Criminal Justice Continuing Education Classes
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TACTICAL 1 - DAAT
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Course Number 10-504-130
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Students review the basis for and limits to Use of Force by Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers. Students practice specific techniques for intervention included in the Wisconsin system of Defense and Arrest Tactics. Students must be able to demonstrate all the physical skills required by the state of Wisconsin before completing the course. Students must be in excellent physical health and condition to participate in this course. Students must demonstrate competency in DAAT in order to complete this course.
This course includes 4 hours of Academy Orientation, 2 hours of Use of Force, 4 hours of Hazardous Materials, and 48 hours of Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT).
Prerequisites:
Students must pass an extensive background check, physical fitness test, physical, and meet the requirements to become a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer before being admitted into the course. You must have completed the nine core courses in the Criminal Justice Program to complete the Academy requirements. Courses must be taken prior to or concurrently with the Academy unless granted permission by the Academy Director.
Introduction to Criminal Justice (10-504-101)
Constitutional Law (10-504-102)
Criminal Law (10-504-103)
Traffic Theory (10-504-104)
Criminal Investigation Theory (10-504-107)
Juvenile Law (10-504-108)
Community Policing Strategies (10-504-113)
Professional Communications (10-504-116)
Report Writing (10-504-117)
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TACTICAL 2 - FIREARMS
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Course Number 10-504-131
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In this course, students will review the legal basis and limitations on the use of deadly force, deadly force decision-making, and firearms safety and care. Students practice with semiautomatic pistols and demonstrate basic shooting fundamentals, clearing malfunctions, and positioning and movement. Live-fire exercises will be used to prepare students to apply skills in simulations. Students must demonstrate competency in firearms in order to complete this course.
This course includes 52 hours of Firearms and 2 hours of Deadly Force Decision Making.
Prerequisites:
Students must pass an extensive background check, physical fitness test, physical, and meet the requirements to become a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer before being admitted into the course. You must have completed the nine core courses in the Criminal Justice Program to complete the Academy requirements. Courses must be taken prior to or concurrently with the Academy unless granted permission by the Academy Director.
Tactical 1 - DAAT (10-504-130)
Introduction to Criminal Justice (10-504-101)
Constitutional Law (10-504-102)
Criminal Law (10-504-103)
Traffic Theory (10-504-104)
Criminal Investigation Theory (10-504-107)
Juvenile Law (10-504-108)
Community Policing Strategies (10-504-113)
Professional Communications (10-504-116)
Report Writing (10-504-117)
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TACTICAL 3 -EVOC AND VEHICLE CONTACTS
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Course Number 10-504-132
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In this course, students review the legal basis and limitations on the use of non-emergency and emergency driving, basic patrol operation, emergency vehicle response, and pursuit driving. Students will practice the techniques required for on the job performance. Students must demonstrate competency in driving emergency vehicles.
In the second half of the course, students will review the legal bases for making vehicle contacts, evaluate threats to help determine the appropriate type of contact, and how to conduct different types of vehicle contacts. Students will spend much of the time in Vehicle Contacts on the driving range practicing the techniques required for on the job performance. Students must demonstrate competency in vehicle contacts.
This course includes 40 hours of Emergency Vehicle Operation and 24 hours of Vehicle Contacts.
Prerequisites:
Students must pass an extensive background check, physical fitness test, physical, and meet the requirements to become a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer before being admitted into the course. You must have completed the nine core courses in the Criminal Justice Program to complete the Academy requirements. Courses must be taken prior to or concurrently with the Academy unless granted permission by the Academy Director.
Tactical 1-DAAT (10-504-130)
Tactical 2 - Firearms (10-504-131)
Introduction to Criminal Justice (10-504-101)
Constitutional Law (10-504-102)
Criminal Law (10-504-103)
Traffic Theory (10-504-104)
Criminal Investigation Theory (10-504-107)
Juvenile Law (10-504-108)
Community Policing Strategies (10-504-113)
Professional Communications (10-504-116)
Report Writing (10-504-117)
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1ST RESPONDER PLUS CPR
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Course Number 10-531-173
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First Responders secure the emergency scene, control traffic flow, summon appropriate help from other emergency departments, gain access to patients, administer initial emergency care, move patients if necessary and control the activities of bystanders. They attempt to prevent death or additional injuries to their patients prior to the arrival of the Emergency Medical Technicians. Successful completion of this course can lead to voluntary certification by the state of Wisconsin as a "Certified First Responder".
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POINT REDUCTION
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Course Number 42-812-408
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Students discuss and develop strategies to incorporate positive behaviors and techniques into their driving skills. Students participate in group discussions regarding their personal driving behaviors. Accumulated demerit points may be reduced by three upon successful completion of this course.
Please contact Martha Bausch, at 800.362.3322, extension 2700, for further information.
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GROUP DYNAMICS
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Course Number 42-818-401
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The Group Dynamics / Traffic Safety School Program is one highway safety initiative within Wisconsin which aims to reduce the number and frequency of alcohol related crashes. Specifically, the course is designed to assist those involved in alcohol/traffic related offenses to make permanent changes in their drinking and driving behavior and attitutes. There is a minimum of 21 classroom hours contained in this alcohol educational program. A three point credit to your current driving record can be requested upon completion of this course.
For all convicted of drunk driving if ordered through their treatment plan.
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MULTIPLE OFFENDER PROGRAM
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Course Number 42-818-402
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The Multiple Offender Program is a specialized education course for individuals who have experienced two or more operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges. Participants are encouraged to examine their drinking and driving behavior and attitutes, and to formulate an alternative lifestyle which will improve their ability to operate a vehicle safely.
The Multiple Offender Program is not designed as a treatment program. It is intended to benefit the irresponsible drinker who is experiencing continual problems with drinking and driving. Individuals assessed as chemically dependent should not be referred to the program.
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JUVENILE AODA
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Course Number 42-818-403
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Students explore consequences of use of alcohol and other drugs and learn about risks. They complete an inventory of their thoughts, feelings and values, examine their decision-making skills, and learn strategies to strengthen them. They learn accurate information about alcohol and other drugs and about Wisconsin laws relating to those substances. They utilize the stages of change model to develop a personal action paln to avoid future problems with alcohol and other drugs.
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HAZARD MATERIAL AWARENESS
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Course Number 47-503-402
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POLICE UPDATE I
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Course Number 47-504-408
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Police in service training
Once every police officer / jailor is CERTIFIED, they must attain a minimum of 24 hours of certified training each year.
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POLICE UPDATE - FIREARMS
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Course Number 47-504-432
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Any law enforcement class that has to do with firearms, i.e. Legal requirements, policies, techniques of handguns and shotguns, and all firearms range shooting.
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POLICE EVOC
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Course Number 47-504-434
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To train officers in basic concepts, techniques and skills to properly and safely operate any law enforcement emergency vehicle.
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LEGISLATIVE POLICE UPDATES
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Course Number 47-504-435
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This course will cover new and upcoming legislation.
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STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TEST
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Course Number 47-504-436
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Students learn to administer standardized field tests to specific clues of a person being under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, and practice the standardized field sobriety testing procedures on persons who have not consumed alcohol as well as on persons with varying levels of blood alcohol up to a level in excess of the legal standard for proof of Operating While Intoxicated. Students will learn how to complete the paperwork involved with an OWI and obtain information on Drugged Driving.
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RADAR CERTIFICATION
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Course Number 47-504-441
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Officers learn principles of radar/laser speed measurement device operation and speed detection, and apply those principles to traffic enforcement strategies to control speed of vehicles on streets and highways in order to reduce potential traffic crashes to the greatest extent possible.
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STOP STICK TRAINING
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Course Number 47-504-446
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Students apply laws, safety principles, and policies governing police pursuits to the use of a stop stick, a device which flattens tires of a vehicle which runs over it. They practice extension and placement of the stop stick for its effective use in stopping vehicles which are fleeing or refuse to stop for a law enforcement vehicle.
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SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS
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Course Number 47-504-447
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Students learn legal and appropriate use of sidearm, shoulder weapons, and other police weaponry and equipment for unusual and hazardous incidents and high risk warrant service. They plan tactical entries and operations and execute the plans in scenarios using tactical weapons and protective equipment.
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PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Course Number 47-504-448
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Students observe and practice verbal communications with persons in the context of law enforcement contacts, using a technique sometimes known as verbal judo. They incorporate professional and ethical conduct into their communications, with emphaiss on communications with uncooperative persons in situations in which use of law enforcement authority, including use of force, may be necessary.
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HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS
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Course Number 47-504-449
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Students observe and practice techniques for planning response to hostage situations and for negotiating with hostage takers to seek a safe resolution of a situation, including release of any hostages and safe apprehension of law breakers. They demonstrate collaboration with other law enforcement officers and agencies involved in the response to the situation, and use proper channels and protocols for the coordinated response.
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DEFENSE/ARREST TACTICS (DAAT) RE
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Course Number 47-504-451
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Students assess contact and tactical situations, determine approaches, and practice verbal and physical exercises for taking and maintaining control of various situations. They review statistics and information about situations in which officers have been killed or assaulted and identify strategies to reduce risks in similar situations. They practice exercises in the use of non-lethal personal weapons, and identify the appropriate level of force to use given a set of facts and circumstances of a situation.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WMD FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
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Course Number 47-504-453
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Students identify hazardous materials and situtations in which they are likely to be encountered. They identify and practice techniques for protecting themselves, other emergency workers, and other persons who may be in a hazardous situation. They identify resources for identifying potential hazardous materials and determine the potential effects, and plan strategies for containing the material or minimizing the harm from its presence or release.
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SURVIVAL SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
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Course Number 47-504-455
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Students practice speaking Spanish words, phrases, and sentences that allow them to establish control in situations where it is required when dealing with Spanish speaking people. They give commands and ask simple questions in Spanish in various situations which law enforcement officers typically encounter, and recognize words or phrases spoken in Spanish which may convey a request for assistance of a threat to the officer. They provide appropriate warnings in Spanish, and are able to obtain basic booking information from Spanish speaking suspects or arrestees.
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DRUGS AND DRIVING
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Course Number 47-504-456
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Students recognize impairment associated with drug use: define "drug" as it relates to highway safety: identify categories of drugs and recognize major observable indicators; and successfully document an arrest for impaired driving.
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INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS
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Course Number 47-504-460
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Students distinguish between interview and interrogation situations and techniques, construct questions appropriate to the situation to elicit accurate information, follow legal procedures that allow evidence gained to be admissible in court, observe behavioral symptoms which tend to indicate truth or deception in subject responses, practice techniques that encourage admissions and confessions, make appropriate notes of the interview or interrogation and preserve the evidence by recording or reducing to writing the essential elements of the interview or interrogation.
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VEHICLE CONTACTS
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Course Number 47-504-463
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Students review and identify threat asessment opportunities before and during vehicle contacts and practice proper procedures for conducting high-risk vehicle contacts in a safe manner.
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EVOC FOR EMS
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Course Number 47-504-464
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Students identify laws governing opertion of emergency vehicles, describe how different environmental and roadway factors affect vehicle handling, perform vehicle inspections, experience vehicle dynamics in operating vehicles under different conditions, back vehicles safely through a course using vehicle mirrors, and discover effects of vehicle motion upon patients in the ambulance.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INVESTIGATING STRATEGIES
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Course Number 47-504-469
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This training is designed to assist the first reponding officer in conducting effective investigations in Domestic Violence.
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DISPATCHER/CALL TAKER TRAINING
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Course Number 47-504-471
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Students will review a variety of calls for law enforcement service and prioritize those calls, and will determing the information that law enforcement needs for various call types prior to their arrival on the scene. They will develop strategies for obtaining information in support of law enforcement and determine the appropriate means for communicating that information. They will identify factors that contribute to stress for dispatchers and law enforcement, and will devleop methods and practices that will assist them in dealing with the stress.
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ELDERLY ABUSE
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Course Number 47-504-472
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Students identify vulnerabilities of aging persons to crime victimization, identify crimes that are committed with elderly victims, determine appropriate investigative strategies to deal with those crimes and determine appropriate charges that can be filed, and explore family and social resources available to prevent the elderly from becoming victims or to help them deal with crimes that have occurred.
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LESS LETHAL WEAPONS
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Course Number 47-504-473
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Students identify situations where less lethal weapons are appropriate and determine the effectiveness and limitations of such weapons. The deploy less lethal projectiles such as bean bag, rubber projectile, or other less lethal projectile rounds and/or deploy various methods of delivery of irritating gases or electronic devices.
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IMPAIRED DRIVING AND LEGAL UPDATE
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Course Number 47-504-474
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Students identify strategies for stopping, testing, and processing drivers suspected of illegally operating a vehicle due to usage of alcohol or other drugs. They identify the required forms to be completed for an OWI arrest and the information to be given to the suspect. They discuss proper collection, packaging, and transferal of evidence to the lab for evaluation, and discuss court cases that define or modify statutory provisions to be enforced.
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STRATEGIES FOR THE RECORDED INTERVIEW
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Course Number 47-504-475
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This course is designed to give law enforcement officers a new perspective on interviewing concepts and techniques that includes the added dimension of electronic recordings. Officers will get an introduction to a new and effective technique for interviewing the sophisticated suspect and an orientation to the use of electronic recordings during interviews. This course is recommended for the experienced officers/investigators who want to learn how to adapt their existing interview skills to a recording environment, during interviews of witnesses and suspects, and are looking for more sophisticated techniques and more consistently effective interview results.
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ADVANCED STANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY II
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Course Number 47-504-477
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Students identify legal procedures aqnd requirements for use of force and other exercises of law enforcement authority. They identify, develop and apply tactics of use of force with or without weapons, and identify the limitations, characteristics and hazards of firearms, and less lethal weapons. They investigate traffic violations and crashes, prepare proper reports, and make decisions about handling other situations encountered by law enforcement officers. This training is consistent with and uses performance objectives in the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Basic Training Curriculum , and combined with specific Criminal Justice courses, results in the student being eligible to be certifiable as a law enforcement officer in Wisconsin.
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RAPID DEPLOYMENT
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Course Number 47-504-478
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Rapid Deployment is the swift and immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to an ongoing, life-threatening "Active Shooter" type situation. In this course, students will discuss and practice; team formation, room clearing, Conventional barricade hostage tactics, first responders, contact and rescue teams, use of force and safety priorities, equipment and identification requirements, explosive devices, command post and integration of multiple agency responses, verbal skills, deployment and firearms handling.
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INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
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Course Number 47-504-479
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Students will observe a lecture and slide show on a variety of topics including rape, serial homicide, mass murder, pedophilia and child molestation, and various paraphelias (perversions) including autoerotic asphyxiation.
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PERIMETER TRAINING
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Course Number 47-504-480
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Students review and identify how to create a safe and effective perimeter around a dangerous situation such as a hostage incident or bank alarm.
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PRINCIPLES OF SUBJECT CONTROL (POSC)
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Course Number 47-504-481
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Students review techniques of restraint and control. This course is designed for officers working in a jail setting. This is a practical course and students will participate in hands-on practice.
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INITIAL RESPONSE TO BOMBS
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Course Number 47-504-482
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The course is an entry level introduction to explosive types, terms, initiation systems, and their use in criminal events. Terrorist threat, blast and post-blast forensics, blast effects on structures, and improvised explosive devices will be discussed.
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PARTNERS IN REDIRECTION IN CORRECTIONS
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Course Number 47-504-483
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The conference is designed to share best practices that reduce recidivism and encourage communication among the correctional system stakeholders from Crawford, Riceland, Grant, Lafayette, Iowa, and Green Counties.
The conference will include a keynote address by U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson along with opening comments from other correctional institution directors. In addition to keynote speakers, several breakout sessions will be offered with a host of topics ranging from mental health issues to diversion programs. The Circuit Court Judges will host breakout sessions for the participants from each county. These sessions are designed to enhance communication and work on solutions that are unique to each county in the quest to reduce recidivism.
Prerequisites:
Working in the corrections or law enforcement area.
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