Linda Sosa, Director/Instructor or Detective Kevin Joiner, Assistant Instructor/Law Enforcement Liaison 801-799-3333
eMail: mpt@xmission.com

The Counter terrorism Institute of America, LLC

In cooperation with Kapap Academy is pleased to present

Israeli Counter Terror

Tactical Response Methods

Taught by Veteran Trainers of Israeli Police and Counter Terror Units

This outstanding 2-day event is designed to teach police and military personnel the Israeli methods of dealing with terrorist operations.

Course Topics

About the Instructors

Major Avi Nardia - Maj. Nardia is world renowned as an elite unit counter terror/CQB Instructor. He served in the Israeli police special unit as an intelligence team member and defensive tactics/CQB Instructor. During his 24 years of service in the Israeli Defense Forces, Major Nardia took part in combat operations in the Lebanese War as well as numerous counter terrorist operations. He has taught defensive tactics and operational behavior at the Operational Police Academy, which is charged with training the national police forces of Israel. As a Major in the Army Reserves, he continues to train Israeli elite units and police as well as being a Police Sniper.

Albert Timen - Mr. Timen is a former elite Counter Intelligence undercover operative for the Israeli Defense Forces. He is a LOTAR/CQB Instructor for various Police and SWAT schools. Albert is one of the few surviving Special Forces operatives in the world to have arrested a ‘LIVE’ Suicide Bomber while the bomber still had the device attached to him and was in the process of committing the attack. With more than 20 years of operational counter terror experience, Albert has trained numerous SWAT and Counter Terror units. He continues cross training with elite units’ world wide to stay updated on the latest and most effective techniques.

Date/Location:  May 15, 16 from 0900-1700 in Salt Lake City, Utah

This course is restricted to police, security, military and Government personnel.

Tuition

Tuition for this excellent training is ONLY $345.00 per person. Space is very limited and enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. Checks, credit cards and POs accepted.

             Registration: Enroll online at www.combat-terror.com or call 801-815-4193 for more information.

DNA Evidence Collection Training Course Presented by Sorenson Forensics

Coursework will cover:

Hands on Practical Exercises:

NEXT CLASS

Wednesday May 14, 2008

0800 hrs to 1500 hrs

Provo Police Department
48 South 300 West
Provo, UT 84601-4362

Eight hour training course

Cost: $100/person

Please contact Carol Raleigh at (801) 462-1416 or craleigh@sorensonforensics.com.

Utah Peace Officer Training (UPOA)

UPOA Training Schedule 2006/2007

Please click on www.upoa.org

OBJECTIVE PRE-EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWING

Dealing Effectively with Applicant Misrepresentation

$325.00 per person, discounts of 10% with 5 or more

Please contact: 
Stanley M. Slowik, Inc.
PH: (303) 674-5125
Fax: (303) 674-2124
eMail:  slowik@worldnet.att.net

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION COURSES

Salt Lake Area traffic accident investigation courses taught using prior POST training guidelines and instructors based on the Northwestern Traffic Institute and the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) curriculum.

Advanced Investigation
Accident Reconstruction

Advance registration is required. Class size is limited. Satellite classes can be arranged depending on need.

Please contact:
John L. Steele
PH: (801) 580-6411
johnhjc@netzero.net
Fax: (801) 746-1170

Online Law Enforcement Resources

Armorer Classes
www.glocktraining.com

Calibre Press
www.calibrepress.com

Law Enforcement Resource Center
www.lerc.com

Legal updates
www.KenWallentine.com

Region 14 Web site
www.region14utah.com

Spanish Language Concepts LLC
http://www.spalanco.com

Western Regional Counter drug Training
www.wrct.us

CRM Learning
www.crmlearning.com (great leadership information)

UPOA Utah Peace Officers Association
www.upoa.org

New AMBER alert Law Enforcement training
http://www.amber-net.org/training.htm

2006 List of CEO training in Alexandria
http://www.missingkids.com (law enforcement)

2006 Regional Missing Children Training
http://dept.fvtc.edu/ojjdp

John Reid & Associates, Inc.
"The Reid Technique"
www.reid.com