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Upcoming Courses

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – Wednesday, December 13, 2023 (8am-5pm)

Secure Track Offenders – Sophistication, Operations, Safety

Solano County

Secure Track Offenders have arrived! Per recent legislation, this population is subject to a series of rehabilitative mandates while housed at local facilities. Recent legislation, however, does not address the ongoing safety concerns these offenders present to local probation department personnel. This course will introduce facilities staff to the following topics: officer/facilities safety, offender sophistication considerations, staff manipulation, contraband, communication, and peer-victimization tactics, and best-practice recommendations for effective supervision of this population. Content comes from custody personnel and past/recent offender populations.
Additional services include: facilities safety needs assessment, critical incident response review/recommendations, and force options training. There is a 4-hour virtual and 8-hour in-person version of this course.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 –  (8am – 6pm)

De-escalating Vulnerable Populations

Calaveras County

Employing non-coercive and realistic de-escalation strategies is critical when interacting with vulnerable populations. This course will introduce participants to the foundational principles of de-escalation, cover actionable concepts through scenario-based discussion/debrief, facilitate light practice of effective controlling force techniques, and review the importance of law enforcement legitimacy and procedural justice. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation and a careful balancing of all interests.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 –  (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 18, 2024 –  (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.

Friday, January 19, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

San Diego 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, January 22, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

San Diego 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, January 23, 2024 –  (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, January 24, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Adult Legal Update

Riverside 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, January 25, 2024 –  (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.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 –  (8am – 12pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile 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, January 30, 2024 –  (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, January 31, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Contra Costa 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 1, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Marin 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 6, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile Legal Update

Riverside 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 7, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Fresno 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 8, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Our Wellness, Our Responsibility

Fresno County

This course will familiarize staff with officer wellness concepts and illustrate effective techniques to promote physical, mental, and emotional health. Specifically, this course will cover: stress management; nutrition and exercise as enhancers of tolerance to fatigue; interpersonal relationships; alcohol and substance use; family relation dynamic and maintenance; vicarious trauma; code of conduct adherence (on/off duty); financial decision-making and overtime work; cultural acceptance and promotion of officer wellness; and goal-setting for successful and healthy careers in law enforcement.

Thursday, February 8, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Breathe, Think, Testify

San Diego County

This course introduces staff to courtroom decorum in criminal and civil cases. Officers will learn: courtroom procedure; applicable rules of evidence; officer review of reports and preparation before testifying; and practice testifying through interactive role-play scenarios.

Friday, February 9, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Secure Track Offenders – Sophistication, Operations, Safety

Fresno County

Secure Track Offenders have arrived! Per recent legislation, this population is subject to a series of rehabilitative mandates while housed at local facilities. Recent legislation, however, does not address the ongoing safety concerns these offenders present to local probation department personnel. This course will introduce facilities staff to the following topics: officer/facilities safety, offender sophistication considerations, staff manipulation, contraband, communication, and peer-victimization tactics, and best-practice recommendations for effective supervision of this population. Content comes from custody personnel and past/recent offender populations.
Additional services include: facilities safety needs assessment, critical incident response review/recommendations, and force options training. There is a 4-hour virtual and 8-hour in-person version of this course.

Monday, February 12, 2024 –  (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.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (8am-5pm)

Probation Contacts and Liability

Solano County

Participants will be familiarized with criminal and civil liability considerations related to probation contacts. Specifically, this course will cover: pertinent federal and state law (civil and criminal liability); the complaint and litigation process; immunities; direct and vicarious liability considerations; third-party detentions; and performance management strategies. Participants will engage an active-learning environment in which they discuss legally sound and practical approaches to resolving scenarios in compliance with policy and the law.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Secure Track Offenders – Sophistication, Operations, Safety

San Francisco County

Secure Track Offenders have arrived! Per recent legislation, this population is subject to a series of rehabilitative mandates while housed at local facilities. Recent legislation, however, does not address the ongoing safety concerns these offenders present to local probation department personnel. This course will introduce facilities staff to the following topics: officer/facilities safety, offender sophistication considerations, staff manipulation, contraband, communication, and peer-victimization tactics, and best-practice recommendations for effective supervision of this population. Content comes from custody personnel and past/recent offender populations.
Additional services include: facilities safety needs assessment, critical incident response review/recommendations, and force options training. There is a 4-hour virtual and 8-hour in-person version of this course.

Friday, February 16, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Breathe, Think, Testify

San Francisco County

This course introduces staff to courtroom decorum in criminal and civil cases. Officers will learn: courtroom procedure; applicable rules of evidence; officer review of reports and preparation before testifying; and practice testifying through interactive role-play scenarios.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

San Joaquin 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 21, 2024 –  (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 21, 2024 –  (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 27, 2024 –  (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, February 28, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Napa 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 29, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Contra Costa 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, March 1, 2024 –  (8am – 12pm)

Our Wellness, Our Responsibility

Riverside County

This course will familiarize staff with officer wellness concepts and illustrate effective techniques to promote physical, mental, and emotional health. Specifically, this course will cover: stress management; nutrition and exercise as enhancers of tolerance to fatigue; interpersonal relationships; alcohol and substance use; family relation dynamic and maintenance; vicarious trauma; code of conduct adherence (on/off duty); financial decision-making and overtime work; cultural acceptance and promotion of officer wellness; and goal-setting for successful and healthy careers in law enforcement.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Monday, March 6, 2023 (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Calaveras 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, March 7, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Transfer Hearings and Probation

San Joaquin County

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.

Monday, March 11, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Social Media Use – Legality and Liability

Fresno County

Social media has proven to be an invaluable tool for law enforcement investigations and casework, but has also exposed officers and agencies to criminal/civil liability, code of conduct violations, threats to safety, and resulted in community misconceptions about law enforcement work.  This course will introduce sworn and non-sworn staff to liability associated with personal use of social media.  The following topics will be covered: internet use (characteristics and culture); information availability online (personal and public records); First Amendment considerations; officer safety; negative effects of online activities on officer reputation/credibility, investigations, and case outcomes; civil/criminal liability; department and community relations; and existence/notification of department policy covering social media use.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 –  (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, March 13, 2024 – Thursday, March 14, 2024 (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, March 19, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Strategic Responses to Mental Health Crisis

Napa County

Respecting the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone is paramount for all law enforcement officials. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation, and a careful balancing of all interests. This course will increase the officer’s confidence and ability to articulate and assess an individual’s behavior who may be experiencing episodic mental distress and respond with effective resolution techniques. Effective controlling force techniques will be demonstrated and drilled lightly.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Redefining Use-of-Force Paradigms through De-escalation

Napa County

The evolution of the law enforcement profession, along with emerging legislative mandates, have placed great emphasis on de-escalation as a use-of-force imperative. Understanding the difference between non-coercive de-escalation and realistic de-escalation is an important concept for law enforcement officials to grasp. This course will introduce students to the foundational principles of de-escalation, cover actionable concepts through scenario-based discussion/debrief, and review the importance of law enforcement legitimacy and procedural justice. Respecting the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone is paramount for all law enforcement officials. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation and a careful balancing of all interests.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 –  (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, March 26, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Direct & Vicarious Supervisor Liability

San Joaquin 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.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Breathe, Think, Testify

San Joaquin County

This course introduces staff to courtroom decorum in criminal and civil cases. Officers will learn: courtroom procedure; applicable rules of evidence; officer review of reports and preparation before testifying; and practice testifying through interactive role-play scenarios.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (8am – 5pm)

Great Paper, Less Headaches

San Bernardino 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.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Progressive Discipline for Supervisors

Stanislaus County

This course will introduce sworn and non-sworn probation personnel to the three phases of progressive discipline (preventive, corrective, and formal), specifically: elements of each phase; applicable MOU/Code of Conduct considerations; practical applications; and liability issues associated with each phase.  Personnel will learn: appropriate supervisor course of action during each of the progressive discipline phases; union representation and POBR considerations; useful performance evaluation techniques; and recent developments in employment law through case law coverage/role-play.

Monday, April 1, 2024 –  (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, April 2, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

I Can Be Sued for What?

Kern 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.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – Thursday, April 4, 2024 (8am-5pm)

Our Wellness, Our Responsibility

Solano County

This course will familiarize staff with officer wellness concepts and illustrate effective techniques to promote physical, mental, and emotional health. Specifically, this course will cover: stress management; nutrition and exercise as enhancers of tolerance to fatigue; interpersonal relationships; alcohol and substance use; family relation dynamic and maintenance; vicarious trauma; code of conduct adherence (on/off duty); financial decision-making and overtime work; cultural acceptance and promotion of officer wellness; and goal-setting for successful and healthy careers in law enforcement.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (8am – 5pm)

CA Mandates for Probation – Juvenile/Adult Legal Update

Amador 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, April 10, 2024 –  (8am – 12pm)

POBR

Virtual

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.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Strategic Responses to Mental Health Crisis

Napa County

Respecting the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone is paramount for all law enforcement officials. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation, and a careful balancing of all interests. This course will increase the officer’s confidence and ability to articulate and assess an individual’s behavior who may be experiencing episodic mental distress and respond with effective resolution techniques. Effective controlling force techniques will be demonstrated and drilled lightly.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Redefining Use-of-Force Paradigms through De-escalation

Napa County

The evolution of the law enforcement profession, along with emerging legislative mandates, have placed great emphasis on de-escalation as a use-of-force imperative. Understanding the difference between non-coercive de-escalation and realistic de-escalation is an important concept for law enforcement officials to grasp. This course will introduce students to the foundational principles of de-escalation, cover actionable concepts through scenario-based discussion/debrief, and review the importance of law enforcement legitimacy and procedural justice. Respecting the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone is paramount for all law enforcement officials. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation and a careful balancing of all interests.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – Thursday, April 25, 2024 (8am – 5pm)

Breathe, Think, Testify

Solano County

This course introduces staff to courtroom decorum in criminal and civil cases. Officers will learn: courtroom procedure; applicable rules of evidence; officer review of reports and preparation before testifying; and practice testifying through interactive role-play scenarios.

Thursday, May 9, 2024 –  (8am-5pm)

Optics and Leadership Outcomes

Solano County

Perceptions of inequality are often the product of faulty service delivery models within an organization. Since managers and supervisors are tasked with the responsibility of creating agency-wide congruency of policy and practice, it’s crucial they capitalize on defining, communicating, and managing behaviors that fall short of agency values, policies, and its mission. In this course, participants will be introduced to effective management strategies that promote diversity and inclusion of internal/external stakeholders through case studies and group discussion.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 –  (8am – 5pm)

Exceptional Service Delivery Models and Our Mission

Riverside County

Citizen complaints and public opinions of misconduct most often begin with the perception that customer service has fallen short of expectation.  In this course, officers will value the importance of identifying internal and external customer needs and aligning service approaches to meet those expectations.  Through interactive role-play scenarios, officers will become acquainted with examples of exceptional customer service and acknowledge the consequences of negative interactions.  This course will also highlight the importance of incorporating customer experience feedback systems and modifying service approaches accordingly.

Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June 14, 2024 (8am – 5pm)

Supervisor Core for Probation

Alameda County

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

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