Professional Development

The Break the Silence course will focus on a collaborative approach to justice for older adults. This course will cover a broad range of topics focused on how to prevent the exploitation and abuse of older adults. Participants will leave with a deeper knowledge of the signs of exploitation and abuse, the practical skills necessary to prosecute these types of cases, and the ability to help protect older adults from these types of crimes in the future. This course will be offered twice this year, will slight modifications in the agenda based on emerging trends and new developments in the law.

Using historical images and other records from the Holocaust, this course engages law enforcement professionals in a dialogue about their critical role in today’s communities and the importance of core values and personal responsibility in ensuring the integrity and vibrancy of democracy. Starting with personal reflections and then working through the examination of the legal and political framework of Nazi Germany, this program concludes with consideration of how “What You Do Matters” every day.

This one-day course is designed to address new and emerging criminal law issues as they arise. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the laws and procedures that impact our efforts to seek justice through legal updates and practical presentations covering a timely and relevant topic. More detailed information about the particular topic selected will be provided in the email announcement for the course.

Using historical images and other records from the Holocaust, this course engages law enforcement professionals in a dialogue about their critical role in today’s communities and the importance of core values and personal responsibility in ensuring the integrity and vibrancy of democracy. Starting with personal reflections and then working through the examination of the legal and political framework of Nazi Germany, this program concludes with consideration of how “What You Do Matters” every day.

Handling an arson case can feel daunting because most prosecutors and law enforcement will only ever handle a few arsons throughout their careers. This two-day course is designed to give prosecutors and law enforcement the vocabulary, knowledge, and tools necessary to feel confident investigating, assessing, and preparing arson cases for trial. The course is also open to fire professionals to acclimate them to the court system and form partnerships with law enforcement and prosecutors. The curriculum for this course will cover fire investigations, where to look for evidence, what resources are available, and a live burn.

Impaired driving detection and investigation has three phases, and if any of them fall short, the case will as well. However, checking off the three phases does not mean the work is complete. This class will provide practical methods for officers, including investigation and documentation, to ensure they always present the best case possible.