2020 Course Dates and Costs List

Firearms Laws & Applicant Investigation Course

• January 22, 2020
• October 1, 2020

This lecture is open to all sworn police officers and any clerical staff involved with the processing of applications.

This course has been created in response to the increased number of requests for instructional training regarding handling, investigating and processing firearm applications submitted by local citizens.

The course will also cover Title 2C, Chapters 39 and 58 and the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 13, identifying assault firearms, the one-gun-a-month law and how to thoroughly investigate applicants.

Conducted by the New Jersey State Police Firearms Investigation Unit

Firearms Instructor Development Course

• January 31, 2020

The course is for In-Service and Police Training Commission certified firearms instructors. It has been designed to develop and reinforce instructor skills regarding the diagnosis and correction of shooting problems. This program is designed to update In-Service and PTC firearms instructors on a wide range of relevant topics which will include:

• Communicating with the student
• Review of proper stance, grip, sight alignment/sight picture, trigger pressure
• Correct use of cover
• Target analysis
• Shooting exercises and drills

Required Equipment

• Range glasses
• Hearing protection
• Baseball style hat
• Department Weapon
• Duty Holster
• 200 rounds of ammunition

Conducted by John Zamrok (ret.) NJ State Rangemaster
Division of Criminal Justice

Driver Simulator Training

• February 4, 2020
• April 9, 2020
• June 19, 2020
• August 7, 2020
• September 3, 2020
• November 6, 2020

This course is designed to reinforce a driver’s ability to develop a system that will assist in making sound decisions and reduce driving risk. Managing risk involves controlling visibility, time, space and being aware of the traction available. The “Driving Simulator” is a training device which includes a steering wheel, brake, and accelerator controls, and provides a feel similar to those experienced in a real car. Through the use of this new technology, the attendee will learn how to react to various traffic elements such as pedestrians, other vehicles and road conditions, and how to predict possible conflict with other highway users. The simulator allows for the measurement of reaction time, braking time and total stopping distance. This course is open to Fire, Police and EMS personnel.

Class size is limited to 8.

Conducted by Detective (Retired) Arnold Anderson, Coordinator, Community Traffic Safety Program

Expandable Straight / Side Handle Baton Instructor Course

• February 6 – 7, 2020
• October 8 – 9, 2020

Pre Requisite: Certification of a Basic Side Handle or Expandable Straight Baton Course.

This course will provide the student with the instructor-level training needed to return to his/her agency and, as that agency’s instructor, develop and conduct a specialized program designed around the agency’s exact operational needs in the area of side handle and straight baton tactics for sworn personnel.

The student must have certification in a Basic Side Handle Baton Course or Expandable Straight Baton Course, show proficiency in the use of the baton as well as the ability to instruct. To successfully complete the course each student must prepare a lesson plan and course outline.

Note: Participants should wear gym clothes and bring a side handle baton with a Trumbull stop donut or expandable straight baton and belt holder.

Conducted by Agent Gary Gouck, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Class size is limited to 25.

Arrest, Search Seizure Update
Search Warrant Preparation
Communications Data Warrant Preparation
Effective Tools for a Successful Prosecution

• February 19, 2020
• September 9, 2020

This all-day block of instruction will provide police officers with an overview of New Jersey’s laws pertaining to:

ARREST, SEARCH AND SEIZURE

This is an overview of the latest laws, court decisions and policing strategies affecting the area of Arrest, Search and Seizure.

SEARCH WARRANT PREP

This program focuses on important aspects of the search warrant process.  Topics that will be addressed are the preparation of the affidavit and search warrant, scope and intensity of the search, preparation and execution of the warrant and common search warrant problems.

COMMUNICATIONS DATA WARRANT PREP

This program will address issues relating to the steps needed to obtain all forms of electronic records, including telephone toll billing records, mobile telephone records, cell site information and e-mail.

EFFECTIVE TOOLS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION

This section will address issues that frequently arise in the course of an investigation that should be considered to build a successful prosecution. Other topics that will be addressed are Criminal Justice Reform, charging issues and drafting affidavits of probable cause.

The courses are recommended as a yearly refresher for all law enforcement personnel.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 50

Conducted by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor LaJuan Tucker, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

S.A.N.E. / S.A.R.T. Training

• February 19, 2020
• September 10, 2020

This three-hour in-service seminar is for all Morris County Law Enforcement Officers to familiarize them with the SANE/SART program. The presentation will outline the procedures involved with the criminal investigation of acute sexual assault cases involving child and adult victims. All aspects of the initial response will be covered including the role of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners; the collection and control of forensic evidence; the medical examination process; legal issues; the legal rights of the victim; and response procedures by the police and investigators.

The SART approach to sexual assault is now the policy in Morris County. It is strongly recommended that law enforcement supervisors, detectives, and other likely responders attend this training program.

Conducted by Alexis Rachel, RN, FN-CSA
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office S.A.N.E. /S.A.R.T. Coordinator

Fingerprint Workshop

• February 19, 2020
• November 4, 2020

Attendees at this half-day workshop will learn the correct techniques to follow when taking proper rolled impressions, including palm impressions and second and third digit impressions for purposes of identification and record keeping. Instruction will be provided in proper fingerprint taking for comparison purposes, and the special techniques used when fingerprinting deformed or injured hands.

Conducted by Detective / Corporal Philip Mangiafridda, Morris County Sheriff’s Office
Class size is limited to 20.

NJ State PBA Retirement Seminar

• February 20, 2020
• April 2, 2020

Retirement Planning seminars take a step-by-step approach to the retirement process and explain what happens after you submit your application. We explain your benefits, survivor options, group life insurance, loan repayment provisions, and the taxability of your pension.

There is also a brief discussion about the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP). The classroom session is approximately 3 hours in duration and includes a Q&A period.

The sessions listed above are for members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS).

Class size is limited to 50 students.

Conducted by the New Jersey State PBA

Criminal M.A.P.P. (Motel, Airport, Parking Lot, Parcel) Training

• February 21, 2020

What methods are criminal organizations and individuals using that are unbeknownst to most law enforcement agencies? Street Cop Training’s Criminal M.A.P.P. (Motel, Airport, Parking Lot, Parcel) Training will take criminal interdiction a step further, and open student’s eyes to things they have never seen before. This training is extremely useful and another great tool for all law enforcement officers to have in their fight against crime.

Taught by Instructor Michael Vaccaro of the PSP, he is extremely knowledgeable and has an uncanny ability to communicate the exact steps to successful criminal encounters and investigations. The course will discuss and provide in-depth details on the common criminal trends and smuggling tactics used at these facilities and locations. The student will be educated on why and how drug trafficking organizations are exploiting major courier services to engage upon and operate their illegal businesses. Students will focus on how to initiate a thorough investigation at a hotel/motel, from establishing sources of information and common tactics to effecting an arrest and further court proceedings. If you have a hotel in your area, this is going to be a huge eye-opener for you.
The parking lot interdiction portion of the program will give police officers perspective on how and what crime is being conducted in public parking lots designed to blend in with normal everyday society. Big box parking lots down to gas stations are hot spots for criminal activity and transactions. Vaccaro will walk students through a thorough look at what he and his team have been intercepting at major airports. Attendees will be shocked by the amount of contraband that is still being trafficked in commercial air travel.

This course will provide officers with the tools and available resources to establish their own parcel interdiction program. The amount of US currency being shipped through all major courier services is astounding. Simple techniques and investigations being used at locations like UPS storefronts have yielded extremely large seizures of contraband and confiscated US currency. The forfeited and seized monies can then be used to fund continued crime-fighting efforts. Students will be provided with example search warrants to aid them in opening, searching, and seizing the parcel after probable cause has been established. Vaccaro provides detailed training, using many visual resources to ensure that the student has a very practical skillset to implement immediately. As always, the methodology is legal and utilized by law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. We will provide legal direction to ensure that the attendee has a very thorough understanding of law and case law compliance.

Instructor Michael Vaccaro is a Pennsylvania State Trooper assigned to their Specialized Interdiction Unit. Earlier in his career as a patrol division trooper, Vaccaro was quickly recognized for his interdiction skills and abilities. Prior to being assigned to the specialized Interdiction Unit, Vaccaro served as a Field Training Officer. Vaccaro has been personally responsible for the seizure of over 1 million dollars in United States currency, numerous kilograms of illegal narcotics, and several hundred pounds of Marijuana. His interdiction skills and abilities led to numerous significant seizures and arrests.

To register, visit streetcoptraining.com.

Humane Law Enforcement Officer (HLEO) Waiver Training

• February 24-27, 2020

In order to hold the position of Humane Law Enforcement Officer all police officers and county investigators must be certified by the Police Training Commission. This four day training program meets the waiver requirements established by the Police Training Commission for Police Officers and County Investigators who have been appointed as County or Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officers.

This course will cover the following topics:

• Role and Responsibility of a HLEO, ACO, and the Departments of Agriculture, Wildlife and Health
• Cults and Animal Cruelty
• Blood Sports -Dog and Cock Fighting including RICO Prosecutions
• Animal Cruelty Statutes N.J.S.A.Title 4
• Civil Matters
• Animal Cruelty Investigations
• Observation and Perception
• Identifying, Collecting and Preserving Evidence
• Rules of Evidence
• Search of Buildings and Grounds
• Veterinarian and Other Reports
• Voluntary Surrender of Animals
• Animal Hoarding
• Animal Behavior and Traits Including Why Animals Lash Out
• Common Equipment
• Pet First Aid

The 4-day PTC Certified Humane Law Enforcement Officer Waiver Course for Police and County investigators will be held at the Morris County Police Academy located at 500 West Hanover Ave. Parsippany NJ 07054 from February 24 through 27, 2020. Classes will be held from 9:00AM to 5:00PM each day. The cost of the course is $389.00 per person.

Apply using the Academy Standard Form.

Questions relating to registration can be directed to the Morris County Police Academy at 856-374-4950.

In addition, agencies must submit a PTC-15 Waiver of Training Request to the PTC prior to enrolling all appointee’s in the course. When submitting a PTC-15 for a retired officer, please include a letter from the agency of retirement which states the officer retired in good standing and date of retirement.

Purchase orders should be made payable to Career Development Institute, PO Box 5024, Kendall Park, NJ, 08824 at the time of registration.

For further information regarding payment, certification and course content please contact Career Development Institute at 1-732-821-6997.

Technology in Criminal Investigations

• February 27, 2020

This one day course is designed to equip Law Enforcement professionals with the knowledge to effectively use technology in criminal investigations. This course will provide information regarding legal requirements to include court orders and the manner in which to serve and analyze the data provided.

This course will also provide information regarding technologies to include phones, GPS, video surveillance and consensual searches. Class size is 50.

Conducted by Lt. Jan Monrad, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

Basic Crash Investigation

• March 2-13, 2020

This course is the basic training that will teach officers the proper techniques for recognizing and properly recording damage that occurs when motor vehicles collide. It also covers gathering critical evidence that may be used to reconstruct a crash at a later date. Related topics include information from people, roads and vehicles. This course is designed for new officers or officers assigned to a traffic bureau. There are some basic math formulas taught and officers enrolled should have basic algebra skills and will need a scientific calculator. Students will need a scientific calculator, a compass, a flex curve and a 360 degree protractor.

Class size is strictly limited to 30 students, one (1) officer per department.

Conducted by the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety

Please use the Academy Police In-Service Registration Form.

Methods of Instruction

• March 3 – 10, 2020
• November 17 – 24, 2020

This six day course is designed to assist officers in preparing successful presentations for many settings to include, classroom, department in-service training and public presentations. This course is will assist officers in preparing lesson plans, improve teaching strategies, and develop PowerPoint presentations.

Successful completion of the Methods of Instruction Course is one of the requirements necessary to be certified by the Police Training Commission to teach in the Basic Police Class. Attendees who are interested in becoming a certified PTC academy instructor must be willing to participate in two basic recruit classes per year.

This is an ambitious course requiring research, preparation of lesson plans, and 5 videotaped classroom presentations. Computer skills are extremely helpful and access to a computer is a must.

Each student must bring the following on the first day of class:

• USB Flash drive, memory stick, 128 MB minimum.
• Three law-enforcement, criminal justice topics that the student may wish to present during the course.
• Typed resume

Optional material:

• Laptop computer

Conducted by Academy Staff
Class size is limited to 18.

Juvenile Justice Update

• March 11, 2020

This half day update course for Juvenile Officers is to bring patrol and juvenile officers up-to-date on the latest changes in courts rules and the code of juvenile justice. It is also intended to serve as an introductory training session for detectives newly assigned to the Juvenile Bureau. Special problems with Miranda, fingerprinting, juvenile arrest procedures and detention cases will be covered.

Conducted by Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

First-Line Supervision

• March 12, 2020

This course takes the position that the responsibility for quality-control enforcement in an organization depends on the loyalty and abilities of its first-line supervisors.

Effective supervisors are those that know when to motivate, when to lead, when to discipline, when to be subordinate and when to just get out of the way.

Performance Benefits:

• Learning to motivate people
• Learning how to deal with daily conflict
• Learning how to balance supervision and friendships
• Learning to lead by example
• Improve supervision skills to become a better leader

Attendees will be taught:

• The legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a first-line supervisor
• How to build a positive Supervisor-to-Subordinate relationship
• How to apply basic principles of employee motivation, leadership and performance management to day-to-day performance problems
• How to establish accountability with the difficult employee
• How to conduct a Problem-Solving conference and document a plan for performance improvement
• How to complete a Critical Incident Report that documents an employee’s performance problem.

Students receive class outline, model forms, rules, and certificate of attendance.

Class size is limited, please register early.

Conducted by Van Meter & Associates

Regular Tuition: $180 first registrant/$160 each additional (PO’s Vouchers, postmarked on or after March 10, 2018)
Prepaid Tuition: $160 first registrant/ $140 each additional (All cc payments and checks postmarked by March 9, 2018)
P.O’s, Vouchers, Claims, DOJ accepted but does not guarantee tuition rate

Visit us online and register at www.vmanet.com

OC Aerosol Projectors ICP

Tuition: $ 100.00
Date/Time: March 23, 2020, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closest Airport: NEWARK LIBERTY

All Courses Provide Instructor Development For In-Service Training, Including Reviews Of Policy Development And Civil/Criminal Liabilities. Safariland Training Group Supplies All Munitions For OC Contamination & Drills.

• Oleoresin Capsicum Formulations / Carriers
• Projectors / Propellants / Delivery Systems
• Effectiveness / Safety / Liability Factors
• Criteria for Selection
• Operational Guidelines / Practical Exercises
• Decontamination / First Aid
• Officer Survival Techniques
• Integrated Use of Force Options
• Deployment Methods
• Tactics for Surviving an OC Attack
• Contamination Exercises

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – www.safariland.com/Training

Class Uniform: Duty gear normally utilized when deploying OC Products; Duty Belt, Handcuffs and handcuff key, Baton and baton holder.

Equipment List
OC Aerosol Projector ICP: no firearm or live ammunition
Recommended: A change of clothes

All Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) instructors are exposed to OC as a requirement for course completion. Students who have undergone any type of eye surgery in the past 12 months must notify the Safariland Training Group prior to enrollment in an OC course. Typically, patients who have undergone eye surgery require approximately six months for complete recovery. In order to provide the greatest safety margin, Defense Technology has therefore concluded that any student who has undergone eye surgery is STRONGLY advised to delay participation in this class for a full calendar year from the date of surgery or seek approval from a doctor or optometrist.

“Effects of Domestic Violence on Children” – Police Response Enhancement Program (PREP)

• March 24, 2020

Discuss the emotional and developmental impact of domestic violence on children; appropriate intervention techniques to use with kids; how to support the non-offending parent; and resources for referral.

PREP classes are intended to help law enforcement personnel effectively identify and respond to victims of domestic violence. PREP is NOT technical legal training. PREP is a program that addresses the issue from a victim’s perspective, and provides practical information for effective intervention and resources for support.

Register at [email protected]. Provide your name, phone, Department, course title and date of class in the email.

Note: The four (4) hour class fulfills the mandatory AG requirement for Domestic Violence training

For more information, visit www.APartnershipForChange.org

Questions? Email us at [email protected] by “A Partnership for Change” (APFC)
PO Box 523, Oradell, NJ 07649
www.APartnershipForChange.org

Class size is limited to 50 officers.

Effective Report Writing

• March 27, 2020

This course is intended to strengthen an officer’s report writing skills regardless of their time on the job. Most officers have not taken a report writing course since attending their Basic Police Academy Training Class. Report writing is one of the most basic and critical functions that all police officers will use a great deal on the job. Yet, very often, little time is invested in sharpening and improving this essential function of police work. Upon attending this course, the quality of an officer’s reports will improve greatly.

This course will cover topics such as the officer’s target audience, the various types of reports an officer will write during their shifts, common grammar best practices, items to include and exclude in each report, and proper methods of reviewing a report before submission. The instructor will use interactive tools and activities to keep each student engaged.

Students will also see real-life examples of well-written reports and will have the opportunity to see how an effective report is written through scenario-based training. Officers will leave this class feeling much more confident in their report writing skills by using the simple and engaging techniques taught throughout the course.

To register, visit streetcoptraining.com.

Instructed by Sgt. Mark Tagliareni

FEMA NIMS I-200

• March 30 & 31, 2020 canceled
• September 28 & 29, 2020 canceled

This sixteen hour program addresses the need for an incident management system, an overview of the structure and expansibility of ICS, an understanding of the command skills needed by officers and firefighters to use ICS’ guidelines effectively, using scenario practices in its application. Appendixes including guidelines and resource information for setting up and implementing a departmental ICS will be provided. This course will meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:75-6.1 for certification of Incident Management Level I.

Class size: Minimum 10 – Maximum 40 students

Pre-requisite: Successful Completion of ICS I-100 & I-700

Documentation of successful completion must accompany registration if not conducted by our staff at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

Telecommunicator Continuing Education Refresher

• March 30, 2020
• October 5, 2020

The emphasis of this one-day tactical communications course is to better equip dispatchers for their critical role in assisting the officer in life-threatening incidents. This course of instruction meets the New Jersey Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services annual re-certification requirement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 17:24 – 22.

This eight (8) hour course covers both EMD and Basic Telecommunication continuing education that meets the ongoing training requirement under the New Jersey 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Regulations [17:24-2.2(c)2].

Pre-requisite: Public Safety Telecommunication certificate

Conducted by the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety
Communications Division

Emergency Medical Dispatch

• March 31 – April 3, 2020
• October 6-9, 2020

Pre-requisites: 9-1-1 Telecommunicator’s Training & C.P.R. Certification. Copies of certificates must accompany registration.

A required course for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators. This state-approved certification course will enable the student to properly answer, prioritize and dispatch calls for medical aid, and to provide instructions for preliminary emergency medical care prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel. This class will include practical exercises and demonstrations.

This course is being offered after the Basic Police Class graduates so that the recently graduated police officers can attend this course.

Conducted by the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, Communications Division
Class size is limited to 25.

Becoming the Title 39 Expert (Street Cop Training)

• April 1, 2020

Matt Lloyd is a patrolman in Burlington County New Jersey with over ten years of law enforcement experience where he is currently a traffic safety officer and training officer in addition to his patrol duties. He is highly trained and well known for his proactive patrol tactics and extensive knowledge of New Jersey’s traffic laws which has resulted in countless criminal investigations and arrests over his career. Matt has received numerous commendations for recovered weapons, narcotics, seized currency, wanted persons, and solved cases as a direct result of his proactive patrol tactics. He was named Officer of The Year by his agency in 2015 and is passionate about police work and training other officers in order to build confidence and take their skills to the next level. Matt is commonly referred to by his peers at the “Title 39 Savant.”

Knowing motor vehicle law could be one of the most vital skills an effective police officer must know. A lot of times it is chalked up to “Writing Tickets.” However this is simply not the case. A lot of our greatest apprehensions begin on the foundational principles of motor vehicle law. This class is meant to make every NJ police officer not only better at knowing more motor vehicle law, but also provides for an extreme gain in confidence. Mistakes and embarrassments happen when police officers lack the education to know what they should be doing. Matt will literally clear up questions and myths regarding what we can and can’t do. He will discuss some amazing laws we are unaware of and provide a comprehensive understanding of how to utilize them in all settings to include but not limited to traffic enforcement, pre-textual enforcement, investigative division enforcement, and patrol division enforcement. The first thing that a defense will challenge is the RAS (PC) for a motor vehicle stop. It’s a real good idea to know what you’re doing beyond the handful of suggested boxes on the front of the ticket book!

To register please visit their website www.StreetCopTraining.com.

NJ State PBA Retirement Seminar

• February 20, 2020
• April 2, 2020

Retirement Planning seminars take a step-by-step approach to the retirement process and explain what happens after you submit your application. We explain your benefits, survivor options, group life insurance, loan repayment provisions, and the taxability of your pension.

There is also a brief discussion about the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP). The classroom session is approximately 3 hours in duration and includes a Q&A period.

The sessions listed above are for members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS).

Class size is limited to 50 students.

Conducted by the New Jersey State PBA

Applied Leadership Principles

• April 2, 2020

Of all the problems that face public safety, the shortage of practical leaders is an issue that must be addressed.

Effective leadership is the cornerstone of day-to-day supervision and can be developed through experience and proper training. It is from training and experience that potential leaders are taught how to apply core competencies required of anyone thrust into a leadership situation or position. This course provides the proper training to develop an effective leader.

Command and supervisory personnel from the following agencies should attend: Law enforcement; Fire services; 911 Emergency Communications; Corrections

Topics are:

• Leaders and Leadership
• Leadership vs Management
• Major Challenges Facing Leaders
• Leadership and Motivation
• How Leaders Behave
• Four Ways Leaders Get Others to Follow
• Leadership Power

Students receive class outline, model forms, rules, and certificate attendance. (Class size is limited, please register early.)

To register or request further information: www.vmanet.com

Field Training Officer (FTO) Program

• April 6-8, 2020

The future of a police department is significantly impacted by the field training officer (FTO). The FTO is a vital member of the department, responsible for training new recruits and determining the viability of these recruits as law enforcement officers. When FTOs are properly trained, they can help make sound personnel decisions and avoid future performance and legal issues.

The Penn State Justice and Safety Institute (JASI) is pleased to partner with our co-sponsor to offer this powerful three-day program, which is designed to prepare officers for field-training responsibilities. Rather than using a previously formulated method of instruction, we teach what we believe to be the best of each method, and then allow trainees to devise their own program. This highly interactive class places an emphasis on imparting the knowledge and skills needed to properly train and mentor recruits for work as law enforcement officers. All of our courses are instructed by current practitioners or recently retired executives. Key concepts and topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Elements of the Communication Process
  • Tailoring to departmental needs
  • Motivational and descriptive communication
• Adult Learning Concepts
• Concepts of Appraisal
  • Evaluating the trainee’s performance based on policy procedures and guidelines
• Evaluating Training Performance
  • Evaluation based on an employee’s performance while completing basic tasks
  • Counseling of a trainee based on positive or weak performance
• Ethical Issues
  • Counseling of the trainee on the issues of ethics and the performance of duty
• Job-Task Analysis and Patrol Function
• Review of FTO forms
• Group and Individual Exercises

To register or request further information: www.jasi.outreach.psu.edu

Cell Block Management and Suicide Awareness

• April 9, 2020

This two-hour course is devoted to the requirements for operating and maintaining a safe and secure detention facility, as set forth in Chapter 34 of the New Jersey Administration Code. The “Cell Block Management” segment will review sound security practices and the minimum requirements for supervising detainees will be stressed. The “Suicide Awareness” segment will focus on such topics as the profiling of suicidal detainees, the screening and supervision of such detainees, the various ways in which detainees may attempt suicide, the liability factor and appropriate policy and procedures for handling suicide attempts.

Class size is limited to 40

Conducted by Sergeant Andrew Bileci, Morris County Sheriff’s Office / Bureau of Corrections

Driver Simulator Training

• February 4, 2020
• April 9, 2020
• June 19, 2020
• August 7, 2020
• September 3, 2020
• November 6, 2020

This course is designed to reinforce a driver’s ability to develop a system that will assist in making sound decisions and reduce driving risk. Managing risk involves controlling visibility, time, space and being aware of the traction available. The “Driving Simulator” is a training device which includes a steering wheel, brake, and accelerator controls, and provides a feel similar to those experienced in a real car. Through the use of this new technology, the attendee will learn how to react to various traffic elements such as pedestrians, other vehicles and road conditions, and how to predict possible conflict with other highway users. The simulator allows for the measurement of reaction time, braking time and total stopping distance. This course is open to Fire, Police and EMS personnel.

Class size is limited to 8.

Conducted by Detective (Retired) Arnold Anderson, Coordinator, Community Traffic Safety Program

Medicolegal Investigation of Death and Assault Seminar

• Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Seminar will include documentation, analysis, interpretation, and reconstruction of:

• child abuse/adult abuse
• sexual assault
• deaths in police custody
• stabbing
• gunshot wounds
• blunt force trauma
• pattern injuries/ bite-marks
• human identification
• asphyxia
• auto-erotic deaths
• Trauma interpretation and documentation in the living assault victim.

INSTRUCTORS: 

• Andrew Falzon, MD, NJ  State Medical Examiner, Forensic Pathologist, Diplomate, American Board of Pathology
• Zhongxue Hua, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Examiner, Bergen County, Forensic Pathologist, Diplomate, American Board of Pathology, Neuropathology, Anatomic Pathology
• George Jackson, PhD, Executive Director of Laboratories, Office of the NJ State Medical Examiner, Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Toxicology
• Bruce Sackman, Special Agent-in Charge, (Ret), Office of the Inspector General, Veterans Affairs, NE Field Office, co-author,” Behind the Murder Curtain” and “The Art of Investigation”
• Ira Titunik, DDS, Chief Forensic Dental Consultant, Office of the Bergen County Medical Examiner, Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Odontology

The attendee will come away from this seminar with a greater understanding of the complexities of forensic investigations and the medicolegal investigation of death and assault.

Teen Dating Abuse – PREP: Police Response Enhancement Program

• April 22, 2020

Discuss the warning signs that a teen may be a victim or an abuser; unique barriers teen face concerning disclosure; effective intervention techniques to help teens (victims and abusers); and resources for teens.

PREP classes are intended to help law enforcement personnel effectively identify and respond to victims of domestic violence. PREP is NOT technical legal training. PREP is a program that addresses the issue from a victim’s perspective, and provides practical information for effective intervention and resources for support.

Register at [email protected]. Provide your name, phone, Department, and date of class you want in the email.

Note: Each four (4) hour class fulfills the mandatory AG requirement for Domestic Violence training

For more information, visit www.APartnershipForChange.org

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Conducted by “A Partnership for Change” (APFC)
PO Box 523, Oradell, NJ 07649
www.APartnershipForChange.org

Class size is limited to 50 officers.

Law Enforcement Handling of Black Bear Complaints

• April 23, 2020

This full-day course is designed to give the patrol officers options for handling problem bears and will provide classroom training and hands-on range training in the use of equipment and conditioning techniques. Students will learn the biology of the Black Bear as well as New Jersey laws that pertain to them.

The classroom portion will be conducted at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy from 9:00 a.m. until Noon (registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.). The field exercises will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Black River Range, 275 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930 (Route 513, Dover-Chester Road)

Wildlife Control officials from the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife as well as Conservation Officers will be the instructors.

NOTE: Students need to bring a duty issued shotgun and 10 shotgun slugs for the range portion of the class.

Class size is limited to 35.

Conducted by Lieutenant Tom O’Rourke
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Law Enforcement

Sex Crimes Investigation

• April 21-24, 2020

This four-day course is designed to provide an overview of the functions of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.  This course will identify the types of cases handled by the Unit and explain the criteria for reporting suspected incidents of abuse.  Geared primarily for the municipal police department detective, this course will cover a variety of topics that will assist the officer to more effectively investigate allegations of sexual and physical abuse.

Program topics and areas of instruction:

• Myths and Facts Regarding Sexual Abuse Victims and Offenders
• Investigative Aspects of Adult and Child Sex Crimes Investigations
• Legal Aspects of Adult and Child Sex Crimes Investigations
• Medical Aspects of Child Sex Crime and Physical Abuse Investigations
• Suspect Interviewing Techniques
• Utilization of Consensual Intercepts
• Drug Facilitated Sexual Assaults
• Computer/Internet Investigations
• Role of the S.A.R.T./S.A.N.E. Program
• Role of the Division of Youth and Family Services
• Megan’s Law Training

Conducted by Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit
Class size is limited to 35.

Telecommunicator’s Training – 911

• April 27 – May 1, 2020 (rescheduled)
• September 14-18, 2020

BASIC 40-HOUR COURSE

The basic 40‑Hour Telecommunicator Training Course, as approved by the Office of Emergency Telecommunication Service (OETS), is designed for dispatchers having less than 320 hours of public safety dispatch experience.  The course addresses both functional jobs of complaint taker and dispatcher, rather than dealing with them separately.  Likewise, it deals with the basics of telecommunications for all public safety services.  All participants who successfully complete this course will be certified by the State Office of Emergency Telecommunication Service as a P.S.A.P. operator.

Note: Academy dress code is in effect for this course.

Conducted by the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety Communications Division
Class size is limited to 25.

Career Survival for First Line Supervisors

• April 29, 2020

The “First Line Supervisor” is one of the most important and challenging assignments an employee can be tasked with during their career. They are the first line personnel who turn policy into action. They are required to provide leadership at all times, and their personnel will look for guidance and support from them during critical incidents. Making good decisions is crucial, and the First Line Supervisor needs to understand the importance of following current case law, agency rules, and policies to reduce liability and career failure.

New Jersey is one of the most plaintiff-friendly states, and liability claims can negatively affect the agency’s resources and reputation. Identifying the challenges of the assignment and preparing our personnel for the future will assist them with becoming successful leaders.

Purpose: This is a risk management program that was designed for First-Line Supervisors. Once this training is completed, the student will be able to identify the risks associated with their assignment, reduce liability claims, and understand the importance of their leadership role.

Goals: Liability reduction through training – topics include but are not limited to:

• Leadership and Organizational Responsibilities
• Decision Making Procedures
• Reducing Liability Claims
• Understanding Harassment and Retaliation in the Workplace
• Dealing with Difficult Employees
• Performance Improvement Plans
• Identifying and Understanding Ministerial Duties

Course / Contact Information:
Lieutenant Glenn Prince (Ret.)
Associate Public Sector Director

Chief Keith F. Hummel (Ret.)
Associate Public Sector Director

J. A. Montgomery Risk Control
TRIAD 1828 CENTRE
2 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102
P: 856-552-4744, 856-552-6862
[email protected], [email protected]

Tactical Handgun

• May 1, 2020
• October 23, 2020

This one day course in advanced handgun operations will incorporate a degree of defensive maneuvers, as well as advanced skills in the use and operation of a handgun. Practical exercises on the Academy range will include tactical operations, cover, concealment, and malfunction drills.

Required Equipment and Dress Code:

• Duty weapon and holster
• 500 rounds of factory ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• Department uniform

Conducted by Sergeant Mark Castellano, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Class size is limited to 12.

FEMA NIMS I-300

• May 4, 5, 6, 2020 canceled
• October 26, 27, 28, 2020 canceled

This twenty-four hour program addresses the next level of incident management. The course provides the scenarios and applications of using the NIMS Incident Command System at this level. Both lecture and interactive training is used to reinforce the methods and application of this level of management. This course will meet the requirements of NJAC5:75-6.1 for certification of Incident Command Level 2 and the requirements of the NJ Governor’s Executive Order #50.

Class size: Minimum 10 – Maximum 40 students

Pre-requisite: Successful Completion of ICS I-200

Documentation of successful completion must accompany registration if not conducted by our staff at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

Advanced Crash Investigation

• May 4 – 15, 2020

PRE-REQUISITE FOR THIS COURSE: Completion of the Basic Crash Investigation

A prerequisite for this two-week course is completion of Basic Crash Investigation. This intense class builds on BCI and covers interpreting tire marks, road scars, advanced measuring methods, vehicle damage analysis and vehicle behavior during collisions. This course is also known as advanced or technical training. If applicants had a problem with the math involved in BCI they should hone their algebra skills prior to signing up for ACI since there is a noticeable emphasis on math formulas as they relate to collisions.

The Vehicle Dynamics curriculum, offered as a stand-alone course in the past, is now part of the ACI course. This course is very intense and is for officers with strong math skills.

Students must bring the materials that they were issued during the Basic Crash Investigation course. In addition, students should bring multi-colored pencils for vector diagrams.

Class is limited to 30, one officer per department.

Conducted by the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety

Please use the Academy Police In-Service Registration Form.

Law of Interrogation & Video Recording of Suspect Interviews
Eyewitness ID’s, Line-ups & Memorializing of Out of Court ID’s
Courtroom Testimony for Police Officers

• May 13, 2020
• November 19, 2020

This block of instruction will provide police officers with an overview of New Jersey’s laws pertaining to:

LAW OF INTERROGATION & VIDEO RECORDING OF SUSPECT INTERVIEWS

This course will explore the laws governing the questioning of suspects and the legal requirements of video recording of suspect interviews. When a suspect must be advised of his/her rights and when the police must cease interrogation. Tactical and technical considerations of the interview and recording process and investigative techniques that will enable you to interrogate suspects thoroughly while obeying the case laws restricting police interrogation.

EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION & LINE-UPS AND MEMORIALIZING OUT-OF-COURT IDENTIFICATIONS

This course is designed to acquaint the attendee with current research and the Attorney General Guidelines on Eyewitness Identifications, Photo Line-ups and Live Line-ups. Practical examples of building a defensible line-up and the process of showing a line-up to a witness will be used. The course will also provide police officers with the legal requirements of accurately and properly recording the results of out-of-court identifications performed by witnesses.

COURTROOM TESTIMONY FOR POLICE OFFICERS

This program will help prepare law enforcement personnel of any rank who will find themselves in the position of providing testimony in a courtroom setting. This program will assist officers in understanding techniques used by prosecutors and defense attorneys in direct and cross examinations. Attendees will also observe and participate in mock trial situations in order to practically apply the skills learned.

Course Facilitator – Executive Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

Telecommunicator Training – NECI 911: “Suicide Calls”

• May 14, 2020
• November 13, 2020

The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to properly handle suicidal callers. The course is designed to inform the 9-1-1 Dispatcher about the suicidal mind and specific courses of action when confronted with a suicide call.

Performance Objectives

Upon completion of this block of instruction, the student will be able to:

1. Understanding common myths about suicide
2. Understand the answers to frequently asked questions about suicidal people
3. Understanding suicide
4. Understanding suicidal people
5. Demonstrate how to effectively handle a suicide call

Conducted by Dennis L Snyder Jr. and Donald Smith, 911 System Operations Coordinators

Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, Communications Division

Police Matron

• May 18, 2020

This class provides the duties and responsibilities of a police matron.  The program discusses appropriate New Jersey statutes, ethics, personal safety, prisoner processing, handcuffing, search techniques, confidentiality, juvenile rights, report writing, observation and transportation of prisoners and a use of force overview.  Each student is required to participate in both a search and handcuffing exercise.       

Class size is limited to 15.

Conducted by Officer Tracy Baldassare, Bernard Township Police Department

Media Relations and On-Camera Training

• May 18-19, 2020

A training class specifically tailored for Law Enforcement in the art of effective communications with the public and the news media. Designed for Public Information Officers, Command Staff and/or anyone in Law Enforcement who communicates with the News Media or General Public.

This class will benefit both beginners as well as more experienced students. Students will gain the experience necessary to use the News Media as an effective tool in Law Enforcement. The class will include a series of Breaking News Simulations with participants holding News Conferences in front of a LIVE TV News Camera.

Participants will be critiqued and given a DVD video of their on-camera performance.

Class will view a number of videos of actual news events and how Law Enforcement handled them.

Participants will come away with more Communications Skills and a working knowledge and hands-on experience in:

1. Dealing with the news media on a regular basis
2. Maintaining control of a news conference or interview
3. Turning negative publicity into positive press
4. Building and rebuilding an agency’s public image
5. Controlling the coverage of news by controlling the flow of news
6. Holding a news briefing without revealing sensitive information
7. Recognizing key words and phrases to use and to avoid
8. Embracing Social Media
9. Preparing and distributing news releases
10. Conflict Resolution
11. Creating and distributing on-camera sound bites and information via mainstream as well
    as Social Media

Registration: Contact the Training Coordinator at 303-470-0716 or email [email protected].

Police Carbine Instructor Course

• May 27 – 29, 2020

This three-day course is for current firearm instructors who would like to become Police Carbine Instructors.  This course will include Operational Safety and the Police Carbine, policy development on patrol weapon supplements, carbine shooting techniques, carbine nomenclature and live fire drills.  The course will conclude with qualifications on the NJ Attorney General’s Carbine Qualification Course (Day & Night).

Pre-Requisite: All attendees must be qualified firearm instructors and successfully completed a state-approved firearm instructor course. Proof of same must accompany Academy registration.

Required Equipment and Dress:

• Carbine Rifle – a rifle which fires a handgun round.
• At least 3 magazines
• Carbine Rifle User Manual
• 1200 Rounds of ball ammunition
• Department issued sling if used
• Cleaning Equipment
• Eye and Ear protection
• A baseball style hat
• Note taking instruments
• Department’s Carbine Policy
• Duty handgun and related gear
• 50 rounds ball ammunition for handgun
• Knee and elbow protection optional

Class size is limited to 12.

Conducted by John Zamrok, State Range Master (Ret.)
Firearms Training / Consultant

Registration and additional information by contacting [email protected] or 973-476-0734

FEMA NIMS I-400

• June 1 & 2, 2020 canceled
• November 16 & 17, 2020 canceled

This sixteen hour course addresses the next level of incident management. The course provides the scenario and applications for planned and unplanned events using the NIMS Incident Command System at this level. Both lecture and interactive training is used to reinforce the methods and application of this level of management.

For the best results of this course EMS, Fire and Police agencies need to be in attendance together. Outreach courses held by individual jurisdictions (towns, boroughs, fire districts) alone or in conjunction with other jurisdictions is preferred.

This course meets the requirements of NJAC5:75-6.1 certification of Incident Management Level 3 and the requirements of the NJ Governor’s Executive Order #50.

Class size: Minimum 10 – maximum 40 students

Pre-requisite: Successful Completion of ICS-300

Documentation of successful completion must accompany registration if not conducted by our staff at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

Suicide By Cop

• June 5, 2020

Suicide by Cop (SbC) is becoming a more frequently occurring event in New Jersey. There are many variables that will be discussed that lead to a SbC incident. Deinstitutionalization, criminal past, present criminal action, drug and/or alcohol use, are some of ones that will be examined. We will also explain the concept of less-than-lethal force, concerns of crisis management, legal defense for law enforcement, and recent studies that have been done on the subject.

This course will inform participants all the particulars of Suicide by Cop. They will be able to differentiate between different types of behavioral indicators that can help predict an incident. They will learn issues of the mentally ill in New Jersey and mental health as a variable in SbC. They will gain insight of the role the media plays in regards to SbC. At the completion of this course, they will have a strong understanding of Suicide by Cop as well as other law enforcement concerns.

The course is open to all police personnel regardless of rank or current assignment. The ultimate goal of the in-service class is to get this needed information to as many law enforcement officers as possible in an effort to keep them safer.

Conducted by Lt. Jason McErlean, Westfield Police Department

Firearms Instructors Course

• June 8 – 12, 2020
• December 14 – 18, 2020

Pre-requisites:

• Successful completion of a basic firearms course.
• Candidates must achieve an average score of 95% or better during three (3) pre-qualification runs of the HQC1 in the morning of the first day of class to be admitted into the course.
• Candidates must also achieve a score of 80% or better in the HNQC and demonstrate the safe handle their firearms throughout the course to successfully complete the course.

This five-day course provides law enforcement agencies with trained firearms instructors who are certified to instruct and qualify their department personnel in the safe use and handling of firearms. Instruction will include use of force, nomenclature and operation of firearms, care and cleaning of weapons, target evaluation and analysis, diagnosing shooter error, proficiency drills, range operation and management, firearm safety, basic shooting principles, various firearm-training exercises, subdued light firing, and shotgun training.

Successful completion fulfills one of the five requirements for certification as a Police Training Commission Firearms Instructor to instruct in the Basic Course for Police Officers and the Basic Course for Corrections Officers.

The other requirements being, three years’ experience in firearms training, two years of college, completion of a Methods of Instruction Course, as well as the endorsement of the Academy Director, Agency Chief and Academy Rangemaster.

Required Equipment:

• Range glasses, Hearing protection and Baseball style hat
• Department Handgun – Shotgun – Duty Holster – Flashlight – Magazines
• 1,000 rounds of Factory Loaded Service Ammunition or substantially identical practice ammunition
• 20 rounds of rifle slug ammunition (for agencies using slug ammunition)
• 25 rounds 00 Buck

Weapons must be checked by the department armorer prior to the course to ensure their safe condition.

NOTE: A Firearms Verification Form MUST ACCOMPANY THE REGISTRATION FORM.

Conducted by Academy Rangemaster and Staff

Radar Instructor Course

• June 10-12, 2020

Pre-requisite: All attendees must be certified Radar Operators for two years.

This three-day course will provide the sending agency with a certified instructor in Police Traffic Radar Operations, who will then be able to certify and re-certify radar operators at the department level.  This program provides the student with the fundamental knowledge from which to conduct police traffic radar operator courses.  Topics include basic concepts of stationary, moving, and same-direction moving radar; general fundamentals of practical radar operation; device testing requirements; and legal aspects of radar operation. This course is designed to deliver accurate and comprehensive speed enforcement training for instructors throughout New Jersey-based upon case law and the Doppler principle.

Conducted by Detective (Retired) Arnold Anderson, Coordinator, Community Traffic Safety Program

Class size is limited to 20.

Telecommunicator Training NECI 911: “Crimes in Progress”

• June 11, 2020
• December 10, 2020

This interactive workshop is for the experienced 9‐1‐1 Officer who desires to update their basic skills with law enforcement specific training for crimes in progress. During this workshop, the student will actively participate in several pre‐scripted role‐play scenarios including home intrusion, rape and domestic violence. These role-play scenarios will be created by the agency’s instructor, using actual calls from their database as examples and according to their agency’s specific protocols.

Upon completion of the course, the communications officer should be able to:

• Determine the location of the emergency
• Determine the most life-threatening crime in progress
• Determine the appropriate response
• Ascertain type, and location of any weapons
• Update responders
• Provide agency-approved pre-arrival instructions to caller
• Continue to ascertain information from the caller
• Continue to update field responders until units arrive on scene
• Develop and utilize a crime in progress protocol

Ascertain additional information about the crime scene regarding:

• Responding officer safety
• Caller and victim safety
• Safety of other citizens in the proximity
• Personal descriptions
• Vehicle descriptions

Class size is limited to 20.

Conducted by Dennis L Snyder Jr. and Donald Smith, 911 System Operations Coordinators
Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, Communications Division

Case Law/Search & Seizure Update That All Cops Must Know (Street Cop Training)

• June 12, 2020

The student will learn past and present case law specifically to NJ. This knowledge will give any police officer from Rookie to Veteran the ability to make more informed decisions in a variety of different circumstances that police officers face on a frequent basis. Knowledge is power, and if there has been any confusion on how case law and 2C law applies to our profession this course will clear that up. Everything in this course was taken from existing NJ law journals and manuals. The student will be given all the sources from where the material for this course was constructed so they will be able to reference cases during the course of their duties.

This is an excellent refresher for any officers that have attended the Narcotic and Criminal Interdiction, Street Smart Cop, and Pro-Active Patrol courses. A great course for all divisions and rankings in police departments throughout the state!

To register or request further information: www.StreetCopTraining.com

Missing Persons

• June 16, 2020

This one day course is designed to provide an overview of the missing person’s investigation. The program will identify and discuss various techniques with regard to this discipline. A major emphasis of the course will be to explain the techniques needed for a successful investigation. The course will also cover additional resources available (i.e. the use of scent dogs, specially trained search and rescue teams) used in a missing persons investigation. The course is intended for investigative personnel responsible for conducting missing person’s investigations and actual cases will be presented.

Conducted by Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit
Class size is limited to 50.

Driver Simulator Training

• February 4, 2020
• April 9, 2020
• June 19, 2020
• August 7, 2020
• September 3, 2020
• November 6, 2020

This course is designed to reinforce a driver’s ability to develop a system that will assist in making sound decisions and reduce driving risk. Managing risk involves controlling visibility, time, space and being aware of the traction available. The “Driving Simulator” is a training device which includes a steering wheel, brake, and accelerator controls, and provides a feel similar to those experienced in a real car. Through the use of this new technology, the attendee will learn how to react to various traffic elements such as pedestrians, other vehicles and road conditions, and how to predict possible conflict with other highway users. The simulator allows for the measurement of reaction time, braking time and total stopping distance. This course is open to Fire, Police and EMS personnel.

Class size is limited to 8.

Conducted by Detective (Retired) Arnold Anderson, Coordinator, Community Traffic Safety Program

Traffic Crash Reconstruction

• July 13-24, 2020

PRE-REQUISITE:   Because of the highly technical subject matter, it is mandatory for you to have successfully completed IPTM’s Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation (80 hours) course or its equivalent.

Traffic Crash Reconstruction builds upon the Advanced Crash Investigation course by assisting you further in understanding vehicle dynamics.  You will take part in a more intense study of time/distance calculations, angular momentum and impact speed calculations using momentum equations.

Topics include:

• Derivation and origin of the commonly used speed formulas
• Speed of vehicles at impact using conservation of linear momentum
• Behavior of vehicles in a collision using Newton’s three laws of motion
• Discussions of commercial vehicle and motorcycle dynamics in collisions
• The determination of direction of travel, initial contact and position of vehicles on the roadway

This course includes extensive project work and controlled vehicle experiments to give you first-hand experience in crash reconstruction.  Each student will be required to diagram and analyze three different crash scenarios as well as complete vector sum analysis of each.

Note:  Early application for this course is encouraged.  Prior to the start of the course, study materials in basic mathematics and algebra will be sent to you.  Please review these materials before coming to class.  Class size is 30.

ONE OFFICER PER DEPARTMENT

Presented by the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM)

Please use the Academy Police In-Service Registration Form.

Property and Evidence Management

• August 5, 2020

This half-day seminar is designed for persons who are responsible for overseeing their department’s property or evidence rooms and individuals who are assigned to the evidence function. The purpose of this class is to provide consistent training to all Morris County law enforcement individuals who have been in the evidence function for some time and would like new ideas to improve their property and evidence function.

Topics to be covered during this program include: (1) audits and inventories; (2) facility design and requirements; (3) storage issues; (4) packaging and labeling; (5) paper vs. computerized evidence systems and bar codes; (6) chain of custody; (7) evidence destruction, disposal, purging; (8) policies and procedures; (9) issues related to money, weapons, controlled substances, biohazards and found property. Particular attention will be placed on the Morris County uniform destruction of evidence form and policies regarding the destruction of firearms and controlled dangerous substances will be included.

Conducted by Agent Terry O’Grady
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Class size is limited to 50.

Driver Simulator Training

• February 4, 2020
• April 9, 2020
• June 19, 2020
• August 7, 2020
• September 3, 2020
• November 6, 2020

This course is designed to reinforce a driver’s ability to develop a system that will assist in making sound decisions and reduce driving risk. Managing risk involves controlling visibility, time, space and being aware of the traction available. The “Driving Simulator” is a training device which includes a steering wheel, brake, and accelerator controls, and provides a feel similar to those experienced in a real car. Through the use of this new technology, the attendee will learn how to react to various traffic elements such as pedestrians, other vehicles and road conditions, and how to predict possible conflict with other highway users. The simulator allows for the measurement of reaction time, braking time and total stopping distance. This course is open to Fire, Police and EMS personnel.

Class size is limited to 8.

Conducted by Detective (Retired) Arnold Anderson, Coordinator, Community Traffic Safety Program

Expandable Straight / Side Handle Baton Instructor Recertification

Pre‑requisite:  Must present a current Basic Side Handle or Expandable Straight Baton Instructor certification.

This one day refresher course for instructors is specifically designed for those officers who successfully completed an instructors’ course within the past three years and are seeking re-certification to instruct others in the use of the side handle baton or expandable straight baton.

Note: Participants should wear gym clothing and bring a side handle baton with a Trumbull stop donut or expandable straight baton and belt holder.

Class size is limited to 25.

Get more information and schedule this course by contacting Sergeant Paul Carifi, Jr. at 973-285-2979 or [email protected].

Firearms Simulator Force Options Training

• Scheduling and information by contacting the Academy Firearm Instructor, Sgt. Paul Carifi, Jr. at 973-285-2979 or [email protected]

The trainee will be provided with a tether-less handgun, AR15, or shotgun in addition to a wireless laser-based OC training device. The weapons are capable of tactical reloads and instructor jamming capabilities. The firearms training simulator uses five interconnected screens to create active engagements in a 300-degree environment surrounding the trainee. Multi-directional audio and video create an environment and situations that will challenge the trainee in situational awareness, contact/cover and threat assessment. Training scenarios include:

• Active Shooters
• Ambushes
• Court/jail
• Disturbances
• Domestic Violence
• EDPs
• High Risk Entries
• Hostage Situations
• Off-Duty
• Skill Drills
• Suicidal Subjects
• Suspect Contacts
• Suspicious Subjects
• Traffic Stops

All training weapons, holsters, gun belts, flashlights, and OC spray are provided.

NO WEAPONS ARE PERMITTED IN THE SIMULATOR ROOM OR ADJOURNING HALLWAY. OFFICERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SECURE THEIR WEAPONS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE BUILDING.

School Crossing Guard

• August 19, 2020

This full-day course is for the adult school crossing guard. The course will include information of the different methods of traffic control and the duties and responsibilities of adult school crossing guards. The curriculum for the course will follow the recommended procedures for school crossing guards course designed by the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police and State of New Jersey Division of Highway Safety.

Conducted by Lt. Daniel Worts (Ret.), Boonton Township Police Department

Law Enforcement Response to Wildlife Related Complaints

• September 2, 2020

This half-day course will provide police officers with an overview of New Jersey’s laws pertaining to Fish and Wildlife, while discussing common problems associated with these situations. Topics for discussion will include ways for the responding officer to handle nuisance wildlife complaints, common hunting-related complaints, handling calls relating to pollution of the State’s waterways, the State’s laws on possession of exotic animals, along with an overview of the State’s licensing requirements for hunting/fishing related activities.

Conducted by Lieutenant Tom O’Rourke
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Law Enforcement

Driver Simulator Training

• February 4, 2020
• April 9, 2020
• June 19, 2020
• August 7, 2020
• September 3, 2020
• November 6, 2020

This course is designed to reinforce a driver’s ability to develop a system that will assist in making sound decisions and reduce driving risk. Managing risk involves controlling visibility, time, space and being aware of the traction available. The “Driving Simulator” is a training device which includes a steering wheel, brake, and accelerator controls, and provides a feel similar to those experienced in a real car. Through the use of this new technology, the attendee will learn how to react to various traffic elements such as pedestrians, other vehicles and road conditions, and how to predict possible conflict with other highway users. The simulator allows for the measurement of reaction time, braking time and total stopping distance. This course is open to Fire, Police and EMS personnel.

Class size is limited to 8.

Conducted by Detective (Retired) Arnold Anderson, Coordinator, Community Traffic Safety Program

Internal Affairs Policy and Procedures

• September 9-11, 2020

This three-day course will familiarize the Internal Affairs Officer with the Attorney General’s directives for conducting Internal Affairs investigations. The course will cover in part; criminal and administrative investigations, interviewing department members, maintaining and tracking of records, confidentiality of the investigations/files, Garrity Warnings, Weingarten representatives, the 45-day rule, and the proper use of forms utilized while conducting Internal Affair investigations. This course is provided in lieu of the 4-day Internal Affairs course previously hosted by the Division of Criminal Justice.

Legal staff will provide answers to issues that confront the Internal Affairs Officer and executive officer.

Class size is 50.

Conducted by Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes Division

Telecommunicator’s Training – 911

• April 27 – May 1, 2020 (rescheduled)
• September 14-18, 2020

BASIC 40-HOUR COURSE

The basic 40‑Hour Telecommunicator Training Course, as approved by the Office of Emergency Telecommunication Service (OETS), is designed for dispatchers having less than 320 hours of public safety dispatch experience.  The course addresses both functional jobs of complaint taker and dispatcher, rather than dealing with them separately.  Likewise, it deals with the basics of telecommunications for all public safety services.  All participants who successfully complete this course will be certified by the State Office of Emergency Telecommunication Service as a P.S.A.P. operator.

Note: Academy dress code is in effect for this course.

Conducted by the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety Communications Division
Class size is limited to 25.

Arrest, Search Seizure Update
Search Warrant Preparation
Communications Data Warrant Preparation
Effective Tools for a Successful Prosecution

• February 19, 2020
• September 9, 2020

This all-day block of instruction will provide police officers with an overview of New Jersey’s laws pertaining to:

ARREST, SEARCH AND SEIZURE

This is an overview of the latest laws, court decisions and policing strategies affecting the area of Arrest, Search and Seizure.

SEARCH WARRANT PREP

This program focuses on important aspects of the search warrant process.  Topics that will be addressed are the preparation of the affidavit and search warrant, scope and intensity of the search, preparation and execution of the warrant and common search warrant problems.

COMMUNICATIONS DATA WARRANT PREP

This program will address issues relating to the steps needed to obtain all forms of electronic records, including telephone toll billing records, mobile telephone records, cell site information and e-mail.

EFFECTIVE TOOLS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION

This section will address issues that frequently arise in the course of an investigation that should be considered to build a successful prosecution. Other topics that will be addressed are Criminal Justice Reform, charging issues and drafting affidavits of probable cause.

The courses are recommended as a yearly refresher for all law enforcement personnel.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 50

Conducted by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor LaJuan Tucker, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

High Risk Motor Vehicle Stops & Clearing of Buildings

• September 11, 2020

In a High Risk Stop the police officer is facing potentially dangerous individuals. The suspect(s) also need to know that they are also facing danger if he/she does not follow the officer’s orders. In this program, participants, utilizing training weapons and live suspects, address the many aspects of high risk motor vehicle stops and the clearing of buildings. A proper mind-set, good tactics, and a focus on safety will be stressed.

Each participant will need to bring Class B uniform or regular uniform, Eye protection; Ear Protection, Ballistic Vest; Flashlight, Duty Gear, Handcuffs and Key. NO LIVE WEAPONS.

Conducted by Detective Eugene Fluri, SERT Commander
Morris County Sheriff’s Department
Class size is limited to 15.

Document Fraud for Law Enforcement

• March 23, 2020
• September 14, 2020

This course will assist law enforcement officers (Patrol Officers as well as Detectives) enhance their ability to recognize and identify the universe of identity-related documents issued by and relied upon by the MVC and the factors that motivate fraudsters.  Emerging technology has made it increasingly difficult to identify fraudulent documents.  Students will learn what tools are available to assist them in identifying counterfeit documents by providing “hands-on” training and experience in the recognition of fraudulent documents such as:  driver licenses, green cards, passports, birth certificates and social security cards.  Participants will learn the newest trends in counterfeiting of drivers licenses by “on-line” manufacturers, which has become increasingly common.  This course will also review counterfeit as well as genuine NJ inspection stickers, temporary registrations and certificates of title.

In addition, this class will review facial recognition technology as it is used by the Motor Vehicle Commission and of a cutting-edge investigative tool known as the ‘Facial Recognition Initiative.”  This technology utilizes the Photo Imaging Mugshot System maintained in the New York/New Jersey “HIDTA” program.  The repository consists of images from arrested individuals submitted by various law enforcement agencies from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Conducted by Investigator Mark Cushing
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission/Fraudulent Documents Training Unit

Document Fraud for Law Enforcement

• March 23, 2020
• September 14, 2020

This course will assist law enforcement officers (Patrol Officers as well as Detectives) enhance their ability to recognize and identify the universe of identity-related documents issued by and relied upon by the MVC and the factors that motivate fraudsters.  Emerging technology has made it increasingly difficult to identify fraudulent documents.  Students will learn what tools are available to assist them in identifying counterfeit documents by providing “hands-on” training and experience in the recognition of fraudulent documents such as:  driver licenses, green cards, passports, birth certificates and social security cards.  Participants will learn the newest trends in counterfeiting of drivers licenses by “on-line” manufacturers, which has become increasingly common.  This course will also review counterfeit as well as genuine NJ inspection stickers, temporary registrations and certificates of title.

In addition, this class will review facial recognition technology as it is used by the Motor Vehicle Commission and of a cutting-edge investigative tool known as the ‘Facial Recognition Initiative.”  This technology utilizes the Photo Imaging Mugshot System maintained in the New York/New Jersey “HIDTA” program.  The repository consists of images from arrested individuals submitted by various law enforcement agencies from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Conducted by Investigator Mark Cushing
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission/Fraudulent Documents Training Unit

Managing Police Conduct

• September 16-18, 2019

This course will focus on staff conduct while on and off duty and the importance of understanding the conduct risks associated with police work. The course will cover the role of police in modern society and why it is so important to public order. We will show you examples of how effecting changes in conduct can improve staff performances and how management and unions can work together in administrative investigations.

This class will provide you with what positive outcomes look like and how an emphasis on positive behavior can change the culture of a police organization. It speaks to the positive and negative impact police conduct has on the community.

• Risk – It’s not just deadly force and discipline
• Policing in the modem society -the “why” of the profession
• Effecting conduct change to improve staff performance
• Management and Unions working together in administrative investigations
• Positive outcomes and what they look like.
• Meeting the need for clear, concise and current policies for police conduct
• Summary Exercises to pull together the concepts and practices offered during the class.

Register online at https://jasi.psu.edu/cjpt/training-programs/managing-police-conduct/. Questions? Call 814-863-0079 or email Paula Parker at [email protected].

Radar Instructor Refresher

• September 18, 2020

The radar training program, administered by the Police Services Section, is based upon the voluntary compliance of participating police agencies and training requirements established by the Division of Criminal Justice in 1990. The goal of the program is to deliver accurate and comprehensive speed enforcement training for operators and instructors throughout New Jersey, based upon case law and the Doppler principle.

To date, there are 11,198 certified operators and instructors in the program. The Police Services Section collects training records indexed by agency and issues certificates to officers. Certification confirms that officers complied with and met the training requirements established by the Division of Criminal Justice. Radar operators must attend refresher training to maintain their instructor certification.

Conducted by Detective (Ret) Arnold Anderson
Coordinator, Community Traffic Safety Program

S.A.N.E. / S.A.R.T. Training

• February 19, 2020
• September 10, 2020

This three-hour in-service seminar is for all Morris County Law Enforcement Officers to familiarize them with the SANE/SART program. The presentation will outline the procedures involved with the criminal investigation of acute sexual assault cases involving child and adult victims. All aspects of the initial response will be covered including the role of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners; the collection and control of forensic evidence; the medical examination process; legal issues; the legal rights of the victim; and response procedures by the police and investigators.

The SART approach to sexual assault is now the policy in Morris County. It is strongly recommended that law enforcement supervisors, detectives, and other likely responders attend this training program.

Conducted by Alexis Rachel, RN, FN-CSA
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office S.A.N.E. /S.A.R.T. Coordinator

FEMA NIMS I-200

• March 30 & 31, 2020 canceled
• September 28 & 29, 2020 canceled

This sixteen hour program addresses the need for an incident management system, an overview of the structure and expansibility of ICS, an understanding of the command skills needed by officers and firefighters to use ICS’ guidelines effectively, using scenario practices in its application. Appendixes including guidelines and resource information for setting up and implementing a departmental ICS will be provided. This course will meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:75-6.1 for certification of Incident Management Level I.

Class size: Minimum 10 – Maximum 40 students

Pre-requisite: Successful Completion of ICS I-100 & I-700

Documentation of successful completion must accompany registration if not conducted by our staff at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

Leadership Training Performance and Accountability

• October 6-7, 2020

This 16 hour workshop is for sworn and civilian public safety supervisors and managers. This is also an excellent course for Training Officers and aspiring supervisors.

If you want to make a real difference in your agency, take a leadership role in making performance and accountability cornerstones of the organizational culture.  We present a real world approach to performance management, with the firm belief that if you take a positive approach with your good employees and deal directly and decisively with those who are unable or unwilling to perform, your organization will thrive.  You will take practical techniques away from this workshop that you will be able to use on your very first day back at work.

Learn to:

• Understand and avoid the seven supervisory behaviors that de-motivate good employees
• Speak and write the language of performance
• Clearly communicate your expectations and provide effective feedback about performance
• Effectively document performance and write objective, meaningful performance evaluations
• Appropriately establish and assert your authority with challenging employees
• Confidently confront difficult and resistant employees without losing
• Recognize and handle the manipulations commonly used on supervisors

The Instructor for this workshop is Jon “Cris” Trulsson, a 29-year law enforcement veteran and retired Police Lieutenant. Cris holds dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Law and History from the University of the Pacific. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 227) and a graduate of the F.B.I. Law Enforcement Executive Development School, the California POST Supervisory Leadership Institute and the POST Instructor Development Institute.

Cris is a subject matter expert on performance management and accountability in the workplace. As a Senior Associate with Marin Consulting Associates, Cris trains law enforcement supervisors and managers nationwide. Internationally, Cris has had the privilege of providing training to the British Transport Police and to train with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and the Royal Thai Police.

For More Information or to register, visit marinconsultingassoc.com or call (209) 425-0067.

Morris County Narcotics Update

• October 2, 2020

This four (4) hour program will discuss the current drug trends in Morris County as well as issues dealing with the signs and symptoms of the drugs which are discussed. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the club drugs which are becoming more prevalent in Morris County as well as issues involving ecstasy. We will discuss the paraphernalia that is associated with these drugs.

Conducted by Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit
Class size is limited to 50.

Firearms Laws & Applicant Investigation Course

• January 22, 2020
• October 1, 2020

This lecture is open to all sworn police officers and any clerical staff involved with the processing of applications.

This course has been created in response to the increased number of requests for instructional training regarding handling, investigating and processing firearm applications submitted by local citizens.

The course will also cover Title 2C, Chapters 39 and 58 and the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 13, identifying assault firearms, the one-gun-a-month law and how to thoroughly investigate applicants.

Conducted by the New Jersey State Police Firearms Investigation Unit

Leadership Training Performance and Accountability

• October 6-7, 2020

This 16 hour workshop is for sworn and civilian public safety supervisors and managers. This is also an excellent course for Training Officers and aspiring supervisors.

If you want to make a real difference in your agency, take a leadership role in making performance and accountability cornerstones of the organizational culture.  We present a real world approach to performance management, with the firm belief that if you take a positive approach with your good employees and deal directly and decisively with those who are unable or unwilling to perform, your organization will thrive.  You will take practical techniques away from this workshop that you will be able to use on your very first day back at work.

Learn to:

• Understand and avoid the seven supervisory behaviors that de-motivate good employees
• Speak and write the language of performance
• Clearly communicate your expectations and provide effective feedback about performance
• Effectively document performance and write objective, meaningful performance evaluations
• Appropriately establish and assert your authority with challenging employees
• Confidently confront difficult and resistant employees without losing
• Recognize and handle the manipulations commonly used on supervisors

The Instructor for this workshop is Jon “Cris” Trulsson, a 29-year law enforcement veteran and retired Police Lieutenant. Cris holds dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Law and History from the University of the Pacific. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 227) and a graduate of the F.B.I. Law Enforcement Executive Development School, the California POST Supervisory Leadership Institute and the POST Instructor Development Institute.

Cris is a subject matter expert on performance management and accountability in the workplace. As a Senior Associate with Marin Consulting Associates, Cris trains law enforcement supervisors and managers nationwide. Internationally, Cris has had the privilege of providing training to the British Transport Police and to train with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and the Royal Thai Police.

For More Information or to register, visit marinconsultingassoc.com or call (209) 425-0067.

Emergency Medical Dispatch

• March 31 – April 3, 2020
• October 6-9, 2020

Pre-requisites: 9-1-1 Telecommunicator’s Training & C.P.R. Certification. Copies of certificates must accompany registration.

A required course for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators. This state-approved certification course will enable the student to properly answer, prioritize and dispatch calls for medical aid, and to provide instructions for preliminary emergency medical care prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel. This class will include practical exercises and demonstrations.

This course is being offered after the Basic Police Class graduates so that the recently graduated police officers can attend this course.

Conducted by the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, Communications Division
Class size is limited to 25.

Telecommunicator Continuing Education Refresher

• March 30, 2020
• October 5, 2020

The emphasis of this one-day tactical communications course is to better equip dispatchers for their critical role in assisting the officer in life-threatening incidents. This course of instruction meets the New Jersey Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services annual re-certification requirement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 17:24 – 22.

This eight (8) hour course covers both EMD and Basic Telecommunication continuing education that meets the ongoing training requirement under the New Jersey 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Regulations [17:24-2.2(c)2].

Pre-requisite: Public Safety Telecommunication certificate

Conducted by the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety
Communications Division

Expandable Straight / Side Handle Baton Instructor Course

• February 6 – 7, 2020
• October 8 – 9, 2020

Pre Requisite: Certification of a Basic Side Handle or Expandable Straight Baton Course.

This course will provide the student with the instructor-level training needed to return to his/her agency and, as that agency’s instructor, develop and conduct a specialized program designed around the agency’s exact operational needs in the area of side handle and straight baton tactics for sworn personnel.

The student must have certification in a Basic Side Handle Baton Course or Expandable Straight Baton Course, show proficiency in the use of the baton as well as the ability to instruct. To successfully complete the course each student must prepare a lesson plan and course outline.

Note: Participants should wear gym clothes and bring a side handle baton with a Trumbull stop donut or expandable straight baton and belt holder.

Conducted by Agent Gary Gouck, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Class size is limited to 25.

Basic Crime Scene Investigation for Detectives

• October 8 & 9, 2020

This two day course is designed to provide a detective or officer with the information and skills necessary to process a crime scene on their own. Topics will include legal aspects of evidence, crime scene search and security, photography, establishing a crime scene kit, evidence processing, and blood pattern interpretation, etc. Practical exercises will be implemented to reinforce the classroom instruction. Students should bring 35mm cameras and latent dusting kits if they are available. Limited cameras and dusting equipment will be made available to students who cannot bring their department’s equipment.

Note: Participants are urged to bring a SLR Digital camera and fingerprint dusting equipment.

Conducted by Detective / Corporal Philip Mangiafridda, Morris County Sheriff’s Department
Because of the “hands on” training in this course class size is limited to 20.

Please use the Academy Police In-Service Registration Form.

Effective Death Investigation

• October 14-16, 2020

This three-day seminar is geared toward police officers and medical examiner personnel whose primary responsibility it is to respond to and investigate deaths.  This seminar will develop skills in death investigation by expanding the attendee’s knowledge in death scene protocol, legal considerations, laboratory services, the role of the medical examiner, wound identification, the role of the funeral director, interviewing strategies, and the use of polygraph forensic anthropology, crime scene processing, evidence collection, evidence processing and new developments in forensic technology.

Conducted by Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit
Class size is limited to 50.

Megan’s Law Update

• October 23, 2020

This full day course will provide a comprehensive overview of Megan’s Law. This course will provide the most current status of the law. The program of instruction will identify and discuss the history of Megan’s Law, individuals who are required to register, the registration process, tier classification, community notification, and how to handle the non-compliant offender.

This course is intended for investigation personnel and the Megan’s Law Liaison Officer from each police department.

Conducted by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Melanie Smith, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

Tactical Handgun

• May 1, 2020
• October 23, 2020

This one day course in advanced handgun operations will incorporate a degree of defensive maneuvers, as well as advanced skills in the use and operation of a handgun. Practical exercises on the Academy range will include tactical operations, cover, concealment, and malfunction drills.

Required Equipment and Dress Code:

• Duty weapon and holster
• 500 rounds of factory ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• Department uniform

Conducted by Sergeant Mark Castellano, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Class size is limited to 12.

FEMA NIMS I-300

• May 4, 5, 6, 2020 canceled
• October 26, 27, 28, 2020 canceled

This twenty-four hour program addresses the next level of incident management. The course provides the scenarios and applications of using the NIMS Incident Command System at this level. Both lecture and interactive training is used to reinforce the methods and application of this level of management. This course will meet the requirements of NJAC5:75-6.1 for certification of Incident Command Level 2 and the requirements of the NJ Governor’s Executive Order #50.

Class size: Minimum 10 – Maximum 40 students

Pre-requisite: Successful Completion of ICS I-200

Documentation of successful completion must accompany registration if not conducted by our staff at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

Basic Budgeting

• October 28-29, 2019 canceled

Budgets are one of the most important development tools an agency can use. There are many challenges related to planning, managing, and presenting a department budget. A department’s ability to reduce crime and improve services can be negatively impacted by a lack of funds. The Budgeting for Law Enforcement Agencies course will provide police departments with the ability to address external concerns, such as fighting new crimes, along with internal concerns, such as training officers and purchasing new equipment, which are directly correlated to constructing and managing the phases of your budget.

The Penn State Justice and Safety Institute (JASI) is pleased to work with our co-sponsor, to offer this two-day course. This program combines lectures with demonstrations that will help participants to understand, develop, present, and manage an agency budget. This course is highly interactive and is applicable work-based training. Participant learning is reinforced through the extensive use of hands-on individual and team exercises during the course. Note that effective budgeting skills will allow you to advocate for the funds that your department needs, and also to ensure that those funds are deployed wisely. All of our courses are instructed by current practitioners or recently retired executives. Key concepts and topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understanding your Budget
  • Budgetary systems: types and applications
    • Four types of funds
    • Three types of budgets
• Developing your Budget
  • Budget terms, framework, and structure
    • Planning, pricing, controlling, evaluating, and monitoring budget
  • Building a budget
    • Analyze past budget
    • Plan new budget and costs
• Managing and Monitoring your Budget
  • Factoring for maintaining and developing capacity
    • Taking recruitment, retention costs, and community into consideration
• Presenting your Budget
  • Acquiring needed skills to present to decision makers in a very tight economy

Register online: jasi.psu.edu. Questions? Contact us at 814-863-0079.

Basic Financial Crimes Investigation

• November 4, 2020

This one-day course is designed to provide police officers (patrol and investigative) with an overview of the current trends in White Collar Crime, and offer the investigative tools by which these crimes can be successfully investigated and prosecuted.  Other topics to be covered include sources of financial information, financial records analysis, securities fraud, document fraud, “Nigerian Check Scams”, “IRS Scams”, and financial crimes legal issues.  In addition, a case study on a recent financial crimes investigation will be presented and discussed.  Investigative techniques regarding Crimes Against the Retired and Elderly will also be discussed, as well as the recent trends in these types of crimes.

Conducted by Sergeant Stephen Ortiz and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit

Class size is limited to 50.

Fingerprint Workshop

• February 19, 2020
• November 4, 2020

Attendees at this half-day workshop will learn the correct techniques to follow when taking proper rolled impressions, including palm impressions and second and third digit impressions for purposes of identification and record keeping. Instruction will be provided in proper fingerprint taking for comparison purposes, and the special techniques used when fingerprinting deformed or injured hands.

Conducted by Detective / Corporal Philip Mangiafridda, Morris County Sheriff’s Office
Class size is limited to 20.

Driver Simulator Training

• February 4, 2020
• April 9, 2020
• June 19, 2020
• August 7, 2020
• September 3, 2020
• November 6, 2020

This course is designed to reinforce a driver’s ability to develop a system that will assist in making sound decisions and reduce driving risk. Managing risk involves controlling visibility, time, space and being aware of the traction available. The “Driving Simulator” is a training device which includes a steering wheel, brake, and accelerator controls, and provides a feel similar to those experienced in a real car. Through the use of this new technology, the attendee will learn how to react to various traffic elements such as pedestrians, other vehicles and road conditions, and how to predict possible conflict with other highway users. The simulator allows for the measurement of reaction time, braking time and total stopping distance. This course is open to Fire, Police and EMS personnel.

Class size is limited to 8.

Conducted by Detective (Retired) Arnold Anderson, Coordinator, Community Traffic Safety Program

Pro-Active Patrol Tactics (Street Smart Cop)

• March 18-19, 2020

This course is designed to make the Police Officer CONFIDENT in their everyday duties as well as become proficient and open their eyes to Criminal and narcotic Interdiction.  This training will teach a police officer how to detect when a crime is about to be committed, is being committed and has been committed.

Departments should know that this training is more than “Drug Interdiction.”

Crime is broad and this training may very well be able to prevent acts of terrorism and mass casualty.  Give your police officers the “know-how” to detect and prevent such occurrences.  Police officers are being training on what to do when a catastrophic event occurs but not how to stop one before it happens.

The student will learn Patrol Tactics, identifying criminal behaviors and reactions to police presence.  Case Law that all cops need to know, Search and Seizure, Drug Trends, the laws that we don’t use in Title 39, Consent Searches and HOW TO NEVER LOSE WHEN SOMEBODY IS LYING ABOUT WHO THEY ARE!

These methods have been proven to be efficient and are COMPLETELY LEGAL – derived from law manuals.  We will show you legal and effective methods for conducting Re-Active and Pro-Active patrol functions in New Jersey.  Training our officers with knowledge and legal tactics will prevent embarrassment and lawsuits from misinterpretations of the law.

THIS COURSE BENEFITS ALL DIVISIONS OF A POLICE DEPT, NOT JUST PATROL!

Registration: www.StreetCopTraining.com

Telecommunicator Training – NECI 911: “Suicide Calls”

• May 14, 2020
• November 13, 2020

The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to properly handle suicidal callers. The course is designed to inform the 9-1-1 Dispatcher about the suicidal mind and specific courses of action when confronted with a suicide call.

Performance Objectives

Upon completion of this block of instruction, the student will be able to:

1. Understanding common myths about suicide
2. Understand the answers to frequently asked questions about suicidal people
3. Understanding suicide
4. Understanding suicidal people
5. Demonstrate how to effectively handle a suicide call

Conducted by Dennis L Snyder Jr. and Donald Smith, 911 System Operations Coordinators

Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, Communications Division

FEMA NIMS I-400

• June 1 & 2, 2020 canceled
• November 16 & 17, 2020 canceled

This sixteen hour course addresses the next level of incident management. The course provides the scenario and applications for planned and unplanned events using the NIMS Incident Command System at this level. Both lecture and interactive training is used to reinforce the methods and application of this level of management.

For the best results of this course EMS, Fire and Police agencies need to be in attendance together. Outreach courses held by individual jurisdictions (towns, boroughs, fire districts) alone or in conjunction with other jurisdictions is preferred.

This course meets the requirements of NJAC5:75-6.1 certification of Incident Management Level 3 and the requirements of the NJ Governor’s Executive Order #50.

Class size: Minimum 10 – maximum 40 students

Pre-requisite: Successful Completion of ICS-300

Documentation of successful completion must accompany registration if not conducted by our staff at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

Methods of Instruction

• March 3 – 10, 2020
• November 17 – 24, 2020

This six day course is designed to assist officers in preparing successful presentations for many settings to include, classroom, department in-service training and public presentations. This course is will assist officers in preparing lesson plans, improve teaching strategies, and develop PowerPoint presentations.

Successful completion of the Methods of Instruction Course is one of the requirements necessary to be certified by the Police Training Commission to teach in the Basic Police Class. Attendees who are interested in becoming a certified PTC academy instructor must be willing to participate in two basic recruit classes per year.

This is an ambitious course requiring research, preparation of lesson plans, and 5 videotaped classroom presentations. Computer skills are extremely helpful and access to a computer is a must.

Each student must bring the following on the first day of class:

• USB Flash drive, memory stick, 128 MB minimum.
• Three law-enforcement, criminal justice topics that the student may wish to present during the course.
• Typed resume

Optional material:

• Laptop computer

Conducted by Academy Staff
Class size is limited to 18.

Law of Interrogation & Video Recording of Suspect Interviews
Eyewitness ID’s, Line-ups & Memorializing of Out of Court ID’s
Courtroom Testimony for Police Officers

• May 13, 2020
• November 19, 2020

This block of instruction will provide police officers with an overview of New Jersey’s laws pertaining to:

LAW OF INTERROGATION & VIDEO RECORDING OF SUSPECT INTERVIEWS

This course will explore the laws governing the questioning of suspects and the legal requirements of video recording of suspect interviews. When a suspect must be advised of his/her rights and when the police must cease interrogation. Tactical and technical considerations of the interview and recording process and investigative techniques that will enable you to interrogate suspects thoroughly while obeying the case laws restricting police interrogation.

EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION & LINE-UPS AND MEMORIALIZING OUT-OF-COURT IDENTIFICATIONS

This course is designed to acquaint the attendee with current research and the Attorney General Guidelines on Eyewitness Identifications, Photo Line-ups and Live Line-ups. Practical examples of building a defensible line-up and the process of showing a line-up to a witness will be used. The course will also provide police officers with the legal requirements of accurately and properly recording the results of out-of-court identifications performed by witnesses.

COURTROOM TESTIMONY FOR POLICE OFFICERS

This program will help prepare law enforcement personnel of any rank who will find themselves in the position of providing testimony in a courtroom setting. This program will assist officers in understanding techniques used by prosecutors and defense attorneys in direct and cross examinations. Attendees will also observe and participate in mock trial situations in order to practically apply the skills learned.

Course Facilitator – Executive Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

CODIS Overview and Update on the New DNA Collection Law

• November 19, 2020

The goal of the CODIS Compliance Unit is to get all New Jersey law enforcement personnel fully trained in the CODIS program.  This two-hour class will bring attendees completely up to date with when and how DNA collection is required in New Jersey.  The course will cover the following information:

• Overview of the NJ and national CODIS programs and how they can help your agency
• The four times DNA collection is required in New Jersey
• Why CODIS and DNA collection should be a consideration during every arrest
• Demonstration on how to collect a DNA sample
• Four ways to research if an offender’s DNA is already in the CODIS database
• What to do when your agency receives a DNA hit letter
• Handling offenders who refuse to provide DNA
• Receive reference materials for your agency

This class is perfect as both an introduction to CODIS or a refresher for those who may have had training before.

Procedure for Registration

To register, email the following information to [email protected] with “CODIS TRAINING” in the subject box:

• Date and location of the session you will be attending
• Name, rank, and agency of each officer attending (Special officers and civilian personnel who collect DNA are welcome)
• Email address of each officer attending
• Phone number of each officer attending

You will receive a confirmation email. If you have any questions, please contact our training coordinator Lillian Dutton at (609) 376-2369 or [email protected].

Class size is limited to 50 students.

Conducted by CODIS Compliance Unit, New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice

The Reid Technique© of Interviewing and Interrogation

• December 1-4, 2020

More law enforcement professionals use THE REID TECHNIQUE OF INTERVIEWING AND INTERROGATION® method than any other technique or method available today because IT WORKS.

At this seminar you will learn to:

• Interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior to assess the credibility of a suspect’s statements
• Structure the interview to help evaluate the truthfulness of the suspect
• Use behavior provoking questions in the interview process
• Persuade a suspect to tell the truth about their involvement in criminal activity
• Develop interrogation strategies and interrogation themes
• Use an alternative question to elicit the first admission of guilt
• Use tactics to handle the more defiant suspect; overcome objections and their fear of consequences

Each student will receive a comprehensive outline book designed for note taking during the class and to serve as a valuable resource for future reference.

Presented By John E. Reid & Associates, Inc.

Register online at www.reid.com. For further assistance or information, contact Julie at 885-479-3959 or e-mail [email protected].

Safe School Resource Officer / School Liaison Training

• August 10 – 14, 2020
• December 7 – 11, 2020

Attendees will be given a working knowledge of the school resource officer concept and other school-based policing programs.  There will be a written examination and at least one graded practical exercise for each student.  Basic course attendees will also be required to research and complete a handwritten lesson plan on a law-related topic of their choice.  Officers will receive the Basic or the Advanced SRO Course Certificate upon successful completion of the course.  N.J.A.S.R.O. is offering these training classes for the law enforcement officer working in an educational environment.

To register or request further information: http://www.njsafeandsecure.org/

Conducted by New Jersey Association of School Resource Officers

Basic Field Training Officer School

• December 7-9, 2020

The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Field Training Officers, in conjunction with the Morris County Public Safety Academy, is proud to offer our Basic Field Training Officer Course. The Morris County Public Safety Academy is located at 500 W. Hanover Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960. This training is designed for personnel entering Field Training Units in Patrol, Detention, Communications, Emergency Medical Services and Support Services.

Field Training officers train and evaluate career candidates in preparation for solo duty in law enforcement, corrections, EMS and communications. Our Basic three-day school will provide the new FTO with the tools necessary to train and evaluate career candidates during the field training process.

NJNAFTO’s Basic FTO School is a nationally recognized school for preparing experienced officers for a career in field training. The San Jose Model, Reno Model, and Modified San Jose Model are discussed. The course focuses on the FTO themselves, and how they can improve their interpersonal and instruction skills to increase trainee retention. The classes incorporate a variety of learning activities, including group work, case law review, and video scenarios.

This 24-hour class covers such topics as Intro to FTO, Adult Learning, Generational Leadership, Standardized Evaluations Guidelines, Ethics, Equal Opportunity Employment, Civil Liability, and Officer Safety. Built on a foundation of Generational Communication and Leadership, each block of study is directed at the Field Trainer and ways to improve their teaching, work product, and approach to today’s new Officer in Training. Information includes motivating different generations of trainees, career survival for the FTO, liability pertaining to evaluations, as well as 21st Century Policing and CALEA standards and expectations.

Registration: Visit https://nafto.org/nafto-training/

PLEASE REGISTER BY December 1, 2020. Seating limited to the 1st 30 applicants. no exceptions. No refunds within 30 days of class, but substitutions of students is allowed.

Cost: $225 per student, which includes training materials and 1-year membership to NAFTO. (NJNAFTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational and professional association concerned with apprenticeship training.)

For class, program, or material-related questions, please contact John Smith, NJNAFTO Chapter President, at 1-833-623-8665, or email [email protected].

Remit checks to NAFTO, 7942 W. Bell Rd. Suite C5, Glendale, AZ 85308.

Conducted by the National Association of Field Training Officers

Basic Computer Crimes Investigation

• December 10, 2020

This one day class demonstrates to law enforcement officers the various types of computer crimes and how to conduct an effective computer-crime related investigation.  This class does not include instruction on conducting a computer forensic exam.  Areas include:

• Introduction to computer hardware, software and Internet terminology
• Legal Aspects of Computer Crime Investigation
• Cyber Terrorism, Hacking, Wireless Technologies
• The Internet as an Investigative Tool
• Preparation and Execution of a computer-related search warrant

The students are also exposed to the methodology of investigating computer-related crimes and how to deal with victims of such. Examples of cases involving Sex Crimes, Missing Persons/Runaways, Fraud, Credit Card Theft, Identity Theft, Terroristic Threats, Web Site Creation, Forgery, Domestic Violence and Hacking are discussed.

Other related material includes basic personal computer safety, virus protection, hoaxes and spy-ware.

Conducted by Detective Thomas Gallagher, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

Telecommunicator Training NECI 911: “Crimes in Progress”

• June 11, 2020
• December 10, 2020

This interactive workshop is for the experienced 9‐1‐1 Officer who desires to update their basic skills with law enforcement specific training for crimes in progress. During this workshop, the student will actively participate in several pre‐scripted role‐play scenarios including home intrusion, rape and domestic violence. These role-play scenarios will be created by the agency’s instructor, using actual calls from their database as examples and according to their agency’s specific protocols.

Upon completion of the course, the communications officer should be able to:

• Determine the location of the emergency
• Determine the most life-threatening crime in progress
• Determine the appropriate response
• Ascertain type, and location of any weapons
• Update responders
• Provide agency-approved pre-arrival instructions to caller
• Continue to ascertain information from the caller
• Continue to update field responders until units arrive on scene
• Develop and utilize a crime in progress protocol

Ascertain additional information about the crime scene regarding:

• Responding officer safety
• Caller and victim safety
• Safety of other citizens in the proximity
• Personal descriptions
• Vehicle descriptions

Class size is limited to 20.

Conducted by Dennis L Snyder Jr. and Donald Smith, 911 System Operations Coordinators
Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, Communications Division

Police Shotgun Instructor Update

• December 11, 2020

Pre-requisite: All attendees must be a qualified firearm instructor successfully completed a state-approved firearm instructor course. Proof of same must accompany Academy registration.

The shotgun is one of the most underutilized tools available to officers because their training has failed to instill confidence in their abilities and eliminate the hesitation they have towards firing the shotgun.

This one-day Police Shotgun Instructor update will focus on fundamentals of both pump and semi-automatic shotguns, ammunition, combat firing techniques and the shotgun as a multi-purpose launching platform.  Range work includes firing on the move, multiple threats, decision-making, select loading, speed reloading techniques, transitioning to handgun, identifying threats and firing in reduced light conditions.

Required Equipment and Dress

• Reliable, mechanically sound shotgun (pump or semi-automatic) with a sling
• Duty handgun, related gear and 3 magazines
• Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
• Cleaning Equipment
• Eye and Ear Protection
• A baseball style hat
• Note taking instruments
• 25 rounds slugs
• 25 round 00 buck
• 50 rounds bird shot
• 50 rounds ball ammunition for handgun

Conducted by John Zamrok, State Range Master (Ret.)n Firearms Training / Consultant

Registration and additional information: [email protected] or 973-476-0734

Class size limited to 8.

Firearms Instructors Course

• June 8 – 12, 2020
• December 14 – 18, 2020

Pre-requisites:

• Successful completion of a basic firearms course.
• Candidates must achieve an average score of 95% or better during three (3) pre-qualification runs of the HQC1 in the morning of the first day of class to be admitted into the course.
• Candidates must also achieve a score of 80% or better in the HNQC and demonstrate the safe handle their firearms throughout the course to successfully complete the course.

This five-day course provides law enforcement agencies with trained firearms instructors who are certified to instruct and qualify their department personnel in the safe use and handling of firearms. Instruction will include use of force, nomenclature and operation of firearms, care and cleaning of weapons, target evaluation and analysis, diagnosing shooter error, proficiency drills, range operation and management, firearm safety, basic shooting principles, various firearm-training exercises, subdued light firing, and shotgun training.

Successful completion fulfills one of the five requirements for certification as a Police Training Commission Firearms Instructor to instruct in the Basic Course for Police Officers and the Basic Course for Corrections Officers.

The other requirements being, three years’ experience in firearms training, two years of college, completion of a Methods of Instruction Course, as well as the endorsement of the Academy Director, Agency Chief and Academy Rangemaster.

Required Equipment:

• Range glasses, Hearing protection and Baseball style hat
• Department Handgun – Shotgun – Duty Holster – Flashlight – Magazines
• 1,000 rounds of Factory Loaded Service Ammunition or substantially identical practice ammunition
• 20 rounds of rifle slug ammunition (for agencies using slug ammunition)
• 25 rounds 00 Buck

Weapons must be checked by the department armorer prior to the course to ensure their safe condition.

NOTE: A Firearms Verification Form MUST ACCOMPANY THE REGISTRATION FORM.

Conducted by Academy Rangemaster and Staff