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SUMMARY:Engaging Students with Special Needs POST #29948
DESCRIPTION:COURSE OVERVIEW\nSchool Resource Officers are the heartbeat of campus safety—mentors\, first responders\, and champions for every child. This high-energy course equips you with the legal savvy and trauma-informed tactics to keep students with physical\, sensory\, cognitive\, emotional\, or trauma-related disabilities safe\, respected\, and fully included. \nBUILT BY PROS\, FOR PROS\nDeveloped with veteran SROs and master-level special-education teachers— so every tactic works in the real world. \nPOWER SKILLS YOU’LL TAKE HOME \n \n\nTOTAL DISABILITY KNOW-HOW\nUnderstand how diverse disabilities shape behavior and communication.\nLAW IN A FLASH\nIDEA • Section 504 • ADA • MO 5 CSR 20-400 made crystal-clear.\nREALITY-BASED SCENARIOS\nHands-on drills that turn theory into muscle memory.\nTALK THAT CALMS\nPerson-centered language\, trauma-informed de-escalation\, assistive-tech hacks.\nBULLET-PROOF DOCUMENTATION\nConfidential\, airtight reports that protect students and your agency.\n\nLOCATION\nTurn-Key Mobile\n4510 Country Club Drive\nJefferson City\, MO 65109\n(Building on the right) \nDATE\nOctober 10\, 2025\n8am-5pm \nCOST\nContracted: FREE!\nNon-contracted: $50 \nPOST CREDIT: 8-Hours\n2 Legal Studies\, 2 Interpersonal Perspectives\, and 4 Technical Studies. \n  \n  \nClick HERE to register.
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/engaging-students-with-special-needs/
LOCATION:Turn-Key Mobile\, 4510 Country Club Drive\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Management,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Merritt":MAILTO:kevin@mosheriffs.com
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SUMMARY:Use of Force Instructor Course - Jefferson City
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview:\nThe Missouri Sheriffs’ Association proudly presents a comprehensive Use-of-Force Instructor Course designed to develop expert-level instructors for law enforcement and corrections agencies. In today’s rapidly evolving legal and societal landscape\, agencies must ensure their trainers are equipped with the legal knowledge\, instructional strategies\, and practical experience necessary to lead effective\, ethical\, and defensible use-of-force training. \nThis course is built to help instructors not only understand what force can be used\, but more importantly\, why\, when\, and how force should be applied within constitutional\, legal\, and ethical parameters. \nCourse Highlights:\n1. Groundbreaking approaches to use-of-force training.\n2. Legal insights to prepare officers and agencies for real-world challenges.\n3. Techniques and principles that reduce the risk of injury and liability.\n4. Expert perspectives to enhance safety\, confidence\, and control during force encounters. \nTopics Include\n1. Constitutional Standards\n2. State and Federal Use-of-Force Laws\n3. Force Options and Decision-Making Models\n4. De-Escalation Techniques\n5. Instructional Design and Delivery\n6. Policy Development and Implementation \nWho Should Attend\n1. Defensive Tactics or Firearms Instructors\n2. Training Coordinators or Academy Staff\n3. Supervisors or Command Staff \nWalk away with:\n1. A deep understanding of legal standards and force accountability  and tools to evaluate and improve force-related training at your agency.\n2. Confidence in courtroom-defensible instructional delivery\n3. Certification as a Use-of-Force Instructor \nCOST: Contracted: FREE! Noncontracted: $150.00 \nDate: October 14-16\, 2025 \nLocation:\nMissouri Sheriffs’ Association\n6605 Business 50 West\nJefferson City\, MO 65109 \nPOST Credit: 24 Hours\n12 Hours Legal Studies\n6 Hours Technical Studies\n2 Hours De-Escalation\n4 Hours Skill Development \n  \nDownload the course flyer. \nClick HERE to register.
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-instructor-course/
LOCATION:Missouri Sheriffs’ Association\, 6605 Business 50 West\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Management,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Merritt":MAILTO:kevin@mosheriffs.com
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SUMMARY:Use-of-Force Decision Making\, Pulaski County
DESCRIPTION:POST# 21621 \nOffering 2 Classes: (4 hours each)\nMorning 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\nAfternoon 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. \n  \nCOURSE DISCRIPTION\nThis 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. \nWho Should Attend\n• Patrol Officers\n• Corrections Staff\n• Administrative Support Staff\n• EMS Personnel & 1st Responders \nTopics Covered\n• Police Decision-Making\n• Intuitive vs. Analytical Decision Making\n• Decision Fatigue\n• Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Time\n• Conditions of De-escalation\n• Legal Issues Surrounding the Use-of-Force\n• Use-of-Force Continuums & Application of Force \nPOST CLEE CREDIT\n2 Hours Legal Studies\n*Includes De-escalation Credit\n2 Hours Technical Studies\n* Includes Implicit Bias Credit \n  \n  \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-pulaski-county/
LOCATION:Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office\, 403 School St.\, Waynesville\, MO\, 65583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Management,Officer Safety & Wellness,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Merritt":MAILTO:jeanne@mosheriffs.com
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SUMMARY:MSA Ground Control System Instructor Course POST #28104 - Jasper County
DESCRIPTION:ELEVATING GRAPPLING\, GROUND DEFENSE\, AND HANDCUFFING\nINTEGRATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JAIL STAFF\nThe Missouri Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) has developed the MSA Ground Control System—a modern\, research-based training program designed specifically for law enforcement officers and jail staff. While many defensive tactics programs emphasize grappling and submission\, MSA identified a critical missing link: the seamless integration of handcuffing techniques. The Ground Control System bridges that gap—teaching participants how to transition from physical control to successful restraint\, all while maintaining officer and subject safety. \nTOPICS COVERED:\n• Critical Aspects of Using Force\n• De-Escalation & Duty to Intervene\n• Takedowns\, body locks\, and standing control tactics.\n• Top control positions\, submissions\, and transitioning to restraints.\n• Ground escapes\, reversals\, and regaining control.\n• Handcuffing Integration \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL WALK AWAY WITH:\n• A complete control and restraint system rooted in time-tested grappling methods and legal use-of-force principles\n• Improved ability to manage non-compliant and aggressive subjects through controlled\, confident techniques\n• Skills to transition from physical control to handcuffing and subject restraint in a realistic and tactically sound manner\n• Enhanced readiness for critical incidents\, including ground fights and rapid reversals\n• Tools to reduce injury risk to both officers and subjects while maintaining lawful control \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nPatrol Officers • Jail Officers • Defensive Tactics Instructors \nDATE:\nOctober 20-24\, 2025 \nCost: FREE!!! \nLOCATION:\nJasper County Sheriff’s Office\n231 S. Main\nCarthage\, MO 64836 \nCONTACT:\nKevin Merritt\nkevin@mosheriffs.com\n573-301-7728 \nPOST CREDIT: 44-HOURS\n4 Hours Legal Studies\n4 Hours Technical Studies\n36 Hours Skill Development \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15! \nClick here to download a course flyer to share with your friends or post around your agency!
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/msa-ground-control-system-instructor-course-post-28104/
LOCATION:Jasper County Sheriffs Office\, 231 S. Main St.\, Carthage\, 64836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Merritt":MAILTO:kevin@mosheriffs.com
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SUMMARY:Field Training Officer\, Henry County
DESCRIPTION:Post #25958 \nJanuary 12-15\, 2026\n8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nDEADLINE: January 5th\, 2026 \nField Training Officers have significant additional responsibilities over and above their law enforcement duties. Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties\, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge\, skills\, and abilities\, as well as the good judgment of when\, where\, and how to apply them. \nThis course provides the FTO with the essential tools to apply techniques of coaching and role modeling while giving encouragement and direction to the recruit. It is based on the highly regarded San Jose\, California Police Department FTO model. \nCOURSE TOPICS\n• History\, Elements of the FTEP\n• Principles of Learning\n• Professional Ethics\n• Situational Leadership\n• The One-Minute Manager\n• Counseling Troubled Employees\n• Probationary Officer’s Checklist\n• Supervision/Subordinate Relations\n• Daily Observation Report and Standardized Evaluation Guidelines\n• Training Liability\n• Evaluation Scenarios (Video)\n• Written Exam/Review/Critique \n  \nNOTE: 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.\n \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, CONTACT\nJeanne Merritt\, jeanne@mosheriffs.com\, 573-529-6900 \n*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts. \nCLICK to Download: Field Training Officer Henry County Flyer\nCLICK here or scan QR Code Below to Register for this Class.
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-henry-county/
LOCATION:Henry County Sheriff’s Office\, 200 N. Main St.\, Clinton\, MO\, 64735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Merritt":MAILTO:jeanne@mosheriffs.com
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SUMMARY:Use-of-Force Decision Making\, Pulaski County
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nPOST# 21621 \nOffering 2 Classes: (4 hours each)\nJanuary 13th\, 2026  Morning 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Deadline to register 1/7/2026)\nJanuary 20th\, 2026 Morniong 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Deadline to register 1/14/2026) \nCOURSE DISCRIPTION\nThis 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. \nWho Should Attend\n• Patrol Officers\n• Corrections Staff\n• Administrative Support Staff\n• EMS Personnel & 1st Responders \nTopics Covered\n• Police Decision-Making\n• Intuitive vs. Analytical Decision Making\n• Decision Fatigue\n• Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Time\n• Conditions of De-escalation\n• Legal Issues Surrounding the Use-of-Force\n• Use-of-Force Continuums & Application of Force \nPOST CLEE CREDIT\n2 Hours Legal Studies\n*Includes De-escalation Credit\n2 Hours Technical Studies\n* Includes Implicit Bias Credit \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nCLICK HERE to download Use of Force Flyer\n 
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-pulaski-county-2/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office\, 403 School St.\, Waynesville\, MO\, 65583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Management,Officer Safety & Wellness,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Merritt":MAILTO:jeanne@mosheriffs.com
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SUMMARY:Use-of-Force Decision Making\, Pulaski County
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nPOST# 21621 \nOffering 2 Classes: (4 hours each)\nJanuary 13th\, 2026  Morning 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Deadline to register 1/7/2026)\nJanuary 20th\, 2026 Morniong 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Deadline to register 1/14/2026) \nCOURSE DISCRIPTION\nThis 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. \nWho Should Attend\n• Patrol Officers\n• Corrections Staff\n• Administrative Support Staff\n• EMS Personnel & 1st Responders \nTopics Covered\n• Police Decision-Making\n• Intuitive vs. Analytical Decision Making\n• Decision Fatigue\n• Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Time\n• Conditions of De-escalation\n• Legal Issues Surrounding the Use-of-Force\n• Use-of-Force Continuums & Application of Force \nPOST CLEE CREDIT\n2 Hours Legal Studies\n*Includes De-escalation Credit\n2 Hours Technical Studies\n* Includes Implicit Bias Credit \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nCLICK HERE to download Use of Force Flyer\n 
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-pulaski-county-2/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office\, 403 School St.\, Waynesville\, MO\, 65583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Management,Officer Safety & Wellness,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Merritt":MAILTO:jeanne@mosheriffs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T170000
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CREATED:20251204T173825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174004Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Differences Chaplain Training Course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/cultural-differences-chaplain-training-course/
LOCATION:Greene County Sheriff’s Office\, 5100 West Division St.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65802
CATEGORIES:Management,Patrol,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T170000
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CREATED:20260115T163923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164810Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Decision-Makingfor Modern Law Enforcement & Corrections\, Stoddard County
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/critical-decision-makingfor-modern-law-enforcement-corrections-stoddard-county/
LOCATION:Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office\, 207 S. Prairie\, Bloomfield\, MO\, 63825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Management,Officer Safety & Wellness,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Merritt":MAILTO:jeanne@mosheriffs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T080000
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SUMMARY:Field Training Officer\, Crawford County
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-crawford-county/
LOCATION:Crawford County Sheriff’s Office\, 212 S. Third St.\, Steelville\, MO\, 65565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Merritt":MAILTO:jeanne@mosheriffs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T170000
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CREATED:20260409T140409Z
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SUMMARY:Field Training Officer\, Adair County
DESCRIPTION:FTO Adair Co Training Academy Flyer 02_v2
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-adair-county/
LOCATION:Adair County Sheriff’s Office\, 1001 Jamison St.\, Kirksville\, MO\, 63501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Merritt":MAILTO:jeanne@mosheriffs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000
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CREATED:20260417T182633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T185211Z
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SUMMARY:Use of Force Decision-Making & Report  Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This class is full. We are no longer taking registrations. \nWatch for other scheduled locations for this training or email kevin@mosheriffs.com to request this training in your area. \nThis training is funded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety through the SFY 2024 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Use of Force Training Grant (UOFTG).
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-report-writing-for-criminal-justice-professionals/
LOCATION:Webster County Sheriff’s Office\, 203 E. Jefferson\, Marshfield\, MO\, 65706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Merritt":MAILTO:jeanne@mosheriffs.com
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