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Upcoming Courses

Thursday, June 19, 2025 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Kern County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – (8am – 12pm)

Transfer Hearings and Probation

Virtual

In this course, participants will examine the evolution of the WIC 707 Transfer Hearing and the critical role of the Transfer Hearing Report. Participants will explore the legal criteria for transfers, as well as draft transfer reports identifying behavioral patterns, social history, and victim input. Participants will evaluate the criteria to make an ultimate recommendation for or against transfer.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 – (8am – 5pm)

Understanding PRCS – Law and Supervision

Solano County

In this course, participants will be introduced to Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS) requirements under law. Specifically, this course will include the following topics: PC 3452, 3454, 3455, 3456, 1203.2; interagency collaboration (CDCR, Probation, Police/Sheriff); Supervision requirements (indoctrination, documentation, supervision periods); how different statuses impact informal, formal, mandatory supervision, and PRCS clients; and available programming.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 – (9am – 11am)

CA Peace Officers and Federal Immigration Law

Virtual

This course familiarizes officers with an overview of Federal immigration law and corresponding mandates for California peace officers.  Officers will learn to interpret the latest statues and federal/state court decisions affecting immigration enforcement, agency collaboration, and officer/agency liability.  Officers will practically apply policy-oriented approaches to a variety of immigration-related scenarios with follow-up debriefings and group discussion.

Monday, September 22, 2025 – Friday, October 3, 2025 (8am – 5pm)

Supervisor Leadership Program

Contra Costa County

This 80-hour program is tailored for first-line supervisors. Participants will be introduced to: formal and informal responsibilities of a supervisor; practical approaches to strengthen supervisory skills; effective personnel management strategies and progressive discipline; direct and vicarious supervisor liability; and proven leadership imperatives that produce quality employee engagement and fulfillment of our organizational mission.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – Thursday, October 16, 2025 (8am – 5pm)

Field Contacts – Law, Policy, and Strategies

San Mateo County

This 2-day course covers an update on search and seizure law and highlights best-practice responses to manage field contacts through officer role-play. Instructional topics for Day 1 will include an update on California and Federal law affecting search and seizure, specifically: ‘typical’ vs. crime-in-progress contacts for probation officers, mutual aid/support issues, mental health and de-escalation force option considerations, and “reasonable” vs. “necessary” force. On Day 2, officers will have the opportunity to manage various field contact scenarios in a controlled environment and receive feedback via a thorough debrief/group discussion.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Thursday, January 22, 2026 – (1pm – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – (1pm – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Alameda County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies. Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Friday, January 30, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Alameda County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies. Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Monday, February 2, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 – (1pm – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Alameda County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies. Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Alameda County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies. Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Alameda County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies. Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Friday, February 20, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Alameda County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies. Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

San Mateo County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – (1pm – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

San Mateo County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

POBR

San Mateo County

This course is designed for corrections’ personnel (supervisory and sworn/non-sworn staff) to gain a better understanding of the Public Safety Officer Procedural Bill of Rights (POBR).  Students will be introduced to relevant legal statutes and recent case law concerning POBR as it relates to correctional staff and supervisors.  Class participants will learn the procedural requirements under POBR and how to appropriately employ them at their agency.  This course will cover employee interview considerations such as: interview preparation; Miranda and Lybarger Admonishments; interviewer demeanor; and interviewer protocol.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – (1pm – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

San Mateo County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Monday, March 2, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Alameda County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies. Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Alameda County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies. Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – (1pm – 5pm)

POBR

San Mateo County

This course is designed for corrections’ personnel (supervisory and sworn/non-sworn staff) to gain a better understanding of the Public Safety Officer Procedural Bill of Rights (POBR).  Students will be introduced to relevant legal statutes and recent case law concerning POBR as it relates to correctional staff and supervisors.  Class participants will learn the procedural requirements under POBR and how to appropriately employ them at their agency.  This course will cover employee interview considerations such as: interview preparation; Miranda and Lybarger Admonishments; interviewer demeanor; and interviewer protocol.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

I Can Be Sued for What?

San Mateo County

The rise of litigation against public agencies has magnified the importance of accountability, transparency, and meaningful training programs that equip probation staff with legally sound decision-making skills in the field. In this course, attendees will be familiarized with: State and Federal law; the road to litigation; Civil vs. Criminal Liability; Immunities; and Deliberate Indifference vs. Bystander Liability scenarios.  Officers will engage an active-learning environment in which they provide legally-sound and practical approaches to liability scenarios.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 – (1pm – 5pm)

I Can Be Sued for What?

San Mateo County

The rise of litigation against public agencies has magnified the importance of accountability, transparency, and meaningful training programs that equip probation staff with legally sound decision-making skills in the field. In this course, attendees will be familiarized with: State and Federal law; the road to litigation; Civil vs. Criminal Liability; Immunities; and Deliberate Indifference vs. Bystander Liability scenarios.  Officers will engage an active-learning environment in which they provide legally-sound and practical approaches to liability scenarios.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

San Mateo County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Virtual

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (8am – 5pm)

Field Contacts – Law, Policy, and Strategies

San Mateo County

This 2-day course covers an update on search and seizure law and highlights best-practice responses to manage field contacts through officer role-play. Instructional topics for Day 1 will include an update on California and Federal law affecting search and seizure, specifically: ‘typical’ vs. crime-in-progress contacts for probation officers, mutual aid/support issues, mental health and de-escalation force option considerations, and “reasonable” vs. “necessary” force. On Day 2, officers will have the opportunity to manage various field contact scenarios in a controlled environment and receive feedback via a thorough debrief/group discussion.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Kern County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

Great Paper, Less Headaches

Stanislaus County

Our reports paint a picture for a future audience, so it’s critical that we adhere to concise and effective writing standards in completing official documentation. In this 8-hour course, participants will be familiarized with best practice recommendations related to template/heading usage, content keywords, descriptive thoroughness of events, and proofreading strategies. Attendees will have the opportunity to draft probation-specific reports and receive peer/instructor feedback. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have the tools necessary to complete policy-adherent reports that decrease liability and increase accountability.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

Direct & Vicarious Supervisor Liability

Stanislaus County

In this course, participants will be familiarized with: the federal and state court litigation process; direct and vicarious supervisor liability (negligent hiring, failure to train, improper entrustment, improper assignment, failure to supervise, failure to discipline, and failure to direct); immunities and defenses; Federal and State protections for employees; and ‘best practice’ recommendations to limit criminal and civil liability in their supervisory role.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

Hotels, Motels, and Human Trafficking

Stanislaus County

This course provides hotel and motel staff with guidance on identifying and reporting human trafficking victimization under state and federal law requirements. Participants will be introduced to applicable laws, victimization trends, and best practices.

Friday, June 19, 2026 – (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Kern County

Through a vibrant and fresh approach to legal update training, this course familiarizes staff and administrators with the latest legislative enactments and case law decisions that affect probation and other law enforcement agencies.  Officers will learn to interpret laws and practically apply objectives in the field.

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