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This course is designed to give the patrol officer with little or no formal training in accident investigation better insight into the proper interpretation and gathering of physical evidence at a motor vehicle collision. The class is ideal for officers who frequently investigate accidents and want to enhance their knowledge and skills. Specific topics include planning the investigation, interviewing drivers and witnesses, visibility and environmental factors in accidents, simple estimates of vehicle stopping distances and speeds from skidmarks, accident information from vehicles, measurement techniques at accident scenes, and more!

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $60.00

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REFRESHER
3/17/09 - 3/18/09

This is a course designed for those officers who have attended the two week advanced accident investigation courses at Gloucester County Police Academy or Sea Girt. Subjects covered will be a review of speed from skid marks, vehicle turning, vehicle acceleration, and time-distance problems. Specific problem areas in accident investigation will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TRAINING.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $40.00

BASIC COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICERS
3/2/09 - 7/16/09
8/3/09 - 12/10/09

BASIC COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICERS

The Basic Class for police officers consists of 950 hours of training mandated by the Police Training Commission and includes over 100 hours of physical fitness, 40 hours of firearms training, 40 hours of first responder, 12 hours side-handle baton, and over 250 hours of academic subjects. Applicants must be sworn, full-time employees of a municipal, county, or state institution and conform to all the standards prescribed by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: FEE In County $350.00 / Out of County 600.00

BASIC INVESTIGATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
5/8/09
9/18/09

This is a hands-on course designed to teach the basic fundamentals of digital photography at various types of scenes. This workshop focuses on basic operation of the camera, providing information and techniques to guide law enforcement agencies into the updated technological capabilities of digital photography and provide the skills needed to apply this technology in the crime scene investigation field and/or related areas. The participant will be taught how to use their department’s camera equipment, focusing on camera modes, digital SOP’s, operation of flash and many other practical applications.  Please note the course is appropriate for not only investigative personnel, but patrol officers as well. 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: a digital camera with a flash card. Bring the camera manual and all other camera equipment issued by your department. 

Instructor:  Gloucester Co. Pros. Office Crime Scene Unit;

Fee: $20.00

BICYCLE PATROL SCHOOL
6/15/09 - 6/19/09

This course is taught by an International Police Mountain Bike Association certified instructor and includes training in accident avoidance, comfort and efficiency, stair climbs and descents, legal rights of cyclists, liabilty concerns of bike patrols, bicyle handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and much more. A high quality mountain bike, bike uniforms, at least three weeks riding experience prior to the start of the class, bicycling gloves, eye protection, and a full medical clearance are required prior to the start of class.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $100.00

CHILD FATALITY INVESTIGATIONS
10/5/09 - 10/7/09

The Child Fatality Investigations Course is a three-day introductory level, comprehensive overview of the processes involved in the investigation of injury and deaths involving children, specifically crimes and acts of violence.  Also discussed in this course will be specific issues concerning crime scene aspects of child deaths, interview and investigative techniques, shaken baby syndrome, child development and medical issues.  The course will include instructors that are experts the fields of medicine, law enforcement and social services.

Instructor:       Academy Staff

Fee: $60.00

CRASH INVESTIGATION I
1/26/09 - 2/6/09

This definitive course is based on the best selling law enforcement book of all time, The Traffic Investigation Manual. It provides in-depth coverage of the skills your people need to systemically investigate a traffic accident, including the ability to recognize critical evidence at the scene and to preserve and record it promptly. Techniques of recognizing and properly recording accident results on roadways and vehicles are also thoroughly presented. Officers will learn how to make measurements, sketches, after accident diagrams, and photographs of the accident scene. How the collected data can be used to reconstruct accidents will also be covered.

Instructor: Division of Highway Safety Staff

Fee: $0.00

CRASH INVESTIGATION II
3/23/09 - 4/3/09

Crash Investigation II will enhance the capability and credibility of your at-scene investigators. The course is designed to develop skills in technically preparing AI data and collecting follow-up data required by prosecutors, defense attorneys, claim adjusters, fleet supervisors, reconstructionists, and highway safety engineers. The course's emphasis is on vehicle damage analysis and vehicle behavior in accidents. Some topics include: vehicle damage analysis, vehicle behavior in accidents, results of the accident on the road, lamp filament analysis, tire damage analysis, measurement methods, and specialized data gathering. PREREQUISITE: CRASH INVESTIGATION I .

Instructor: Division of Highway Safety Staff

Fee: $0.00

CRASH INVESTIGATIONS USING MOMENTUM ANALYSIS
11/16/09 - 11/18/09

This course is designed primarily for police officers with advanced training in crash investigation who wish to obtain additional or refresher training in the use of momentum analysis for speed calculations. The attendee will utilize the application of physics and trigonometry in the calculation of vehicle speeds from collisions. Various collisions will be investigated for the purpose of analyzing time and distance relationships that arise out of vehicle speed issues. PREREQUISITE: VEHICLE DYNAMICS OR TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $60.00

CRASH ZONE
3/9/09 - 3/13/09

This course will instruct you in the proper techniques for creating comprehensive scale diagrams using the CAD Zone computer software currently owned by your agency.  Crash Zone is an in-depth, “hands-on” course where you will construct scale diagrams of various crash scenarios, including the final resting positions of vehicles and road surface evidence.  Crush damage and the direction of impact will also be covered.  Completed diagrams will then be produced on a plotter or laser printer.

In addition, you will learn how to utilize data collected with laser mapping systems, such as LTI and Total Station, to create accurate, professional-looking diagrams suitable for courtroom presentation.

NOTE:  THE CAD ZONE SOFTWARE IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE COURSE. STUDENTS SHOULD PURCHASE THE SOFTWARE PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR CLASS.  THE SOFTWARE CAN BE PURCHASED AT cadzone.com.  New Jersey officers will be given preference over out-of-state officers in the registration process.

Fee: $0.00

CRIME PREVENTION FOR THE PRACTITIONER
11/02/09 - 11/06/09

This 40-hour Police Training Commission approved course will prepare the officer with the knowledge and skills necessary to advise citizens on how best to protect themselves from criminal attack at home, at work, and in public places. Upon completion of this class, officers will be able to administer, coordinate, or act as a liaison with those activities on behalf of the police department. Some topics include crime analysis, risk management, physical security, home security, citizen patrol concepts, and much more.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $100.00

CRIME SCENE PROCESSING
5/18/09 - 5/21/09

This 32-hour workshop will offer hands-on training in fingerprint development, alternate light sources, photography, presumptive blood tests, and blood print development. Students will participate in mock crime scene processing and class presentations. The class is geared to detectives and patrol officers in smaller departments who are responsible for investigating crime scenes.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $80.00

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
4/13/09 - 4/17/09

This course will provide insight and training to the individual who is most responsible for the initial actions at a crime scene. Topics will include preliminary crime scene investigation, forensic scene investigation, bloodstain pattern reconstruction, medical examiner scene investigation, interviewing, search warrants, sexual assault investigations, and more!

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $100.00

CULTS, STREET GANGS, AND GANGS IN DRUGS
2/16/09 - 2/18/09

This 24-hour course deals with all aspects of various cults and gangs. By the end of the class, students will be able to recognize, identify, and investigate criminal activity of cults and gangs. Discussion topics include urban gangs, streetology tagging, Supremacist groups, Asian gangs, and more!

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $60.00

DDC 8 DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
3/16/09

This eight-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course will provide drivers with knowledge and safe driving techniques to prevent collisions and violations. The course addresses common driving violations that result in collisions and how to change driving habits to eliminate moving violations. Students will learn how to recognize both potential and immediate hazards, how to avoid collisions in a variety of driving conditions, and how to choose safe and legal driving behaviors. The course emphasis is on identifying and choosing safe and legal behind-the-wheel behaviors and actions. Some specific topics addressed are: Personal responsibility and driving, defensive driving, preventable collisions, hazard recognition, drugs and driving, the driving environment, avoiding collisions, and choosing safe, legal behaviors.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $30.00

DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL
5/18/09 - 5/21/09

This four-day high demand course is for law enforcement personnel that are responsible for teaching proper defensive tactics techniques.  Upon successful completion of this course, students will be certified to instruct basic handcuffing, subject control, self-defense, and weapon retention.  The course will also include training in pressure point tactics, force and liability issues, and use of force reports.  This is a hands-on course, and all trainees must be in good physical condition.  There will be written and practical exams at the end of the course.  PRE-REQUISITE RECOMMENDATION—-NOT REQUIRED: RECENT HANDCUFFING INSTRUCTOR COURSE  (HCI) BY T.C. AND R, LLC.  Equipment needed:  full duty belt, handcuffs, and key.  Dress code:  BDU’s or sweats for described activity.  HCI Refresher and Recert. will be done during this course (Cost: $150.00).  PLEASE NOTE:  INSTRUCTIONAL CREDITS MAY NOT BE USED TO PAY FOR THIS COURSE.  ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO TACTICAL CONTROL & RESTRAINT, LLC, PO BOX 351, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ  08108

Instructor: Tactical Control & Restraint                           Attendance:    25

Fee: $375.00
        $150.00 (Recertification of current instructors)

DRILL INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL
6/29/09 - 7/1/09

This 24-hour course will provide students with instruction on performing basic military movements used at the academy setting and funerals. The instructor will provide insight into the techniques of giving commands and individual movements. Specifically, students will learn the preparatory command, command of execution, position of attention, parade rest, hand salute, facing movements, forming and drilling a class or group, marching a class or group, halting while marching, executing a column right with four squads, and much more.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $60.00

DRUGS FOR THE PATROL OFFICER
9/28/09 - 10/2/09

This 40-hour course is designed for the uniformed officer and covers the CDS Act, drug identification, search & seizure, evidence handling, court testimony, Clandestine labs, MV stops and searches, report writing, developing sources of information, and uniformed officer interaction with the undercover.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $100.00

EXPLOSIVES AND IED FAMILIARIZATION
10/2/09

This course will provide an introduction to and familiarization with explosives. It will assist the officer in the identification of explosives and examine precautions to be taken in an explosives and/or improvised explosive device (IED) incident. The class will provide the officer with an overview of the federal explosives statutes enforced by the ATF and the interagency cooperation that goes into an explosives-related investigation. Participants will also be brought up to date on the availability of ATF's resources to them in the field. The class also includes hands-on training with inert explosives and IED's. Depending on the availability of suitable range facilities, a live explosives demonstration will be provided.

Instructor: AFT Staff

Fee: $20.00

FBI INVESTIGATOR'S SCHOOL
10/19/09 - 10/30/09

This class is a comprehensive, 2 week study of investigative techniques and practices, including police survival techniques, interview and interrogation, fingerprinting, stress management, hostage situations, crime scene photography, criminal profiling, sex crimes, and search warrants. The jacket & tie academy dress code is strictly enforced for this class.

Instructor: FBI (Philadelphia)

Fee: $20.00

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER SCHOOL
#1 2/23/09 - 2/25/09
#2 11/23/09 - 11/25/09

The Field Training Officer Training Program is designed to train the trainer to teach new officers. The program stresses five roles of the FTO, recruit training manuals, standard evaluation guidelines, the emulation process, daily observation reports, teaching techniques, liability, ethical issues, rater error, case law, remedial training/procedures, a review of recruit post-academy training, and much more!

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $60.00

FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR COURSE
6/15/09 - 6/19/09

The objective of this course is to equip the student with the expertise to develop and administer departmental firearms programs. Successful completion of the course will also qualify the participant for certification to instruct in basic training and in-service programs.Subject material includes the legal responsibilities of a rangemaster, legal and moral use of deadly force, vicarious liability, nomenclature, care and maintenance of the modern handgun, gun battle statistics, teaching single and double action shooting, range
management and record keeping ,and methods of instructing various revolver, shotgun, semi-automatic handgun courses. Range exercises include police combat courses. Students are required to pass a written examination, demonstrate the ability to function as a rangemaster and fire a 90% in 1 out of 2 runs of the Handgun Qualification Course to successfully complete the course. PREREQUISITE: METHODS OF INSTRUCTION. EITHER DURING THE PREQUALIFICATION OR THE CLASS, STUDENTS MUST SCORE ONE 95% TO COMPLETE THE COURSE.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $100.00

GRANT WRITING
10/26/09

This eight-hour class will give basic information on the process of writing a grant proposal for competitive governmental grant applications.  The ideal participant would  be an individual from a law enforcement agency with no or minimal grant writing experience.  Attendees will become familiar with grant concepts and terminology through interactive discussion and hands on exercises and be ready to write up the next winning grant proposal.  Topics include a grant writing overview, problem statements, program/project descriptions, project goals, management structure, evaluation, budget, and sustainability.

Instructor:       Academy Staff 

Fee: $20.00                                                         

HEAVY TRUCK ENFORCEMENT
2/19/09

Conducted by the New Jersey State Police Truck Inspection Team, this seminar focuses on applicable motor vehicle laws regarding trucks, how to conduct a walk-around inspection, and more!

Instructor: New Jersey State Police

Fee: $20.00

HIGH TECHNOLOGY INVESTIGATIONS
11/9/09 - 11/13/09

This newly designed course will include an overview of computer/internet crimes and investigative techniques used in these circumstances. Specific topics include: computer crime/general internet safety, cyber stalking, understanding the internet, counducting the investigation, email headers, newsgroups, chat rooms and IRC, the internet as an investigative tool, affidavit and search warrant terminology, seizing evidence/introduction to computer forensics, on-line investigations, and much more! The final day of class will consist of hands-on training in the college computer lab.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $100.00

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND IDENTITY DOCUMENTS
4/6/09

This three-hour course provides a basic overview of immigration enforcement for the law enforcement community. It covers the various groups of immigrants commonly encountered by the patrol officer and detective during the normal course of their duties, as well as the tools available to properly identify a foreign national and notify ICE pursuant to any arrest involving them. It also provides instruction on how to comply with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Directive 2007-3 regarding the arrest of suspected illegal aliens. In addition, the course provides an in-depth, hands-on instruction regarding the identification of authentic and fraudulent immigration identity documents. 

This course is taught by an ICE Certified Forensic Document Instructor who currently serves as a Supervisory Officer with US Immigration & Customs Enforcement in New Jersey.

Instructor: US Immigration/Customs Enforcement

Fee: $20.00

INSURANCE FRAUD
9/9/09

This eight-hour course presented by the Officer of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and National Insurance Crime Bureau will cover Criminal Law Overview, Staged Motor Vehicle Accidents, Fraudulent Insurance Identification Cards, Fraudulent Vehicle Theft Reports, Document Fraud, and Vehicle (VIN) Identification.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $20.00

INTERVIEW/INTERROGATION
5/4/09 - 5/7/09

This 32-hour course emphasizes the use of verbal and non-verbal behavior in interview and interrogation.  Topics include Physiological and Psychological Factors in Stress, Psychology of Interviewing, Non-Verbal Behavior, Non-Verbal and Verbal Behavior in Deception, Stress and Behavior, Neurolinguistic Programming, Facial Expressions in Deceit, and more!

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $80.00

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
#1    2/9/09 - 2/13/09
#2    5/11/09 - 5/15/09
#3   10/12/09 - 10/16/09
#4    12/14/09 - 12/18/09

This class is a Police Training Commission approved course designed for officers who plan to teach at police schools and/or in their respective departments.

Topics include selecting appropriate teaching methods, establishing goals and performance objectives, and constructing lesson plans. An overview of the principles of learning, classroom management, and the selection and use of training aids will also be discussed.

Each student is required to plan & present to the class two lessons on police related
topics: one is a 10 minute presentation; the other is a 20 minute presentation and requires the use of training aids. Presentations will be evaluated by the trainee, the instructor, and class members. The jacket and tie academy dress code is strictly enforced in this class.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $100.00

MODIFIED RADAR INSTRUCTIOR'S COURSE
5/18/09 - 5/20/09

This class, which is 24 hours in length, is designed for those who wish to instruct radar and already have completed a Police Training Commission approved Methods of Instruction course. Training includes field operations and practical exercises that will prepare the officer who specializes in traffic enforcement. Objectives procedure, operation, and report preparation are some of the various phases which will be discussed in detail. Instructor candidates require a minimum of two (2) years as a radar operator with their department and completion of Methods of Instruction.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $60.00

PHYSICAL FITNESS INSTRUCTOR COURSE
6/22/09 - 6/26/09

This 40-hour, Police Training Commission accredited course prepares an officer to gain certification as a physical training instructor. Students will learn the implementation of the Police Training Commission Physical Conditioning program. Instructional topics include fitness levels, physical fitness assessments, exercise physiology, substance abuse, diet and nutrition, and more. Physical Fitness sessions will be conducted daily. A MEDICAL CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED!

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $100.00

POLICE YOUTH CAMP
7/06/09- 7/17/09

This two-week basic Academy is designed for young adults (age 14-17 years) and police explorers who are interested in a career in law enforcement. Emphasis is placed on discipline and physical fitness. Basic police academic subjects will be covered. This course provides an excellent opportunity for youths to discover the Police Academy setting.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $200.00

RECERTIFICATION CLASSES

This 16-hour course has been standardized to include those topics that are either required or recommended by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.  All officers will attend Use of Force Policy,  Vehicular Pursuit Policy,  Domestic Violence,  and Bloodborne Pathogens on the first day. On the second day, officers will receive a three-hour block on Report Writing and a two-hour block on immigration enforcement and identity documents.  Managers should attend one of the two classes designated for supervisors.  This course is offered 12 times per year  to accommodate your department's shift schedule and is JIF approved. 

Instructor:
Academy Staff

Fee: In County $0.00 / Out of County $40.00

RELIGIOUS AND POLITICALLY MOTIVATED SUICIDE TERRORISM
4/22/09
9/8/09
11/6/09

This 1/2 day class will briefly discuss the motivation behind suicide bombers and the methods and weapons used by suicide terrorists. Topics such as the Culture of Hate  and Radical Islamic  beliefs and practices will be mentioned.  Previous attack methods and lessons learned will be outlined as well.  Finally, attendees will see how the local law enforcement officer fits in the picture of collection and dissemination of information.

Instructor:       Academy Staff 

Fee: $20.00

REPORT WRITING
4/20/09 - 4/21/09

This sixteen (16) hour course will provide a foundation for law enforcement professionals in basic English skills and expertise in writing investigative narratives. The class addresses the qualities of a good report and outlines the areas of information covered by a clear, concise, well-written police narrative. Students will learn to incorporate English grammar and composition skills with proven effective police report writing techniques and strategies. The course also emphasizes the importance of correct English composition for accurate police reports. Practice exercises are provided to afford the students an opportunity to put into use the concepts and techniques presented. NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING TWO EXAMPLES OF THEIR OWN POLICE REPORTS. (NARRATIVE ONLY!)

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $40.00

SCENE MAPPING USING LASERS
4/27/09 - 5/1/09

This course will teach students how to use laser equipment, including speed lasers and total stations, to determine scene dimensions for later renderings in scale diagrams. Attendees will learn about coordinate geometry and the various methods for conducting accurate scene measurements, from tape measuring to the latest laser mapping systems.  Officers will be shown the proper procedures for setting-up, testing, and operating the laser mapping devices and how to download the resulting data.  Additionally, students will take part in a number of “hands-on” exercises which involve locating and measuring evidence in a variety of field conditions using the laser mapping equipment.

During the course, attendees will also receive an introduction on computer diagramming  software and how to render a scale drawing of a scene.  To successfully complete this course, students will be required to pass a written exam and successfully map a scene.  If students already have a mapping system, they should bring it to class.  Although not required, laptop computers are encouraged.  New Jersey officers will be given preference over out-of-state officers in the registration process.

Instructor:       IPTM Staff 

Fee: $40.00

SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION
2/17/09 - 2/20/09

Demonstrates the practices and procedures in the delicate investigation of rape, molestation, etc. A few of the subjects discussed will be: awareness of the psychological as well as physical effects on victims, evidence for prosecution of offenders, interview and interrogation techniques, and a psychological profile of sex crime perpetrators.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $60.00

SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT OPERATIONS
5/27/09 - 5/29/09

This course is designed for coordinators and supervisors of DUI Sobriety Checkpoints.  It is a comprehensive program that covers all aspects of sobriety checkpoints, from the initial planning stages through the final reports.  Students will learn the proper procedures for planning and setting-up traffic control devices to conduct vehicle checkpoints following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).  During the second day of the course, a live sobriety checkpoint will be conducted.  Please plan accordingly for this activity by wearing appropriate clothing.  In addition, students should bring a safety vest and flashlight.  New Jersey officers will be given preference over out-of-state officers in the registration process.

Instructor:       IPTM Staff

Fee: $0.00

SPECIAL OFFICER I
2/9/09 - 3/12/09

The Special Officer I class consists of approximately 80 hours of classwork and includes training in PR-24, handcuffing, disorderly persons offenses, first aid and various patrol concepts. Classes are scheduled during evening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Upon graduation, students will be PTC certified Class One Special Officers.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: In County $200.00/ Out of County $250.00
This is an evening class.

SPECIAL OFFICER II
8/24/09 - 5/26/10

The Special Officer II class consists of over 700 hours of training mandated by the Police Training Commission. This course covers the same material as the basic class. Classes are scheduled during evening hours, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Applicants must have the same qualifications as a regular officer and be appointed as a special officer II before attendance will be approved.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: In County $350.00/ Out of County $600.00

STREET SURVIVAL
10/5/09 - 10/7/09
12/7/09 - 12/9/09

This three day course is designed to better prepare law enforcement personnel for violent situation they may encounter. Topics to be discussed include: “Warrior” Mindset, Tactical Decision Making under Stress, Situational Awareness, and Use of Force. Survival Techniques will focus on Crimes in Progress, as well as Motor Vehicle Stops. Handcuffing, Defensive Tactics and the use of impact weapons and chemical agents will also be included. The last day will focus on practical exercises with scenarios utilizing “force on force.” Note: This is a hands-on course, and all trainees must be in good physical condition.

Instructor:       Academy Staff  

Fee: $60.00

SUPERVISION SCHOOL
3/02/09 - 3/13/09
9/14/09 - 9/25/09

This course focuses on the identification and explanation of theories relative to supervision and leadership.  This class should be mandatory for first-line supervisors, as well as field training officers and coaches.  The course draws upon material from police supervision courses by such authors as Iannone, Bennett, and Hess.  Topics covered include, but are not limited to, Equity Theory, The Role of Management and Leadership in Law Enforcement, Motivation Decision Making and Problem Solving, Ethics and Cultural Diversity, Supervisors Liability, Leadership, Supervision, and Command Presence, Internal Affairs for the First-Line Supervisor, Handling Critical Incidents, and the Role of the Supervisor.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $200.00

TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION
8/10/09 - 8/21/09

This class builds upon IPTM's Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation course by assisting you further in understanding vehicle dynamics. Students 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, and determination of direction of travel, initial contact and position of vehicles on the roadway. Prerequisite: IPTM's Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation (80 hours) course or its equivalent.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Fee: $0.00

TACTICAL RESPONSE OFFICER TRAINING (TROT)
8/31/09- 9/1/09

This installment of the TROT program is designed for any law enforcement professional who will one day need to  apply physical force to control, arrest, or defend themselves against aggressive combative subjects.  Whether working as a patrol officer or performing a SWAT mission, the force learned will be appropriate hands-on techniques that can be applied to real life, use of force situations.

Upon completion, regardless of size or experience, participants will enhance their readiness and competence during unarmed physical confrontations.  A special emphasis will be placed on ground fighting skills, because almost all police/combatant encounters, at some point will end up on the ground.  This course will give offices a good foundation in ground combat techniques and a working knowledge of how to prevail in violent criminal confrontations.

In addition to the physical application, this program also provides training in the mental skills necessary for a complete understanding of a comprehensive defensive tactics program, which includes:  verbal communications tactics, mindset, pre-fight indicators, common suspect altercation patterns, reasonable force, reversals/escapes, strikes, take-downs, ground defense, and weapon retention.

NOTE:  All techniques will flow naturally into a prone handcuffing position. All participants will practice the application of the appropriate techniques with an emphasis on control and proper form.  This is a physically demanding course, and all participants should be in average to above average condition.

Instruction:  United Martial Arts Academy

Fee: $40.00

WEAPONS DEFENSE AND DISARMING INSTRUCTOR’S COURSE
5/22/09

This Defensive Tactics Instructor add-on program was developed for agencies desiring to train and certify departmental instructors in the use of techniques and tactics for defensive actions to prevent officers from being disarmed and/or held at gun point. This popular system is designed for law enforcement, corrections, and military. The objective of this course is to teach the officer effective responses to being disarmed and held at gun point in a close quarter environment or when their empty hands, firearms, and other use of force alternatives, are the only forms of self-defense. This course will cover realistic and effective responses highlighting the body mechanics needed to safely defend against an attempted disarming attack, prevent being disarmed through the practical drills of disarming persons in close proximity to officer and methods of prevention. Also addressed are the various angles of a weaponry attack, the knowledge of how an attackers use firearms, shanks and edged weapons against officers, dynamic movement tactics, limb control and stabilization techniques, disarming techniques, stunning tactics, alternatives and use of force options for patrol applications, and ground stabilization techniques. This course will include effective cycles of motion, zones of approach and escape when handling single and multiple suspects, in-service refresher points, dynamic confrontational exercises, including the discharge backdrop liability and laying the verbalization. Instruction is based on realistic use and applications of equipment in the use of force situation. This certification is valid for 2 calendar years from successfully completing this course.
  
Equipment Required: Assigned duty belt with holster and training firearm if needed, groin protection recommended, issued impact weapon, handcuffs with key, gloves and anything else carried by officer relating to this topic. 

PLEASE NOTE:  INSTRUCTIONAL CREDITS MAY NOT BE USED TO PAY FOR THIS COURSE.  ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO TACTICAL CONTROL & RESTRAINT, LLC, PO BOX 351, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ  08108

 Instructor: Tactical Control & Restraint

Fee: $150.00