To register for courses please contact Kirstie Saur at 830-379-1224 ext. 255 or email at kirstie.saur@co.guadalupe.tx.us. The following classes are being offered at the Guadalupe County Sheriff s Office. The courses are open to all local, state and federal active and honorably retired sworn law enforcement officers, corrections officers and telecommunication officers. Unless otherwise indicated, all the courses are FREE and will be held at the Guadalupe County Sheriff s Office, 2617 N. Guadalupe St., Seguin, Texas 78155. June 2016 23 & 24 Intermediate Use of Force August 2016 9 & 10 Distracted Driving 18 Child Safety Checklist September 2016 12-15 Intermediate Crime Scene Search 19-30 Basic County Corrections Course October 2016 17-18 Intermediate Arrest, Search & Seizure 26-28 Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigators Course November-December 2016 2 Courtroom Survival Techniques Nov. 28 Dec. 9 Basic County Corrections Course ***All Courses are subject to change at any time*** PLEASE SEE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND CALENDAR BELOW FOR TUITION AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Distracted Driving Course GUADALUPE COUNTY SHERIFF S August 9 & 10, 2016 Class is from 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00 August 2016 Instructor: TMPA 4 TCOLE Hours TMPA is proud to announce the release of a newly updated course, Distracted Driving for Law Enforcement. The purpose of this course is to help Law Enforcement Officers understand the risks associated with distracted driving. Law Enforcement Officers will realize the effect distracted driving can have while operating emergency vehicles. The potentially tragic consequences of distracted driving should heighten their awareness so they can reshape their attitudes/beliefs to adapt a self-disciplined standard of focused attention to safe driving as well as influencing their peers, friends and families. Participants will receive four hours of continuing education credit through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Register via E-Mail: Kirstie.saur@co.guadalupe.tx.us Child Safety Checklist #4068 August 18, 2016 Class is from 8:00-9:00 Instructor: Sgt. Garza 1 TCOLE Hours The Child Safety Check Alert List law (CSCAL) has existed since 2005. All peace officers should be familiar with the CSCAL and the purpose of the list. Encounters with persons listed on the Child Safety Check Alert List. When an officer encounters a child or person listed on the Child Safety Alert Check List, they must complete proper reporting. Register via E-Mail: Kirstie.saur@co.guadalupe.tx.us
September 2016 Intermediate Crime Scene Search Course #2106 September 12-15, 2016 Instructor: Sgt. Zachary McBride & Inv. Wayne Lehman 32 TCOLE Hours The student will be able to summarize the following: 1. The legal aspects of a crime scene search 2. The process for preparing a crime scene investigation 3. The major issues of crime scene investigation 4. The use of sketches during crime scene searches 5. The use of photographs during the crime scene searches 6. The process of producing fingerprint evidence during a crime scene search 7. The process of identifying, collecting, and preserving crime scene evidence for examination/analysis 8. The process of collecting and preserving potential DNA evidence 9. The process of investigating specific crime scene areas: burglary, theft, robbery, assault, sexual assault, homicide, suicide, kidnapping, and poisoning. 10. How to perform a simulated crime scene search, which will be coordinated by the instructor(s) 11. The process of identifying, documenting, securing, and processing potential computer and other electronic evidence. Register via E-Mail: Kirstie.saur@co.guadalupe.tx.us Basic County Correction Course #1007 September 19-30, 2016 Instructor: Lt. Enrique Martinez & Jail Staff 96 TCOLE Hours This course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skill sets to successfully acquire certification as a county corrections officers or jailer. As a jailer, you are entering a challenging and demanding element of the criminal justice system. You will be interacting with persons who represent a wide variety of ethnic and social backgrounds. They are a unique society of social creatures, which will require expertise and training to develop the skills necessary to obtain the additional information regarding the social characteristics of the jail population. The population in the jail is taking on an ever-changing face. They are often career criminals guilty of major crimes, and have the experience of being in several different state facilities during their life. Couple this with the changing demographics of our society, and the challenges for a corrections officer become more demanding. A few years ago, it was unusual to find persons from Cuba, Iran, and China in our county jails. These individuals often have different values, standards of conduct, and religious practices that may be unfamiliar. It
is the responsibility of the corrections officer to learn as much about these cultures as possible to provide fair and humane treatment under our standards of behavior. The jails in Texas are primarily county jails operated by the sheriff of each county under the rules and guidance of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). These county jails were designed to hold persons for short periods of time for pre-trial purposes and misdemeanor crimes. The citizens of Texas have mandated the criminal justice system to impact the rising crime rate with stricter enforcement and longer terms of punishment. Therefore, with the mandated population cap of prisoners in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), in many instances the county jail has to house a person for an extended period of time. This creates a new set of challenges for the sheriff and the corrections officer interacting with these persons on a daily basis. The committee that developed this Basic Corrections Officer Training Course elected to use the title corrections officer rather than jailer. A corrections officer has a wider variety of mental and physical demands than ever before, thus requiring an individual who possesses not only inherent professionalism, but also the ability to meet the rigors of an extensive training program that fits the needs of today s county jails. The Basic County Jailer Course was developed with the following objectives in mind for you as a professional corrections officer: 1. To feel secure in your job 2. To be able to respond in a professional manner to as many known situations as can reasonably be expected to occur 3. To prevent the escape of persons placed in your custody 4. To understand that the violations of any constitutional right of an inmate will have the highest potential for personnel or agency liability 5. To hold yourself in high esteem 6. To be acquainted with cultural differences and diversity of individuals you will be interacting with in your custody 7. To always seek the ethical practice of all your contacts in the workplace and insist that all others conduct themselves in an ethical manner 8. To develop friends and acquaintances outside the jail environment - those persons with high standards of conduct and common interest with you and your family will be the critical balance you need in your life to sustain you and your family. You are to be commended for selecting this profession, as your skills, education, and training will be an invaluable asset to the county.
Register via E-Mail: Kirstie.saur@co.guadalupe.tx.us Tuition: $200.00 Intermediate Arrest, Search & Seizure #2108 October 17-18, 2016 October 2016 Instructor: Inv. Robert Locker 16 TCOLE Hours Students will advance their knowledge and understanding of the legal and logical processes and procedures regarding the detention, arrest and warrant service, and citizen s rights in their line of duty. Student will be reminded of the reasonable expectations of citizen s rights and privacy and the issues involving their decisions accordingly. Student will be able to make better judgment in their detention, arrest and searching of citizens and property in their line of duty. Register via E-Mail: Kirstie.saur@co.guadalupe.tx.us Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigators Course #3264 October 26-28, 2016 Instructor: Inv. Lt. Jeri Skrocki 24 TCOLE Hours Law enforcement agencies around the state struggle to provide the training and resources to officers to allow for a consistent and effective response to victims of family violence and sexual assault. Family violence and sexual assault issues are becoming more common in Texas peace officers day-to-day duties. The amount of training peace officers receive to investigate these crimes is disproportionate to the number of times officers are called to deal with these issues. The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Investigator s Course or SAFVIC (TCOLE Course 3264) is designed to provide law enforcement officers around the state with the tools they need to effectively investigate and prevent sexual assault and family violence. The SAFVIC is funded by a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor s Office and the National Violence Against Women
Office. This program is administered by the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) with input from a statewide steering committee comprised of representatives from law enforcement, prosecution and victim services. The SAFVIC consists of a comprehensive curriculum covering crucial aspects related to law enforcement s response to these crimes, as well as the creation and use of community-based resources to assist law enforcement s efforts. The program will utilize a network of certified instructors to deliver training on a local basis, thus enabling more officers to take part in this very important training. Officers attending and successfully completing the SAFVIC will receive 24 hours TCOLE credit. This course satisfies the requirements for a basic license holder regarding family violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In addition, this course offers an additional certificate of accomplishment and training called a Sexual Assault/Family Violence Investigator Certificate. Register via E-Mail: www.safvic.org, November-December 2016 Courtroom Survival Techniques November 2, 2016 Instructor: PLET Anita Seamans 8 TCOLE Hours Effective courtroom testimony by law enforcement officials is a must in today s world of case prosecution. The hard work done by law enforcement to make a case is in vain if prosecution of that case is not successful. Successful prosecution depends in part on competent and adept presentation by the law enforcement officer who is on the witness stand to the judge and/or jury hearing and deciding the case in the courtroom. Most law enforcement officers receive little, if any, formal training regarding courtroom testimony. Oftentimes they are left to wing it or to learn-as-they-go. As a result, testifying can oftentimes be an anxiety-producing experience that leaves the officer wishing for a do over. The courtroom is a different world. The nuances of effective testimony can be easily overlooked by the law enforcement official who underestimates their importance. With television shows and the news media greatly shaping the public s perception of law enforcement, today s officer on the witness stand faces an uphill battle if he/she is not equipped with tips for testifying. The Courtroom Testimony training course focuses on bringing the law enforcement officer mentally into the courtroom. This one day course will teach officers the do s and don ts of testifying. They will learn how and why a personal connection must be made with the judge/jury, and how to identify and protect their personal credibility. Officers will learn when and why they may be called to the witness stand and the importance as well as the limitations of testifying. Preparation tips will be provided to minimize the risks inherently associated with testifying. In addition, specific techniques will be presented to teach officers how to counter common/favorite tactics used by defense attorneys. Register via E-Mail: www.pletraining.com Tuition: $125.00
Patrol Officer Drug Investigation December 6-7, 2016 Instructor: PLET Kyle Land 16 TCOLE Hours Drug-related crimes are impacting every community across the United States. Law enforcement agencies devote a tremendous amount of resources to combat illegal narcotic activity. Uniform patrol officers are in a prime position to target drug offenders. From the drug addict, to the upper-level dealers, patrol officers must be prepared to handle these unpredictable criminals. There are various techniques and tactics that patrol officers can utilize to be more effective at arresting drug violators. The officers must be familiar with basic drug identification as well as search and seizure case law. Knock & Talk operations, when conducted properly, can be a very successful tactic to combat illegal narcotic trafficking. Officers must receive proper training and understand the limitations of knock & talks in order for this tactic to be effective. All too often, drug dealers are arrested, prosecuted, and found "not guilty" due to poor report writing or officer testimony in court. Proper report writing and courtroom testimony are necessary to secure a conviction and send the drug violator to prison. Officers will receive tips for testifying along with terminology that should be included in drug arrest reports. Narcotic investigations are extremely dangerous in nature. Patrol officers often encounter armed drug traffickers who are willing to protect their drug stashes at all costs. Officer safety concerns while investigating drug offenses will be studied. The majority of Patrol Officer Drug courses across the country focus on highway interdiction. The primary focus of this 2 day training course is teaching patrol officers proven techniques that will assist them in investigating narcotic offenses in their communities. After attending this course, patrol officers will have the resources and training to seize larger quantities of drugs, firearms, and U.S. currency. Register via E-Mail: www.pletraining.com Tuition: $189.00 Class Basic County Correction Course #1007 November 28-December 9, 2016 Instructor: Lt. Enrique Martinez & Jail Staff 96 TCOLE Hours This course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skill sets to successfully acquire certification as a county corrections officers or jailer. As a jailer, you are entering a challenging and demanding element of the criminal justice system. You will be interacting with persons who represent a wide variety of ethnic and social backgrounds. They are a unique society of social creatures, which will require expertise and training to develop the skills necessary to obtain the additional information regarding the social characteristics of the jail population. The population in the jail is taking on an ever-changing face. They are often career criminals guilty of major crimes, and have the experience of being in several different state facilities during their life. Couple this with the changing demographics of our society, and the challenges for a corrections officer become more demanding.
A few years ago, it was unusual to find persons from Cuba, Iran, and China in our county jails. These individuals often have different values, standards of conduct, and religious practices that may be unfamiliar. It is the responsibility of the corrections officer to learn as much about these cultures as possible to provide fair and humane treatment under our standards of behavior. The jails in Texas are primarily county jails operated by the sheriff of each county under the rules and guidance of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). These county jails were designed to hold persons for short periods of time for pre-trial purposes and misdemeanor crimes. The citizens of Texas have mandated the criminal justice system to impact the rising crime rate with stricter enforcement and longer terms of punishment. Therefore, with the mandated population cap of prisoners in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), in many instances the county jail has to house a person for an extended period of time. This creates a new set of challenges for the sheriff and the corrections officer interacting with these persons on a daily basis. The committee that developed this Basic Corrections Officer Training Course elected to use the title corrections officer rather than jailer. A corrections officer has a wider variety of mental and physical demands than ever before, thus requiring an individual who possesses not only inherent professionalism, but also the ability to meet the rigors of an extensive training program that fits the needs of today s county jails. The Basic County Jailer Course was developed with the following objectives in mind for you as a professional corrections officer: 9. To feel secure in your job 10. To be able to respond in a professional manner to as many known situations as can reasonably be expected to occur 11. To prevent the escape of persons placed in your custody 12. To understand that the violations of any constitutional right of an inmate will have the highest potential for personnel or agency liability 13. To hold yourself in high esteem 14. To be acquainted with cultural differences and diversity of individuals you will be interacting with in your custody 15. To always seek the ethical practice of all your contacts in the workplace and insist that all others conduct themselves in an ethical manner 16. To develop friends and acquaintances outside the jail environment - those persons with high standards of conduct and common interest with you and your family will be the critical balance you need in your life to sustain you and your family. You are to be commended for selecting this profession, as your skills, education, and training will be an invaluable asset to the county. Register via E-Mail: Kirstie.saur@co.guadalupe.tx.us Tuition: $200.00
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