Advanced Supervision Training for Sergeants and Lieutenants
July 27-28, 2009 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Montgomery County PSTA (Classroom 5)
9710 Great Seneca Hwy, Rockville, MD 20850
This two day supervisory course is taught by Randy Means of the Thomas and Means Group. The course is focused
training for Sergeant’s and Lieutenants and covers topics such as: Professional Standards and Employee Morale, The 3
Tiers of Organizational Accountability, Re-Shaping Organizational Culture, Principles of Effective Leadership, Supervisory
Ethics, Proper Use of Supervisory Power, “Non-Traditional” Training Tools, Defining Supervisory Expectations, Keys to
“Fairness” with Employees, and “Constructive Confrontation”. Please review the linked flyer/ registration form for further
information.
Cost- $195
Sponsor- Montgomery County Department of Police
Agency Contact: Sgt. Darren Francke, Supervisor, Leadership Development Institute
301-279-1040 MCP.Leadership@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Meth Lab Awareness
August 20, 2009, 8am – 12pm
Public Safety Education and Training Center, 6852 4th Street,
Sykesville, MD 21784
Closing Date - August 6, 2009
This four-hour training, presented by Rolf P. Hill, former Chief of the DEA
Hazardous Waste Disposal Unit, provides specific guidance for Officers and
Supervisors regarding the health and safety issues associated with suspected Meth
Labs found during traffic stops, response to domestic arguments and other routine
officer duties. What to look for and what to do are only two of the fundamental
elements of this training designed to protect the Officer and the public. This training
will provide a new and essential perspective of what the Officer should be aware,
what are the significant indicators, and what are the hazards associated with this
illegal activity, including the most current “one-pot” or “shake and bake” method.
$75
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Crime Scene Processing Workshop
August 24-28, 2009
12751 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland
This course is designed to provide you with "hands-on" training in the latest state-of-the-art techniques for crime scene processing. Emphasis will be given to recognizing, documenting, collecting, preserving, and analyzing physical evidence. All students will have the opportunity to process a variety of evidentiary items during the class.
The course is designed for both the experienced, working investigator or technician as well as those recently assigned as evidence technicians. While there is no prerequisite for this course, participants should have some field experience or knowledge of crime scene processing.
Topics include:
- Discussion of specific evidence related scenes ranging from simple property crimes to crimes against persons
- Photography procedures for scene documentation
- Latent print development techniques
- Alternative light sources – processing scenes and related evidence with light energy
- Casting - tire and shoe patterns, etc.
- Bloodstain documentation and chemical enhancement
- Courtroom testimony involving all evidence discussed throughout the course
Note: You will be using chemicals and powders throughout this course and should bring clothing suitable for processing evidence
Cost: $695
Sponsor: The Maryland-National Capital Park Police
Contact: Margaret Kingsley, 301-929-5992
Contact e-mail: Margaret.Kingsley@mncppc-mc.org
More information and how to register: http://iptm.org/Descriptions1.aspx?CourseNumber=023171
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Hospital Protocols for Critical Incidents
July 7, 2009
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Medical Center
Keynote speakers will include Shock Trauma’s Chief Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Thomas Scalea; Maryland
Transportation Authority Police Chief Marcus Brown; and Howard County Police Chief Bill
McMahon. Following the training, there will also be the Baltimore Kick-Off of the Smooth
Operator Program, an annual aggressive driving enforcement campaign. Lunch will also be
provided, courtesy of the MCPA.
Dear Fellow Police Chief...
Aggressive Driving and Smooth Operator Campaign Facts & Figures
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Active Shooter, A Patrol Officers Response
July 20, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
United States Agriculture Center
10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705
The training course is designed for “First Responders” who may be faced with handling
and properly responding to an Active School Shooter incident. Topics will include a
historical overview of Active School Shooter situations, immediate deployment/rapid
intervention tactics, survivalist mindset, understanding explosive devices, the importance
of intertwining civilian partners, and rebuilding the community.
$95.00 per person, discount available for additional officers from same agency
To register, call Mike Soden at 240-464-3443 or email soden@intcp.us.
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Finding Words/Child First
August 17 - 21, 2009 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD
Closing Date - July 30, 2009
Finding Words/Child First is an intensive, interactive, 5-day course combining
lecture and
hands-on experience in forensic interviewing. The target audience is law
enforcement officers, prosecutors, and child
abuse professionals. Three programs are scheduled for 2009 with a maximum of
40 students each. Students will
participate in an educational program that provides information about the manner
in which children experience sexual
abuse. At the culmination of the educational segment of the training, students will
conduct a 30-minute interview with
an actor playing the role of an abused child. Students will also interview a child
about a non-abusive event. Both
interviews will be critiqued by the Finding Words/Child First faculty.
$200
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Security Threat Group (STG)/ Gang Training- In-Service
July 28, 2009, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) 3850 South Capital
Street SE Washington, DC 20032
Presented by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions, this all
new
STG/Gang Training session embodies the new training requirements and
objectives
required by MPCTC beginning January 2009.
Free
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Supervision of the Offsite Employee
July 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ocean City Public Safety Center
This 6-hour course will focus on the challenges faced by supervisors who do not
have daily face-to-face contact with their personnel. Some of these challenges include the new
supervisor who is responsible for staff that have not been closely supervised in the past, the
relevance of job descriptions, and the cross-generational workforce. The agenda will examine the
concepts of micromanagement vs. effective supervision, the supervisor’s role in knowing and
understanding his/her job description as well as familiarity with the job descriptions of everyone
he/she supervises and his/her supervisor’s role, the use of standard supervisory practices and current
technology, and the challenges of supervising across generations.
FREE
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Correctional Less Lethal Combat Operations
September 8 – 11, 2009, 6:00am – 3:00pm
Maryland House of Corrections, Jessup, MD
Closing Date - August 26, 2009
The purpose of this course is to teach students to proper, safe and unconventional uses
of Less Lethal munitions, NFDD, Chemical Agents and weaponry systems within a
corrections environment. This course enhances a student’s awareness and tactical
ability through intense high stress inoculation simulation exercises and testing. The
course will teach students how to apply Less Lethal in a number of situations including
but not limited to: static operations, dynamic cell extractions, close quarter riot control
operations, dynamic operations, correctional hostage rescue, high risk environment
operations (kitchen, laundry, small areas, etc), during transport operations,
unconventional rapid deployment operations.
Seats 40 students.
$550
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Comparative Compliance Training Course for Police
September 14, 2009 - October 16, 2009
PSETC 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784
Closing Date - September 7, 2009
The Comparative Compliance Training course is an abbreviated entrance level program designed for previously
certified Maryland police officers who have been out of service between three and five years, and non-Maryland
officers who completed an acceptable entrance level program in another state or through the federal government. Training
topics include Maryland criminal and traffic law, juvenile law and procedures, advanced first aid, and will NOT
include entrance level firearms qualification. Attendees must be employed by a Maryland police agency and have received a waiver of entrance level training.
Fee: $600.00 (Does not include Firearms Training)
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Responding to Allegations of Racial Profiling: Building Trust Between Police and Community
July 9, 2009, 8:00am – 4:00pm
PSETC 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784
Closing Date - June 26, 2009
This presentation focuses on assisting individuals in understanding and
identifying how racial profiling allegations are developed and on the rise.
Community leaders are invited to attend.
Free
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Hate Crimes/Incidents Training
September 9, 2009 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Sykesville, MD
Closing Date - August 25, 2009
This presentation clarifies the differences and focuses on the elimination of
Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents impacting both Police and their
communities.
Free
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Death Investigations
September 28, 29, and 30, 2009
Sykesville, MD
Presented by the FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit from Quantico. Designed for the
basic and intermediate level homicide investigator, this course will use case studies to
illustrate instructional points through the presentation. Topics covered include; overview
of the Medical Examiners role, forensic autopsy, approaching the scene from the
standpoint of the first responder, cause and manner of death, mitochondrial DNA, post
mortem changes, blood stain pattern analysis, autoerotic deaths, and the specifics of
managing a death investigation.
There is no charge for this training; however seating is limited so register early.
For more information, or to register contact Paul Hajek @ (410) 875-3451 or
pnhajek@dpscs.state.md.us
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Creating Vigilant, Prepared and Resilient Communities
August 26 - 27, 2009 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Sykesville, MD
Closing Date - August 12, 2009
Designed to provide law enforcement personnel, governmental and non-
governmental organization representatives and community members
awareness-level information, as well as capacity building, that leads to
creating vigilant, prepared and resilient communities for homeland
security and events of national significance. This course includes
classroom instruction, problem-based learning strategies and practical
“hands-on” activities.
Free
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Leader’s Role in Creating Vigilant, Prepared and Resilient Communities
August 28, 2009 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Sykesville, MD
Closing date - August 14, 2009
Designed to increase public safety executives’ level of terrorism awareness
and preparation skill to engage the community in all-hazards and anti-
terrorism strategies through partnering with federal, state and local
agencies. Through this highly interactive training, public safety managers
and executives will team up with other agency personnel to share
strategies and successes. Using a practical, real-life scenario, participants
will identify community resources to be deployed in a real terrorist
incident, natural disaster or any event of national significance.
Free
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Drug Identification and Treatment
August 25, 2009 – Cumberland, Maryland
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This four hour course will be presented by a Drug Recognition Expert and will provide
participants with an overview of the illegal drugs that are commonly found in Maryland.
Participants will learn about drug recognition as well as the presenting symptoms of
someone who is under the influence of drugs. This presentation will be followed by a
presentation about the treatment of substance abusers. The course will conclude with a
presentation from the founder of DUI Posse – a volunteer organization attempting to
remove drunk drivers from the roads.
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Generations as Staff and Learners
July 30, 2009 – Ocean City, MD
October 22, 2009 – Sykesville, MD
This course will explore the challenges presented in the workplace as the result of having
employees who represent all four generations who are contributing to the current work
environment. The trainers will examine the generations represented by the students
enrolled in the class to include personal perspectives about their generations as well as
other generations. Students will be exposed to defining characteristics of each of the
generations while also examining their contributions/lack of contributions to the
workplace.
Free
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July Registration Form...
October Registration Form...
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Leadership and Quality Policing
July 14-15, 2009
Annapolis, MD
One of the most important tasks facing law enforcement leaders is developing a vision:
a clear, understandable picture of the future for the agency and the community. Further,
to make the vision a reality, they must develop concrete, achievable objectives
consistent with the organization’s mission. This program will discuss key values and
features of modern leadership and quality organizations, employing problem-solving
scenarios and group histories as learning tools to apply these concepts.
$300
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Advanced Supervision Skills
June 30-July 2, 2009 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Annapolis, MD
In our ever-changing and increasingly complicated world, the role of the
supervisor becomes progressively more complex. Global, national, and local events
including terrorism; school shootings; cuts in federal and local funding; and changes in
the generational, ethnic, and gender composition of the workforce create challenges
for the supervisor that are greater than ever before. Accordingly, every supervisor must
view development as an ongoing process to ensure that individuals and agencies
remain relevant and effective.
$380
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Threat and Risk Assessment
June 16 – June 18, 2009 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
PSETC – Sykesville, MD
This course trains personnel who are required to prevent, mitigate, manage and/or respond to
all hazards, mass casualty events with special attention on terrorists incidents. Upon
completion, these personnel will be better able to conduct a capabilities-based comprehensive
CBRNE/terrorism risk (threat and vulnerability), capabilities, and needs (planning,
organization, equipment, training and exercises) assessments.
Free
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Current Trends IV: More than Locks and Lights
Aberdeen Proving Ground – Harford Co. – July 7-8, 2009 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
The program is designed for law enforcement personnel. Its purpose is to provide current information on the following: domestic violence, prescription and over the counter drug abuse, gang update, homeland security, financial exploitation and prison gang update.
Free
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Urban Battle Leadership Study
July 15, 2009
10:00am to 5:00pm
Baltimore, MD
A Nationally recognized Leadership Development Trainer and American Hero featured in the movie Black Hawk Down, Matt Eversmann, U.S. Army Retired, and his team of
Combat Leaders, teach you real lessons in what it takes to make decisions under fire! Presented by Freeman Phillips LLC, this course involves case studies of urban battle
in Mogadishu, Somalia and the “Triangle of Death” – Yusufiyah, Iraq. Participants will walk the streets of Baltimore as instructors paint the picture of the urban fight and
discuss the thought processes and ramifications of leader decisions. Providing a direct correlation of lessons learned on the battle field, to daily routine patrol for Law
Enforcement. The emphasis of this course is “how strategic decisions affect tactical operations.”
$200.00
Corrections Officer Leadership Training (C.O.L.T.)
July 13, 2009
9:00am to 5:00pm
Public Safety Education & Training Center, Sykesville, MD
Specifically compiled for Corrections Officers, this training is presented by Freeman Phillips LLC, subject matter experts with extensive military backgrounds in Special
Operations, Conventional Army Leadership, Tactical Operations, and Strategic Planning. This one day course is designed for entry-level Corrections Officers, newly
promoted supervisors, and mid-level supervisors. The focus is on such topics as mentoring, assessing climate in a Corrections facility, followership, peer evaluations,
dynamic teams, and more. Providing an in depth discussion on non tactical considerations for the Corrections leaders.
$150.00
Basic Officer Leadership Training (B.O.L.T.)
July 17th, 2009
9:00am to 5:00pm
Public Safety Education & Training Center, Sykesville, MD
This one day course designed for entry-level Law Enforcement, newly promoted supervisors and mid-level supervisors focuses on the basic fundamentals of practical
leadership. Mentoring, assessing the climate, followership, peer evaluations, and dynamic teams supply the foundation of providing an in depth discussion on non tactical
considerations for leaders. This course is a great addition to, and compliments the mandated First Line Supervisor School for Maryland Law Enforcement Officers. Presented
by Freeman Phillips LLC, subject matter experts with extensive military backgrounds in Special Operations, Conventional Army Leadership, Tactical Operations, and
Strategic Planning.
$150.00
Please use the linked Registration Form and make checks payable to Freeman Phillips, LLC.
*NOTE* Training Officers requiring a W-9 / Invoice, please contact Freeman Phillips LLC directly at (443) 632-3632 or visit our website at www.freemanphillips.com.
Registration Form…
More Information – Contact Graham Morris at (443) 632-3632 or gam@freemanphillips.com
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Identity Theft
July 17, 2009
8:30am – 4:30pm
(See Registration Form for locations)
This training is a joint partnership with the Federal Trade Commission, Office of the United States Attorney, Maryland Crime Victim’s Resource Center, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Motor Vehicle Administration. The presenters will be discussing the role law enforcement officers play in responding to identity theft as well as presenting resources to assist officer’s who are investigating identity theft crimes.
Free
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Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT)
Interview and Interrogation
Course Length: 3 days (24 hours)
MCTFT Coordinator: Mike Miller
(727-344-8010)
It is the goal of this course to familiarize both new and seasoned investigators with
the various disciplines of "detecting deception." This is accomplished though learning
to recognize non-verbal body language, eye-assessing cues (neurolinguistics), and
by being introduced to the newest form of conducting a detailed analysis of verbal
and written statements. This unique course offers investigators insight as to what a
person is actually saying, and, most importantly, what they are not saying.
Interviews and Body Language Techniques
Course Length: 1 day (8 hours)
MCTFT Coordinator: Ed Wiencek
(727-344-8024)
This course will address techniques for assessing suspects through knowledge of
interview techniques, body language and eye patterns. At the conclusion of this
course, the student will be able to apply successful conversational techniques to
detect deception or truthfulness in an individual.
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Police Defensive Tactics Instructor Training
August 10-21, 2009
Public Safety Education and Training Center, Sykesville, MD
This course will teach candidates the skills needed to teach defensive tactics at
the academy and in-service level. The course will address all the objectives as
detailed by MPCTC. This two week course will
include lectures: History of DT, DT and law-enforcement, Use-of-force issues,
transfer of knowledge, safety in training, drill design, and more. The course will
concentrate on practical lessons of skills, including: combatives, self-defense
techniques, ground fighting, weapon defenses and retention (edged weapon,
handguns and long guns), use of “High Gear” suit, expendable baton, and OC.
Candidates who successfully complete the course will receive three
certifications in the following training: DT Instructor, OC Instructor, and
Expandable Baton Instructor. This training is a very intense, hand on and
physically demanding course. Be prepared to sweat!
$375.00
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Maryland Commission On Capital Punishment
Public Hearings And Meetings Schedule And Protocol
Public Hearing Schedule (each public hearing will be followed by a one hour commission
meeting from 7-8pm)
Calendar and Schedule...
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