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CCN	COURSE TITLE	UPCOMING DATES	COURSE LOCATION	HOURS
1345-31445-23-004	INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION	05/08/2024	BEVERLY HILLS	24
1345-31445-23-004	INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION This is a modern, science-based, interview course for patrol officers and detectives. The course curriculum is based on the latest research as described in CA Senate Bill 494. Instead of outdated and coercive techniques, this course teaches students how to conduct effective investigative interviews in a legal, principled, and ethical manner using modern, evidence-based techniques. Students will learn easy to understand techniques they can use to interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and informants. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $505.00	Start Date: 05/08/2024 End Date: 05/10/2024	BEVERLY HILLS SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 445 N. REXFORD DR. BEVERLY HILLS 90210 (800) 736-1498	24
1345-33887-23-006	USE OF FORCE FOR FIELD SUPERVISORS	05/13/2024	ROCKLIN	16
1345-33887-23-006	USE OF FORCE FOR FIELD SUPERVISORS This course provides current and aspiring supervisors with the specific skills they can use to supervise use of force incidents both before, during and after an incident. This training will include setting the tone ahead of time during briefing training, how to manage scenes and best practices for conducting reviews and investigations. This course includes up to date information on how SB2, AB392, SB 230 and other laws have affected law enforcement use of force. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios for in-service personnel. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	Start Date: 05/13/2024 End Date: 05/14/2024	ROCKLIN SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 4080 ROCKLIN ROAD ROCKLIN 95677 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-24202-23-005	CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE BASIC	05/14/2024	SAN RAMON	16
1345-24202-23-005	CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE BASIC This course guides officers and supervisors how to respond to an in-progress incident safely, calmly and methodically. It gives students the confidence to easily cut through confusion and uncertainly. It includes not only the industry-standard tactics, but the latest modern methods available for fleeing suspects, barricaded suspects, mentally ill persons in crisis and more. It uses up to date incident videos and modern approaches to interactive learning. The course enhances the student’s decision-making capability. They learn simple techniques to effectively “out-smart” and “out-maneuver” an adversary using prioritization, coordination and knowing when and when not to engage. The course gives the students tools to see the “big picture” of a given incident discussing not only tactics and leadership but specific liability laws and lessons learned. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $459.00	Start Date: 05/14/2024 End Date: 05/15/2024	SAN RAMON SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 2401 CROW CANYON ROAD SAN RAMON 94583 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-20771-23-004	CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS, ADV.	05/16/2024	MODESTO	16
1345-20771-23-004	CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS, ADV. This course is designed for hostage and crisis negotiators. Students will learn modern crisis negotiation techniques and participate in scenarios based on recent incidents. The curriculum is timely and relevant to California crisis negotiators to include 1) Procedures to comply with California Penal Code 833.8 while using throw phones and listening devices, 2) how the 2020 changes to PC 835a affect negotiators, 3) how the public duty and special relationships doctrine affect tactical decision-making, 4) disengagement and re-engagement plans for non-criminal barricades, 5) tactical scenarios based on recent real-world incidents, 6) negotiating via video chat and more. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	Start Date: 05/16/2024 End Date: 05/17/2024	MODESTO SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 3805 CORNUCOPIA WAY MODESTO 95358 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-31735-23-002	FIELD TRNG PROGRAM SAC COURSE	05/20/2024	SANTA CRUZ	24
1345-31735-23-002	FIELD TRNG PROGRAM SAC COURSE This course is designed for supervisors and managers who supervise FTOs and oversee Field Training Programs. Students will learn specific tools to ensure they have a high-functioning program focused on trainee learning and helping trainees be successful. Students will learn the POST requirements for FTO programs, best practices for FTO selection and on-going training, modern training techniques, liability mitigation and more. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $595.00	Start Date: 05/20/2024 End Date: 05/22/2024	SANTA CRUZ SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 155 CENTER STREET SANTA CRUZ 95060 (800) 736-1498	24
1345-32100-23-008	INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION	05/23/2024	VENTURA	16
1345-32100-23-008	INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION This course provides law enforcement officers and investigators with the specific skills they can use to investigate internal affairs issues and officer-involved incidents (e.g. officer involved shootings). This training will include directions on how to organize an investigation, respond to incident scenes, and proven methods for conducting thorough investigations. This course includes up to date information on how SB2, AB392, SB230 and other laws affect internal affairs and use of force investigations. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	Start Date: 05/23/2024 End Date: 05/24/2024	VENTURA SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 1425 DOWELL DRIVE VENTURA 93003 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-24202-23-007	CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE BASIC	05/28/2024	SANTA CRUZ	16
1345-24202-23-007	CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE BASIC This course guides officers and supervisors how to respond to an in-progress incident safely, calmly and methodically. It gives students the confidence to easily cut through confusion and uncertainly. It includes not only the industry-standard tactics, but the latest modern methods available for fleeing suspects, barricaded suspects, mentally ill persons in crisis and more. It uses up to date incident videos and modern approaches to interactive learning. The course enhances the student’s decision-making capability. They learn simple techniques to effectively “out-smart” and “out-maneuver” an adversary using prioritization, coordination and knowing when and when not to engage. The course gives the students tools to see the “big picture” of a given incident discussing not only tactics and leadership but specific liability laws and lessons learned. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $459.00	Start Date: 05/28/2024 End Date: 05/29/2024	SANTA CRUZ SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 5200 SOQUEL AVENUE SANTA CRUZ 95062 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-32100-23-007	INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION	05/30/2024	SAN DIEGO	16
1345-32100-23-007	INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION This course provides law enforcement officers and investigators with the specific skills they can use to investigate internal affairs issues and officer-involved incidents (e.g. officer involved shootings). This training will include directions on how to organize an investigation, respond to incident scenes, and proven methods for conducting thorough investigations. This course includes up to date information on how SB2, AB392, SB230 and other laws affect internal affairs and use of force investigations. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	Start Date: 05/30/2024 End Date: 05/31/2024	SAN DIEGO SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 9665 GRANITE RIDGE DRIVE SAN DIEGO 92123 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-21179-23-001	USE OF FORCE/LIABILITY/LITIGATION	05/31/2024	DUBLIN	8
1345-21179-23-001	USE OF FORCE/LIABILITY/LITIGATION The course will provide law enforcement managers with an advanced understanding of current use of force laws. It will also provide a structured framework for analyzing use of force incidents from a managerial perspective. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios designed for law enforcement managers. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $459.00	Start Date: 05/31/2024 End Date: 05/31/2024	DUBLIN SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 6289 MADIGAN RD DUBLIN 94568 (800) 736-1498	8
1345-33240-23-004	MEDIA RELATIONS	06/07/2024	ROCKLIN	8
1345-33240-23-004	MEDIA RELATIONS This is a crash course in crisis communication and social media messaging. You will learn a simple plan for communicating with the media and the public in both in-person interviews and through social media posts. You’ll see real world examples of crisis communication successes and failures. You'll also leave the course with access to a digital download packet so you can create your own messaging using a reliable process. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	Start Date: 06/07/2024 End Date: 06/07/2024	ROCKLIN SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 4080 ROCKLIN RD ROCKLIN 95677 (800) 736-1498	8
1345-32100-23-009	INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION	06/12/2024	SAN RAMON	16
1345-32100-23-009	INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION This course provides law enforcement officers and investigators with the specific skills they can use to investigate internal affairs issues and officer-involved incidents (e.g. officer involved shootings). This training will include directions on how to organize an investigation, respond to incident scenes, and proven methods for conducting thorough investigations. This course includes up to date information on how SB2, AB392, SB230 and other laws affect internal affairs and use of force investigations. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	Start Date: 06/12/2024 End Date: 06/13/2024	SAN RAMON SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 2401 CROW CANYON ROAD SAN RAMON 94583 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-23047-23-011	RESPONSE TO THE NON-CRIMINAL BARRICADE	06/12/2024	PISMO BEACH	8
1345-23047-23-011	RESPONSE TO THE NON-CRIMINAL BARRICADE Students will learn about the specific liability laws and modern tactics for responding to armed and mentally ill subjects in crisis who have barricaded themselves in a structure or vehicle. Students will 1) understand how to coordinate responding patrol units using the Contain/Point/React concept, 2) understand how liability attaches to these incidents and how to avoid triggering the “the special relationship doctrine”, 3) receive a practical decision-making concept they can use to decide how and when to disengage and re-engage from non-criminal barricades, 4) analyze actual incidents where officers disengaged from a non-criminal barricade with both positive and negative outcomes, 5) analyze the public duty doctrine and other relevant rulings. Students will leave the course with exemplar policies from leading California agencies and an easy to follow decision-making guide. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	Start Date: 06/12/2024 End Date: 06/12/2024	PISMO BEACH SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 2241 PRICE STREET PISMO BEACH 93449 (800) 736-1498	8
1345-20811-23-011	PRACTICAL DE-ESCALATION & TACTICAL CONDUCT	06/13/2024	DUBLIN	16
1345-20811-23-011	PRACTICAL DE-ESCALATION & TACTICAL CONDUCT This is a realistic and practical de-escalation training course for patrol officers and supervisors as well as dispatchers. Students will receive de-escalation training, learn the nuances of California’s new use of force laws and learn the specific tactics to be used to avoid unnecessarily violent confrontations while protecting officers from harm and legal liability. The curriculum incudes 1) a comprehensive analysis of how AB392 changed PC 835a and provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a, 2) how to apply the tactical recommendations listed in CA POST’s De-Escalation Manual including pre-contact assessment and coordination of responding units, 3) practical, realistic and specific tactics to resolve common critical incidents including the mentally ill in crisis, subjects armed with knives and unconventional weapons, criminal and non-criminal barricades in structures and vehicles and more. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	Start Date: 06/13/2024 End Date: 06/14/2024	DUBLIN SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 6289 MADIGAN RD DUBLIN 94568 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-23047-23-013	RESPONSE TO THE NON-CRIMINAL BARRICADE	06/13/2024	BEVERLY HILLS	8
1345-23047-23-013	RESPONSE TO THE NON-CRIMINAL BARRICADE Students will learn about the specific liability laws and modern tactics for responding to armed and mentally ill subjects in crisis who have barricaded themselves in a structure or vehicle. Students will 1) understand how to coordinate responding patrol units using the Contain/Point/React concept, 2) understand how liability attaches to these incidents and how to avoid triggering the “the special relationship doctrine”, 3) receive a practical decision-making concept they can use to decide how and when to disengage and re-engage from non-criminal barricades, 4) analyze actual incidents where officers disengaged from a non-criminal barricade with both positive and negative outcomes, 5) analyze the public duty doctrine and other relevant rulings. Students will leave the course with exemplar policies from leading California agencies and an easy to follow decision-making guide. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	Start Date: 06/13/2024 End Date: 06/13/2024	BEVERLY HILLS SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 445 N. REXFORD DR. BEVERLY HILLS 90210 (800) 736-1498	8
1345-23047-23-014	RESPONSE TO THE NON-CRIMINAL BARRICADE	06/14/2024	BELVEDERE TIBURON	8
1345-23047-23-014	RESPONSE TO THE NON-CRIMINAL BARRICADE Students will learn about the specific liability laws and modern tactics for responding to armed and mentally ill subjects in crisis who have barricaded themselves in a structure or vehicle. Students will 1) understand how to coordinate responding patrol units using the Contain/Point/React concept, 2) understand how liability attaches to these incidents and how to avoid triggering the “the special relationship doctrine”, 3) receive a practical decision-making concept they can use to decide how and when to disengage and re-engage from non-criminal barricades, 4) analyze actual incidents where officers disengaged from a non-criminal barricade with both positive and negative outcomes, 5) analyze the public duty doctrine and other relevant rulings. Students will leave the course with exemplar policies from leading California agencies and an easy to follow decision-making guide. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	Start Date: 06/14/2024 End Date: 06/14/2024	BELVEDERE TIBURON SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 1505 TIBURON BLVD. BELVEDERE TIBURON 94920 (800) 736-1498	8
1345-31445-23-005	INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION	06/19/2024	WOODLAND	24
1345-31445-23-005	INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION This is a modern, science-based, interview course for patrol officers and detectives. The course curriculum is based on the latest research as described in CA Senate Bill 494. Instead of outdated and coercive techniques, this course teaches students how to conduct effective investigative interviews in a legal, principled, and ethical manner using modern, evidence-based techniques. Students will learn easy to understand techniques they can use to interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and informants. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $505.00	Start Date: 06/19/2024 End Date: 06/21/2024	WOODLAND SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 1000 LINCOLN AVE. WOODLAND 95695 (800) 736-1498	24
1345-33887-23-007	USE OF FORCE FOR FIELD SUPERVISORS	06/19/2024	ANAHEIM	16
1345-33887-23-007	USE OF FORCE FOR FIELD SUPERVISORS This course provides current and aspiring supervisors with the specific skills they can use to supervise use of force incidents both before, during and after an incident. This training will include setting the tone ahead of time during briefing training, how to manage scenes and best practices for conducting reviews and investigations. This course includes up to date information on how SB2, AB392, SB 230 and other laws have affected law enforcement use of force. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios for in-service personnel. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	Start Date: 06/19/2024 End Date: 06/20/2024	ANAHEIM SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 425 S HARBOR BLVD ANAHEIM 92805 (800) 736-1498	16
1345-31715-23-004	FIELD TRAINING OFFICER UPDATE	06/24/2024	MOUNTAIN VIEW	24
1345-31715-23-004	FIELD TRAINING OFFICER UPDATE Course fulfills the POST training requirements for FTO Update training. The course focuses on the core functions of a F.T.O. which are to Teach, Evaluate and Document (T.E.D.). The instructional techniques used focus on the modern science of learning and specific techniques to build the student's teaching skills. Students are given several opportunities to see positive and negative examples of 1) training and counseling trainees and 2) writing D.O.R.’s and Remedial Training Plans (R.T.P). Students are given specific techniques to diagnose the root cause of a trainee's deficiency and how to fix it. Students learn best practices for writing a Remedial Training Plan (RTP) and complete an RTP in the course. Other topics include legal and liability issues for California police officers. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $595.00	Start Date: 06/24/2024 End Date: 06/26/2024	MOUNTAIN VIEW SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 1000 VILLA STREET MOUNTAIN VIEW 94041 (800) 736-1498	24
1345-31042-23-013	DISPATCH PRIMING	06/28/2024	BEVERLY HILLS	8
1345-31042-23-013	DISPATCH PRIMING Research has shown that when dispatchers “prime” officers with incorrect information about what a subject was holding it significantly increased the likelihood for a shooting error. Students will leave this course with an understanding of how dispatchers can reduce their priming effect on officers. This will be achieved in the course through case studies of actual priming incidents and a discussion of best practices. Dispatch students will learn how to carefully select their words, written and verbal, to provide accurate information without causing a negative priming effect. Law enforcement officers and supervisors will gain an understanding of this dangerous phenomenon and how to counteract its effects. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	Start Date: 06/28/2024 End Date: 06/28/2024	BEVERLY HILLS SAVAGE TRAINING GROUP 455 N. REXFORD BEVERLY HILLS 90210 (800) 736-1498	8

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HOURS	PRESENTATIONS
28450	COMMAND OF MULTIJURISDICTIONAL INCIDENTS	8	0
28450	COMMAND OF MULTIJURISDICTIONAL INCIDENTS This course prepares field supervisors and commanders to manage the initial response to multijurisdictional incidents such as a vehicle pursuit that begins in one jurisdiction and then culminates with a manhunt for the suspect after he crashes in another jurisdiction. Issues such as incident command, mutual aid management, prioritization, and decision-making will all be discussed in a practical manner with a focus on tangible tools students can use regardless of the size of their agency. Large scale California incidents will be de-briefed, and students will be presented with tools to use for complex incidents such as active shooters, manhunts, officer-involved shootings, and more. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	8	0
20763	CRISIS INTERVENTION BEHAV HEALTH TRAINING FTO	8	0
20763	CRISIS INTERVENTION BEHAV HEALTH TRAINING FTO This course will provide the trainee with the minimum topics mandated by 13515.28 of the California Penal Code which mandates that Field Training Officers are required to have 8 hours of crisis intervention behavioral health training. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	8	0
20771	CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS, ADV.	16	1
20771	CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS, ADV. This course is designed for hostage and crisis negotiators. Students will learn modern crisis negotiation techniques and participate in scenarios based on recent incidents. The curriculum is timely and relevant to California crisis negotiators to include 1) Procedures to comply with California Penal Code 833.8 while using throw phones and listening devices, 2) how the 2020 changes to PC 835a affect negotiators, 3) how the public duty and special relationships doctrine affect tactical decision-making, 4) disengagement and re-engagement plans for non-criminal barricades, 5) tactical scenarios based on recent real-world incidents, 6) negotiating via video chat and more. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	16	1
24196	CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE- ADVANCED	8	0
24196	CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE- ADVANCED This course helps patrol officers, supervisors and managers make sound decisions when responding to critical incidents. Now more than ever, the decisions made at the scene of a crisis are being called into question. New laws, changing tactics and the frequent dilemmas patrol officers face during high-risk incidents mean our industry must constantly evolve our training. This course allows students to work through realistic table-top exercises while learning the most up to date tactics and case law. Students will leave this course with the confidence to handle criminal and non-criminal barricades, fleeing suspects, hostage incidents, "swat-ing" calls and more. This course is presented in an engaging format centered around ensuring learning has occurred. Students will also receive a collection of training materials they can use to present their own training when they return to their agency. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	8	0
24202	CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE BASIC	16	2
24202	CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE BASIC This course guides officers and supervisors how to respond to an in-progress incident safely, calmly and methodically. It gives students the confidence to easily cut through confusion and uncertainly. It includes not only the industry-standard tactics, but the latest modern methods available for fleeing suspects, barricaded suspects, mentally ill persons in crisis and more. It uses up to date incident videos and modern approaches to interactive learning. The course enhances the student’s decision-making capability. They learn simple techniques to effectively “out-smart” and “out-maneuver” an adversary using prioritization, coordination and knowing when and when not to engage. The course gives the students tools to see the “big picture” of a given incident discussing not only tactics and leadership but specific liability laws and lessons learned. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $459.00	16	2
31042	DISPATCH PRIMING	8	1
31042	DISPATCH PRIMING Research has shown that when dispatchers “prime” officers with incorrect information about what a subject was holding it significantly increased the likelihood for a shooting error. Students will leave this course with an understanding of how dispatchers can reduce their priming effect on officers. This will be achieved in the course through case studies of actual priming incidents and a discussion of best practices. Dispatch students will learn how to carefully select their words, written and verbal, to provide accurate information without causing a negative priming effect. Law enforcement officers and supervisors will gain an understanding of this dangerous phenomenon and how to counteract its effects. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	8	1
31759	EFFECTIVE POLICE TRAINING	8	0
31759	EFFECTIVE POLICE TRAINING This course was designed to help police trainers improve the effectiveness of their department’s in-service training be it firearms, defensive tactics, etc. This course analyzes the myriad of issues with conventional police training, and why it has done a poor job of preparing officers for the situations they face on the streets. More effective strategies that help officers perform in the field will be discussed to include videos of actual training sessions that incorporate the latest scientific research. Students will learn the practical steps they can take to improve their department’s in-service training in topics such as firearms, defensive tactics, field tactics, legal update, field training and more. The target audience for this course is trainers and training staff. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $299.00	8	0
31725	FIELD TRAINING OFFICER	40	0
31725	FIELD TRAINING OFFICER Course fulfills the POST training requirements for F.T.O.’s and personnel with the responsibility of training law enforcement officers. It focuses on the core functions of a F.T.O. which are to Teach, Evaluate and Document (T.E.D.). The instructional techniques used focus on the modern science of learning and specific techniques to build the student's teaching skills. Students are given several opportunities to see positive and negative examples of 1) training and counseling trainees and 2) writing D.O.R.’s and Remedial Training Plans (R.T.P). Students also are shown specifically how to apply the Standard Evaluation Guideline rating scales. They are given several opportunities in the course to teach, counsel and evaluate mock trainees and complete D.O.R.s and R.T.P.’s. Other topics include legal and liability issues for California police officers. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $889.00	40	0
31715	FIELD TRAINING OFFICER UPDATE	24	1
31715	FIELD TRAINING OFFICER UPDATE Course fulfills the POST training requirements for FTO Update training. The course focuses on the core functions of a F.T.O. which are to Teach, Evaluate and Document (T.E.D.). The instructional techniques used focus on the modern science of learning and specific techniques to build the student's teaching skills. Students are given several opportunities to see positive and negative examples of 1) training and counseling trainees and 2) writing D.O.R.’s and Remedial Training Plans (R.T.P). Students are given specific techniques to diagnose the root cause of a trainee's deficiency and how to fix it. Students learn best practices for writing a Remedial Training Plan (RTP) and complete an RTP in the course. Other topics include legal and liability issues for California police officers. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $595.00	24	1
31735	FIELD TRNG PROGRAM SAC COURSE	24	1
31735	FIELD TRNG PROGRAM SAC COURSE This course is designed for supervisors and managers who supervise FTOs and oversee Field Training Programs. Students will learn specific tools to ensure they have a high-functioning program focused on trainee learning and helping trainees be successful. Students will learn the POST requirements for FTO programs, best practices for FTO selection and on-going training, modern training techniques, liability mitigation and more. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $595.00	24	1
32100	INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION	16	3
32100	INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION This course provides law enforcement officers and investigators with the specific skills they can use to investigate internal affairs issues and officer-involved incidents (e.g. officer involved shootings). This training will include directions on how to organize an investigation, respond to incident scenes, and proven methods for conducting thorough investigations. This course includes up to date information on how SB2, AB392, SB230 and other laws affect internal affairs and use of force investigations. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	16	3
31445	INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION	24	2
31445	INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION This is a modern, science-based, interview course for patrol officers and detectives. The course curriculum is based on the latest research as described in CA Senate Bill 494. Instead of outdated and coercive techniques, this course teaches students how to conduct effective investigative interviews in a legal, principled, and ethical manner using modern, evidence-based techniques. Students will learn easy to understand techniques they can use to interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and informants. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $505.00	24	2
33240	MEDIA RELATIONS	8	1
33240	MEDIA RELATIONS This is a crash course in crisis communication and social media messaging. You will learn a simple plan for communicating with the media and the public in both in-person interviews and through social media posts. You’ll see real world examples of crisis communication successes and failures. You'll also leave the course with access to a digital download packet so you can create your own messaging using a reliable process. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	8	1
20811	PRACTICAL DE-ESCALATION & TACTICAL CONDUCT	16	1
20811	PRACTICAL DE-ESCALATION & TACTICAL CONDUCT This is a realistic and practical de-escalation training course for patrol officers and supervisors as well as dispatchers. Students will receive de-escalation training, learn the nuances of California’s new use of force laws and learn the specific tactics to be used to avoid unnecessarily violent confrontations while protecting officers from harm and legal liability. The curriculum incudes 1) a comprehensive analysis of how AB392 changed PC 835a and provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a, 2) how to apply the tactical recommendations listed in CA POST’s De-Escalation Manual including pre-contact assessment and coordination of responding units, 3) practical, realistic and specific tactics to resolve common critical incidents including the mentally ill in crisis, subjects armed with knives and unconventional weapons, criminal and non-criminal barricades in structures and vehicles and more. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	16	1
23047	RESPONSE TO THE NON-CRIMINAL BARRICADE	8	3
23047	RESPONSE TO THE NON-CRIMINAL BARRICADE Students will learn about the specific liability laws and modern tactics for responding to armed and mentally ill subjects in crisis who have barricaded themselves in a structure or vehicle. Students will 1) understand how to coordinate responding patrol units using the Contain/Point/React concept, 2) understand how liability attaches to these incidents and how to avoid triggering the “the special relationship doctrine”, 3) receive a practical decision-making concept they can use to decide how and when to disengage and re-engage from non-criminal barricades, 4) analyze actual incidents where officers disengaged from a non-criminal barricade with both positive and negative outcomes, 5) analyze the public duty doctrine and other relevant rulings. Students will leave the course with exemplar policies from leading California agencies and an easy to follow decision-making guide. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $289.00	8	3
33887	USE OF FORCE FOR FIELD SUPERVISORS	8, 16	2
33887	USE OF FORCE FOR FIELD SUPERVISORS This course provides current and aspiring supervisors with the specific skills they can use to supervise use of force incidents both before, during and after an incident. This training will include setting the tone ahead of time during briefing training, how to manage scenes and best practices for conducting reviews and investigations. This course includes up to date information on how SB2, AB392, SB 230 and other laws have affected law enforcement use of force. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios for in-service personnel. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $389.00	8, 16	2
21179	USE OF FORCE/LIABILITY/LITIGATION	8	1
21179	USE OF FORCE/LIABILITY/LITIGATION The course will provide law enforcement managers with an advanced understanding of current use of force laws. It will also provide a structured framework for analyzing use of force incidents from a managerial perspective. The course consists of facilitated discussion, case study analysis, and scenarios designed for law enforcement managers. Plan: NA. No POST financial reimbursement Cost: Non-Reimbursable Tuition: $459.00	8	1

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