Missouri Sheriffs' Association

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Jefferson City
2023-08-02 03:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
POST# 25658
This 8-Hour training session provides basic tactical emergency casualty care training which includes: The 3 Phases of Tactical Emergency Care; tactical considerations for rescue; proper procedures for applying a tourniquet; proper wound packing procedures; appropriate use of hemostatic agents; treatment for an open chest wound; rapid shot assessment; and the importance of preventing hypothermia in shock.
Students will be participating in practical exercises using tourniquets and first aid supplies. It is recommended that student bring tourniquets and individual first aid kit equipment that they may use performing their duties. Students should also wear comfortable durable clothing such as BDU paints and boots that will allow them to move freely while participating in practical exercises.
The session is being conducted as part of the Missouri Supreme Court Marshal training program and has been opened to others in need of the training. Therefore, registrations will be limited to 10 available seats.
This course is recommended for any officer that may be involved in a critical incident during which a person may need immediate medical care in a dangerous environment prior to the ability to move the person to a secure area where they can be treated by emergency medical responders, and transported to a medical facility.
POST CLEE CREDITS: 8
•8 Hrs Skill Development

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Basic Firearms Instructor Course, Jefferson City
2023-08-21 03:00 - 2023-08-25 12:00 | Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
POST# 10532
August 21 – 25, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with an evening shoot
This course covers pistol and shotgun training. Participants should have an advanced working knowledge of weapons used and must pass an initial qualification course with a score of at least 80% on the first day of training to continue the course. Students must pass a written examination and shoot a qualification score of at least 90% to successfully complete the course. This is not a beginner’s course. Topics include range management; lead and hearing safety; range safety; and analysis and correction of shooter problems. You will learn the skills necessary to be a firearms instructor and instruct for your department. This is also an approved course necessary to be licensed as a firearms specialist through POST. You should already possess an excellent mastery of safe weapons handling skills and be physically capable of performing police combat shooting courses. This course is not designed to teach you how to shoot but is designed to teach you how to instruct others to shoot as a law enforcement professional. This will be a fast-paced course that will require study and preparation outside the classroom.
Due to the interactive and practical nature of this course, class size is limited to 20 students.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students must be a licensed Peace Officer or employed in the law enforcement field (per-approval required); already trained and qualified in pistol and shotgun.
Ammunition Requirements
Piston Runds:
• 1000 Target for your weapon
• 100 .38 special
Shotgun 12 Ga. Rounds:
• 100 Birdshot
• 50 Slugs (Flight Asst LE Recommended)
• 50 Buckshot (LE Recommended
contact: Sheriff Chris Heitman for Program Information 573-422-3381 cheitman@mariesco.org
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Tactical Medical for First Responders, Jefferson City
2023-09-28 03:00 - 14:00 | Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
POST# 13906
This course is designed to define a medical threat assessment, to include a medical plan for a tactical operation.
Students will learn how to apply techniques to control life threatening bleeding during care under fire in a HOT ZONE. Additionally, they will perform techniques to treat life threatening and non-life threatening injuries during tactical field care in a WARM ZONE. During the program, students will demonstrate lifting, moving, and extricating victims from a tactical or hostile environment during tactical evacuation care.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Current CPR and Basic First Aid Training (prior to certification being issues, must obtain prior or withing 30 days of class completion.) Students are encouraged to wear proper clothing (i.e. BDU pants, t-shirt or compatible clothing) for skill drills that include being dragged and carried. If you have duty gear, it is recommended. Eye and ear protection also required. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
This course is recommended for law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS, security and range operators.
In addition to MSA fee, a $95.00 fee is payable to Public Safety Training on the day of the session to the instructor.
For additional information contact:
Sheriff Chris Heitman for Program Information 573-9644 Ext 106 cheitman@mariesco.org. View on Facebook.
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.
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Defensive Driving Instructor Course, Jefferson City
2023-10-12 07:00 - 2023-10-15 12:00 | Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
POST# 13870
Hours:
October 12: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 13-15: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This course is designed to train and qualify the students to teach the 24-hour driver training requirements in the 700-hour Basic Academy Curriculum. Students will also be qualified to teach the 8-hour CLEE class available to commissioned Missouri Peace Officers. The Defensive Driving Instructor School consists of 12 hours of classroom topics including Principles of Learning; Training Liability; Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Driving; and Vehicle Dynamics. The final 16 hours of training will involve becoming proficient in conducting driving practical exercises. You will need to use your agency assigned vehicle during the practical exercise.
PRE-REQUISITES:
This course is not intended to teach students defensive driving. Those who register for this course should have strong defensive driving skills prior to registration. Students must be able to perform the practical exercises to receive a certificate of completion. This training qualifies for twenty-eight (28) hours of Missouri POST Continuing Law Enforcement Education credit in the area(s) of Technical Studies and Skill Development through the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, a POST Licensed provider of continuing education.
A minimum of 12 students are required to hold the course. Please register no later than October 6, 2023.
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Edged Weapons Tactics, Jefferson City
2023-11-08 02:00 - 11:00 | Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
*Class Size is Highly Limited – Reserve a Seat Today*
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Officers carry a variety of tools while on duty, and they receive training on most of those tools. Officers are taught how to shoot a gun, drive a car, and write a report on a computer, but officers do not generally receive training on carrying a knife. The knife is another tool routinely carried by officers and it can be a deadly weapon.
Officers MUST know how to carry a knife, how and when it can be used as a weapon, how to draw and use the knife to protect themselves, and their duty firearm. An edged weapon can be an effective weapon retention tool. This training program is a must-attend course for any police officer who carries a knife.
WEAPON RETENTION AND THE PROTECTIVE KNIFE
8 POST Approved Hours
The Defensive Knife for Police Officers
5 Hours of Skill Development
2 Hours of Technical
1 Hour of Legal Studies
Price: $195, Payment MUST be made PRIOR to the start of the class.
*Participants MUST be sworn law enforcement officers currently employed by a law enforcement agency or an active military member. Proper ID Required.*
Class size is highly limited, enroll today!
HOSTED BY: Missouri Sheriff’s Association, 6605 Business 50 Highway West, Jefferson City, MO 65109
To register, contact:
Bret Brooks
816-769-7088
bretbrooks@grayramtacticaltraining.com
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WEBINAR: Duty to Intervene: An Officer's Dilemma
2024-01-11 07:00 - 09:00 | MO
POST #25497
Officers have the duty to enforce the law and are accorded certain privileges in carrying out their duties. When an officer exceeds those privileges other officers on the scene have the duty to intervene and restrain the misfeasor officer. The duty to stop tortious conduct by a fellow officer not only creates conflict for police officers, but an officer’s failure to intervene can create serious legal consequences.
This 90-Minute presentation covers information critical to making the right decision at the right time.
Topics Include:
• Defining the Duty to Intervene;
• Issues Affecting Officer Duty to Intercede;
• Critical Policy Elements;
• The Five Stages of Intervention; and
• What is a Realistic Opportunity to Intervene.
POST Credit:
1-Hour Legal Studies
1-Hour Technical Studies
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Fundamentals of Court Security, Livingston County
2024-01-25 02:00 - 2024-01-26 11:00 | Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services, 700 Second Street, Chillicothe, 64601, United States
POST #18951
January 25 & 26, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“American courthouses come in a myriad of designs, from centuries-old stone fortresses to modern-day, multi-floor monolithic towers, from the one-room council chambers to the abstract designs of the creative architect. No matter what the shape, size, or condition, the courthouse serves only one purpose, the assurance that justice and the judicial process is preserved and protected.” – John E. Zaruba

This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Legal Issues
Authority of the Court Bailiff/Marshal
Restricting Access to the Court Facilities
Searches of Person, Property and Vehicles
Critical Security Issues
Access to the Courthouse
Security Screening & Equipment
Prisoner Access & Control
Media Access & Control
High Risk/High Profile Trials
Non-Exhibit Weapons of Opportunity
Jury Procedures
Bomb Threat Management

Cost includes manual, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Legal Studies
4 Hours Interpersonal Perspectives
8 Hours Technical Studies

DEADLINE: January 15, 2024

*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Fundamentals of Court Security, Webster County
2024-01-30 02:00 - 2024-01-31 11:00 | Webster County Sheriff’s Office, 203 E. Jefferson, Marshfield, MO, 65706, United States
POST #18951
January 30 & 31, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“American courthouses come in a myriad of designs, from centuries-old stone fortresses to modern-day, multi-floor monolithic towers, from the one-room council chambers to the abstract designs of the creative architect. No matter what the shape, size, or condition, the courthouse serves only one purpose, the assurance that justice and the judicial process is preserved and protected.” – John E. Zaruba
This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Legal Issues
Authority of the Court Bailiff/Marshal
Restricting Access to the Court Facilities
Searches of Person, Property and Vehicles
Critical Security Issues
Access to the Courthouse
Security Screening & Equipment
Prisoner Access & Control
Media Access & Control
High Risk/High Profile Trials
Non-Exhibit Weapons of Opportunity
Jury Procedures
Bomb Threat Management

Cost includes manual, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Legal Studies
4 Hours Interpersonal Perspectives
8 Hours Technical Studies

DEADLINE: January 23, 2024

*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Fundamentals of Court Security, Audrain County
2024-02-06 02:00 - 2024-02-07 11:00 | Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, 1100 Littleby Rd., Mexicao, MO, 65265, United States
POST #18951
February 6 & 7, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“American courthouses come in a myriad of designs, from centuries-old stone fortresses to modern-day, multi-floor monolithic towers, from the one-room council chambers to the abstract designs of the creative architect. No matter what the shape, size, or condition, the courthouse serves only one purpose, the assurance that justice and the judicial process is preserved and protected.” – John E. Zaruba

This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Legal Issues
Authority of the Court Bailiff/Marshal
Restricting Access to the Court Facilities
Searches of Person, Property and Vehicles
Critical Security Issues
Access to the Courthouse
Security Screening & Equipment
Prisoner Access & Control
Media Access & Control
High Risk/High Profile Trials
Non-Exhibit Weapons of Opportunity
Jury Procedures
Bomb Threat Management

Cost includes manual, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Legal Studies
4 Hours Interpersonal Perspectives
8 Hours Technical Studies

DEADLINE: January 24, 2024

*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Fundamentals of Court Security, Jefferson City
2024-02-21 02:00 - 2024-02-22 11:00 | Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
POST #18951
February 21 & 22, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“American courthouses come in a myriad of designs, from centuries-old stone fortresses to modern-day, multi-floor monolithic towers, from the one-room council chambers to the abstract designs of the creative architect. No matter what the shape, size, or condition, the courthouse serves only one purpose, the assurance that justice and the judicial process is preserved and protected.” – John E. Zaruba

This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Legal Issues
Authority of the Court Bailiff/Marshal
Restricting Access to the Court Facilities
Searches of Person, Property and Vehicles
Critical Security Issues
Access to the Courthouse
Security Screening & Equipment
Prisoner Access & Control
Media Access & Control
High Risk/High Profile Trials
Non-Exhibit Weapons of Opportunity
Jury Procedures
Bomb Threat Management

Cost includes manual, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Legal Studies
4 Hours Interpersonal Perspectives
8 Hours Technical Studies

DEADLINE: February 9, 2024

*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Fundamentals of Court Security, Pettis County
2024-02-21 02:00 - 2024-02-22 11:00 | Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, 319 S. Lamine, Sedalia, MO, 65301, United States
POST #18951
February 21 & 22, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“American courthouses come in a myriad of designs, from centuries-old stone fortresses to modern-day, multi-floor monolithic towers, from the one-room council chambers to the abstract designs of the creative architect. No matter what the shape, size, or condition, the courthouse serves only one purpose, the assurance that justice and the judicial process is preserved and protected.” – John E. Zaruba

This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Legal Issues
Authority of the Court Bailiff/Marshal
Restricting Access to the Court Facilities
Searches of Person, Property and Vehicles
Critical Security Issues
Access to the Courthouse
Security Screening & Equipment
Prisoner Access & Control
Media Access & Control
High Risk/High Profile Trials
Non-Exhibit Weapons of Opportunity
Jury Procedures
Bomb Threat Management

Cost includes manual, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Legal Studies
4 Hours Interpersonal Perspectives
8 Hours Technical Studies

DEADLINE: February 14, 2024

*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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WEBINAR: Keeping Calm With First Amendment Audits
2024-04-04 08:00 - 10:00 | MO
POST #25045
In 1991, George Holliday happened to have a video camera on hand to record an unarmed suspect, Rodney King, being violently beaten by the Los Angeles Police Department. The video captured by Holliday has been broadcast globally and seen millions of times. Today, nearly every person has a video camera at all times in the form of a mobile phone.
After high-profile police encounters in New York, Baltimore and Ferguson, Missouri, citizen activists are filming encounters between police and suspects. First Amendment auditors claim the right to film public employees going about their business in public buildings. For example, auditors now arrive at government buildings in groups to wander around, filming and interfering with workers and residents.
It is clearly established that video recording of police encounters is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment. However, the First Amendment is not absolute. The Supreme Court has recognized that there are certain places in which the government can limit speech. This 90-Minutes presentation covers those certain places where the government may limit access and recording.
Topics Include:
• Criteria for Imposing Restrictions;
• Implementing a Policy Regarding Filming; and
• Practical Response to Handling Encounters.
POST Credit:
1-Hour Legal Studies
1-Hour Technical Studies
Cost: FREE
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Security Threat Groups in Jails
2024-04-24 03:00 - 12:00 | Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, 319 S. Lamine, Sedalia, MO, 65301, United States
POST #21169
April 24, 2024
Choose a morning class or an afternoon class.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Security threat groups (STGs) are broadly defined as “any group that presents a risk to the security of the institution or personnel”. They are detrimental to the best interests of the inmates because they work in opposition to the orderly function and operation of the institution.

This class will provide staff with a better understanding of identifying, classifying, and managing the individuals in STGs. It will focus on developing the participant’s level of knowledge of gangs as well as current activities, trends and reduction strategies, and it will examine gang intelligence, correctional intelligence protocols, security threats, unit development and operational management. In addition to looking at street gang evolution, gang crime, and gang identification, the class will also address communications, typology, personal safety, and the psychological and sociological impact gangs have on society as well as officer and public safety.
TAKEAWAYS – Participants walk away with:
• A bettering understanding of STGs;
• The ability to recognize signs of STG activity in a facility;
• Insight into STG mentality; and

• An appreciation for the importance of properly classifying members of STGs.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• The Make-Up of STGs
• Recruitment
• Locations
• Initiation

• Managing STGs Sources of Intelligence
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanne Merritt at 573-529-6900 or email at jeanne@mosheriffs.com
DEADLINE: April 17, 2024
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Fundamentals of Court Security, Clay County
2024-04-24 03:00 - 2024-04-25 12:00 | Clay County Sheriff’s Office, 12 S. Water Street, Liberty, MO, 64068, United States
POST #18951
April 24 & 25, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“American courthouses come in a myriad of designs, from centuries-old stone fortresses to modern-day, multi-floor monolithic towers, from the one-room council chambers to the abstract designs of the creative architect. No matter what the shape, size, or condition, the courthouse serves only one purpose, the assurance that justice and the judicial process is preserved and protected.” – John E. Zaruba

This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Legal Issues
Authority of the Court Bailiff/Marshal
Restricting Access to the Court Facilities
Searches of Person, Property and Vehicles
Critical Security Issues
Access to the Courthouse
Security Screening & Equipment
Prisoner Access & Control
Media Access & Control
High Risk/High Profile Trials
Non-Exhibit Weapons of Opportunity
Jury Procedures
Bomb Threat Management

Cost includes manual, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Legal Studies
4 Hours Interpersonal Perspectives
8 Hours Technical Studies

DEADLINE: April 17, 2024

*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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WEBINAR: Autism and Law Enforcement: Strategies for Safer Interactions
2024-05-02 08:00 - 10:00 | MO
POST #24767
Recent information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates over 5.4 million adults in the United States have autism spectrum disorder, or ASD.
Autistic individuals are likely to encounter law enforcement officers at some point in their lives, whether it is in the community, during a routine traffic stop, at a concert or large community event, or as the result of a suspicious person or aggressive behavior call to 911.
Recognizing the behavior symptoms and knowing contact approaches are important aspects of minimizing the risk to the person with autism, as well as to officers. This 90-Minute presentation provides information for law enforcement and corrections staff to effectively interact with individuals on the spectrum.
Topics Include:

Common Symptoms of Autism;
Tips for Interacting With a Person With Autism;
The Importance of Autism Training for Law Enforcement; and
Overseeing Autistic Inmates.

POST Credit: 2 Hours Technical Studies

COST: FREE!
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WEBINAR: De-Escalation Policy & Practice: What Every Supervisor and Trainer Needs to Know
2024-06-20 08:00 - 10:00 | MO
Despite the rise in popularity of de-escalation tactics and policies, there is very little research on de-escalation training in policing. In addition, there is no agreed-upon definition of de-escalation, and the exact approach and the tactics associated with it can vary dramatically. This course begins with a discussion on the central role of force and the foundations of de-escalation. It moves onto various officer perceptions of de-escalation and finishes with how agency supervisors and trainers must ensure that staff know how they are expected to carry out the de-escalation language found in policy.
TOPICS INCLUDE:

Principles that ground de-escalation in policing
Core values central to de-escalation
Common components of de-escalation training
Fundamental truths about de-escalation

POST CLEE CREDIT: This course offers 2-hours POST CLEE credit in Technical Studies-De Escalation
COST: FREE!
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Security Threat Groups in Jails, Cass County
2024-06-27 03:00 - 12:00 | Cass County Sheriffs’ Office, 2501 West Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO, 64701, United States
POST #21169
June 27, 2024
Choose a morning class or an afternoon class.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Security threat groups (STGs) are broadly defined as “any group that presents a risk to the security of the institution or personnel”. They are detrimental to the best interests of the inmates because they work in opposition to the orderly function and operation of the institution.

This class will provide staff with a better understanding of identifying, classifying, and managing the individuals in STGs. It will focus on developing the participant’s level of knowledge of gangs as well as current activities, trends and reduction strategies, and it will examine gang intelligence, correctional intelligence protocols, security threats, unit development and operational management. In addition to looking at street gang evolution, gang crime, and gang identification, the class will also address communications, typology, personal safety, and the psychological and sociological impact gangs have on society as well as officer and public safety.

TAKEAWAYS – Participants walk away with:
• A bettering understanding of STGs;
• The ability to recognize signs of STG activity in a facility;
• Insight into STG mentality; and
• An appreciation for the importance of properly classifying members of STGs.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• The Make-Up of STGs
• Recruitment
• Locations
• Initiation
• Managing STGs Sources of Intelligence

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanne Merritt at 573-529-6900 or email at jeanne@mosheriffs.com
DEADLINE: June 20, 2024
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Detention Training Officer, Franklin County
2024-07-29 03:00 - 2024-08-01 12:00 | Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, 1 Bruns Ln., Union, MO, 63084, United States
Post #17518
July 29-August 1, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DEADLINE: July 22, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer. Modeled after a traditional Field Training Officer Program, this course is structured specifically to the jail and/or correctional environment.
In addition to a structured classroom presentation and a group discussion, a scenario-based exercise at the end gives participants the opportunity to practice what they learned with the benefit of positive, motivational feedback from the trainers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Although geared toward custody staff, any experienced law enforcement officer, firefighter, or EMS personnel, as well as any professional with influence over fellow employees, will benefit from this course.
TOPICS INCLUDE
• The History of the Field Training Officer (FTO) program
• Managing Training Liability
• Professional Ethics
• Various Individual Learning Styles
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Observation Reports
• Performance Improvement & Remedial Training Plans
• Mentoring Troubled Employees
• Techniques for Training and Managing Millennial and Gen Z employees
POST CLEE CREDIT
2 hours – Legal Studies
10 hours – Interpersonal Perspectives
20 hours – Technical Studies
NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 25. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Jeanne Merritt, jeanne@mosheriffs.com, 573-529-6900
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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WEBINAR: Cops Policing Their Own: But No One Likes a Tattletale
2024-08-01 08:00 - 09:30 | MO
POST #21216
When it comes to officers policing their own, the old adage is, “An officer can recall in vivid detail exactly what a suspect did a year ago, but can’t remember what a fellow officer did yesterday.” This “Code of Silence,” as it is described is the practice of closing ranks behind each other, clamming up, and protecting their own. This makes the holding of bad cops responsible for their actions practically impossible. But no one likes a “tattletale”, right? In fact, we often teach our children from an early age not to tattle. But as one member of a minority community put it, “If they won’t snitch on each other they have no business asking us to do the same.”
This session examines reasons community members are reluctant to share information about crimes and contrasts those reasons with why cops are reluctant to share information about bad cops.
Topics Include:
Do cops really not like “tattling” and tattletales?
Why we punish “tattletales” and the impact on people coming forward.
The rationale for not report wrongdoing.
Breaking the Code of Silence.
POST Credit: 1.5 Hours Technical Studies
COST: FREE
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WEBINAR: Bias & Predictive Processing... Human Nature or Police Oppression?
2024-08-22 08:00 - 09:30 | MO
POST #21916

Bias is a natural part of the human condition — of how the brain works. And it affects how we make decisions, engage with others, and respond to various situations and circumstances. “Predictive processing” makes sense of the world by predicting what we will see and then updating these predictions as the situation demands. This prediction is based on the prior probabilities that have developed through our experience. Biases, predictive processing, and heuristics — a mental shortcut that allows us to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently — are how our brains compensate for overload, which can inhibit performance and lead to poor decision-making. This 90-minute presentation examines the nature of bias and how public safety personnel utilize heuristics and predictive processing to remain safe while providing professional services to the community.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Bias as Natural Part of the Human Condition
• Heuristics and Cognitive Biases
• The “Predictive Brain”
• Implicit Bias & Stereotypes
• How Patterns Shape Our Perception
POST CLEE CREDIT: 1.5 Hours Technical Studies-Implicit Bias
COST: FREE
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Detention Training Officer, Franklin County
2024-08-26 03:00 - 2024-08-29 12:00 | Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, 1 Bruns Ln., Union, MO, 63084, United States
Post #17518
August 26-29, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DEADLINE: August 19, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer. Modeled after a traditional Field Training Officer Program, this course is structured specifically to the jail and/or correctional environment.
In addition to a structured classroom presentation and a group discussion, a scenario-based exercise at the end gives participants the opportunity to practice what they learned with the benefit of positive, motivational feedback from the trainers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Although geared toward custody staff, any experienced law enforcement officer, firefighter, or EMS personnel, as well as any professional with influence over fellow employees, will benefit from this course.
TOPICS INCLUDE
• The History of the Field Training Officer (FTO) program
• Managing Training Liability
• Professional Ethics
• Various Individual Learning Styles
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Observation Reports
• Performance Improvement & Remedial Training Plans
• Mentoring Troubled Employees
• Techniques for Training and Managing Millennial and Gen Z employees
POST CLEE CREDIT
2 hours – Legal Studies
10 hours – Interpersonal Perspectives
20 hours – Technical Studies
NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 25. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Jeanne Merritt, jeanne@mosheriffs.com, 573-529-6900
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Basic Firearms Instructor Course, Jefferson City
2024-09-06 03:00 - 2024-09-10 12:00 | Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
POST# 10532
September 6-10, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with an evening shoot
DEADLINE: August 30, 2024

This course covers pistol and shotgun training. Participants should have an advanced working knowledge of weapons used and must pass an initial qualification course with a score of at least 80% on the first day of training to continue the course. Students must pass a written examination and shoot a qualification score of at least 90% to successfully complete the course. This is not a beginner’s course. Topics include range management; lead and hearing safety; range safety; and analysis and correction of shooter problems. You will learn the skills necessary to be a firearms instructor and instruct for your department. This is also an approved course necessary to be licensed as a firearms specialist through POST. You should already possess an excellent mastery of safe weapons handling skills and be physically capable of performing police combat shooting courses. This course is not designed to teach you how to shoot but is designed to teach you how to instruct others to shoot as a law enforcement professional. This will be a fast-paced course that will require study and preparation outside the classroom.

PRE-REQUISITES:
Students must be a licensed Peace Officer or employed in the law enforcement field (per-approval required); already trained and qualified in pistol and shotgun.

AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS:
Piston Runds:
• 1000 Target for your weapon
• 100 .38 special
Shotgun 12 Ga. Rounds:
• 100 Birdshot
• 50 Slugs (Flight Asst LE Recommended)
• 50 Buckshot (LE Recommended)

NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 20, with a minimum of 8. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Jeanne Merritt, jeanne@mosheriffs.com, 573-529-6900
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Detention Training Officer, Cape Girardeau County
2024-09-07 03:00 - 2024-09-28 12:00 | Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, 216 North Missouri St., Jackson, 63755, United States
Post #17518
September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DEADLINE: August 31, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer. Modeled after a traditional Field Training Officer Program, this course is structured specifically to the jail and/or correctional environment.
In addition to a structured classroom presentation and a group discussion, a scenario-based exercise at the end gives participants the opportunity to practice what they learned with the benefit of positive, motivational feedback from the trainers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Although geared toward custody staff, any experienced law enforcement officer, firefighter, or EMS personnel, as well as any professional with influence over fellow employees, will benefit from this course.
TOPICS INCLUDE
• The History of the Field Training Officer (FTO) program
• Managing Training Liability
• Professional Ethics
• Various Individual Learning Styles
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Observation Reports
• Performance Improvement & Remedial Training Plans
• Mentoring Troubled Employees
• Techniques for Training and Managing Millennial and Gen Z employees
POST CLEE CREDIT
2 hours – Legal Studies
10 hours – Interpersonal Perspectives
20 hours – Technical Studies
NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 25. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Jeanne Merritt, jeanne@mosheriffs.com, 573-529-6900
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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FREE Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training
2024-10-17 08:00 - 2024-10-18 17:00 | Camden County Sheriffs Office, 1 Court Circle Suite 13, Camdenton, MO, 65020, United States
October 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 18, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Chaplain should seek to bring comfort and consolation to persons involved in accidents or natural catastrophes or to those who have been confronted with death. This 14-hour course is designed to help these qualified and experienced professionals provide meaningful emotional support, spiritual support, and pastoral care to all who have been affected.
TOPICS INCLUDE
• The Chaplain and the Law
• Death Notifications
• Three Tier Ministry in the sheriff’s office
• The Jail Chaplin
• The Law Enforcement Chaplain
• Basics of Grief counseling
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Current and Aspiring Law Enforcement Chaplains: Enhance your skills and understanding of your crucial role in supporting law enforcement personnel and their families.
• Law Enforcement Officers and Administrators: Learn how chaplaincy programs can benefit your agency, improve officer well-being, and support community relations.
• Jail and Correctional Facility Staff: Discover how chaplains can positively impact inmate rehabilitation and provide essential support within correctional settings.
• Clergy and Pastoral Care Providers: Expand your ministry by understanding the unique challenges and needs of law enforcement and correctional environments.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills and make a positive impact within your community. We look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 25. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

COST: FREE There is no cost to attend.
CERTIFICATES: Completion certificates are handled by: Osage County Sheriff Mike Bonham
IMPORTANT NOTE: Attendees must be present for the entire training on both days to get credit. No partial credit will be given.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Merritt, jeanne@mosheriffs.com, 573-529-6900

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Fundamentals of Court Security, Pettis County
2024-10-17 08:00 - 2024-10-18 17:00 | Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, 319 S. Lamine, Sedalia, MO, 65301, United States
POST #18951
October 17 & 18, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“American courthouses come in a myriad of designs, from centuries-old stone fortresses to modern-day, multi-floor monolithic towers, from the one-room council chambers to the abstract designs of the creative architect. No matter what the shape, size, or condition, the courthouse serves only one purpose, the assurance that justice and the judicial process is preserved and protected.” – John E. Zaruba

This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Legal Issues
Authority of the Court Bailiff/Marshal
Restricting Access to the Court Facilities
Searches of Person, Property and Vehicles
Critical Security Issues
Access to the Courthouse
Security Screening & Equipment
Prisoner Access & Control
Media Access & Control
High Risk/High Profile Trials
Non-Exhibit Weapons of Opportunity
Jury Procedures
Bomb Threat Management

Cost includes manual, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Legal Studies
4 Hours Interpersonal Perspectives
8 Hours Technical Studies

*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Tactical Medical for First Responders, Jefferson City
2024-11-12 08:00 - 19:00 | Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
POST# 13906

DEADLINE: November 5, 2024

This course is designed to define a medical threat assessment, to include a medical plan for a tactical operation.
Students will learn how to apply techniques to control life threatening bleeding during care under fire in a HOT ZONE. Additionally, they will perform techniques to treat life threatening and non-life threatening injuries during tactical field care in a WARM ZONE. During the program, students will demonstrate lifting, moving, and extricating victims from a tactical or hostile environment during tactical evacuation care.

PRE-REQUISITES:
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid Training (prior to certification being issues, must obtain prior or within 30 days of class completion.)
• Students are encouraged to wear proper clothing (i.e. BDU pants, t-shirt or compatible clothing) for skill drills that include being dragged and carried. If you have duty gear, it is recommended. Eye and ear protection is also required. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
This course is recommended for law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS, security and range operators.

NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 25, with a minimum of 8 required. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Jeanne Merritt, jeanne@mosheriffs.com, 573-529-6900
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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FREE Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training, West Plains
2025-01-24 08:00 - 19:30 | MO
The Chaplain should seek to bring comfort and consolation to persons involved in accidents or natural catastrophes or to those who have been confronted with death. This 14-hour course is designed to help these qualified and experienced professionals provide meaningful emotional support, spiritual support, and pastoral care to all who have been affected.
TOPICS INCLUDE
• The Chaplain and the Law
• Death Notifications
• Three Tier Ministry in the Sheriff’s Office
• The Jail Chaplin
• The Law Enforcement Chaplain
• Basics of Grief counseling
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Current and Aspiring Law Enforcement Chaplains: Enhance your skills and understanding of your crucial role in supporting law enforcement personnel and their families.
• Law Enforcement Officers and Administrators: Learn how chaplaincy programs can benefit your agency, improve officer well-being, and support community relations.
• Jail and Correctional Facility Staff: Discover how chaplains can positively impact inmate rehabilitation and provide essential support within correctional settings.
• Clergy and Pastoral Care Providers: Expand your ministry by understanding the unique challenges and needs of law enforcement and correctional environments.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills and make a positive impact within your community. We look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 25. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

COST: FREE There is no cost to attend.
CERTIFICATES: Completion certificates are handled by: Osage County Sheriff Mike Bonham
IMPORTANT NOTE: Attendees must be present for the entire training on both days to get credit. No partial credit will be given.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Merritt, jeanne@mosheriffs.com, 573-529-6900

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Detention Training Officer, Pettis County
2025-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, 319 S. Lamine, Sedalia, MO, 65301, United States
Post #17518
February 1,8,15 and 22, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DEADLINE: January 27, 2025

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer. Modeled after a traditional Field Training Officer Program, this course is structured specifically to the jail and/or correctional environment.
In addition to a structured classroom presentation and a group discussion, a scenario-based exercise at the end gives participants the opportunity to practice what they learned with the benefit of positive, motivational feedback from the trainers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Although geared toward custody staff, any experienced law enforcement officer, firefighter, or EMS personnel, as well as any professional with influence over fellow employees, will benefit from this course.
TOPICS INCLUDE
• The History of the Field Training Officer (FTO) program
• Managing Training Liability
• Professional Ethics
• Various Individual Learning Styles
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Observation Reports
• Performance Improvement & Remedial Training Plans
• Mentoring Troubled Employees
• Techniques for Training and Managing Millennial and Gen Z employees
POST CLEE CREDIT
2 hours – Legal Studies
10 hours – Interpersonal Perspectives
20 hours – Technical Studies
NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 25. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Jeanne Merritt, jeanne@mosheriffs.com, 573-529-6900
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

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Fundamentals of Court Security, Ripley County
2025-03-15 08:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Lafayette, Doniphan, 63935, United States
POST #18951

“American courthouses come in a myriad of designs, from centuries-old stone fortresses to modern-day, multi-floor monolithic towers, from the one-room council chambers to the abstract designs of the creative architect. No matter what the shape, size, or condition, the courthouse serves only one purpose, the assurance that justice and the judicial process is preserved and protected.” – John E. Zaruba

This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Legal Issues
Authority of the Court Bailiff/Marshal
Restricting Access to the Court Facilities
Searches of Person, Property and Vehicles
Critical Security Issues
Access to the Courthouse
Security Screening & Equipment
Prisoner Access & Control
Media Access & Control
High Risk/High Profile Trials
Non-Exhibit Weapons of Opportunity
Jury Procedures
Bomb Threat Management

Cost includes manual, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.

POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Legal Studies
4 Hours Interpersonal Perspectives
8 Hours Technical Studies

*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.

Use of Force Decision Making - Stoddard County
2025-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office, 207 S. Prairie, Bloomfield, MO, 63825, United States
POST# 21621
DATE & TIME
March 20, 2025
8am – Noon or 1pm – 5pm
(Note: You only need to attend 1 of the 2 sessions)
LOCATION
Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office
207 South Prairie
Bloomfield, MO
COURSE DISCRIPTION
This 4-hour course begins with a look at how one of the most important aspects of life is “decision-making” and how whatever choice we decide on today can impact how our life will play out in the future. It provides participants with a better understanding of the decision-making process, things that can hinder the effectiveness of the decision processes, along with providing the knowledge required to may good use-of-force decision.
Who Should Attend
• Patrol Officers
• Corrections Staff
• Administrative Support Staff
• EMS Personnel & 1st Responders
Topics Covered
• Police Decision-Making
• Intuitive vs. Analytical Decision Making
• Decision Fatigue
• Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Time
• Conditions of De-escalation
• Legal Issues Surrounding the Use-of-Force
• Use-of-Force Continuums & Application of Force
POST CLEE CREDIT
2 Hours Legal Studies
*Includes De-escalation Credit
2 Hours Technical Studies
* Includes Implicit Bias Credit
