Tactical Encounters Presents

Active Shooter Instructor Course Through media presentation, innovative tactics and instructional techniques, this class was designed to prepare officers to become trainers in rapid deployment intervention techniques. Officers will be given the core instruction on the background, mission of first responders, history of active shooter incidents, commonalities, lessons learned, team responsibilites, priorities during active shooter incidents and princples to use in order to make quick decisions under stress. Because this is a train-the-trainer course, officers will then be given the opportunity to demonstrate their newly acquired knowledge through teach-back exercises and practical scenarios. In addition to the topics mentioned above, students wil be exposed to:

Lecture

Demonstrations

Isolation drills

Modular & comprehensive exercises

Practical scenarios using force-on-force simulators

Teach-back exercises

Scenario development This Course has been attended and adopted by agencies throughout Oakland and Wayne Counties. Instuctors have then gone back and taught over 1,000 officers on tactics and principles derived from this Course!

-Four day course - March 9-12 -Costs- $650.00

Livonia, MI 0800-1600

For more information and to register go to our website at www.tacticalencounters.com

COURSE NAME: BUILDING 911 LIFEBRIDGES TO SUICIDAL CALLERS State of Michigan 911 Fund Approval #MCI200905A Module 2 Endorsed INSTRUCTION BY: James Marshall, MA, LLP DATES: February 23 & 24, 2015 LOCATION: Ionia, MI Ionia County Central Dispatch Center 545 Apple Tree Drive Ionia, MI 48846 TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm each day COST: $359.00 per person LODGING: American Inn & Suites (616) 527-2200 REGISTRATION/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: on-line: www.911training.net by e-mail: deborah@911training.net by phone:#231-622-1600 COURSE DESCRIPTION: As 911Pros you don't want to "wing it" with suicidal callers. Jim Marshall has created a fun, science-driven, powerful training to help you build a real LifeBridge to these callers.

• Gain awareness of the impacts of suicide in the life of the nation, our communities, and our families.

• Increase your knowledge about the causes of suicide and related risk factors. • Learn to form a powerful "lifebridge" to suicidal callers with three key elements:

1. A genuine human connection that can buffer and help prevent suicide 2. Suicide risk-assessment powered by the Institute's research-based LifeBridges Guiding

Flex-Protocol™ 3. Intervention skills, strategies, and powerful messages to influence the caller's decision

making process

• Maintain empathy balanced with healthy detachment so you can manage your own distress and mental health

• Develop greater confidence as your knowledge and skill is increased

Praises for “LifeBridges” “In 17 years this is the best class I have EVER attended. Instructor was incredible, kept our attention with laughter and humor.” "I thought the content & presentation of this class was outstanding. This class gives great insight to suicide on many levels." “Excellent understanding of the unique needs of telecommunicators.”  About the Instructor.... Jim Marshall, MA, has been a clinical psychotherapist for over 26 years and is the Director of 911 Training Institute. The Institute is devoted to helping 911Pros enjoy great mental health AND peak performance through training experiences that boost resilience and mastery of calls involving mental illness, suicide risk, and domestic violence.

When Mental Health Expertise for 911 really counts…

BUILDING 911 LIFEBRIDGES TO SUICIDAL CALLERS™SNC #: MCI200905A; Module 2 Endorsed

911 LifeBridges is the class for you and your dispatch team if you want to…..

Gain awareness of the impacts of suicide in the life of the nation, our communities, and our families.

Increase your knowledge about the causes of suicide and related risk factors. Learn to form a powerful "lifebridge" to suicidal callers with three key elements:

1. A genuine human connection that can buffer and help prevent suicide 2. Suicide risk-assessment powered by the Institute's research-based LifeBridges Guiding Flex-

Protocol™ 3. Intervention skills, strategies, and powerful messages to influence the caller's decision making

process

You will also learn to...

Maintain empathy balanced with healthy detachment so you can manage your own distress and mental health while achieving peak performance in dispatching the suicide call

Develop greater confidence as your knowledge and skill is increased

Hosted by SERESA

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Dates: March 16th & 17th, 2015

Cost: $359 per person

Location: Roseville Fire Headquarters 18750 Common Roseville, MI 48066

To Register: On-line: www.911training.net Via e-mail: info@911training.net Via phone:231-622-1600

   

COLD CASE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Stuart Fenton is currently the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Emmet County Prosecutors Office (Petoskey, Michigan) and is responsible for handling all major felony cases from charge to trial. Prior to that he was the Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors Office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, assigned to a Circuit Courtroom where he tried major felony cases. Previously, he was a member of the Southwest Enforcement Team Drug Unit and personally prosecuted cases from that unit. He spent 6 years as the Investigative Subpoena and Cold Case Homicide Attorney for the office and was the Unit Prosecutor for Kalamazoo County’s cold case team. During his tenure with the cold case team, he successfully tried 6 cold murder cases, each averaging 14 years old. He has received numerous awards for his work with the Cold Case Team and has also lectured extensively, both statewide and nationally for various law enforcement agencies, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan, and the National College of District Attorneys. DESCRIPTION: This course will describe in detail investigative techniques which have successfully solved several old, cold, unsolved, homicide cases through a discussion of not only the techniques and strategies utilized, but also through a comprehensive case study analysis, which utilizes real life, practical, hands on experiences to demonstrate how difficult and previously thought unsolvable cases could in fact be solved. Although the primary focus is on cold case homicides, the practical value from this seminar carries over to all aspects of criminal investigation and is designed to make detectives better all around investigators. TOPICS INCLUDE: • Attitude • Theory behind Cold Case • Strategies, Techniques and Themes of Investigation • Case Selection • Funding • Case Studies: 1. The Russ Smith Case – The case was successfully prosecuted without police finding the victim’s body 2. Corkscrew Homicide 3. Gray Case 4. Deer Hunters Plus much, much more DATE: March 26, 2015 TIME: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm COST: $125.00 LOCATION: Oakland Police Academy Oakland Community College 2900 Featherstone Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845 Phone: (248) 232-4220 Fax: (248) 232-4225 – This Course is MCOLES Approved –

COURTROOM TESTIMONY SEMINAR

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Stuart Fenton is currently the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Emmet County Prosecutors Office (Petoskey, Michigan) and is responsible for handling all major felony cases from charge to trial. Prior to that he was the Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors Office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, assigned to a Circuit Courtroom where he tried major felony cases. Previously, he was a member of the Southwest Enforcement Team Drug Unit and personally prosecuted cases from that unit. He spent 6 years as the Investigative Subpoena and Cold Case Homicide Attorney for the office and was the Unit Prosecutor for Kalamazoo County’s cold case team. During his tenure with the cold case team, he successfully tried 6 cold murder cases, each averaging 14 years old. He has received numerous awards for his work with the Cold Case Team and has also lectured extensively, both statewide and nationally for various law enforcement agencies, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan, and the National College of District Attorneys.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will assist police officers towards becoming confident and convincing witnesses on the witness stand when testifying, how to avoid common defense traps, the pitfalls on cross examination, while emphasizing the importance of follow up, preparation and detail in police reports. Students will take part in a mock trial and actually testify in both direct and cross exam. Cross exam will be challenging and demonstrate the most common defense techniques utilized to “trap” police officers and make them look bad. Experience has shown that this part of the course, utilizing audience participation and feedback, is most appreciated and fun.

TOPICS INCLUDE: Better Report writing Preparation Courtroom demeanor, body language and other intangibles Anticipating the cross exam Avoiding common defense traps Persuasion Techniques Common problems and areas for police officer testimony Projecting confidence Examples from real trials and real police reports DATE: March 27, 2015 TIME: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm COST: $125.00 LOCATION: Oakland Police Academy Oakland Community College 2900 Featherstone Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845 Phone: (248) 232-4220 Fax: (248) 232-4225 – This Course is MCOLES Approved –

Michigan State Police

The purpose of this two-hour training is to train law enforcement personnel in the proper use of the DataMaster Transportable (DMT) breath alcohol testing instrument. Upon completion of this training, a certified operator will be able to administer a breath alcohol test on a suspected intoxicated subject in the state of Michigan using a DMT. The operator will be familiar with the operating principle of the DMT, know the exterior components of the instrument, and know the pretest, subject, and accuracy check procedures and sequences. Immediately following the DMT training, officers who have successfully completed the three-day National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approved SFST class may attend the SFST refresher class. Officers must bring their five-digit MCOLES number with them to the training for the training to be reported to MCOLES. Dates: February 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2015 - Michigan State Police Second District Headquarters March 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 2015 - Northville Township Police Department Times: DMT Training - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (February 20, 23, 24, 25, 26 and March 6, 9, 10, 11, 12) DMT Training - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (February 27 and March 13) SFST Refresher - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (February 20, 23, 25 and March 6, 9, 11) Place: Michigan State Police Northville Township Police Department Second District Headquarters 41600 Six Mile Road 12111 S. Telegraph Road Northville, MI 48168 Taylor, MI 48180 Class Size: Limited to 20 Cost: Free tuition. Mileage, lodging, meals, etc., are the responsibility of the agency/attendee. Registration must be completed online at least one week in advance of the training date selected. Enter course code “1054530” in the Search by Course ID box, then click the course link. On the Registration tab, click Register. **NOTE: If attending both courses, registration is required for each course. Enter course code “1049109” if attending the SFST Refresher. OFFICERS NOT REGISTERED IN MI-TRAIN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE TRAINING. For more information, contact Ms. Debra Schrauben, Traffic Services Section, at (517) 636-0301. This course is MCOLES approved.

Training Academy

Training Announcement DataMaster DMT Training &

Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Refresher

Note: No-shows will be billed tuition plus a $25 cancellation fee unless cancellation is made five business days prior to seminar start date.

For the latest listing of Advanced Police Seminars, visit our website at www.macomb.edu/psi

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Emergency Telecommunicator Course (ETC)Priority Dispatch Corp.ETC Certification Course

The ETC program is designed and produced by the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED). The course (40 hours minimum) is designed to train new employees unfamiliar with emergency communication centers, emergency telecommunication technology, interpersonal communication, legal issues, and job stress factors.

The program takes an integrated teaching approach that features comprehensive content, multimedia presentations, and hands-on training. Module I approved: PDIS200703

The course covers the following topics:

• Roles and Responsibilities of the Emergency Telecommunicator

• Emergency Telecommunication Technologies

• Telecommunication Essentials

• Interpersonal Communication

• Caller Management

• Police Call Classification

MCOLES approved for 302 funds (police officers must bring their MCOLES #)

March 2–6, 2015 8:00 am–5:00 pmINSTRUCTORMCJTC Staff

LOCATIONEast Campus Macomb Community College 21901 Dunham Road Clinton Township, MI 48036

TUITIONMembers—$350 Non-Members—$450 Student manual included.

REGISTRATION586.498.4050 cjtc@macomb.edu

• Fire Call Classification

• Medical Call Classification

• Man-Made and Natural Catastrophic Events

• Radio Broadcast Procedures

• Legal Aspects of Public Safety Communication

• Quality Improvement

• Stress Management

Tactical Encounters Inc.

Training Announcement

Low-Light Tactics for Law Enforcement

The majority of officer involved shootings occur during low-light

engagements. Officers are required to identify lethal threats before engaging, regardless

of the lighting conditions. Therefore, officers need to train and become proficient with

low-light tactics. This course is designed to give officers a tactical advantage in low-

light conditions. In addition to threat identification, officers will learn how to deploy

their flashlights to search, navigate, control suspects and other useful tactics. This

course will change the way you operate during low-light engagements. Live fire range

exercises as well as force on force scenarios will be utilized.

Date: April 7

Times: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Costs: $225.00

Location: Livonia, MI

All Courses MCOLES Approved for 302 Funding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More information and to register: www.tacticalencounters.com

COURSE NAME: Why Do They Stay? Peak Performance in Managing Domestic Violence Calls State of Michigan 911 Fund Approval #MCI201107B Endorsed for Module II INSTRUCTION BY: James Marshall, MA, LLP HOSTED BY: Chippewa County Central Dispatch DATE: March 13, 2015 LOCATION: Sault Ste. Marie, MI Kewadin Convention Center 2186 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm COST: $229.00 per person REGISTRATION/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: on-line: www.911training.net by e-mail: deborah@911training.net by phone:#231-622-1600 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a one-day, 8 hour course that can make a career’s worth of difference in how you feel about & deal with DV calls! You’ll gain skills to master one of the most common yet dangerous call types (for everyone on the scene). • Become psychologically prepared to build a powerful connection with DV callers—the alleged victim and the Intimate Terrorist • Boost your success & lower your frustration as the Very First Responder • Learn best-practice DV Call Assessment skills to increase safety for all on scene • Gain intervention skills to optimally manage DV calls and influence better outcomes • Exchange mistaken beliefs about DV callers that fuel judgments with fascinating new insights to peak perform and boost your resilience

Tactical Encounters Inc.

Rapid Response to Active Shooter

This course is designed to give officers the basic knowledge necessary to deal with rapid

deployment situations (active shooter). The tactics taught in this course are more advanced

than the traditional diamond or quad formations currently used by many agencies. It begins

with a brief classroom orientation of history, terminology, responsibilities/objectives and

tactics. The students are then broken into groups and drilled on team formations, movement,

entries/room clearing, officer/citizen rescues, vehicle rescues and more. This course

contains reality-based, force-on-force scenarios, which place the officers in stressful situations

and re-enforce the methodology and tactics for dealing with this critical issue

Training dates

January 28-29 Livonia, MI

April 1-2 Livonia, MI

October 13-14 Livonia, MI

December 2-3 Livonia, MI

Time: 8:00-4:00

All Courses MCOLES Approved for 302 Funding!!!

For more information and to register visit us on our website at:

www.tacticalencounters.com

Michigan State Police

The purpose of this three-day course is to train law enforcement officers in the SFST. The officers will learn to recognize and interpret evidence of impaired driving and to administer the SFSTs properly. This training is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complete approved course. Seating is limited and is expected to fill quickly. Additional vacancies will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - Friday, April 3, 2015 Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Place: Northville Township Police Department 41600 Six Mile Road Northville, MI 48168 Class Size: Limited to 20 Cost: Free tuition. Mileage, lodging, meals, etc., are the responsibility of the agency/attendee. Registration must be completed online by Friday, March 27, 2015. Enter course code "1034200" in the Search by Course ID box, then click the course link. On the Registration tab, click Register. For more information, contact Sgt. Dean York, Traffic Services Section, at (517) 636-0488. This course is MCOLES approved.

Training Academy

Training Announcement

Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST)

Practitioner School

COURSE NAME: Survive & Thrive Comprehensive Stress Resilience Training State of Michigan 911 Fund Approval #: MCI 200908A Endorsed for Module II This two-day course will equip you to manage the huge stress unique to 911 and boost your resilience so you can maintain optimal health, performance, and relationships at work and at home. INSTRUCTION BY: James Marshall, MA, LLP HOSTED BY: Chippewa County Central Dispatch DATES (this is a 2-day class, offered twice) March 9 & 10, 2015 March 11 & 12, 2015 LOCATION: Sault Ste. Marie, MI Kewadin Convention Center 2186 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 TIME: 8am - 5pm each day COST: $359.00 per person REGISTRATION/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: on-line: www.911training.net by e-mail: deborah@911training.net by phone:#231-622-1600 COURSE DESCRIPTION: You will gain skills and knowledge for optimal performance and personal well-being with: - Cutting edge knowledge about acute and traumatic stress, chronic stress, Compassion Fatigue AND The Sleep/Stress Dynamic - New awareness about how these stress-conditions play out uniquely in your body, your 911 work, and outside life - Personal skills and tools you can build into your daily life to prevent and manage these negative impacts - "In-the-moment" strategies to manage your distress (and the caller's!) during 911 calls ranging from the most annoying and frustrating to those involving traumatic, life-threatening violence - A fresh and more encouraging vision of your profession and a Personal Game Plan for you as a person and professional to live and enjoy your life to the fullest In addition, you will discover tools to build great 911 relationships so you can look forward to going to work again! You will... - Discover the Stress-driven Toxic Relationship Dynamics that drive workplace conflict, damage morale, and poison relationships - Learn how to combat these toxic dynamics to create a 911 Culture of Respect by using keys to healthy team functioning - Apply new skills and insights to help you shape healthier relationships in your PSAP and at home

Tactical Casualty Care

Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid LE Edition This course follows the most recently updated guidelines put forth by the Committee

on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and the Committee for Tactical

Emergency Casualty Care (Co-TECC). TCCC is the standard of care for life saving

medical care in the tactical environment. TCCC is the golden standard of care utilized

by all US Military Special Forces Medics and medically trained soldiers.

The focus of this class is to give each student the ability to recognize, evaluate and

control life threatening injuries thus greatly increasing the patient's chance of survival.

This is a registered course with MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law

Enforcement Standards) and is eligible for P.A. 302 funding.

For individuals that possess a State of Michigan EMS license (MFR, EMT, AEMT,

Paramedic), 6 continuing education credits are included.

The course will cover the following:

- Define TCC Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid.

- Cover materials that make up the "Individual First Aid Kit" IFAK.

- Define the 3 phases of TCC - Direct Threat Care, Indirect Threat Care, and

CASEVAC.

- Perform a rapid/basic patient assessment and perform medical interventions during

Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid.

- Demonstrate skills proficiencies on the application of tourniquets, hemostatic agents,

and pressure

bandages. Apply occlusive dressings to penetrating chest wounds, and properly

control a patient's airway.

- Demonstrate Casualty Extraction Techniques utilizing a variety of manual carries.

Officer IFAK's (Individual First Aid Kit)

The Officer IFAK that will be issued to each student contains the necessary

equipment to provide these life-saving skills on themselves or someone else. This

includes the CAT-Combat Action Tourniquet, ETD or ITD pressure bandage, the

latest TCCC recommended hemostatic agent Quick-Clot Combat Gauze, and an

Occlusive Chest Seal (a $120.00 value)!! Each attendee will be trained on how to

effectively use each item in their IFAK. These IFAK's are designed to be easily added

to an Officer's gear or fit in a patrol vehicle.

Date: March 24th, June 30th, 2015

Time: 0800-1600

Costs: $250.00 Location: Eaton County Sheriff's Office. 1025 Independence Blvd. Charlotte, Michigan 48813

To register: Please visit our website at www.tacticalencounters.com

This class is being offered in partnership with Diversified Health and Safety Training LLC

Earn credits towards EMT/MFR

Tactical Casualty Care

Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid LE Edition This course follows the most recently updated guidelines put forth by the Committee

on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and the Committee for Tactical

Emergency Casualty Care (Co-TECC). TCCC is the standard of care for life saving

medical care in the tactical environment. TCCC is the golden standard of care utilized

by all US Military Special Forces Medics and medically trained soldiers.

The focus of this class is to give each student the ability to recognize, evaluate and

control life threatening injuries thus greatly increasing the patient's chance of survival.

This is a registered course with MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law

Enforcement Standards) and is eligible for P.A. 302 funding.

For individuals that possess a State of Michigan EMS license (MFR, EMT, AEMT,

Paramedic), 6 continuing education credits are included.

The course will cover the following:

- Define TCC Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid.

- Cover materials that make up the "Individual First Aid Kit" IFAK.

- Define the 3 phases of TCC - Direct Threat Care, Indirect Threat Care, and

CASEVAC.

- Perform a rapid/basic patient assessment and perform medical interventions during

Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid.

- Demonstrate skills proficiencies on the application of tourniquets, hemostatic agents,

and pressure

bandages. Apply occlusive dressings to penetrating chest wounds, and properly

control a patient's airway.

- Demonstrate Casualty Extraction Techniques utilizing a variety of manual carries.

Officer IFAK's (Individual First Aid Kit)

The Officer IFAK that will be issued to each student contains the necessary

equipment to provide these life-saving skills on themselves or someone else. This

includes the CAT-Combat Action Tourniquet, ETD or ITD pressure bandage, the

latest TCCC recommended hemostatic agent Quick-Clot Combat Gauze, and an

Occlusive Chest Seal (a $120.00 value)!! Each attendee will be trained on how to

effectively use each item in their IFAK. These IFAK's are designed to be easily added

to an Officer's gear or fit in a patrol vehicle.

February 24th

March 18th

Time: 0800-1600

Costs: $250.00

Location: Livonia Police Department 15050 Farmington Road, Livonia 48154

To register: Please visit our website at www.tacticalencounters.com

This class is being offered in partnership with Diversified Health and Safety Training LLC

Earn credits towards EMT/MFR

TRACE EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND USE IN INVESTIGATIONS

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Dillon is a forensic scientist with the Michigan State Police at the Northville Laboratory, currently working in the Trace Evidence Unit. She also conducts casework as a Bloodstain Pattern Analyst, processes crime scenes, and has previous experience as a DNA analyst. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will discuss how the collection trace evidence at crime scenes, autopsies, and vehicle processing on a routine basis can aid in the initial stages of an investigation or when latent prints and DNA fail to provide an identification. Emphasis will be placed on the proper techniques for collection and packaging of trace evidence such as tape lifts, post-it note lifts, paint transfers, fiber collection, known samples, etc. Footwear examinations will be included. Case studies will be presented and hands on collection methods will be practiced. TOPICS INCLUDE: • Locard’s Exchange Theory • Fiber Transfer • Paint Transfer • Physical Match • Glass • Fire Debris • Miscellaneous/Unknowns • Footwear examinations DATE: March 27, 2015 TIME: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm COST: $95.00 LOCATION: Oakland Police Academy Oakland Community College 2900 Featherstone Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845 Phone: (248) 232-4220 Fax: (248) 232-4225 – This Course is MCOLES Approved –