Mar 31, 2023 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
California 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. Curriculum will focus on laws that affect Adult Supervision.
April 6, 2023 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Probation Contacts & Liability
Riverside 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.
April 11, 2023 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Social Media Use – Legality and Liability
Virtual
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.
April 13, 2023 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Breathe, Think, Testify!
Riverside 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.
April 18, 2023 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
I Can Be Sued for What?
Virtual
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.
April 18, 2023 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Trauma Resilience
Virtual
This course will introduce attendees to Vicarious Trauma and its effects on: wellness; interpersonal relations; and assignment effectiveness. Attendees will gain an understanding of Vicarious Trauma, including: recognizing trauma exposure and initiating protective measures; managing interpersonal conflict that results from Vicarious Trauma; and creating personal strategies to overcome the effects of Vicarious Trauma.
April 25, 2023 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
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.
April 26, 2023 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
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.
May 10, 2023 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Exceptional Service Delivery Models and Our Mission
Riverside County
Citizen complaints and perceptions of misconduct are shaped by service experiences. In this course, attendees will value the importance of identifying internal and external customer needs and aligning service approaches to meet those expectations. 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.
May 16, 2023 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Progressive Discipline
Riverside 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.
May 25, 2023 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Our ‘Red Flag’ Employee
Virtual
This course will familiarize students with risk factors that lead to ethical, harassment, and discrimination issues in the workplace. Attendees will be introduced to statistics, cases studies, and proactive strategies aimed at limiting workplace liability.
May 30, 2023 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
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 staff with legally sound decision-making skills. 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 discuss legally-sound and practical approaches to liability scenarios and debrief as a group.