This course is designed for officers who are newly assigned to supervisory positions and/or officers serving in supervisory positions without any formal training.
June 2-6, 2025, Classroom 1826
December 8-12, 2025, Classroom 1425

This course is designed for those responsible for conducting background checks. The course shows criminal justice professionals how to identify the minimum qualifications for entry-level employment, using legal considerations, state-mandated requirements, and information sources. Lessons learned from case studies will be considered, and participants will be assigned to collect and verify information for current background investigations.
May 20-21, 2025, Classroom 1826
November 12-13, 2025, Classroom 1425

This course will provide Field Training Officers with a perspective and understanding of the various roles they must fulfill and the basic requirements of their position in the program. The student will be introduced to various field training programs, emphasizing the San Jose and the Police Training Officer Models. Topics include program history, elements of the program standards and the San Jose Model's influence on the contemporary Police Training Officer Program.
October 6-10, 2025, Classroom 1826

Leadership is such a broad discussion that at times it can become very confusing and a bit overwhelming. Servant leadership becomes the ideal behavior model to influence the law enforcement agency's culture to practice democratic problem- solving and decision-making. This class will provide participants with information on Servant Leadership and its potential for creating more effective leaders and followers in an organization.
September 15-16, 2025, Classroom 1425