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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: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: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:MSA Ground Control System Instructor Course POST #28104
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:\nSeptember 8 – 12\, 2025 \nCost: FREE!!! \nLOCATION:\nSikeston DPS\n201 S. Kingshighway\nSikeston\, MO 63801 \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 SEPTEMNER FIRST! \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-28104-2/
LOCATION:Sikeston DPS\, 201 S. Kingshighway\, Sikeston\, MO\, 63801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Merritt":MAILTO:kevin@mosheriffs.com
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SUMMARY:Social Media Investigation for Beginners POST # 29274 - Pettis County
DESCRIPTION:In today’s digital age\, understanding social media investigations is crucial for law enforcement personnel. Social media crimes have become increasingly prevalent\, and knowing how to properly investigate these cases is vital to ensuring justice and maintaining public safety. \nTopics Include:\n• Preservation Requests and Common Terms\n• Information obtainable through Preservation Requests\, Subpoenas\, and Search Warrants\n• Essential first steps for conducting Social Media Investigations\n• Crafting specific search warrant language\n• Proper methods for serving search warrants on companies \nWho Should Attend:\nThis course is ideal for patrol officers\, detectives\, investigators\, supervisors\, and any law enforcement personnel new to social media investigations. \nWhat You Will Learn:\nParticipants will leave this training with a clear understanding of:\n• Initial actions in social media investigations\n• How to draft and execute legal processes effectively\n• Strategies for obtaining critical digital evidence \nImportance of Advanced Training:\nThis foundational training is the first step towards becoming proficient in social media investigations. Attendees are encouraged to pursue advanced courses to build expertise and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field. \nRegister today and equip yourself with essential skills for today’s digital investigative challenges!!!!\nCOST:\nContracted Agency: FREE!  (*$50 No Show Fee)\nNon-Contracted Agency: $100.00 (*No Refunds For No Shows) \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 21\, 2025 \n*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts. \n  \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/social-media-investigation-for-beginners-post-29274-pettis-county/
LOCATION:Pettis County Sheriff’s Office\, 319 S. Lamine\, Sedalia\, MO\, 65301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Criminal Investigations,Jail,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Merritt":MAILTO:kevin@mosheriffs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T030000
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SUMMARY:OC Pepper Spray Instructor Course & Re-Certification\, Jefferson City
DESCRIPTION:POST# 13929 \nThis 8-hour Instructor Course allows successful graduates to teach end-users to properly deploy OC and to properly care for those exposed to the product. \nIn addition to covering how to deploy pepper spray\, this course stresses under what circumstances pepper spray may be appropriately used as a force option\, decontamination procedures\, and the need to closely monitor individuals for adverse medical effects after exposure. \nTopics Covered\n• Legal aspects of OC deployment\n• OC pepper spray containers & minimum deployment distances\n• Common spray patterns and target areas\n• Steps to reduce the possibility of Hydraulic Needling\n• Acceptable decontamination solutions\n• Documenting use of OC pepper spray \nSuccessful Completion Requirements\nParticipants are required to pass a written exam with a score of 90% or better and demonstrate the ability to properly deploy inert training spray. \nNotice to Students: All students in this course are exposed to OC as a requirement for instructor certification. \n3 YEAR CERTIFICATION: Successful graduates of this course will receive a three-year instructor certification certificate along with a 4-hour end-user lesson plan and visual aids. \nDisclaimer\nThis program involves practical exercises. Students are required to actively participate in these exercises as part of their instructor-level training. Students should be in good physical condition for these classes in order to ensure successful completion of the courses. This course involves exposure to oleoresin capsicum as well as physical exercises. Students with physical conditions that may impair their ability to participate are responsible for contacting their physician for medical clearance prior to enrollment. Conditions requiring such consultation include but are not limited to high blood pressure\, heart problems\, and lung problems\, to include bronchitis and asthma\, or allergies. Individuals who have undergone any type of eye surgery in the past 12 months are not allowed to attend. The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association will not assume responsibility for students who do not seek medical consultation prior to course participation. Any student who is unable to participate in the exercises cannot complete this instructor level course.\nEach student is to ensure they are physically capable of meeting the requirements of this course. \nPOST CLEE CREDIT\n4 Hours Legal Studies\n2 Hour Technical Studies\n2 Hour Skill Development \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Clear safety glasses Clothing suitable for physical activity Change of clothes & towel for drying. \nCOST:\nContracted Agency: FREE *$50 No Show Fee\nNon-Contracted Agency: $100.00*No Refunds For No Shows \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 10\, 2023 \nCLASS SIZE LIMIT: Class is limited to 16 attendees. \n*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts. \n  \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/oc-pepper-spray-instructor-course-re-certification-jefferson-city-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Missouri Sheriffs’ Association\, 6605 Business 50 West\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Merritt":MAILTO:kevin@mosheriffs.com
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SUMMARY:Duty to Intervene: An Officer's Dilemma - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOST# 25497 \nOfficers 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. \nThis 90-Minute presentation covers information critical to making the right decision at the right time. \nTopics Include:\nDefining the Duty to Intervene;\nIssues Affecting Officer Duty to Intercede;\nCritical Policy Elements;\nThe Five Stages of Intervention; and\nWhat is a Realistic Opportunity to Intervene. \nPOST Credit:\n1-Hour Legal Studies\n1-Hour Technical Studies \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nView System Requirements \nDOWNLOAD FLYER
URL:https://mosheriffs.com/event/duty-to-intervene-webinar-april-2023/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Jail,Patrol,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Merritt":MAILTO:kevin@mosheriffs.com
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