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Course detail: Supervising Special Units
Course Description:
The front-line supervisor is one of the most critical positions in any law enforcement organization. While there are commonalities between managing patrol units and special units, there are also many differences, from our primary functions to how we dress to our decisions. These differences are only sometimes readily identifiable to the newly transferred supervisor. This class will help the special unit supervisor identify and develop strategies for dealing with these unique issues head-on. For this course, a special unit is any unit whose primary duty is not uniformed patrol or conventional investigations. It is a unit with a specific mission outside of what would be considered traditional police work. In this class, we will discuss:
- Special units overview, including issues that cause friction between patrol and these units.
- Right and wrong reasons to have special units.
- Clearly defining your unit's mission.
- Legal issues.
- Administrative issues include personnel selection; equipment and training; policy and discipline; and team spirit vs. elitism.
- Operational issues from the perspective of leading and supervising, including officer safety and high-risk activities.
Core Competencies:
- Participants will lead and engage people to maximize organizational performance.
- Participants will use their knowledge, skills, and qualities to effectively perform the functions associated with management in their work environment.
Course Objectives:
Law enforcement training should be practical, relatable, and results oriented. Upon the completion of this training, attendees should be able to:
- Recognize practical and cultural differences between traditional patrol and special units.
- Identify your unit's mission.
- Gain awareness of legal issues that affect special units.
- Identify administrative matters and issues specific to special units, along with appropriate planning measures and responses.
- Identify operational scenarios and situations, specific to special units, along with appropriate planning measures and responses.
- Adapt and scale the information learned to their specific organization.
Instructional Methods:
- Lecture
- Media
- Class discussion
- Hands-on exercises
Who Should Attend:
- This class is geared towards those individuals tasked with the supervision and leadership of special units, with particular focus on those who may have no or minimal prior experience in this function, or those who may have this position in the future. Additionally, this is a good refresher course for those already in the role.
Course Requirements:
- 100% Attendance
Fitness Requirements and Expectation of Physical Risk: Sedentary
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email CPSL or call 620.694.1401 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.
