This is a four-hour course designed to encourage officers to examine aspects of ethical behavior within the law enforcement profession.  A variety of viewpoints are considered, including the public's view of law enforcement and how unethical behavior can influence public perception; additionally, several high-profile police corruption cases are discussed.  Other topics broached include factors that influence an officer's integrity, corruptive influences, the five psychological types lacking in integrity, the continuum of compromise, discretion versus discrimination, and the six-step process of solving ethical dilemmas.  This course is highly interactive and requires participants to be involved in giving opinions during various scenarios.

 

 

This is a one hour course covering the required elements of racial profiling training in accordance with RSMo 590.650.  Additionally, topics covered include the definition of racial profiling, minority and law enforcement perceptions of racial profiling and trends in the legal system, both criminal and civil.   

 

 

This four-hour course is an eye-opener for most officers.  They learn that more officers die by suicide than are murdered by criminals.  This course discusses sources of stress, effects of stress, obstacles facing law enforcement in coping with stress, trauma-related stress, the Project Shield Study, and stress coping strategies.

 

 

This eight-hour course covers the basics of setting up, testing and operating a Doppler traffic radar device.  Included in the topics are the three types of speeding offenses, development of radar, the Doppler principle, target speed computations and radar decision making, key elements of the tracking history, types of radar interference and relevant case law citations.  This course requires the passing of a written test.

 

 

This is a comprehensive 24-hour course designed to prepare officers for enforcing impaired driving violations.  Included in this course are development of the three standardized field sobriety tests (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk and Turn, and the One Leg Stand tests), in-depth studies of the tests and how to administer them, ruling out medical problems, relevant case law citations and lots of hands-on practice.  This course requires participants to be able to demonstrate proficiency in administering each of the SFSTs, as well as complete a written examination.

 

 

This is an eight-hour course designed by NHTSA to update officers on recent changes to SFSTs as well as give those rusty skills some additional practice.  This course requires participants to pass a proficiency examination of the three standardized field sobriety tests as well as successfully complete a written examination.  This is a necessary course for officers who have completed only 16 hours of SFST training in order to bring their training hours up to at least 24 hours.

 

 

This is an eight-hour course that will take participants much deeper into the realm of nystagmus.  Successful participants will learn about the development of the HGN test, be able to identify medical causes for nystagmus, know which substances will enhance nystagmus, and be able to administer and interpret the test.  Specific related case law will be discusses, as well as lots of hands-on practice to ensure proper administration of the test.  All participants are required to pass a practical proficiency test and written examination.

 

 

This four-hour course is intended to improve an officer's ability to determine if a drug other than alcohol may be the primary impairing substance in a particular driver.  Topics covered include the seven major categories of drugs, observable effects of the drug categories, drug combinations, medical conditions and processing drug-impaired subjects.  This is an excellent class for those who are considering entering a DRE course in the future.

 

 

This four-hour course takes a serious look at the obstacles often facing law enforcement and the community relations.  Topics discussed include police and community perceptions, ethical considerations, political perspectives, and improving police and community relations.

 

 

 

 

Most leadership courses focus on management, and law enforcement supervisors could benefit from this four-hour course, however it is intended for every member of the law enforcement community.  This course touches on numerous topics including management styles, policy development, mentoring, and offers several hands-on practicals to develop critical thinking and teamwork.

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