DCJS Training Calendar

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce the availability of a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Refresher course. This National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) program is designed to update law enforcement officers who are currently certified in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing using proper procedures and protocols requisite within the NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing program. All officers currently certified in DWI Detection and SFST are strongly encouraged to attend. This course will consist of classroom presentation and practical exercises. Mandatory prerequisites for attending this training are listed below: Prerequisite: •Previous successful completion of the 21 hour DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course. It is strongly recommended that officers attending upcoming ARIDE courses attend this training. Failing the SFST Proficiency Examination may be cause for dismissal from ARIDE courses.

Effective Animal Cruelty Investigations and Prosecutions in NYS - Orange Co. Free Law Enforcement Training The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Office of Public Safety, in partnership with the Police Chiefs' Association of Orange County and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), is pleased to announce the availability of a two-day course “Effective Animal Cruelty Investigations and Prosecutions in New York State”. This two-day class will be offered: March 27-28, 2019 – Orange County There are no plans to offer this course elsewhere in the state at the present time. If you want to receive this training, please make every effort to attend this session. Like every call for service, an animal abuse call requires officers that can correctly evaluate whether a crime has been committed, and if so, who is responsible. With an understanding of applicable law, they must correctly build a case through investigation, evidence collection and processing, witness interviews, and making appropriate arrests. Since animal abuse cases have so many unique aspects, it is important that these officers receive specialized training. The topics of this two-day training are: • Animal Cruelty: The Law in New York • The Link between Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence • Working with the Veterinarian: The Role of Veterinary Forensics in Cruelty Cases • 4th Amendment Issues in Animal Cruelty Cases (Search and Seizure) • Large Animal Cruelty Investigations (Farm Animals, Horses) • Keeping People and Pets Together • Animals as Evidence • Animal Behavior, Body Language and Handling • Blood Sports: Dog Fighting and Cockfighting Officers will gain an overview of animal cruelty and current research on its links to other crimes. Using actual case studies, officers learn how to build a successful case, including tips for overcoming the challenges that are frequently encountered in holding live animal evidence. The course will also cover the important role that veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals can play in cruelty cases. Prosecutors and probation officers are encouraged to attend to see how cases are investigated and to foster greater collaboration with local law enforcement to effectively respond to the crimes against animals and the impact those offenses have on the community. Officers will also learn about safe handling of animals. In addition to cruelty and cases, the training will also cover animal fighting investigations. A combination of experienced investigators, attorneys, and other animal welfare professionals specializing in this field will each contribute to this program. We are certain your officers will find these two full days of training worthwhile. There is no course fee to attend. Enrollment for this training session is limited. Therefore, you must receive confirmation on attendance. Please submit the completed course application no later than two weeks prior to the start of the course. The Course Application form can be found here (copy and paste into browser): https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4746672/ASPCA-Symposium-Orange-County Directions to the training site and additional course information will be included in your confirmation notice. If you have any questions about the training, please contact Bert Bouchey by email at bert.bouchey@dcjs.ny.gov or by telephone at (518) 485-1411.

This training will be taught by retired Investigator Anthony Campione from the Rochester Police Department. During his tenure, Mr. Campione was assigned to the Narcotics Unit, Tactical Section, Background Investigations Unit and completed his career serving 15 years in the Homicide Section. Since 1986, Mr. Campione has taught both basic and advanced interview and interrogation techniques throughout the United States. This course has been designed to provide the investigator with proven techniques that will assist in obtaining information critical to any investigation. Instructional topics will include: Neuro-linguistic Programming Legal Issues Pertinent to Interviews Development of Rapport Video Taping, Written and Oral Statements Truth vs. Deception Developing and Utilizing a Game Plan Although we have planned for large enrollment, seats are limited. Therefore, you must receive confirmation on attendance. Please complete the online course application and submit it at least two weeks prior to the start of the course. The application may be accessed by clicking the link. If you are not currently connected to the internet, you may go online at a later time to any of the above-listed dates on the DCJS training calendar, and click on the link there.

Description: This 2-day course provides school safety team members with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to refine or develop an all-hazards school Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that meets NYS regulatory mandates and to identify how to train and exercise the school ERP. Participants learn how to develop a multi-hazard ERP that engages the whole community. School team members learn how to develop their Basic Plan and Annexes for use during a critical incident response. Critical to successful planning is providing training and exercise to improve every school ERP. In addition to meeting the NYS standards for preparation, this course follows the guidance set forth in the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG 101) and is consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Participants must print and bring a copy of "The Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans". The guide is available at: (copy and paste into browser)https://rems.ed.gov/docs/REMS_k-12_Guide_508.pdf Objectives: • Review, develop, and enhance the components of the school ERP. • Describe the process used to conduct assessments. • Understand and develop annexes to enhance a school ERP. • Identify how to train and exercise a school ERP. Highly Recommended Prerequisites: • Independent Study Course: IS-362, Multi-hazard Emergency Planning for School available from FEMA’s EMI Web site, IS-362.A: Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools • IS-0100.SC, Introduction to the Incident Command System; and IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction Cost: There is no fee for the course. Food, lodging & transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant. Who Should Attend? Participants MUST be current members of school safety teams; i.e., school staff, local, county or state law enforcement, first responders or emergency management staff. Participants should be involved in the annual development, review and revision of school buildings ERP. (i.e. Superintendents, Principals, Chief Emergency Officers, School Resource Officers, Directors of Security, Transportation or Facilities, and School Business Officials). Each district is encouraged to bring two to four people. Enrollment confirmations are sent out 2-3 weeks before class is scheduled to begin. The registration may close earlier due to the course being full. Completion: Participants who attend all contact hours of the program will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course. If you are have problems opening the registration link, please copy link and paste into your browser. WARREN COUNTY – MARCH 27-28, 2019 Location: Human Services Building 1340 State Route 9 3rd Floor Training Room Lake George, NY 12845 Time(s): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Warren Registration (Deadline March 13): (copy and paste into browser)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QXF7VH5 Contact: NYS Office of Emergency Management - Training & Exercises (518) 292-2351 training@dhses.ny.gov

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce the availability of a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Instructor Refresher course. This National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) program is designed to update law enforcement officers who are currently certified as instructors in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing using proper procedures and protocols requisite within the NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing program. All officers currently certified as DWI Detection and SFST Instructors are strongly encouraged to attend. This course will consist of classroom presentation and practical exercises. DVDs containing the 2018 editions of the DWI Detection and SFST courses (three day and refresher) materials will be distributed. Mandatory Prerequisite: •Previous successful completion of the DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course.

Financial exploitation against older adults is a growing problem not only in New York state but nationwide. It is a form of abuse often perpetrated by a family member or someone close with the older adult and challenges exist in the detection, investigation or prosecution of such cases. In response to this issue, the New York State Committee for the Coordination of Police Services to Elderly Persons in conjunction with Division of Criminal Justice Services and Lifespan of Greater Rochester is pleased to announce a series of one-day trainings to assist patrol officers and investigators in identifying and addressing signs of financial exploitation they may encounter on the job as well as tools to assist with the investigation. Each training day will be divided into two sessions: The first half of the training day will focus on a general overview of financial exploitation of older adults, with signs and indicators. This section may be most useful for patrol officers who are often the first to interact with the victim. The second half of the training day will focus on investigative aspects of financial exploitation cases and may be better suited for those officers tasked with the investigation of elder abuse. Topics include interviewing strategies, victim capacity, power of attorney, and penal law. All interested parties have the option to attend either the morning or afternoon session of this training or may wish to attend for the full day of training.

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety and the Niagara University First Responders Disability Awareness Training Office, are pleased to announce a “Disability Awareness Training for Law Enforcement” instructor course. This course is designed specifically for police officer trainers. Two day training sessions are being offered in: Seneca County – December 10-11, 2018 Saratoga County - March 12-13, 2019 Orange County - March 26-27, 2019 The ability to respond to individuals with disabilities has posed varying challenges to police officers across the country. High profile cases have exposed the need for more involved awareness and education regarding the characteristics and challenges some individuals pose. As the population increases and more individuals are active in the community, the need to ensure accurate and appropriate response is critical. Studies show that 50-80% of an officer’s encounters are with an individual with a disability while individuals with disabilities are seven times more the victim of a crime. This presentation brings together an education on disabilities while enhancing sensitivity. Included in this are disabilities defined and appropriate response, characteristics and how to identify disabilities, the role of caregivers and service providers, candid video instruction, federal and municipality roles and responsibilities, the perspective of the disability community, victimization, challenging scenarios and behaviors and how to address them, current trends and topics, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and etiquette and interaction skills. An extensive amount of resources will also be provided. Course Objectives/Topics Covered: • Progressive approaches to addressing emergency situations • Disabilities defined specific to law enforcement • Challenging behaviors and responsiveness • Victimization and the disabled • Service provision and supports/developing collaborative relationships • Emergency services-service provider collaboration • Municipality role and responsibility • Proper etiquette and interaction skills Instruction will be taught by David Whalen. Dave is the Project Director for First Responder Disability Awareness Training. He has been training a multitude of service providers and first responders in disability awareness for the past seven years and has been working in the field of disability service/education since 1986. Dave can be contacted by e-mail dwhalen@niagara.edu, by phone (716) 286-7355 or by visiting http://frdat.niagara.edu/. There is no fee to attend this course. Although we have planned for large enrollment, seats are limited. Therefore, you must receive confirmation on attendance. All interested parties must register two weeks prior to the course. We expect a lot of interest, and seats are limited. The location of training and class times will be provided through an email confirmation; therefore you must register in order to attend. Please use this link to register (copy and paste into browser): http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3790125/Disability-Awareness-for-Law-Enforcement Directions to the training site and additional course information will be included in your confirmation notice. If you have any questions about registering for the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Frank Galerie by email at Frank.Galerie@dcjs.ny.gov by telephone at (518) 485-7642.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Breath Analysis Operator course. The Breath Analysis Operator course is a three (3) day training class (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) designed to prepare law enforcement officers in the concepts and principles of breath alcohol testing. Prerequisite: •Successful completion of the Basic Course for Police Officers

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Marine Services Bureau (MSB) is sponsoring the Aquatic Death and Homicidal Drowning Investigations Course taught by Team Lifeguard Systems, Inc. There are no registration fees. No lodging or meals will be provided. Aquatic Death and Homicidal Drowning Investigations This program will be administered over a two-day period; training will be scheduled for 8 hours each day. This course is intended for any personnel associated with the investigation of an aquatic death. This includes marine patrol officers, investigators, prosecutors, medical examiners and coroners. Course Outline ➢ Approach drowning fatalities and child near drownings with the same degree of suspicion as any other homicide or possible child abuse incident. ➢ Case history debriefings. ➢ Witness interviewing procedures. ➢ Investigation procedures on the scene. ➢ Profiling an open water investigation. ➢ Post mortem physiology forensics- what to look for on a body recovered from the water. ➢ Three types of incidents: homicide by drowning, victim’s body dumped in water after homicide on land, and near-drowning because of child abuse or other foul play. ➢ How to retrieve and handle evidence thrown in the water – how can a detective know if a dive team conducted a thorough search, or if the team just missed the item? ➢ Investigation of vehicular water suicides, and how to determine the difference between a vehicular suicide and attempted cover-up. ➢ Where to look for a body in open water – what procedures to follow. ➢ How to know if a dive team is doing an effective search or not. ➢ How to protect individual and department liability when perpetrators attempt to escape police by way of water, and the perpetrator drowns. What procedures can be followed during such an incident to keep the officers safe physically and liability-wise. Enrollment Acceptance Applicants will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Written confirmation of acceptance will come from the Marine Services Bureau only. Students should not travel to the training site unless they receive confirmation from this office. See attachment to register.

Description: This 2-day course provides school safety team members with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to refine or develop an all-hazards school Emergency Response Plan ERP) that meets NYS regulatory mandates and to identify how to train and exercise the school ERP. Participants learn how to develop a multi-hazard ERP that engages the whole community. School team members learn how to develop their Basic Plan and Annexes for use during a critical incident response. Critical to successful planning is providing training and exercise to improve every school ERP. In addition to meeting the NYS standards for preparation, this course follows the guidance set forth in the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG 101) and is consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Participants must print and bring a copy of "The Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans". The guide is available at: (COPY AND PASTE INTO BROWSER) https://rems.ed.gov/docs/REMS_k-12_Guide_508.pdf Objectives: • Review, develop, and enhance the components of the school ERP. • Describe the process used to conduct assessments. • Understand and develop annexes to enhance a school ERP. • Identify how to train and exercise a school ERP. Highly Recommended Prerequisites: • Independent Study Course: IS-362, Multi-hazard Emergency Planning for School available from FEMA’s EMI Web site, IS-362.A: Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools • IS-0100.SC, Introduction to the Incident Command System; and IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction Cost: There is no fee for the course. Food, lodging & transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant. Who Should Attend? Participants MUST be current members of school safety teams; i.e., school staff, local, county or state law enforcement, first responders or emergency management staff. Participants should be involved in the annual development, review and revision of school buildings ERP. (i.e. Superintendents, Principals, Chief Emergency Officers, School Resource Officers, Directors of Security, Transportation or Facilities, and School Business Officials). Each district is encouraged to bring two to four people. Enrollment confirmations are sent out 2-3 weeks before class is scheduled to begin. The registration may close earlier due to the course being full. Completion: Participants who attend all contact hours of the program will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course. If you are have problems opening the registration link, please copy link and paste into your browser. HERKIMER COUNTY – April 2-3, 2019 Location: WEB Complex 352 Gros Blvd. Leatherstocking Conference Room Herkimer, NY 13350 Time(s): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Herkimer Registration(Deadline March 19): (COPY AND PASTE INTO BROWSER)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WLGD57Q Contact: NYS Office of Emergency Management - Training & Exercises 518) 292-2351 training@dhses.ny.gov

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce the availability of a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Instructor Refresher course. This National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) program is designed to update law enforcement officers who are currently certified as instructors in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing using proper procedures and protocols requisite within the NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing program. All officers currently certified as DWI Detection and SFST Instructors are strongly encouraged to attend. This course will consist of classroom presentation and practical exercises. DVDs containing the 2018 editions of the DWI Detection and SFST courses (three day and refresher) materials will be distributed. Mandatory prerequisites for attending this training are listed below: Prerequisite: •Previous successful completion of the DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course.

Location: Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet, NY 12189 Classroom: Bldg 40-1, 2nd Floor. Course Description: The Active Attack Integrated Response Course (AAIR) is a 16 hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services (EMS) in active attack / shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines, which can be used at the point of injury (POI) to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active attack / shooter event through the rescue task force concept. This course has been designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims of active attack / shooter events and increase the effectiveness, coordination, and resource integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communications and EMS when responding to these events. Recommended Equipment: Participants may wear their agency issued or approved uniform to class each session. This course is a hands-on training course and participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for conducting practical exercises and scenarios. Fire and EMS personnel do not need to bring bunker gear. Department or agency issued or personal weapons, both primary and secondary, are not required for this course. Officers are responsible for properly securing their weapons during the training course and should follow agency policy. A lock box storage container will be available and is located in the Arsenal Police Arms Room next door to the training area. Ammunition, weapon magazines, batons, electronic control devices, knives, and pepper spray are not allowed in the training area at any time during the course. Duty radios for use in train-ups and scenarios is strongly encouraged. This allows each individual to work with their equipment they’ll be using in an actual incident as well as it tests interoperability of the system once multiple agencies are on scene. All Law Enforcement participants are required to bring their duty belt, ballistic vest, long sleeve shirt or jacket, gloves to class each session. A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK WILL BE DONE PRIOR TO EACH SESSION. NOTE: Seats 25 law enforcement, 15 Fire/EMS, 2 Dispatchers these classes usually fill quickly so early registration is encouraged! To Register: Contact Lieutenant Roy Barringer, Watervliet Arsenal Law Enforcement & Security Division at 518-266-3977 or you can email to roy.e.barringer.civ@mail.mil There is NO cost for the course. The WVA will provide all the training equipment necessary for participation and completion of this course. This course is comprised of several activities requiring physical exertion. This includes a great deal of time walking, jogging and standing, as well as the negotiation of stairwells between multiple floor levels. Some of this activity may be conducted in low-light conditions. Accordingly every student should be aware of this and consider self-exclusion if he/she has concerns about their physical condition or suffers from any health or other physical abnormality that may place them at risk during periods of significant physical exertion. Audience: You must be a certified Police/Peace Officer, or eligible Military Personnel, who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course of his/her duties, a certified Fire Fighter, or a certified EMT B or higher or a certified dispatcher to attend this course. You must also be a U.S. citizen or have prior approval. The Watervliet Arsenal reserves the right to determine eligibility for this course. A 100% identification check will be conducted prior to entering post.

Registration is now open for the NYS Sheriffs’ Association Institute's 13th Annual Statewide Conference on Victim Notification. The event will take place April 10th from 8 am to 4 pm at the Red Lion Hotel on Wolf Road in Albany, NY. Hosted by the NYS Sheriffs’ Institute, Inc., the conference takes place each year during National Crime Victims Rights’ Week. This year’s NCVRW theme is: Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future. Conference Registration Link (copy and paste into browser): https://nysheriffs.formstack.com/forms/victim_notification_ Web Announcement (copy and paste into browser): https://myemail.constantcontact.com/NYS-Sheriffs--Institute--Inc---13th-Annual-Statewide-Conference-on-Victim-Notification.html?soid=1109072963059&aid=mZ4T_PdkMSg To reserve lodging at the Red Lion Hotel, Albany, NY at a discounted rate of $115 per night, please call 1-844-248-7467 and ask for the NYS Sheriffs' Institute, Inc., Conference on Victim Notification before March 15, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Ashleigh McCarthy at 518-434-9091, or by email at amccarthy@nysheriffs.org .

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce the availability of a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Refresher course. This National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) program is designed to update law enforcement officers who are currently certified in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing using proper procedures and protocols requisite within the NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing program. All officers currently certified in DWI Detection and SFST are strongly encouraged to attend. This course will consist of classroom presentation and practical exercises. Mandatory prerequisite for attending this training is listed below: Prerequisite: •Previous successful completion of the 21 hour DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course. It is strongly recommended that officers attending upcoming ARIDE courses attend this training. Failing the SFST Proficiency Examination may be cause for dismissal from ARIDE courses.

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce in a cooperative effort with the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center (NCTC), a series of investigative training classes held at various locations throughout New York State. The focus of these courses is to learn the latest trends and investigative techniques required to successfully pursue arrest and successful prosecution of those involved in the many facets of drug related crime. Officer safety is always a central theme of the knowledgeable and experienced NCTC course instructors. All NCTC Training Course are free of charge. All courses are designed specifically for law enforcement officers. Narcotics Enforcement and Trafficking Investigations in Hotels/Motels and Parcel/Freight Carriers Warren County – April 9-10, 2019 This course focuses on hotel/motel and parcel/freight interdiction and provides an update on legal and constitutional issues related to each interdiction technique. Students will identify each of the seven exceptions to the search warrant rule with emphasis upon stop & frisk, search incident to arrest, probable cause, plain view, plain feel, inventory, and consent. The class will express a working knowledge of the parcel and freight carrier system and the labeling practices for each. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • List reasons why parcel carriers are used by the criminal element to ship narcotics and monies. • List and identify some of the patron saints of the “drug underworld” and their impact on narcotics enforcement. • Identify the test used by the courts to justify the length of an investigative detention. • Identify how trash searches of abandoned property can be used. • Identify how audio or video recordings can be used in hotel/motel interdiction. • Identify how a post-eviction search of a hotel room can be an effective tool. • Identify the method(s) for using a canine to sniff packages in a parcel or freight carrier facility that comply with Fourth Amendment standards. • List each of the two different theories on how to start a hotel and motel interdiction unit. • Express four steps on how to conduct an investigation related to hotel/motel interdiction. • Identify indicators of narcotic activities that can be used by hotel/motel employees to determine if an individual may be engaged in suspicious activity related to drug trafficking behavior. • List the techniques to establish a working relationship with parcel or freight carriers. • Identify indicators that can be used by law enforcement personnel to determine if packages or parcels may contain narcotics. • Identify each of the nine steps that should be conducted to ensure a successful and professional “controlled delivery” of the suspected package to its destination. • Identify how to work alternate locations, such as mail boxes, U Box, We Ship, and The Box Place. All course descriptions and a full schedule of courses can be located at the NCTC website www.counterdrug.org. The Northeast Counterdrug Training Center will be handling the registration for all of these courses. Please use the following link to register (copy and paste into browser): https://nctccounterdrug.org/default.aspx?menuitemid=9&menugroup=Public . If you continue having difficulty, please visit www.counterdrug.org and select course registration. First time users need to create an account) or call 1-877-806-6293 to register. Officers will receive DJCS training record credit for attendance at these NCTC Courses. Class certificates will also be provided by NCTC. If you have any questions concerning the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Bert Bouchey by email to bert.bouchey@dcjs.ny.gov or by telephone at (518) 485-1411.

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce in a cooperative effort with the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center (NCTC), a series of investigative training classes held at various locations throughout New York State. The focus of these courses is to learn the latest trends and investigative techniques required to successfully pursue arrest and successful prosecution of those involved in the many facets of drug related crime. Officer safety is always a central theme of the knowledgeable and experienced NCTC course instructors. All NCTC Training Course are free of charge. All courses are designed specifically for law enforcement officers. Mexican Drug Cartel Investigations Westchester County – April 16-17, 2019 Mexican drug trafficking organizations are impacting communities in nearly every city in the United States. In 2011, Mexican drug cartels operated in 39 states across the country. This problem can no longer be viewed as a “border issue.” The majority of the drugs distributed and consumed in the U.S. originate in Mexico. In an effort to aggressively target drug trafficking organization, law enforcement officials need to understand how the Mexican drug war impacts local cities in the U.S. on a daily basis. The drug cartel leaders have strategically formed relationships with American gangs to flood our communities with illicit drugs. This relationship has caused great concern for law enforcement agencies in the U.S. It is imperative that law enforcement officials gain a true understanding of the “Mexican Cartel & American Street Gang Connection.” This course does not focus on statistical data or other information easily obtained through online searches regarding Mexican drug cartels. The information presented is based on the instructor’s unique experience in conducting long-term undercover operations, wire-tap intercepts, and debriefings of suspects directly linked to various Mexican drug cartels. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • Recognize U.S.-based cartel structure and regional controls. • Apply investigative procedures to solve “hits” in American cities. • Recognize Mexican drug cartel/American Hispanic street gang connections. • Recognize patterns used by street gangs under the direction of Mexican drug cartels. • Recognize the “Drug Trafficking Pyramid” from street level to supply source. • Recognize cartel bribery methods and counter-surveillance techniques. • Perform financial investigations to dismantle an operation. • Identify smuggling routes, phony fronts, and concealment methods. • Recognize different levels of informants and the benefits of wire taps. • Identify safety concerns of undercover operations and various infiltration techniques. • Present investigations to grand juries for prosecution. • Identify violent encounters between cartels and U.S. law enforcement. All course descriptions and a full schedule of courses can be located at the NCTC website www.counterdrug.org. The Northeast Counterdrug Training Center will be handling the registration for all of these courses. Please use the following link to register (copy and paste into browser): https://nctccounterdrug.org/default.aspx?menuitemid=9&menugroup=Public . If you continue having difficulty, please visit www.counterdrug.org and select course registration. First time users need to create an account) or call 1-877-806-6293 to register. Officers will receive DJCS training record credit for attendance at these NCTC Courses. Class certificates will also be provided by NCTC. If you have any questions concerning the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Bert Bouchey by email to bert.bouchey@dcjs.ny.gov or by telephone at (518) 485-1411.

Understand, recognize, and investigate cases involving missing and abducted children. Determine scope and scale issues and how to manage a missing or abducted child case. Explore crime scene evidence collection and processing, profiling suspects and legal issues, including search warrants and interrogation related to a missing or abducted child. There is NO FEE to attend this training; however, pre-registration is required. The deadline to register for the Monroe County class is March 12, 2019. Registrations will still be accepted after this date based on your qualifications to attend and if seats are still available. Tuition, student materials, and instructional costs are provided by the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College -AMBER Alert Training & Technical Assistance Program. Approval to attend this training is subject to the approval of the host agency as well as your qualifications submitted on your registration.

This training is free and it's principles are simple. Agencies that have put forth an effort to follow the 5 Tenets of Below 100 have seen postive results. This training is helping save lives! Sign up today. New York States Law Enforcement Officers face numerous serious and deadly threats each day in the course of serving the public. Many incidents they are involved in could lead to being seriously injured or killed. While many threats to an officer’s safety are beyond the individual control of those involved in a particular scenario, there are specific practices that can be employed to greatly improve officer safety and survival. Officer safety is both the responsibility of the agency and the individual officer. Officers can also serve as role models and leaders in highway safety in regards to proper speed for the situation/conditions, seat belt use and not engaging in distracted driving. This training is offered FREE to law enforcement and is being presented by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc., United States Attorney's Office Western District of New York, and the Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy. Attendees succesfully completing the training will recieve NYS DCJS training credit for the course. The day will consist of a Below 100 training course from 8 AM to noon (open to all in the LE community such as dispatchers, spouse, administrative personnel, etc.) and a Below 100 instructor course from 1 PM to 5 PM (open to LE only). The instructor portion of the training is recommended for certified instructors (IDS/IDC) and has limited seating. Only those trainers who will deliver the Below 100 curriculum at the recruit level, or as an in-service training (academy or within their department) should apply. Instructor applicants will need to attend the full day of training and need to submit the 8 hour application. About Below 100- Our Vision: To permanently eliminate preventable line of duty deaths and injuries through innovative training and awareness. Our Mission: To influence law enforcement culture by providing innovative training and awareness, through presentations, social media, and webinars on identifying the leading causes and current trends in preventable line of duty deaths and injuries. The 5 Tenets- • Wear Your Belt • Wear Your Vest • Watch Your Speed • WIN—What’s Important Now? • Remember: Complacency Kills! The training is being held: April 16, 2019 in Erie County The content of the Below 100 program is suitable for both in-service and basic course presentation. There is no course fee to attend. Enrollment for this training session is limited. Therefore, you must receive confirmation on attendance. Please select the appropriate link for the session you wish to attend and submit a completed course application no later than two weeks prior to the start of the course. The application(s) can be found here: 4 hour - Below 100 Intensive Training:(Copy and paste into browser) https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4839739/Below-100-4-Hour-Course 8 hour Below 100 Instructor Course::(Copy and paste into browser) https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4839766/Below-100-8-Hour-Course Directions to the training site and additional course information will be included in your confirmation notice. If you have any questions about the training, please contact Scott Neff by email at Scott.Neff@dcjs.ny.gov or by telephone at (518) 485-7542.

The Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce the Motor Vehicle Crash Management course training series for 2018-19. The Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Technical Crash Management courses are delivered progressively in one-week courses Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Office of Public Safety is announcing this training schedule for the fiscal year and only these specific courses will be offered during the year. Please plan for your training needs accordingly. The Basic Crash Management and Intermediate Crash Management courses train officers to process accident scenes by preserving and collecting the available data and physical evidence. Students are also trained in basic collision investigation calculations and scene diagramming. The Advanced Crash Management and Technical Crash Management courses train accident investigators to become proficient in the analysis and interpretation of crash data. The training includes lecture and project work dealing with; damage analysis, thrust diagramming, pre-and post-impact speed determinations, and time position analysis. Officers must successfully complete each course with a grade of 70% to pass and a grade of 80% before progressing to the next level. There is no cost for the classes. Personnel taking these courses will be completing considerable math-oriented project work and should have proficiency in basic math and algebra. Students will be issued drawing supplies and a calculator for the courses and should bring appropriate clothing/gear for the outdoor projects.

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