Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions
A code system has been setup to assist in the selection of course(s). This course key is only designed to give department members an idea of courses which might apply to his/her job or field. Unless specifically noted, a department member may sign-up for any course listed.

P	Patrol		I	Investh!ations
C	Civilian		S	Supervisor
LC	LE Command Staff		CM	Civilian Management
E	Evervone

 

Abuse of the Elderly/Making the Criminal Case
The course identifies the elements needed to substantiate the crime of elder abuse and how to prepare a case for criminal prosecution.
ITS Instructor: Dept. of Health & Senior Services               
KEY: P, I

A WR-160 WMD Awareness Training
This is a 6-hour practical WMD Awareness level class that covers prevention & deterrence, chemical agents, biological agents, radiological materials and explosive devices.
Instructors: Capt. Randy Hopkins, Capt. Gary Thurman

Basic Customer Service Training for Civilians
This course is an introduction to customer service and will help you differentiate between good/poor customer service, what is customer service, and identify opportunities to exceed customer's expectations.
2 IP Instructor: Capt. Mozzicato & Civ. Jennifer Miller                                                                                              KEY: C

Basic Insurance Fraud
This course will equip the officer with tools necessary to identify various types of insurance fraud.
ILS & ITS Instructor: NICB Staff           
KEY: P, I

Case work from the prosecutor's viewpoint
This class discusses and explains case work viewed from the prosecutor's side. It gives officer's a more detailed look at the functions of a]ackson County prosecutor and how they relate to officers.
2LS Instructor: Jackson Co. Prosecutors Office     
KEY: P, I

CCW Updates
This course will assist the officer in making a good CCW & felon in possession arrests, the proper way to write reports, and how to present the case to the Robbery Unit for an arrest approval form. I LS
Instructor: Det. Todd Butler      
KEY: P, I

Child Abuse and Neglect
The purpose of this presentation is to provide law enforcement officers with an understanding of the Division of Family Services with regard to child abuse and neglect situations. 1 LS, I TS
Instructors: Rebecca Taylor-Hinds & Laurie Fluegal                                                                                              KEY: P, I , C

Courtroom Testimony
This class will convey to officers what prosecutors want from professional witnesses (ie: Police Officers) in aJudge or Jury trial-covering Criminal and Civil cases. 1 LS Instructor: Beth Murano, City Prosecutor, & Marti Rigby, Assistant City
Prosecutor                   
KEY: P, I

Crime Scene Protection
This course will provide officers with the proper collection and preservation of evidence.
2TS Instructor: Sgt. Harold Headrick         
KEY: P,I

Crime Victims & Their Rights
This class will discuss the rights that are afforded to victims of violent crime as mandated in the MO State Statutes. It will give information regarding several victim assistance programs/resources and who is eligible for this assistance.
lIPInstructor: Jennifer Miller
KEY: E

Commercial Vehicle Issues
This class familiarizes officers with the duties of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section.
1 TS, lLS                                           
Instructor: CVI Personnel  
KEY: E

Cyber Self-Defense
This is a 3 hour, basic course in cyber self-defense. The basic objectives are for the student to understand the dangers inherent in cruising the internet, using e-mail, the world wide web, and newsgroups. The student ",~ll become familiar "'~th the dangers and basic steps which will protect them from unwanted harassment, solicitation, and stalking. Furthermore, the student will learn the basic manners in which information may be retrieved from these sources and how to prevent their information from finding its way on the information super highway.
3 TS Instructor: Sgt. Lee Richards
KEY: E

Day-Time Combat Shooting
This course consists of one handed clearance of malfunctions, running handgun and shotgun courses, and a multiple target course. Limit 20 Officers.
4 SD Instructor: Range Staff        
KEY: P, I, LC

Dog Fighting Investigations
This class is an overview of animal fighting activities and the terminology, methods of training, and 'rules of combat' associated with it.
4TS Instructor: Kim Staton, Animal Welfare Consultants KEY: E

Domestic Violence Update
This course will provide officers with legal & policy updates when dealing with domestic violence issues.
 1 LS Instructor: DVS Staff           
KEY: P, I

Ethics
This course will discuss why ethics is necessary to the law enforcement profession. The participant will be able to apply ethical strategies to decision malcing when given problem solving scenarios.
2IP Instructor: Capt Richard Lockhart, Capt Gabrielle Pfeifer
KEY: E

Felony Eluding & State DID's
This course will discuss arrest procedures & qualifications regarding felony eluding and state DUI's. It will also cover information that is needed to be included in reports for both violations.
lLS, 1 TS Instructor: Det Chris Majors                     
KEY: P, I

Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
This course is an overview of financial crimes against the elderly and how to investigate them.
2TS Instructor: Dept of Health & Senior Services               
KEY: P, I

First Response to Crash Scenes
This course is designed to familiarize officers ,with proper procedures and steps to follow when responding to crash scenes.

Fitness and Nutrition
This course is designed to help develop a fitness regime and a diet conducive to healthy living.
2 IP Instructor: P.O. DavidJackson               
KEY: E

General Drug Identification
This course is designed to assist officers in correctly identifying street drugs in their various forms.
1 TS Instructor: DEU Personnel
KEY: P, I

Ground FightingfHandgun Retention
This course will enable officers to retain their weapons during an assault on the ground utilizing handgun retention techniques and Brazilian Jiu.] itsu. lAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY
4SD Instructor: William Conroy                   
KEY: P, I, LC

Human Trafficking
This is an overview of the crime of human tratlicking and what is being done to combat it.
l.5TS, .5LS Instructor: P.O. Dana Dearing, P.O. Brent Parsons                  
KEY: P, I, S

Identity Theft Recognition
This class will assist the attendees with both the recognition and prevention of personal identity theft.
1 TS Instructor: Sgt. Rob Rickett                  
KEY: E
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LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Effective leaders must develop high core values and be effective in living these values out in relationships and in written communications. L 101 is a demanding course for leaders at every level of this organization. Successful graduates will exit with a position paper to be used as a guideline for personal accountability and to serve as a model for mentoring others in their sphere of influence. The paper will also serve as basis for future leadership courses in core competencies.

L 102 Communicating Leadership:
A talent unleashing workplace atmosphere
Solid, inspiring, enforceable performance agreements C.L.E.A.R. Coaching, Counseling and Feedback Synergy from Conflict
Prerequisite: L 101
Bring your High Core Values position paper and two real life case studies (from L 101) to this work shop and plan on working. Leaders with high core values of courage, integrity and character must also be collegial and respectful to all. This will become the foundation for learning and practicing the C.L.E.A.R. communication process. The end in mind is a synergistic workplace that:
Confronts problems; inspires and unleashes talent and has top to bottom accountability for results.

L201 7 Habits of Highly Effective Law Enforcement Professionals
7 Habits for Highly Effective Law Enforcement Professionals is different; it is not about management skills and processes; it is about leadership, both within an agency and within the community. It is designed to develop the critically, important foundation (character) of an agency's most important resource (its people). The very concept of a "Guardian Class" (Plato's Republic) was built on the foundation of, and recognized the necessity of; impeccable character. The basic principles of Policing (Sir Robert Peel's) demand members have the ability to lead and influence members of the community. Citizens are thus inspired to become willing contributors to the basic mission of Law Enforcement, preventing crime. This is accomplished with deep-rooted character:
Character that inspires safe, open, honest communication, trust and transparency. Learn the principles, work the contract, establish the habits and transform a community.

L202 Cultural Leadership Prerequisite: L201 and two Follow Ups
Learning is a life long process, thus all L.E. members have a wealth of wisdom from their own life and learning - a unique perspective that adds value and meaning. For continuous improvement it is essential that one remains engaged with and open to others. Willing to understand one another, be influenced by each other's unique perspectives and celebrate the differences we discover. Cultural Leadership involves building your trustworthiness with all members of the community so they will have the confidence to trust and follow you. Cultural Leadership means leading by example through your attitudes and actions to motivate, inspire and influence others.

L203 Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results Prerequisite: L202 and two additional Follow Ups
Great leaders understand that the level of engagement received from members depends on the type of leadership rendered. Leaders who receive enthusiastic commitment from team members do so by earning personal moral authority and establishing credibility. They inspire trust, clarify purposes and align systems so that the natural talent and passion of team members is unleashed.

L204 Pygmalion Effect
Climate; Input; Output; Feedback
Learn the principles of a talent unleashing workplace atmosphere. Discuss intentional ways of implementing these principles into your workplace.

L205 FISH!
Choices, choices, choices! What would happen if you chose your attitude, fully engaged with others, made their day and had fun doing it? Ask the guys at world famous Pike Place Fish Market who transformed a miserable 14 hour a day job in a declining market into the most profitable (per square foot) piece of real estate in the world.

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Legal Updates
Legal updates in regard to pursuits and responding to civil problems. 1 LS Instructor: Beth Murano, City Prosecutor
KEY: P, I, C

Low Light Combat Shooting
The course consists of one handed clearance of phase one and phase two malfunctions, one handed combat reloading, use of cover and movement, combat point shooting and reaction shooting in low light conditions. Each officer will go through a stress combat course in low light conditions. lAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY. Limit 20 Officers
4 SD Instructor: Range Staff                        
KEY: P, I, LC

Nomadic Fraud
A look into the fraudulent schemes committed by nomadic groups.
2TS Instructor: NICB Staff        
KEY: P, I, S

Off Duty Encounters
This course is designed to prepare the officer for off-duty encounters. It will aid the officer in evaluating the situation to decide whether to get involved or be a good observer.
2-TS Instructor: Sgt. Eric Greenwell       
KEY: P, I

Officers :flying Armed
This course covers the rules and regulations pertaining to police otlicers flying armed. It also covers proper responses to disturbances and hijackings.
ITS,lLS   Instructor: P.O. Kevin Boehm   
KEY: P, I, LC

Officers Responsibility for Bean Bag Deployment
This class will cover the district officers responsibility during bean bag deployment by a sergeant. KCPD OFFICERS ONLY.
lLS, lIP Instructor: P.O. Milton jones     
KEY: P

Operation 100's: Hostage Negotiations
This course is designed to emphasize the responsibilities of the primary responding district officer once they have determined that they are dealing with an armed/barricaded person.
ITS, lIP  Instructors: TRT Unit    
KEY: P

Organizational Structure
This course will discuss the overall structure/organization of the Department and the current commanders of each bureau/division.
lIP Instructor: Planning & Research Staff          
KEY: E

P.I.C. Information
This course covers the duties of the Perpetrator Information Center and how information is distributed to otlicers.
ITS Instructor: PIC Unit            
KEY: E

Police Mediation & Conflict Resolution Skills in Community Policing
This course will assist officers in professionalizing, systematizing and pelfecting their acquired dispute resolution skills.
2IP, lSD, lLS Instructor: P.O. james Silke        
KEY: P

PowerhandcuflinWFaulkner Frisk
This course will teach the officer to handcuff from standing, kneeling and prone positions without losing control of the subject. The officer will also be able to apply the Faulkner Frisk to a sUQject who is standing or kneeling.
2 SD Instructors: Defensive Tactics Staff                
KEY: P, I, C

Prevention & Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
This course is an overview of law enforcement response to suicide bombing incidents.
1LS, lIP, ITS Instructors: Capt Gary Thurman, SgtJohn Wagner              
KEY: P, I

Racial Profiling
This course is required annually for all law enforcement. This training is regarding the prohibition against racial profiling that promotes respect and understanding for racial and cultural differences.
 lIP   Instructors: Major Laura Barton, Capt Randy Hopkins, Capt Cheri Reid, Capt Roy True, Capt Michael
Wood, Capt Gabrielle Pfeifer, Capt Eric Winebrenner, Capt Floyd Mitchell, Capt Cheryl Rose
KEY: P, LC, I

Radar School
This course is designed to certify the officer on the most current radar tools for speed enforcement. Officers are required to have 18 months experience in a field assignment to participate in this class.
10 TS, 2 LS, 4 SD Instructor: P.O. Giuseppe Trombino       
KEY: P

Recognition of Explosive Devices
This course is designed to familiarize officers with different types of explosives and their effects if detonated, and the proper search techniques when responding to bomb threats. This course is also designed to familiarize the student with concepts of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
ITS Instructors: Bomb Arson Unit         
KEY: P

Reducing OCC's
This class is an introduction to the Internal Affairs Unit and the Office of Citizen Complaints, plus tips for reducing or avoiding officer complaints.
1 TS, lIP Instructors: IAU Staff & OCC Staff     
KEY: E

Report Writing
This course is designed to help simplify both the writing and reading of reports. This course is geared towards front desk personnel, however, somc aspects could be beneficial to patrol officers.
ITS Instructor: Sgt Mark Stinson            
KEY:E
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Seminars

The Professional Training Section of The Kansas City MO Police Department In conjunction with
Midwest Counterdrug Training Center Presents


Detecting Danger
September 6th 0800-1700 hours National Weather Service Training Center Auditorium
7220 NW 101st Terr. KCMO 64153 (A Weapons Free Facility) This one-day course, taught by Dr. Steve Rhoads, covers the following topics.
Subconscious Communication: The idea of communication using the power of the subconscious mind is identified and students are instructed as to the strength the mind possesses in sending out mixed signals and overcoming ulterior motives.
Phenomenological Thought Process: The personal thought processes of police officers are examined in the realm of how they influence the ability to survive attack and meet physical challenges that confront the officer.
Mental Preparation for Danger: The 3 programmable areas of mental energy that officers can use to prepare themselves to handle critical encounters are defined and explained.
Verbal Communication: This lesson assists the student in recognizing the verbal indicators of deception and how word tense and usage can be used in the evaluation of individuals' intentions.
Non-Verbal Communication: As the majority of communication utilized by humans, this important arena is broken into specific non-verbal gestures that suggest emotional responses of anger or violence important to the police officer. The reason humans utilize body language and the Principles and Rules that apply are highlighted.
Proxemics and Danger: Proxemics and the effective use of space is presented to the student so that an area of safety may be established during field contacts.
There is no charge for this seminar and it is POST certified training. Class size for this seminar is limited to 150 participants.
To register members need to contact MCTC at 1-800-803-6532 or on the web at
https ://www.counterdrugtraining.com/cou nterdrug registration. as g ?id Course=54&idOfferi ng =582
Any member who, after registering for this seminar, determines they cannot attend needs to contact MCTC to cancel.

The Professional Training Section of The Kansas City MO Police Department In conjunction with
Midwest HIDTA Investigative Support Center and the MultiJuridictional CounterDrug Task Force Training Center Presents
Gang Prosecution Techniques September 12-14,2007 from 0800 to 1700 hours
National Weather Service Training Center room 112 A WEAPONS FREE TRAINING FACILITY 7220 NW 101st Terr. KCMO 64153
The goal of this course is to provide experienced investigators, prosecutors, and probation and corrections personnel with the knowledge and tools to "attack" organized criminal enterprises using a multi­agency, multijurisdictional approach. The concepts taught in this course have been used to effectively dismantle criminal organizations and take back communities that had been previously controlled by drug gangs. The course highlights specialized investigative techniques and concepts that have been used to successfully dismantle criminal organizations that were previously unstoppable by traditional law enforcement techniques. Emphasis is placed upon charging all criminal activities committed by members of the organization in one Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) indictment. In conjunction with this, Continuing Criminal Enterprise (CCE) and Hobbs Act elements are discussed as a means to enumerate all offenses in one RICO indictment. Additionally, a series of practical exercises will be utilized to demonstrate how to prepare for a case funding request as well as the submission and presentation of a RICO case to the court. Students are encouraged, but not required, to bring a laptop computer to the class for use during the practical exercises.
There is no cost for this seminar. Registration is limited to 40 participants. To register; call Robin Jackson at 816-482-8819 or e-mail rjackson@kcpd.org.
Anyone who has registered and then determines they can not attend needs to notify Robin Jackson ASAP.