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  •  August 13, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This eight-hour school is designed to go through and discuss the current Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Additionally, instruction includes review of the OWI and Implied Consent Law. This is a very in-depth and worthwhile class that deals with issues related to OWI Enforcement, along with reviewing the SFST test themselves. This is a must for (more…)


  •  September 4, 2024 - September 5, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm

View flyer here Who should attend: This seminar is designed for both civilian/sworn personnel with custodial duties and those responsible for the management of these functions including supervisors and executives. Agency size often impacts involved storage variables – presented materials can identify employable options to preserve evidence integrity from unwarranted courtroom challenges. These often out (more…)


  •  September 9, 2024 - September 13, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Utilizing the San Jose Model, this five-day Field Training Officer Seminar is designed for the new FTO and FTO Supervisor. Topics include: ●Organizational Structure of a Successful Field Training & Evaluation Program ● The Role of Supervision/Management ● The Evaluation Process: Achieving Objectivity ● Evaluation and Documentation Exercises ● Legal, Ethical and DueProcess Issues ● (more…)


  • Trauma Informed SA Response
     September 19, 2024
     8:30 am - 4:30 pm

This 8-hour training will focus on responding to sexual assault survivors utilizing resources and applying a multi-disciplinary focus. This training will inform participants of the current status of the statewide tracking system, sexual assault kit initiative, important programs offered to victims through Crime Victim Compensation, effects of trauma and memories and legal updates. Location: Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, 7105 NW 70th Ave, Johnston, IA (more…)


  •  September 23, 2024 - September 27, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course will equip the law enforcement sniper with the fundamental skills required for precision shooting.  Points of instruction will include: Fundamentals of Marksmanship Setting up the Rifle Recoil Management First and Second Focal Plane Scope Discussion Mils/MOA Units of Adjustment Exterior Ballistic Basics Wind Basics Gathering Dope Ballistic Computer Software Record Keeping – Databooks (more…)


  •  October 7, 2024 - October 8, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm

View flyer here Who should attend: Anyone who may perform background investigations or the decision maker who decides employment opportunities. This may include Human Resources, department heads, background investigators, or supervisors. Participants will leave with the skills and knowledge of the importance of not only recruiting but also retention of quality personnel. It is just (more…)


  •  October 9, 2024 - October 10, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm

View flyer here Who should attend: Law enforcement officers and supervisors responsible for case evaluation and management, or for commanders who are planning or developing improved case management processes to improve productivity. Additionally, this course will be valuable to senior investigators assigned to small units or small agencies who are primarily responsible for managing investigations (more…)


  •  October 11, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm

View flyer here Who should attend: This one day course is a designed for all law enforcement professionals from chief executive officer to first-line supervisors that evaluate employee performance. What if we could take the angst out of conducting employee evaluations? This frustration is not only on the part of the evaluator, but also the (more…)