Course Descriptions In-Service Law Enforcement Training

Basic Bike Patrol

The Basic Bike Patrol course is designed to provide new bicycle patrol officers with introductory information on police bicycle patro, the equipment used and personal injury and accident avoidance.

Basic Emergency Spanish Training 911 B.E.S.T. 911

This course is intended for Telecommunicators that frequently come in contact with Spanish-speaking people.

Course Goal: To educate the student in the proper pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases which can be beneficial to the telecommunicator to effectively communicate with Spanish speaking persons.

Course Objectives: The Student will be able to:

• Ask a Hispanic person questions using specific Spanish words and phrases which may present themselves in 911 telephone conversations.
• Create a Hispanic/English supplement form within their job description using specific words and phrases with which to communicate with a Hispanic person on a emergency call
• Communicate with a Spanish speaking person over a telephone.

Basic Homicide Investigations

This course is designed to provide both uniformed officers and detectives with a comprehensive understanding of homicide investigations from the crime scene to the courtroom. Strategies to employ in different types of homicides, common mistakes made in homicide investigations and advanced in forensic science are discussed at length. The instructor will cover cases he has personally investigated and supervised, as well as many local and national cases of interest to illustrate points made in the course.

Basic Narcotics

Class will cover the following:

• Scheduling of drugs
• Handling Evidence
• Developing and managing Confidential Informants
• Handling Special Funds
• Proper Drug charges
• Targets (Intel gathering)
• Drug Diversion
• Concealment methods commonly used
• Preparing Search Warrants
• Ethics
• Tactical Operational Planning
• Practical Exercise (Planning and carrying out search warrant

Basic Swat

This course is designed for entry level tactical operators or patrol personnel assigned to their agency's tactical response team. Officers attending this training will be introduced to a variety commonly accepted "best practices" regarding tactical operations. The course focuses on numerous tactical operations to include: room clearing, building searches, vehicles assaults, raid planning and basic woodland operations. Students will also receive instruction regarding legal issues, member selection, specialized equipment selection and team training. The 45 hour course is physically and mentally demanding. While there is no physical fitness prerequisite to attend this class, students should be relatively fit upon arrival. Anyone interested in attending this course may contact the instructors request a copy of the lesson plan for review.

Cold Case Investigations

This course will provide participants with an understanding of how to investigate “cold cases”. While the focus is unsolved homicide cases there will also be discussions relating to strategies for other types of crimes, such as sexual assaults. The instructor will utilize actual cold cases he has investigated, as well as from the local area and the nation to illustrate points made in the class.

Community Policing

To familiarize the law enforcement officer with the philosophy and concepts of problem-oriented policing to assist with quality of life issues in communities.

Objectives: At the conclusion of this course of instruction, the participant will be able to achieve the following objectives:

• Discuss the history and founder of problem-oriented policing.
• Discuss the concept of problem solving and why it is a unique challenge for the law enforcement profession.
• Describe the pre-conditions that need to exist before the process of community mobilization and engagement can begin, and list some external barriers that may be experienced during this process.
• Review methods for problem solving that can be used by the individual law enforcement professional.
• List the purpose of community partnership within the problem-solving process.
• Review methods that can be used to facilitate group involvement in the problem-solving process.
• Discuss the need for creativity and leadership within the problem-solving process.
• Explain the parts of the SARA problem-solving model.
• Discuss the concepts of the crime triangle.
• Review a completed SARA project and critique the process that was used.
• Design and develop a survey instrument.
• Apply the SARA problem-solving model to a local problem.

Criminal Minds

This course is a guide to understanding the motives and methods of offenders that can be interpreted from the crime and the crime scene. The psychology of the criminal is often a key component of any investigation that is often overlooked; understanding what motivates the offender can be an important factor in identifying them. This is, in short, a basic overview of criminal profiling with a focus on criminal behavioral analysis.

Death Investigations

This course is a comprehensive presentation of the role of law enforcement in death investigations; including deaths by natural, accidental, homicidal and suicidal manners. The overall medico-legal system which constitutes the method by which deaths are investigated will be discussed at length. Best practices for death investigations are discussed point by point. Dealing with the medical component of the medico-legal system will be covered. The instructor will cover many cases he has personally investigate/supervised, as well as cases o interest from the local area and the nation.

Detecting Deception

Course Objectives

• List five (5) physiological signs for detecting deception
• Describe how question phrasing can assist in uncovering more truthful information in an interview or interrogation
• Identify three (3) grammatical clues for detecting deception in written statements
• List 3 pros and cons of verbal and written statements
• Analyze a verbal and written statement for deception

Detection of Counterfeit US Currency

Provide the student with the latest information related to the recognition of counterfeit US currency. Identify primary design features, security features, fact and fallacies about counterfeit currency, methods used for detection, identify methods of counterfeiting currency, through alterations.

Drug Diversion Investigations

The course is designed to provide an introduction into the various criminal methods of drug diversion. The main focus of the training will concern the abuse and diversion of controlled substances. Scheduled to present during the training are representatives from Purdue Pharma, DEA, SBI, North Carolina Pharmacy Board and the Durham Police Department.

DWI/SFST Standardized Field Sobriety Test

This course is introduces the officers to techniques, methods and strategies used to detect impaired drivers. Standardized methods of field sobriety test are introduced, including Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. Practical exercises and controlled drinking exercises take place during this course in the evening hours. Officers must demonstrate proficiency on the SFST test and pass a written exam.

Field Training Officer FTO

The training is recommended for those training new Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, and Dispatchers. Topics Covered: Adult Learning, Communications, Evaluation Process, Ethics, Law pertaining to FTOs,Remedial Training Tactics, Documentation of Performance

First Line Supervision

This course is designed for officers who are newly assigned to supervisory positions and/or officers serving in supervisory positions without any formal training. Concepts and techniques that have been effectively utilized in management of human resources are introduced.

Footwear and Tire Tracking

To present to the student information in the detection, preservation, collection of footwear impression evidence.

Objectives: At the end of this block of instruction, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information presented in class. Learn four basic ways of collecting footwear evidence, the proper way to mix and pour a dental stone cast, proper identification that is required on each dental stone cast and packaging materials, and the four parts of the SBI lab report define the following terms:

Fraud Investigations

This block of instruction will provide the student knowledge to enable them to better detect and investigate various fraudulent activities. This includes credit card fraud, check fraud, counterfeit currency and identity fraud. The student should gain a better knowledge of cyber crime and how to successfully seize computer related evidence. Furthermore, the student should be able to recognize and identify illegal sound recordings. Using all of the skills obtained through this block of instruction the student should have an increased knowledge in the identification and investigation of fraudulent activities within their jurisdiction.

Fraudulent Document Recognition

The Purpose of this course is to raise awareness of fraudulent document recognition and improve detection through knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Information in the AAMVA Fraudulent Document Recognition Training Program is intended for employees of motor vehicle and law enforcement agencies, as well as, other official government agencies involved in the issuance or evaluation of government issued identification documents.

Homicide Investigators Spanish H.I.S.

This class is intended for Law enforcement investigators.

Course Goal: To educate the student in proper pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases which can be beneficial to the investigator in effectively communicating with Hispanic people.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to:

• Ask an Hispanic person questions using specific words and phrases which may present themselves in a homicide investigation.
• Give commands to an Hispanic person using specific words and phrases which may present themselves in an investigation.
• Create a form with which to interview a Hispanic person.
• Conduct an interview of a Hispanic witness, victim or suspect.

Homicidal Poisoning Investigations

This course is specifically oriented toward preparing officers and detectives for one of the most challenging types of homicides to investigate; poisonings. Many agencies to on for decades without having to deal with a poisoning case, but when one arises it can prove catastrophic; not only for the victim and their family/friends, but for the agency involved. This course will deal with one case, the murder of Eric Miller in Raleigh in 2000. Other poisoning cases from this area and around the country will also be examined. Many of the lessons learned in the Miller case will be beneficial for not only law enforcement but for EMT’s, other first responders and others in the medical community. For this reason this is the only course where non-sworn participants are invited to attend.

If you are affiliated with a EMS or Fire Department training is fee is waived. Other participants will have to pay.

Investigators Spanish I.S.

Officers assigned to Investigations.

Course Goal: To educate the student in proper pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases which can enable the investigator to effectively communicate with Hispanic people.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to:

• Ask an Hispanic person questions using specific Spanish words and phrases which may present themselves in an investigation.
• Give commands to an Hispanic person using specific Spanish words and phrases which may present themselves in an investigation.
• Conduct an interview of a witness or suspect of a crime, in Spanish.
• Using a computer, translate a document from Spanish to English.
• Research a Spanish document using online resources.

Narcotics Agents Basic Spanish N.A.B.S.

This class is for All Officers/Narcotic Investigators.

Course Goal: To educate the student in proper pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases which can enable the narcotics investigator to effectively communicate with Hispanic people.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to:

• Ask an Hispanic person questions using specific Spanish words and phrases which may present themselves in a narcotics investigation.
• Give commands to an Hispanic person using specific Spanish words and phrases which may present themselves in a narcotics investigation.
• In Spanish, conduct an interview of a victim, witness or suspect of a crime involving narcotics.
• Conduct a raid and search in Spanish.

Officer Survival I

This week long course has been developed for entry level police officers or any police personnel whose duties are rooted in patrol operations. This physically demanding course focuses on a variety of patrol operations including: open-air encounters, robbery response, building searches, vehicle stops and contact / cover principles. Officers will be required to participate in ALL force-on-force exercises, as well as daily defensive tactics training. This course will also afford students the opportunity to train on the state of the art PRISIM Simulator. PT clothing, a groin protector, duty gear, and a positive attitude are required.

Officer Survival II

The OSII course is designed for ALL sworn law enforcement officers. In addition to a review of OSI training and tactics, OSII will incorporate more PRISIM Simulator training as well as live fire exercises. As with OSI, students attending this course will be exposed to a variety of force-on-force training and daily defensive tactics training. Emphasis will be placed on further development of the contact / cover principle, and officers will receive exposure to some basic fundamentals of tactical operations. OSI is a prerequisite of this course.

Police Law Institute

Course Goals

To provide the skills necessary to conduct enforcement activities associated with search warrants, warrant less searches, interviews, eyewitness identifications and nontestimonial identification orders and to avoid liability while conducting such activities.

Course Objectives

The student will be able to:

• Draft a valid search warrant.
• Lawfully execute a search warrant.
• Lawfully conduct warrantless searches.
• Conduct interviews lawfully during an investigative detention or arrest situation.
• Apply noncustodial interview procedures to obtain lawful confessions.
• Conduct nontestimonial and eyewitness identification procedures in accordance with applicable law.
• Conduct a valid investigative stop and frisk, and a lawful arrest, using proper basis, parameters and use of force.
• Determine whether non-lethal and deadly force may lawfully be used in given fact situations.
• Determine whether emergency vehicle operation is appropriate under given fact situations.
• Identify the steps an officer may take to defend against a liability action.

Course Requirements

Attendance is required at all class sessions. The student must participate in class and practical exercises, successfully prepare search warrants and nontestimonial orders and successfully attain a required score on a written examination. Students are required to have a copy of the Arrest, Search and Investigation textbook, written by Robert Farb and published by the UNC School of Government.

Special Concerns

Readings and other assignments will need to be completed in the student’s evening hours.

Public Speaking

Objectives:

• Prepare and deliver a speaker’s introduction.
• Identify Do’s and Don’ts of a presentation.
• Discuss three (3) steps of conducting media interviews.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation.

Sexual Assault/Rape Investigations

This course will provide a comprehensive guide for officers and detectives in the investigation of sexual assault and rape. This course is highly focused on dealing with and providing support for victims of these crimes. Types of offenders, their motivations and strategies to apprehend them are discussed at length. Issues relating to false reports; how to identify them and hot to deal with them will also be discussed. The instructor will utilize actual cases he has investigated/supervised, as well as cases of local and national interest to illustrate points made in class.

Spanish Arrest Commands S.A.C.

This class is intended for Law Enforcement Officers/Security Personnel

Course Goal: To familiarize the student with Spanish commands and body language that can prove useful in an apprehension/arrest situation.

Course Objectives: At the end of this block of instruction, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received during the instructional period.

• Communicate orally with specific Spanish words, phrases, and commands that present themselves in a confrontation or arrest situations, i.e., searches, handcuffing.
• Demonstrate the ability to recall specific Spanish phrases and commands in conjunction with correctly affecting a search, handcuffing and arrest.
• Understand Latino body language and gestures during a conversation or investigation.

Street Officers Basic Spanish S.O.B.S

This class is for Law Enforcement Officers/Security Professionals

Course Goal: To educate the student in proper pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases which can enable the participant to effectively communicate with Hispanics.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to:

• Discuss a safe and respectful approach with the Hispanic culture.
• Ask a Hispanic person questions using specific Spanish words and phrases during a traffic stop.
• Give commands to a Hispanic person using specific Spanish words and phrases in a confrontation.
• In Spanish conduct an interview of a Hispanic victim or witness.

Supervising the FTO Program

The course is designed for FTO Coordinators and FTO Supervisors.

We will cover the following topics:

• Key Elements of an FTO Program
• The FTO Selection Process
• Writing Standardized Evaluation Guidelines
• Writing Task Sheets
• Correct Documentation
• Handling Not Responding to Training
• Termination Issues
• Legal Issues for FTO Programs

Traffic Enforcement Officers Spanish T.E.O.S.

This class is intended for Law enforcement professionals that specialize in traffic enforcement.

Course Goal: To educate the student in proper pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases which can enable the participant to effectively communicate with Hispanic motor vehicle operators.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to:

• Discuss the Hispanic culture and body language.
• Ask an Hispanic person questions using specific Spanish words and phrases which may present themselves during a traffic enforcement situation.
• Give commands to an Hispanic person using specific Spanish words and phrases while executing a traffic stop.
• In Spanish conduct an interview of vehicle occupants.

Verbal Judo

These communications skills will improve police and community relations, reduce complaints and help prevent confrontations from becoming perhaps violent. “VERBAL Judo is a tactical Communication training course. This particular course was developed by Dr. George Thompson Ph. D who is the President and Founder of the Verbal Judo Institute.”

“The principles and tactics taught enable officers to use “Presence and Words” to clam difficult people who may be under severe emotional or other influences, redirect the behavior of hostile people, defuse potentially dangerous situation, perform professionally under all conditions and achieve the desired outcome in the encounter.”

Some goals of the course: Increased Officer Safety ,Enhanced Professionals, Decreased Citizen Complaints, Decreased Vicarious Liability, Decreased Stress, Increased Court Power, Decreased Cynicism, Increased Morale