Classes

Thomas Broxtermann

Also known as secondary trauma can be defined as indirect exposure to a traumatic event through a first-hand account or narrative of that event. People in the helping professions—counselors and therapists, rescue workers, police officers, doctors, lawyers, probation and correctional officers may be at risk of vicarious traumatization. Any person who has a significant relationship with a survivor of trauma may also come to experience secondary traumatization.

David Demurjian

“Use of Force in 2025” provides a comprehensive overview of the new policies and laws that will affect sworn personnel in their duties. It assesses the implications of these changes on law enforcement practices, focusing on the evolving standards and regulations governing the use of force by police officers. The review highlights the importance of understanding these policies to ensure accountability and promote public trust in law enforcement agencies.

Patrick Pethel

The WRAP is a secure restraint system aimed at minimizing the risk of injury and death for subjects, officers, and staff. It is essential to understand how to properly apply this device on arrestees and inmates to ensure safety during its use. Join expert Patrick Pethel as he takes you through the process of securing high risk prisoners.

Inmate Transport Operations

This course provides a detailed exploration of the principles, procedures, and tactics essential for conducting safe and effective inmate transports. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of transport policies, legal responsibilities, and case law to ensure compliance with ethical and operational standards. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and hands-on application, equipping participants to handle real-world scenarios with confidence and precision.

Key topics include:

• Understanding transport policies, liability concerns, and significant case law to mitigate risks and uphold legal standards.
• Implementing standardized procedures for vehicle inspections, inmate searches, placement, and secure transport.
• Gathering and utilizing intelligence to enhance situational awareness and transport security.
• Developing and executing detailed route plans, including contingency strategies for emergencies.
• Identifying and utilizing essential equipment and safety gear to ensure operational readiness.
• Recognizing potential issues and applying problem-prevention strategies to maintain control during transports.
• Defining roles and responsibilities for managing inmate appointments outside secure facilities.
• Applying escort tactics and ambush response techniques to navigate high-risk situations.

This comprehensive and interactive course is designed for staff to refresh and enhance their foundational skills in defensive tactics and unarmed survival techniques. Participants will receive training to safely and effectively manage combative situations while upholding professionalism and ensuring positive outcomes.

The course includes:

• Skill Refreshment: Reinforcement of basic footwork, body movement, proper interviewing stance, and the use of personal body weapons.

• Escape Techniques: Upper body and footwork maneuvers to break free from choke holds and bear hugs.

• Equipment Retention: Strategies to prevent personal issued equipment from being taken during altercations.

Handcuffing and Searching: Instruction and demonstration of effective handcuffing and search techniques.

Brian Everett

This unique course offers training on topics not typically covered in standard training programs. Participants will learn about basic defense mechanisms against knives and sharp edged weapons. The instructor will provide an overview of the various angles from which knife attacks can occur, followed by practical demonstrations to enhance understanding and skills.The class will conclude with a discussion focused on the essential mindset required for both law enforcement officers and potential victims during a sharp edged weapon attack. This discussion aims to equip participants with the mental strategies necessary for effectively responding to such threats.

Ismael Hernandez

The primary objective is to deliver effective services to a large number of inmates, ensuring they are released with enhanced skills, education, and resources compared to their situation prior to incarceration. This course will emphasize the significance of Cognitive Therapy and Reentry programs, providing law enforcement and training personnel with a deeper understanding of these essential components in supporting inmates’ successful reintegration into society.

Sgt. Rodriguez will be presenting a class on the Black Guerilla Family. This class is intended to enlighten those who encounter Black Guerilla Family affiliates regarding their criminal activities, rivalries, alliances, identifiers, trends, and criminal activity. Additionally, the instructor will show BGF affiliates, leadership activities, and a walk-through of CDCR and other state prison systems. During the presentation, Rodriguez will explain how influential African American gang members will often align themselves with the Black Guerrilla Family while in custody, returning to society with dual gang affiliation. Rodriguez will conclude the class by explaining how the Black Guerilla Family utilizes vocal members of society and social media to promote their ideology.

Lt. Chad Qualls will be presenting a class on CDCR Debrief/Proffer techniques. This class is intended to describe the CDCR Debrief/Proffer process and common interviewing techniques. CDCR’s Debrief policy will be broken down and explained in detail to include a step-by-step process for debriefing a validated STG-I affiliate. Additionally, explaining commonly utilized techniques for proffering an individual who agrees to cooperate with law enforcement.