Alphabetical Course Listing
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- ADVANCED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
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This five day course is designed to provide an overview of various types of advanced criminal investigative techniques, as well as provide specific knowledge that law enforcement officers can use in their day-to-day activities. Topics may include cargo theft, undercover matters, evidence recovery, human trafficking, explosives and bombing investigations, analysis of motive, interview and interrogation, narcotics detection and concealment methods and kidnapping investigations.
Conducted by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Registration for Agencies from Morris, Bergen and Passaic Counties Only. -
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- ADVANCED INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION
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This two day course is designed for experienced investigators and will cover the following areas: preparing for an interview, the background interview, Miranda warnings, non-verbal behavior, the behavior analysis interview and the nine step interrogation method.
Conducted by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Registration for Agencies from Morris, Bergen and Passaic Counties Only. Registration is limited to 10 attendees per county.
Please note: This course will be conducted at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute Police, Fire and EMS Academies.
All registrations should be sent to:
281 Campgaw Road
Mahwah, New Jersey
Telephone – 201-785-6034 / Fax – 201-785-6036
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- ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATORS COURSE
- The Animal Cruelty Investigators Course is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the New Jersey Police Training Commission. This course meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.6. Successful completion of this course is required in order to be appointed as an Animal Cruelty Investigator by a New Jersey Municipality. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older.
Tuition payments, purchase orders or vouchers are to be made payable to Career Development Institute and mailed directly to PO Box 5024, Kendall Park, NJ 08824.
For further information or registration forms please contact Career Development Institute at 1-800-244 6921. -
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- ARREST, SEARCH & SEIZURE UPDATE
- This four-hour course is an overview of the latest laws, court
decisions and policing strategies affecting the area of Arrest,
Search and Seizure. This course is recommended as a yearly refresher
for all law enforcement personnel.
Conducted by First Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Connor
Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- BASIC COMPUTER CRIMES INVESTIGATION
(formerly Computer Crime Primer) - This three day class demonstrates to law enforcement
officers the various types of computer crimes and how to
conduct an effective computer-crime related
investigation. This class does not
include instruction on conducting a computer forensic
exam. Areas include:
- Introduction to computer hardware, software and Internet terminology
- Legal Aspects of Computer Crime Investigation
- Cyber Terrorism, Hacking, Wireless Technologies
- The Internet as an Investigative Tool
- Preparation and Execution of a computer-related search warrant
The students are also exposed to the methodology of investigating computer-related crimes and how to deal with victims of such. Examples of cases involving Sex Crimes, Missing Persons/Runaways, Fraud, Credit Card Theft, Identity Theft, Terroristic Threats, Web Site Creation, Forgery, Domestic Violence and Hacking are discussed.
Other related material includes basic personal computer safety, virus protection, hoaxes and spy-ware.
Conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Computer Crimes Unit
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- BASIC CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FOR DETECTIVES
- This five-day course is designed to provide a detective or officer with the information and skills necessary to process a crime scene on their own. Topics will include legal aspects of evidence, crime scene search and security, photography, establishing a crime scene kit, evidence processing, and blood pattern interpretation, etc. Practical exercises will be implemented to reinforce the classroom instruction. Students should bring 35mm cameras and latent dusting kits if they are available. Limited cameras and dusting equipment will be made available to students who cannot bring their department's equipment.
Note: Participants are urged to bring a 35 mm camera and fingerprint dusting equipment.
Conducted by Det. Michael Puzio, Morris County Sheriff's Department
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- BASIC SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
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This three day course is geared toward the patrol officer and police dispatcher who feel they want to be able to communicate with Spanish speaking citizens who don't speak English. Attendees will learn to pronounce basic words and phrases that will help them. This course will consist of classroom participation and practical scenarios to re-enact the Spanish words and phrases learned in class.
Topics that will be covered:
- General Information
- 911 Calls
- Medical
- Fire
- Domestic Violence
- Motor Vehicle Stops
- Weapons
- Road Assistance
Class size is limited to 20. -
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- BASIC TACTICAL RAPPELLING FOR POLICE
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The Basic Tactical Rappelling course is intended for Law
Enforcement Special Weapons and Tactics personnel who may
be required to deploy into areas where other means of
access may be too timely, too dangerous, or simply to
difficult. This program is designed for the novice who
has never rappelled. In this course, the participant will
learn about the types of rappel ropes used, how to
properly maintain ropes and equipment, how to tie
specific notes for rappelling operations, and the use of
descenders and carabiners. At the conclusion of the
training program, participants will be able to safely
make a controlled vertical descent and perform specified
tactical maneuvers.
Participants are required to have the following equipment:- Steel Locking Carabiner
- Figure Eight with Ears
- Fifteen (15) Feet of Static Kernmantel Rope (1/2 or 7/16 inch)
- Safety Glasses
- Boots
- Leather Rappel Gloves
- Helmet
- Full Tactical Gear
This is an interactive and physically demanding training program. Participants should be in good physical condition.
Conducted By Roxbury Township Police Department Tactical Unit
Class size is limited to 25. -
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- BASIC TELECOMMUNICATOR REFRESHER
- The emphasis of this one-day tactical communications course is on better equipping dispatchers for their critical role in assisting the officer in critical incidents. This course of instruction meets the New Jersey Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services annual re-certification requirement pursuant to N.J.S.A 17:24 – 22.
Pre-requisite: Public Safety Telecommunication certificate
Conducted by CO Robert Case, Morris Township Police Department and CO Bonnie Yeager, Randolph Township Police Department
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- BUDGETING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
- This two day course combines lectures, demonstrations and in-clas exercises to deliver the information that you need to understand, develop and present an agency budget. Participant learning is reinforced through the extensive use of hands-on exercises and a team approach to learning.
- Budget Framework and Structure
- Budgetary Systems, Types and Applications
- Factoring for Maintaining and Developing Capacity
- Building a Budget
- Metrics, Management and Presentation
By taking this course you will gain effective budgeting skills that will allow you to advocate for dollars that your department needs and to ensure that those dollars are deployed wisely.
NOTE: Please use Budgeting for Law Enforcement Agencies Form.
Registration will be handled directly through:Penn State Justice and Safety Institute
306 Lubert Building
University Park, PA 16802-7009
Phone: 814-863-0079
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- CELL BLOCK MANAGEMENT AND SUICIDE AWARENESS
- This two hour course will be devoted to the requirements for operating and maintaining a safe and secure detention facility, as set forth in Chapter 34 of the New Jersey Administration Code. The "Cell Block Management" segment will review sound security practices and the minimum requirements for supervising detainees will be stressed. The "Suicide Awareness" segment will focus on such topics as the profiling of suicidal detainees, the screening and supervision of such detainees, the various ways in which detainees may attempt suicide, the liability factor and appropriate policy and procedures for handling suicide attempts.
Conducted By New Jersey Department of Corrections
Class size is limited to 40. -
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- CLEARING OF BUILDINGS
- In this program, participants, utilizing training weapons and live
suspects, address many aspects of clearing a house, including room
entries, entry patterns, stair and hallway clearing, closet clearing
and other tactical considerations.
Each participant will need to bring Class B uniform or regular uniform, Eye protection; Ear Protection, Ballistic Vest; Flashlight, Duty Gear, Handcuffs and Key. NO LIVE WEAPONS.
Conducted by Sgt. Marc Palanchi, Roxbury Township Police Department
Class size is limited to 25. -
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- COMMUNICATION DATA WARRANT PREPARATION
- This half day program will address issues relating to the
steps needed to obtain all forms of electronic records,
including telephone toll billing records, mobile telephone
records, cell site information and e-mail. Recent changes and
developments in both state and federal law will also be
discussed. Emphasis is on practical issues and problems that
may be faced by law enforcement in the warrant process.
Conducted by Senior Trial Counsel John McNamara, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE FRAUD TRAINING
- The Office of the Insurance Prosecutor, in conjunction with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the National Insurance Crime Bureau, has formulated a training program focusing on fraudulent documents, vehicle identification, bogus vehicle thefts, staged accidents, fraudulent insurance identification cards, and criminal laws relevant to insurance frauds. This program is suitable for uniform patrol officers, detectives and prosecutors actively engaged motor vehicle traffic enforcement, accident investigations and vehicle theft investigations or prosecutions.
Conducted by The Office of the Insurance Prosecutor
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- COMPUTERS: ADVANCED INTEGRATION OF OFFICE XP
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Learn how to eliminate duplication and make tasks less redundant. Gain more efficiency through paste linking and hyperlinks. Learn how to insert or link Excel data into Word; format existing lists in Access and Excel to create Word mail merges. Link an Outlook contact list to Access. Utilize Excel in PowerPoint. Become skillful in saving files as Web pages and incorporating data from the internet.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS ACCESS: FOUNDATION
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Focus of this course is building an MS Access 2003 database from scratch. It covers the four basic objects of Access: tables, which are the basis for all data; forms, which are the easy way to enter data; and queries and reports, which are used to retrieve that data. This course is an introduction to database construction. You will understand Access and its benefits through utilizing design and datasheet view to build a database. There will also be exposure to the other objects including: queries, reports and forms.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS ACCESS: INTERMEDIATE COURSE
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This class will feature an in-depth exploration of Access capabilities including: creating relationships between tables; creating and modifying forms and reports; and utilizing bound and unbound controls. Students will learn how to link or embed pictures and create calculated fields. Object design and wizard functions will be emphasized.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS ACCESS: ADVANCED COURSE
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Instruction in this class will focus on designing parameter queries and building expressions. Students will create multiple table queries. Become proficient in creating input masks, validation rules, indexed fields and modifying other database properties. Gain knowledge in creating and modifying data access pages.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- CUSTOMIZED ACCESS PROJECTS
- In this class you will learn how to create switchboards, multiple tables and queries. We will also explore advanced database properties and increase data searching skills. Students are encouraged to bring current projects for peer group collaboration.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS EXCEL: FOUNDATION
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This course is an introduction to MS Excel 2003 spreadsheet design and the power of its functions. Learn How Excel can help you to organize, analyze and present data. Create simple, effective spreadsheets that include text and numeric data. Learn basic formulas and functions to create mathematical calculations. Apply attractive formatting to worksheet rows, columns and cells to make data more readable and interesting. Learn the efficiencies of auto fills, toolbars, menu bar commands and page set-up.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS EXCEL: INTERMEDIATE COURSE
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The features of MS Excel 2003 will be explored in-depth during this class. This course will help you to get the results you want from formulas and functions; find data more easily with sorts and filters. You will be able to create, link, and manage multi-sheet workbooks. Learn how to create active forms and templates. Apply page formatting such as headers and footers and add graphics from the internet. Become familiar with formula auto functions.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS EXCEL: ADVANCED COURSE
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The focus of this class is customization of MS Excel 2003. You will learn to select the appropriate formula or function for the task at hand. Create formulas that include absolute references and named ranges. Filter data by single or multiple criteria via examples and forms. Be able to effectively sort data by single or multiple columns. Create custom page headers and footers. Apply various styles and conditional formatting. You will build effective data tables for dynamic charts and graphs and become familiar with shortcuts, and be introduced to macros and pivot tables.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS EXCEL ANALYTICAL, ADVANCED
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This course is for the Excel power-user. Be able to work with database functions, forms and validation. Enter the "object zone", create hyperlinks and build advanced formulas. You will write logical functions and perform data analysis and statistics using advanced functions like IF statements. Use Boolean operators and concatenation. Understand arguments and arrays. Be able to manage a multi-sheet workbook and refer to 3D reference ranges in formulas. Set up conditional formatting, analyze data with PivotTables and record and save macros.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS EXCEL ANALYTICAL, PIVOT TABLES
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Learn to use one of the most powerful features in Excel. Pivot Tables are a great reporting tool for budgets, data analysis and financials. Understand how to sort and sum independent of the original data layout in the spreadsheet. Gain knowledge on how to drag and drop data and let Excel crunch the numbers.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS OUTLOOK: FOUNDATION
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Become familiar with the most widely used intranet email and scheduling software. Understand the Outlook interface from Outlook Today to the various folders. This course will provide an overview in inputting contacts and creating distribution lists. Increase competence in setting appointments, scheduling with the calendar, managing and assigning tasks, taking notes, and organizing folders. Create better communication with emails that include attachments and hyperlinks and learn how to save incoming messages as a file to use in other programs.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS OUTLOOK: INTERMEDIATE
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This course is designed to help you to make full use of communications and scheduling applications of Outlook. Learn to send and receive emails and instant messages and to manage communications and contacts using Outlook. You will also learn to use the scheduling component to arrange and assign appointments, meetings and tasks. You will be able to share and publish data as well as customize the views to sort, group, filter and search for items.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS OUTLOOK FOR ACCREDITATION MANAGEMENT
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Become skilled at utilizing the capabilities that Microsoft Outlook provides for CALEA management. Learn how to unite all of the files, contacts, tasks, appointments and email messages about your project together in one central location, right in Outlook. Understand how to set up personal and shared calendars, and better manage tasks and emails.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS POWERPOINT: FOUNDATION
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Discover how to create and display high quality PowerPoint 2003 electronic slide presentations. This program is easier and packed with more features than ever before. Learn how to put together attractive and information-rich presentations for your organization. In this course, you will harness PowerPoint's built-in templates, color schemes, and other easy-to-use features to create simple, but effective presentations that will help you get your message across. Learn to edit slides, modify bullets work with proofing tools and format text using style, size, color and alignment features.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS POWERPOINT: INTERMEDIATE COURSE
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Learn techniques to utilize multi-media functions to making PowerPoint 2003 presentations more interesting and fun for the audience. Become familiar with custom animations to enhance your PowerPoint foundation. Create and modify the master slide; create graphs and organization charts; utilize templates and the internet to add animation and sound. Additional topics covered will include transitional effects, backgrounds, and speakers' notes.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS POWERPOINT: ADVANCED COURSE
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Take your PowerPoint 2003 skills to a new level. Work on project based slide show presentations. Learn advanced custom animation effects and transition settings. Utilize adding music and video clips. Customize and apply templates and color schemes. Optimize photo sizes and resolutions. Be able to use audio CD soundtracks. Create user-interactive buttons and hyperlinks for interactivity. Learn about steps to record voice-over narration and copy a presentation to CD or USB storage device. Prepare a presentation for Web use. Discover publishing features for the Web and online meeting functions. Discover tricks to hone presentation skills to be more professional.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS PUBLISHER: FOUNDATION COURSE
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Discover how to create unique publications ranging from newsletters to flyers to business cards. Get to know the Publisher layout environment from the template galleries to customizing your own creative designs. Learn how to work with guides, rulers, text frames and styles, colors and background schemes, pictures and graphical objects.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS PUBLISHER: INTERMEDIATE COURSE
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This course is designed to help you to develop your skills to a higher level in using the Microsoft Publisher. You will learn to use more advanced functions such as macros, and how to integrate Publisher with other applications, such as MS Word. In addition, there will be an introduction to adding Publisher to the Web and managing the pages.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: COMPUTER CONFIDENCE AND WINDOWS
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Gain an understanding of the jargon and terminology that will help to reduce the fear related to working with computers. Become comfortable with navigating within the latest technology of the Windows operating system. Concepts and features will include computer history; hardware and software; dialog boxes; menu and toolbars, multi-tasking; desktop properties; the Web; email; and online help.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: GREAT GRAPHICS
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This course will guide and show how to create and use simple and complex graphics. Learn to more fully utilize the computer’s graphic capacity without purchasing additional software. Discover new graphic presentation design and editing techniques from clip art to pictures. You will receive hints and tips on image control: color, cropping, brightness, contract and layout. Find out how to import data from other software packages. Gain skills to compress pictures for faster downloading and better file management.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: KEYBOARDING
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Save time and become effective by using Touch Typing (not looking at the keyboard and using all ten fingers). Increase your typing speed skills to a minimum of 20-40 words per minute. Become more efficient in using word processing for reports and letters, spreadsheets and other applications. Gain control over one of the most important communications tools you use – your computer!
This is a two-part series – Keyboarding I and Keyboarding II totaling 12 hours each. Each part has 3 modules that will run 3 hours each, 9:30 am to 12:30pm.
Keyboarding I
Module 1 – Introduction to Touch Typing
Module 2 – Memorizing Keys
Module 3 – Building Speed
Keyboarding II
Module 4 – Eyes on the Copy
Module 5 – Timing and Techniques
Module 6 – Formatting Letters, Forms and Emails
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS WORD: FOUNDATION
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Introduction to this full-features word processing program will allow you to create professional quality documents such as letters, brochures, newsletters, reports and web pages. Learn the basic components of word processing from headers and footers to page set-up. This includes creating and editing documents; page and character formatting; and saving, printing, using spell and grammar check.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS WORD: INTERMEDIATE COURSE
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Learn Word 2003 software more in-depth by utilizing better techniques to create and edit documents. Become comfortable manipulating this environment to make workflow more efficient. You will understand how to use formatting, editing and page-layout functions. This course will include the management, creating templates, basic tables, columns; and importing and editing graphics.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS WORD: ADVANCED COURSE
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Expand your knowledge to use the mail merge function of Word 2003. Learn how to create, modify, and protect forms. You will be able to utilize the internet to enhance documents and create advanced tables that perform calculations. Understand the efficiency of creating outlines. Create, modify, and delete macros. You will become aware of the collaborative aspects of Word 2003 with other Word users as well as linking to other MS Office programs.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS WORD: ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF MS WORD
- This course teaches you to use advanced features of the word processing application MS Word. By the end of this course you will have confidence in your ability to create and manage longer documents, create your own templates and styles and use advanced page layout features. Learn creation, editing and placement of graphics, and utilize mail merge tools.
Class size is strictly limited to 18.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERS: MS WORD: MASTER DOCUMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION
- Discover the master documents for organizing and managing separate files of CALEA project information that need to come back together. Become familiar with how to make Policy and Procedure documents that are simple, consistent, easy to use and transferable. Utilizing Microsoft Word, learn how to create collaborative P & P documents that can be easily navigated, review, shared and recovered if necessary.
Course Facilitator: Ms. Toni Denson
Registration via Computer Course Registration Form
All checks payable to Ms. Toni Denson. -
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- COMPUTERIZED COLLISION DIAGRAMING
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This course will teach the traffic crash investigator how to create specialized maps of crash situations using a computer. It is an in-depth “hands-on” course in which students will use a computer to construct scaled maps of detailed traffic crash situations from data found at a crash site. The completed maps can be produced on a large format plotter or printer for later use as demonstrative evidence in future litigation. The Advanced Computerized Collision Diagramming (ACCD) course will be taught using AutoSketch Version 9.0 software. Since there are only a few differences between Version 9.0 and earlier versions, those candidates trained on earlier versions can attend. Since each candidate has already been trained at the CCD (Computerized Collision Diagramming) level, they have already received their copy of the AutoSketch software. However, students wishing to upgrade to the newest version should advise IPTM at the time of registration.
Conducted by Division of Highway Safety
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- COURTROOM TESTIMONY FOR POLICE OFFICERS
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This half-day program will help prepare law enforcement
personnel of any rank who will find themselves in the
position of providing testimony in a courtroom setting. This
program will assist officers in understanding techniques used
by prosecutors and defense attorneys in direct and cross
examinations. Attendees will also observe and participate in
mock trial situations in order to practically apply the
skills learned.
Course Facilitator - Senior Trial Counsel John McNamara, Esq.
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- CRASH INVESTIGATION I
- This course is designed to provide the patrol officer with the basic skills and techniques necessary to conduct an accurate traffic crash investigation. Participants will learn to recognize, preserve and record physical evidence, and the legal aspects of the traffic crash investigation. Topics will include measurements, diagrams and photographs of crash scenes. The course will also address interview techniques, in order to obtain reliable information from persons involved in and witnesses to traffic crashes.
This is a rigorous program of classroom instruction, practical exercises and several over night homework assignments, over the two week period. In order to successfully complete this course, the officer must be present for a minimum of 90% of the class hours and obtain a score of 75% or better on the final examination. Although 90% attendance is the minimum permitted for successful completion, the student is expected to attend all class sessions.
Conducted by the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety
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- DEVELOPING AND DESIGNING PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEMS
Penn State Justice and Safety Institute -
This three-day course makes extensive use of hands-on learning techniques. The program is designed for law enforcement professionals who are interested in improving existing performance appraisal systems or in developing new systems. Special emphasis is placed upon developing quality measures that are consistent with today's community policing philosophy. Key topics and concepts include:
- Why Performance Appraisals are needed
- Factors that must be considered in any appraisal system
- Alternative appraisal method
- Evaluation and selection of an appraisal method
Note: Registration will be handled directly through:
Penn State Justice and Safety Institute
305 Lubert Building
University Park, PA 16802-7009
Phone: 814-863-0079
Fax: 814-863-3108
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- DRIVER SIMULATOR TRAINING
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This eight-hour course is designed to reinforce a driver's ability
to develop a system that will assist in making sound decisions and
reduce driving risk. Managing risk involves controlling visibility,
time, space and being aware of the traction available. The "Driving
Simulator" is a training device which includes a steering wheel,
brake, and accelerator controls, and provides a feel similar to
those experienced in a real car. Through the use of this new
technology, the attendee will learn how to react to various traffic
elements such as pedestrians, other vehicles and road conditions,
and how to predict possible conflict with other highway users. The
simulator allows for the measurement of reaction time, braking time
and total stopping distance. This course is open to Fire, Police and
EMS personnel.
Conducted by Sgt. William Fichter, Morris County Park Police
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- DRUG-INDUCED DEATH INVESTIGATION
- This course will involve a practical analysis of situations confronted by first responders regarding drug-induced deaths and the possibility of any prosecution for strict-liability homicide prosecutions. The course will address the issues facing first responders regarding the permissible boundaries of searches and an analysis of when a first aid call may evolve into a criminal investigation and the subsequent impact on the responder and his/her actions. The course will also discuss the requirements of the criminal law for a strict liability prosecution, as well as other issues related to the recognition of specific types of drug-induced deaths. Recommended for patrol officers and detectives.
Conducted by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Leslie Wade, Esq.
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- DRUG RECOGNITION / UNDER THE INFLUENCE COURSE
- This full day course is designed to help officers identify subjects who are under the influence of substances other than alcohol. The content will help to detect impaired drivers as well as recognize signs and symptoms of impaired individuals. The course content can easily be adapted to other aspects of police work.
The course will cover street drugs, prescription and over the counter medications and other substances of abuse. Attendees will learn how each of the seven drug categories effect clinical indicators such as eye and pupil reactions, pulse, body temperature and how to readily recognize these indicators. The course will offer an overview of the Standardized Field Sobriety tests and an introduction into the Drug Recognition Expert program. Current drug trends, paraphernalia, methods of ingestion and current case law will also be discussed.
This course is being sponsored by the New Jersey Drug Recognition Expert Association. Registration forms and additional information can be obtained from their website (www.njdre.org), or email Joe Abrusci. -
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- ECONOMIC CRIMES INVESTIGATION
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This one-day course is designed to provide police officers (patrol and investigative) with an overview of the current trends in White Collar Crime, and offer the investigative tools by which these crimes can be successfully investigated and prosecuted. Other topics to be covered will include the types of theft that are outgrowths of the "age of electronics", such as cellular and other telecommunications fraud, computer fraud, counterfeit checks, counterfeit credit cards/Asian organized crime and identity theft/West African organized crime. In addition, various types of elderly targeted crimes will be addressed, including a segment on transient organized crime.
Each attendee will be provided with a comprehensive binder of reference materials containing information about each topic, as well as templates and samples of various forms, affidavits and court orders corresponding to these, and other types of investigations.
Conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Specialized Crimes Unit
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- THE EFFECTIVE DEATH INVESTIGATION
- This three-day seminar is geared toward police officers and
medical examiner personnel whose primary responsibility it is
to respond to and investigate deaths. This seminar will
develop skills in death investigation by expanding the
attendee's base of knowledge in death scene protocol, legal
considerations, laboratory services, the role of the medical
examiner, wound identification, the role of the funeral
director, interviewing strategies, and the use of polygraph
forensic anthropology, crime scene processing, evidence
collection, evidence processing and new developments in
forensic technology.
Course Facilitated by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crime Unit
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- EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH
- Pre-requisites: 9-1-1 Telecommunicator's Training
& C.P.R. Certification. Copies of certificates must
accompany registration.
A required course for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators. This state approved certification course will enable the student to properly answer, prioritize and dispatch calls for medical aid, and to provide instructions for preliminary emergency medical care prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel. This class will include practical exercises and demonstrations.
This course is being offered after the Basic Police Class graduates so that the recently graduated police officers can attend this course.
Conducted by Bonnie Yeager, Randolph Township Police Department
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- ETHICS FOR THE POLICE EXECUTIVE
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This two day course gives law enforcement executives with the rank of Lieutenant or higher the training and tools for developing ethical decision making skills both in themselves and their fellow officers. It focuses on choices and decisions that officers are confronted with on a daily basis and is a key ingredient in developing and maintaining an ethical climate within any police agency. Topics will include the state of American society, ethics as philosophy, basic ethics, ethical decision making in actual field situations, ethical choices, adult training and instructional techniques refresher and a practical exercise in a scenario format. This program is specifically intended for law enforcement executives at the rank of Lieutenant or higher.
Class size is strictly limited to 35
For Morris, Bergen and Passaic Counties only
Please use the Academy Police In-Service Registration Form.
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- EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION AND LINE-UPS AND MEMORALIZING OUT-OF-COURT IDENTIFICATIONS
- This half-day course is designed to acquaint the attendee with current research and recently implemented Attorney General Guidelines on the topics of Eyewitness Identifications, Photo Line-ups, and Live Line-ups. Practical examples of building a defensible line-up and the process of showing a line-up to a witness will be used. The course will also familiarize Police Officers with the requirements of this recent court decision and directive which addresses the legal requirements of accurately and properly recording the results of Out-of-Court Identifications performed by witnesses.
Conducted by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood
Morris County Prosecutor's Office
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- FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO)
- The Penn State Justice and Safety Institute (JASI) are pleased to work with our co-sponsor to bring you this three-day interactive Field Training Officer (FTO) course. Field training officers in law enforcement and the training officers in corrections are vital members of your department. They are responsible for training new officers and determining additional training requirements for those officers. A properly trained FTO can help you make sound personnel decisions and avoid future performance and legal issues.
- Elements of the communication process
- Ethical issues
- Concepts of appraisal
- Job task analysis and patrol function
- Evaluating training performance
- Adult learning concepts
- Development and review of relevant forms
NOTE: Please use Field Training Officer Form.
Registration will be handled directly through:Penn State Justice and Safety Institute
306 Lubert Building
University Park, PA 16802-7009
Phone: 814-863-0079
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- FINGERPRINT WORKSHOP
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Attendees at this half-day workshop will learn the correct techniques
to follow when taking proper rolled impressions, including palm
impressions and second and third digit impressions for purposes of
identification and record keeping. Instruction will be provided in
proper fingerprint taking for comparison purposes, and the special
techniques used when fingerprinting deformed or injured hands.
Conducted by Det. Michael Puzio, Morris County Sheriff's Office
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- FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS COURSE
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Pre-requisites: Successful completion of a basic firearms course
and proficiency with weapons. A minimum average score of 95% on three consecutive handgun qualification courses must be achieved during pre-qualification for acceptance in the course.
This five-day course provides law enforcement agencies with trained firearms instructors who are certified to instruct and qualify their department personnel in the safe use and handling of firearms. This six-day course provides law enforcement agencies with trained firearms instructors who are certified to instruct and qualify their department personnel in the safe use and handling of firearms. A minimum average score of 95% must be achieved during pre-qualification for acceptance in this course. Instruction will include basic shooting principles, various pistol courses, night firing, shotgun training and range operations. Successful completion fulfills one of the five requirements for certification as a Police Training Commission Firearms Instructor to instruct in the Academy’s Basic Course for Police Officers.
Participants will report to the range on the Friday before the course to pre-qualify for acceptance in the course. A minimum average score of 95% on three consecutive handgun qualification courses must be achieved during pre-qualification for acceptance in the course.
Required Equipment & Dress Code:
- Proper range attire
- Range glasses - that wrap around the side
- Hearing protection in the form of ear muffs
- Baseball type hat is recommended
- 5 rounds rifle slugs
- 50 rounds 00 Buck
- Department Weapon
- Department Shotgun
- Duty Holster
- 1,200 rounds of Factory Loaded Ammunition, Service amminition or equivalent (For revolver users - 2 speed loaders and for Semi automatic users 3 magazines)
NOTE: To qualify for the course, the attendee is required to fire three consecutive scores minimally averaging 95% on the Attorney General's mandated course. (The course will be fired only 3 times.) In addition, the attendee must attain an 80% for one night fire course.
Conducted by Academy Staff
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- FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR'S UPDATE
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This program is designed to update all firearms instructors on a wide range of relevant topics. Discussions will include PTC and in-service training issues. All courses of fire for PTC academies and in-service requalifications will be reviewed. This workshop will explore non-toxic ammunition issues and the future of law enforcement firearms training in the state with an emphasis on consistency and on-duty relevance. Classroom only, no range activities.
Who should attend: PTC range masters and firearms instructors; in-service supervising firearms instructors and firearms instructors and County prosecutor's personnel who maintain law enforcement requalification records.
Conducted by NJ State Rangemaster John Zamrock, NJ Division of Criminal Justice
Registration through Division of Criminal Justice.
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- FIRST RESPONDER REFRESHER
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This three day course provides a basic overview based on a National Standard Curriculum. It covers the various aspects of emergency medical care. Topics include:
- The roles and responsibility of the first responder.
- Well-Being of the First Responder, stress management, scene safety, PPE.
- Legal and ethical issues- negligence, duty to act, confidentiality, and crime scenes.
- Lifting and moving patients- carrying techniques, principals of moving patients.
- Airway- how to maintain open airway, use of airways, suction equipment.
- Patient assessment.
- Bleeding and soft tissue injuries.
- Childbirth, Infant & children medical situations.
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- GRANT WRITING
Penn State Justice and Safety Institute -
Grant Writing is a three day intensive training that addresses the following critical topics:
- Critical cornerstones for a successful grant writing program such as strategic planning, performance measurement, use of e-grants and funding streams
- Utilizing a successful 10-step model
- Identifying, accessing and receiving state grants
- Identifying, accessing and receiving federal grants
- Identifying accessing and receiving private foundation funding
This course is offered by the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute. More information can be obtained by calling or visiting their web site.
Note: Registration will be handled directly through:
Penn State Justice and Safety Institute
305 Lubert Building
University Park, PA 16802-7009
Phone: 814-863-0079
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- HIGH IMPACT SUPERVISION
Penn State Justice and Safety Institute -
This three-day program offers intensive training in the skills supervisors need most to manage capably in contemporary policing environments. Key topics for this program include management concepts, flexibility and effective supervision, dealing with problem employees, motivation, problem solving and decision making, contingency planning and performance appraisals.
Participants upon completion will have the training to identify personal weaknesses as they relate to effective supervision and develop strategies for self improvement. They will understand the concept of flexibility and why it’s unfair to treat everyone the same. They can list and explain the steps in dealing with a problem employee. They will identify steps in problem solving, decision making and planning, as well as understand the supervisory role in the performance appraisal process.
This course is offered by the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute. More information can be obtained by calling or visiting their web site.
Note: Registration will be handled directly through:
Penn State Justice and Safety Institute
305 Lubert Building
University Park, PA 16802-7009
Phone: 814-863-0079
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- IDENTIFYING WARNING SIGNS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
- This one day training provides information for law enforcement and school administration personnel, as well as mental health professionals, who may be tasked with responding to threatening situations in school environments. The focus of this training is the identification, assessment and management of potential threats. This is not an "active shooter" response course.
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- IDENTIFYING AND SEIZING ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
(formerly Computer Crime For The First Responder) - This course is designed for any law enforcement officer who desires practical instruction on taking reports and the processing of computer crime related “calls”. This one day program will address the methodologies and practices that should be taken in order to secure computer-related evidence and preserve the case for further investigation.
Class size is limited to 50.
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- INCIDENT RESPONSE TO TERRORIST BOMBINGS
AWARENESS LEVEL TRAINING - This Department of Homeland Security, Border and Transportation Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness program is a four-hour awareness-level course designed to provide basic instruction in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), with a focus on explosives and incendiary devices as terrorist weapons. The course includes classroom presentations that address potential terrorist targets in U.S. communities, common military and commercial explosives (available to terrorists), Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and response procedures that support safe and effective operations during bomb incidents.
This program is intended for law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians or other local or state positions handling responses to bomb incidents.
Conducted by the Det./Sgt. Rob Alpaugh, Morris County Sheriff's Office
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- INTERNAL AFFAIRS SEMINAR
- This one day course is designed for the police officer assigned as
the Internal Affairs Officer as well as police executives and
superior officers. The course will provide an overview of the
Attorney General's Police Management Manual, Chapter 5 guidelines on
Internal Affairs Policy and Procedures and Morris County
Prosecutor's Office Directives concerning the internal affairs
function.
Specific topics to be addressed include: The investigative process; the Garrity Ruling; Interview of witness and subject officers; Criminal and Administrative Violations; Case Law Updates and Domestic Violence incident involving police personnel.
Legal staff will provide answers to issues that confront the Internal Affairs Officer and executive officer.
Conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Professional Standards Unit
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION
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This course is designed for the Detective, Prosecutor's Investigator or Police Officer in how to conduct effective interviews and interrogations. An overview of the types of interview methods and the various methods of detecting deception will be discussed, including non-verbal behavior and body language. How law enforcement can effectively use the polygraph in criminal investigations will be covered, in what cases it can be used, when the polygraph should be used, and what type of subjects are not candidates for the polygraph. The documentation of interviews and statements through video, audio and paper documentation will be addressed. Following completion of this course, the officer will have a basic understanding of the various methods of detecting deception, understanding human behavior and how to conduct effective interviews and interrogations with the goals of obtaining truthful information.
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- JUVENILE JUSTICE UPDATE
- This half day update course for Juvenile Officers is to bring patrol and juvenile officers up-to-date on the latest changes in courts rules and the code of juvenile justice. It is also intended to serve as an introductory training session for detectives newly assigned to the Juvenile Bureau. Special problems with Miranda, fingerprinting, juvenile arrest procedures and detention cases will be covered.
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- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FLYING ARMED
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This two-hour in-service seminar is to familiarize Law Enforcement Officers with the proper methods for transporting firearms and procedures to be followed when flying armed. The Law Enforcement Officer will also learn the dangers of firearms discharged on board aircraft and will be made aware of the flight crews' role and training in the event of a disturbance by a passenger.
This program is an FAA requirement for any armed Law Enforcement Officer who is required to fly aboard aircraft as a function of their official capacity.
Conducted by Detective/Sergeant Scott Smith, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
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- LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO WILDLIFE RELATED COMPLAINTS
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This half-day course will provide police officers with an overview of New Jersey’s laws pertaining to Fish and Wildlife, while discussing common problems associated with these situations. Topics for discussion will include ways for the responding officer to handle nuisance wildlife complaints, common hunting related complaints, handling calls relating to pollution of the State’s waterways, the State’s laws on possession of exotic animals, along with an overview of the State’s licensing requirements for hunting/fishing related activities.
Conducted by Captain Matthew Brown and Lt. Tim Williamson
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Law Enforcement
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- THE LAW OF INTERROGATION AND VIDEO RECORDING OF SUSPECT INTERVIEWS
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This course will explore the laws governing the questioning of suspects and the legal requirements of video recording of suspect interviews. Topics such as when a suspect must be advised of his/her rights and when the police must cease interrogation, the tactical and technical considerations of the interview and recording process, and basic investigative techniques that will enable you to interrogate suspects as thoroughly as possible while obeying the case laws restricting police interrogation will be discussed. This course is recommended for all law enforcement personnel.
Conducted by Senior Trial Counsel John McNamara, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor's Office
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- LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION
- This five day course is designed for first line supervisors in law enforcement departments and/or agencies and includes an examination of interpersonal communication, managing the problem employee, motivation, delegation, problem-solving, stress management and principles of management. Also included are DISC behavior assessments, Ken Blanchard’s Situational Leadership II model and practical exercises in management and leadership.
Registration for Agencies from Morris, Passaic and Bergen Counties only.
This course will be will be held at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.
Registration for this course is strictly limited to 10 participants per county.
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- MEGAN'S LAW
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This full day course will provide a comprehensive overview of
Megan's Law. This course will provide the most current status of the
law. The program of instruction will identify and discuss the
history of Megan's Law, individuals who are required to register,
the registration process, tier classification, community
notification, and how to handle the non-compliant offender.
This course is intended for investigation personnel and the Megan's Law Liaison Officer from each police department.
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- METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
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This five day course will prepare the student for instructor certification by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. Successful completion of a Methods of Instruction Course is ONE of the requirements necessary to provide instruction in a Basic Police Class. Attendees should be desirous of becoming a certified Academy instructor, and willing to participate in two basic classes per year. This is an ambitious course requiring research, preparation of lesson plans and 5 videotaped classroom presentations. Computer skills are extremely helpful for this class. Access to a computer is a must.
In addition, this class is designed to assist officer in preparing successful presentations for many different settings, including the classroom as well as department in-service training and public presentations. This class will assist officers with some or no knowledge in preparing a lesson plan, developing a PowerPoint presentation and deciding on teaching strategies.
Each student must bring the following on the first day of class:- USB Flash drive, memory stick, 128 MB minimum.
- Three law-enforcement, criminal justice topics that the student may wish to present during the course.
- Laptop computer
- Typed resumé
Class size is limited to 18.
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- MISSING PERSONS
- This one day course is designed to provide the attendees with an overview of missing persons investigations. The program of instruction will identify and discuss various techniques with regard to this discipline. A major emphasis of the course will be to explain techniques needed for a successful investigation. The course will also cover additional resources available (i.e. the use of scent dogs, specially trained search and rescue teams) used in a missing persons investigation. The course is intended for investigative personnel responsible for conducting missing persons investigations. Actual cases will be presented.
Conducted by members of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Missing Persons Unit
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- MONADNOCK EXPANDABLE STRAIGHT BATON ADVANCED COURSE
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This full day course will teach students techniques that will enable
students to control hostile suspects while using a straight baton.
The students will be taught 25 techniques using the MEB (Monadnock
expandable baton). Techniques include drawing, blocking strikes,
retention and arm locks. Course includes a written test and
proficiency test.
Attire:
Sweatpants, sneakers, belt with MEB Holder with Monadnock expandable baton in either of sizes 21", 22" or 26".
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- MORRIS COUNTY NARCOTICS UPDATE
- This four (4) hour program will discuss the current drug trends in Morris county as well as issues dealing with the signs and symptoms of the drugs which are discussed. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the club drugs which are becoming more prevalent in Morris County as well as issues involving ecstasy. We will discuss the paraphernalia that is associated with these drugs.
Conducted by Detective/Supervisor Brian Keane, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
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- MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRAUD INVESTIGATION
- The Office of the Insurance Prosecutor, in conjunction with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the National Insurance Crime Bureau, will provide a one-day comprehensive insurance fraud training program.
The program includes the following topics:- Criminal Law Overview
- Staged Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Fraudulent Insurance Identification Cards
- Document Fraud
- Vehicle (VIN) Identification
Conducted by the Office of the Insurance Prosecutor
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- NWCG BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM I-200
- This sixteen hour program addresses the need for an incident management system overview of the structure and expansibility of ICS, and the understanding of the command skills needed by police officers and first responders to use ICS principles effectively, using scenarios. This course meets the requirements of Executive Order #50.
Pre Requisite: Successful completion of I-100 and I-700
Class size: Minimum 16 - Maximum 50
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- NWCG BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM I-300
- This three-day, 24 hour course addresses the next level of the incident management system. The course provides scenarios and applications of using the ICS at this level. Both lecture and interactive training is used to reinforce the methods and application of this level of emergency management. This course meets the requirements of Executive Order #50.
Pre Requisite: Successful completion of I-100, I-700 and I-200
Class size: Minimum 16 - Maximum 50
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- OFFICERS IN CRISIS
- Suicide among police officers is a dramatic example of what happens when those entrusted with the protection of others fail to protect and care for themselves. This program focuses on the underlying problems; alcohol or drug abuse, severe relationship problems, and difficulty in dealing with violence that can, if unchecked and unresolved, lead to suicide. This seminar will provide a forum for understanding and recognition of the pressures that can lead to severe depression or suicide for police officers. This seminar is highly recommended for supervisors and command level personnel.
Conducted by Professor Nick Irons, County College of Morris and Professor David Aussicker, College of St. Elizabeth
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- POLICE CARBINE INSTRUCTOR COURSE
- Pre-requisite: All attendees must be qualified firearm instructors and successfully completed a state approved firearm instructor course. Proof of same must
accompany Academy registration.
This three (3) day course is for current firearm instructors who would like to become Police Carbine Instructors. This course will include Operational Safety and the Police Carbine, policy development on patrol weapon supplements, carbine shooting techniques, carbine nomenclature and live fire drills. The course will conclude with qualification runs of the state approved Carbine Qualification Course.
Required Equipment and Dress:- Carbine Rifle - By definition of the State, a rifle that fires a handgun round
- At least 3 magazines
- Carine Rifle User Manual
- 800 Rounds of ball ammunition
- 400 Rounds of duty ammunition
- Department issued sling if used
- Cleaning Equipment
- Eye and Ear Protection
- A baseball style hat
- Note taking instruments
- Department's Carbine Policy
- Duty handgun and related gear
- 50 Rounds ball ammunition for handgun
- Knee and elbow protection optional
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- POLICE SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR UPDATE
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Pre-requisite: All participants MUST BE current firearms instructors.
The one-day Police Shotgun Instructor update will address the use of rifled slugs and current issues related to Less Lethal ammunitions. The course will include all aspects of shooting shotgun slugs including policy development, ballistics, shooting principles, slights and will include a qualification session. The Less Lethal component will cover current policy and also address Less Lethal munitions for wildlife control.
Required Equipment and Dress- Range Attire or Class B Uniform
- Department issued shotgun (slings are optional)
- 25 rounds of slugs
- 25 rounds of 00 buck
- 50 rounds of birdshot
- Eye and Hearing Protection
- Weapon Cleaning Equipment
Bloomingdale Police Department
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- POLICE SUPERVISORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING (POSIT)
Penn State Justice and Safety Institute -
This five-day course is designed for the first-line police supervisor and those who are under consideration for promotion. The five-day program focuses on the most difficult aspect of supervision--how to motivate and guide the behavior of others. POSIT is designed to furnish the tools necessary to perform confidently as a supervisor in the demanding world of modern law enforcement. Key concepts and topics include:
- Role of the first-line supervisor
- Leadership
- Managing performance standards
- Performance appraisal
- Supervising the marginal employee
- Legal issues
- The creative supervisor
Note: Registration will be handled directly through:
Penn State Justice and Safety Institute
305 Lubert Building
University Park, PA 16802-7009
Phone: 814-863-0079
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- PRESENTING INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAMS TO TEENAGERS
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This one day program is designed to provide School Resource Officers and Educators, the tools and techniques necessary to present a block of instruction on Internet Safety to 7th and 8th grade students. Participants will learn to prepare and deliver a block of instruction encompassing four primary areas:
- How to constructively use the Internet for school work and studies.
- How to avoid problems on the "Net".
- What to expect in the way of consequences of doing something wrong.
- Avoid being a victim and what to do in the event you become one.
Note: This is an interactive training program, please be prepared to take notes and participate.
Conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Community Affairs Unit
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- PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
- This one day course will provide law enforcement officers training tools for developing ethical decision making skills both in themselves and in their fellow officers. This course is especially valuable to field training officers. The course focuses on choices and decisions that confront officers on a daily basis and is a key ingredient in developing and maintaining an ethical climate within any police agency. Topics to be discussed include ethics as a philosophy, basic ethics training, ethical decision making in actual field situations, ethical choices and practical exercises in a scenario format.
Conducted by Morris County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards Unit
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- PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT
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This half day seminar is designed for persons who are responsible for overseeing their department's property or evidence rooms, and individuals who are assigned to the evidence function. The purpose of class is to provide consistent training to all Morris County law enforcement on standard evidence storage and destruction procedures. It is also a useful course for individuals who have been in the evidence function for some time and would like new ideas to improve their property and evidence function.
Topics to be covered during this program include: (1) audits and inventories; (2) facility design and requirements; (3)storage issues; (4) packaging and labeling; (5) paper vs. computerized evidence systems and bar codes; (6) chain of custody; (7) evidence destruction, disposal, purging; (8) policies and procedures; (9) issues related to money, weapons, controlled substances, biohazards, and found property. Particular attention will be placed on the Morris County uniform destruction of evidence form and policies regarding the destruction of firearms and controlled dangerous substances will be included.
Conducted by Detective Barry Bittemaster
Morris County Prosecutor's Office
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- PUBLIC INFORMATION (PIO) PROCESS FOR POLICE OFFICERS
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Municipal, county and state law enforcement agencies in New Jersey
are obligated to release appropriate information to news
organizations in a timely manner. This course is designed for the
police executive, public information officer (PIO) and the shift
commander. The course will provide specific information on the
responsibility of law enforcement with regard to media inquiries on
the activities of the police agency.
Some of the topics covered include: Executive Order Number 69; "Common Law" Right to Know; Police Reports-Public Records or Confidential; Court Rules and State Statutes; how to prepare a news release; setting up news conferences; developing public information policy and procedures and dealing with the media during a crisis or crime scene situation.
Conducted by Captain Eric F. Wilsusen, Jefferson Township Police Department
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- RADAR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
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Pre-requisite: All attendees must be certified Radar
Operators for two years.
This intensive six-day course will provide the sending agency with a certified instructor in Police Traffic Radar Operations, who will then be able to certify and re-certify radar operators at the department level. The course incorporates the principles of Methods of Instruction with the Attorney General's mandated state-wide lesson plan. As part of the requirements to successfully complete this course, attendees will be expected to plan and prepare, on their own time, a twenty minute class presentation.
NOTE: Students who have successfully completed Methods of Instruction (must supply a certificate of completion) will be waived from the Instructor Preparation portion of the program, which is the final three days.
Conducted by Corporal Eric Geleta, Bernards Twp. Police Department
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- SAFE SCHOOLS RESOURCE OFFICER TRAINING
- The Safe Schools Resource Officer training is a 5 day, 40 hour, Basic Course for School Resource Officers and School Administrators. If you are a police officer and have been assigned to a school after January 1, 2006, you are required to attend this training.
The following topics are scheduled to be covered:- School Resource Officers Roles and Responsibilities
- Law
- Teaching Methodologies
- Mentoring
- Working with School Administrators
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- S.A.N.E. / S.A.R.T. TRAINING
- This three hour in-service seminar is for all Morris County Law Enforcement Officers to familiarize them with the SANE/SART program. The presentation will outline the procedures involved with the criminal investigation of acute sexual assault cases involving child and adult victims. All aspects of the initial response will be covered including the role of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners; the collection and control of forensic evidence; the medical examination process; legal issues; the legal rights of the victim; and response procedures by the police and investigators.
The SART approach to sexual assault is now the policy in Morris County. It is strongly recommended that law enforcement supervisors, detectives, and other likely responders attend this training program.
Conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office S.A.N.E./S.A.R.T. Coordinator
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- SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
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This full day course is for the adult school crossing guard. The
course will include information of the different methods of traffic
control and the duties and responsibilities of adult school crossing
guards. The curriculum for the course will follow the recommended
procedures for school crossing guards course designed by the New
Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police and State of New Jersey
Division of Highway Safety.
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- SEARCH WARRANT PREPARATION
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This half day program focuses on important aspects of the search
warrant process. Some of the topics that will be addressed during
this course include:
- Preparation of the affidavit and search warrant
- Scope and intensity of the search
- Preparation and execution of the warrant
- Search warrant for any instrumentalities and evidence
- Common search warrant problems
Conducted by Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Connor, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor's Office
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- SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION
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This four-day course is designed to provide the attendees with an overview of the functions of the Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. This course will identify the types of cases handled by the Unit and explain the criteria for reporting suspected incidents of abuse. Geared primarily for the municipal police department detective, this course will cover a variety of topics that will asssit the attendee to more effectively investigate allegtations of sexual and physical abuse.
- Myths and Facts regarding sexual abuse victims and offenders
- Investigative Aspects of Adult and Child Sex Crimes Investigations
- Legal Aspects of Adult and Child Sex Crimes Investigations
- Medical Aspects of Child Sex Crime and Physical Abuse Investigations
- Suspect Interviewing Techniques
- Utilization of Consensual Intercepts
- Drug Facilitated Sexual Assaults
- Computer/Internet Investigations
- Role of the S.A.R.T./S.A.N.E. Program
- Role of the Division of Youth and Family Services
- Megan's Law Training
Conducted by Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit
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- SIDE HANDLE BATON INSTRUCTOR COURSE
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Pre-requisite: Must present certification of successful
completion of a Basic Course.
This three-day course on the use of the side handle baton will provide advanced skills to the officer who desires to instruct others in its use. The student must have certification in a Basic Side Handle Baton Course, show proficiency in the use of the baton as well as the ability to instruct. To successfully complete the course, each student must prepare a lesson plan and course outline.
Note: Participants should wear gym clothing and bring side handle baton, belt holder and Trumbull stop donut.
Conducted by Agent Gary Gouck, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
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- SIDE HANDLE BATON INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER COURSE
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Pre-requisite: Must present proof of current Instructor
certification.
This one day refresher course for instructors is specifically designed for those officers who successfully completed an instructors' course within the past three years and are seeking re-certification to instruct others in the use of the side handle baton. Note: Participants should wear gym clothing and bring side handle baton, belt holder and Trumbull stop donut.
Conducted by Agent Gary Gouck, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 25. -
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- SIDE HANDLE BATON (BASIC) - RECERTIFICATION
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This course is being offered for those police officers who are due
for recertification with their side handle baton and is geared for
police officers who are carrying side handle batons.
This is not an Instructor's Course.
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- SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
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This five day course is designed for patrol and investigative officers who interact with Spanish speaking individuals. Basic commands and terminology utilized in the course of police business will be the focus. Some Spanish language knowledge is required.
Registration for Agencies from Essex and Morris Counties Only.
Registration is limited to 10 participants per county - one individual per department.
This course will be held at the Essex County College Police Academy. All registrations must be sent directly to: Essex County Police Academy
250 Cedar Grove Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Conducted by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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- SUCCESSFUL MEDIA INTERACTIONS
- This one day class is designed for all levels of law enforcement personnel who interact with media. The focus of this course will be to develop a media strategy beginning with a simple press release formula. Students will learn to use the formula to develop verbal statements and guide press conferences. This course will culminate in a mock press conference exercise and critique.
Conducted by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Class size is limited to 20. -
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- SUICIDE BY COP
- Suicide by Cop (SbC) is becoming a more frequently occurring event in New Jersey. There are many variables that will be discussed that lead to a SbC incident. Deinstitutionalization, criminal past, present criminal action, drug and/or alcohol use, are some of ones that will be examined. We will also explain the concept of less-than lethal force, concerns of crisis management, legal defense for law enforcement, and recent studies that have been done on the subject. This course will inform participants all the particulars of Suicide by Cop. They will be able to differentiate between different types of behavioral indicators that can help predict an incident. They will learn issues of the mentally ill in New Jersey and mental health as a variable in SbC. They will gain insight of the role the media plays in regards to SbC. At the completion of this course they will have a strong understanding of Suicide by Cop as well as other law enforcement concerns. The course is open to all police personnel regardless of rank or current assignment. The ultimate goal of the in-service class is to get this needed information to as many law enforcement officers as possible in an effort to keep them safer.
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- TACTICAL HANDGUN
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This one day course in advanced handgun operations will incorporate
a degree of defensive maneuvers, as well as advanced skills in the
use and operation of a handgun. Practical exercises on the Academy
range will include tactical operations, cover, concealment, and
malfunction drills.
Required Equipment and Dress Code:- Duty weapon and holster
- 500 rounds of factory ammunition
- eye and ear protection
- Department Uniform.
Conducted by Det. Chris Dorn, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Class size is limited to 12. -
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- TACTICAL INTERVIEWING PROGRAM®
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The Tactical Interviewing Program is a four-day course on Interviewing and Interrogation, which emphasizes techniques that get confessions. Lt. Jerry Lewis (retired) has combined twenty-four years experience as a polygraph examiner with the study of psychology specifically applied to interrogation. As a result, he has developed PSYCHO LOGIC, the easiest and most accurate method of determining deception and obtaining confessions. Lt. Lewis believes that we give liars way too much credit and don't give ourselves enough. PSYCHO LOGIC explains how all human minds work - how they process information and arrive at a decision to tell the truth or deny. Armed with this knowledge, interviewers understand how the Tactical Interviewing Program is the best approach, the only approach, to use with all people, regardless of their upbringing or background.
The Tactical Interviewing Program contains no filler. The concepts presented are Advanced due to their uniqueness, but are easily applied by both experienced and inexperienced interviewers alike. The Interviewing process is broken down to its most basic elements. Many of these techniques were developed by the instructor after he debriefed every person that admitted the truth. He found out why they confessed when they did and why they hadn't admitted it previously. Lt. Lewis discovered that many interviewers utilize techniques which inadvertently work against their own efforts and keep people from telling the truth!
Registration through Jerry A. Lewis & Associates, LLC. Please use this registration form. Mail to address or fax to telephone number listed on registration form.
Conducted by Lt. Jerry A. Lewis, NJSP (Ret.)Lt. Jerry Lewis retired from the New Jersey State Police after 25 years of service, supervising the Polygraph and the Violent Crime Analysis Unit. In 1988 he developed the 5-day Interviewing and Interrogation course which is the most popular course offered at the New Jersey State Police Academy. He has conducted interviews in all types of cases. He was instrumental in identifying the killer of Megan Kanka (Megan's Law) and in solving the Ice Man case (3 HBO specials have aired on this serial killer). He has trained more than 20,000 law enforcement officers throughout the United States and Canada in Interviewing and Interrogation. He earned a Master's Degree in Education from Seton Hall University and is currently an adjunct professor for Northwestern University.
Class size is limited to 12. -
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- TELECOMMUNICATOR'S TRAINING -
911
BASIC 40-HOUR COURSE -
The basic 40-Hour Telecommunicator Training Course, as approved by
the Office of Emergency Telecommunication Service (OETS), is
designed for dispatchers having less than 320 hours of public safety
dispatch experience. The course addresses both functional jobs of
complaint taker and dispatcher, rather than dealing with them
separately. Likewise, it deals with the basics of telecommunications
for all public safety services. All participants who successfully
complete this course will be certified by the State Office of
Emergency Telecommunication Service as a P.S.A.P. operator.
Note: Academy dress code is in effect for this course.
Conducted by Robert Case, Morris Township Police Department
Class size is limited to 25. -
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- TITLE 2C UPDATE
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This four hour course will up-date the officer on any changes in
Title 2C. The course is geared toward the patrol officer and
detective in municipal police departments. This course was developed
due to the following:
- The Legislature enacts new portions of Title 2C to deal with subjects that were previously unaddressed.
- The Legislature may change its mind on how to treat a problem area.
- The Legislature may act to fill a gap in the statutes.
- The Courts will often "amend" 2C by interpreting it.
Conducted by First Assistant Prosecutor Joseph P. Connor, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- TITLE 39
MOTOR VEHICLE LAW UPDATE -
This four hour course will up-date the officer on any changes in
Title 39 and furnish an explanation of the most recent court
decisions pertaining to Motor Vehicle Law. This course will be
taught by a municipal prosecutor with many years of experience in
dealing with motor vehicle violations and courtroom testimony.
Conducted by Lt. Richard Ferrone, Morris Township Police Department
Class size is limited to 50. -
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- VEHICLE DYNAMICS
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Pre-requisite: completion of Crash Investigation I AND II
Course content includes Newton’s Laws of Motion, coefficient of friction and drag factors, basic motion equations, velocity, time, acceleration and distance, speed estimates, momentum and energy.
This course is very intense and is for officers with strong math skills
After successfully completing this course, students will have the basic mathematical skills needed for Traffic Accident Reconstruction I and II.
Conducted by the State of New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety
Class size is limited to 30. -
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- VERBAL JUDO
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This course is designed to increase officer safety, enhance professionalism, decrease citizen complaints, decrease vicarious liability and lessen personal stress on the job and at home. This is done by redirecting behavior with words. Verbal Judo teaches the student to turn aggressiveness aside and to use the other’s energies to achieve positive goals.
Conducted by Lt. Jerry Mantone, Madison Police Department
Class size is limited to 15. -
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