Search Warrant Preparation 2 day

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

For Ranks of Lieutenant and above

TOPICS:

Day # 1

Preparing by changing your mindset.

Full discussion of Hot topics: Presidents Report on 21st Century Policing, Procedural Justice, Community Policing, Labor Relations laws for Management and Leadership, Police Reform Law and impact. Recognizing 1st Amendment and 2nd Amendment issues, Integrity Choices during the testing process. Using buzzwords associated with the Job Duties and requirements. Extra points available through Civil Service.

Day # 2

Oral Presentations, Panel Exercises, Community Meetings, Stand and Defend Exercises, Structured Interview Exercises. Understanding the exercise directions and task to be accomplished. Making a Press Statement. Practice Exercises Provided.

Day # 3

The Written Exercise, In-Basket Exercise, the Project Development Exercise, the Budget Exercise. Practice Exercises Provided.

Day # 4

The Role Play Exercise, Understanding the various stimulus’s types, reacting to stimulus and prompts in an appropriate manner. How to deal with Assessor challenges during the role play exercise. Understanding the issues during the Role Play Exercise. Making yourself the Clear Choice The Group Exercise. Practice Exercises Provided.

Practice Tests, Exercises and Book Included

(Police Assessment Center Training Manual)

Promotional Prep Courses!

Mastering the Role Play Exercise

July 14, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

TOPICS:

Understanding the types of questions to be asked.
Understanding how to prepare for the Exercise.
Defining what a stimulus is and how to recognize them.
Understanding and recognizing what a Distraction technique is.
Understanding hypothetical questions.
Understanding how to response to Ethical and Integrity based questions.
Assuming the designated ROLE COMPLETELY.
Understanding who your evaluators are.
Effective communication during the exercise.
Practice Questions and Practice participation in the Exercise for each rank.
Suggested reading material for each rank
Changing your PERSPECTIVE for the EXERCISE.

Mastering the Structured Interview Exercise

July 21, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

TOPICS:

Defining and accomplishing what is required by the Exercise Instructions.
Defining and accomplishing all of the tasks required in the exercise.
Defining what stimulus are and how you can recognize them.
Understanding and recognizing what a Distraction technique is.
Understanding and recognizing what a Miss-direction technique is
Using a checklist
Assuming the designated ROLE COMPLETELY
Understanding who your evaluators are
Understand the three parts of a ROLE PLAY EXERCISE.

The Meet and Greet
Interacting and Understanding
Ending and Resolution.

Effective communication during the exercise.
Practice Exercises

Assessment Center Testing Preparation - 2 Day

NEW DATES PENDING

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

TOPICS:

What is an assessment center?
How it is different from the basic ‘knowledge based’ test that I have taken in the past?
What will I be tested on?
How do I prepare myself to participate in the assessment center process?
What skills, abilities, competencies and aptitudes are they testing for?
What about my specific organization, will I be tested on my departments policies or procedures
What different types of exercises can I expect?
How do the scores work?
How can I prepare to take the test?
Practice test reviewed
In-Basket, budget
Role player
Media presentation
Community meeting
Employee interview
Citizen complaint
Group exercises and much more!

Practice Tests, Exercises and Book Included (Police Assessment Center Training Manual)

Assessment Center Testing Preparation - 1 Day

August 4, 2022

Grafton Police Department

Detective Sergeant Kevin A. Connolly

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

TOPICS:

What is an assessment center?
How it is different from the basic ‘knowledge based’ test that I have taken in the past?
What will I be tested on?
How do I prepare myself to participate in the assessment center process?
What skills, abilities, competencies and aptitudes are they testing for?
What about my specific organization, will I be tested on my departments policies or procedures
What different types of exercises can I expect?
How do the scores work?
How can I prepare to take the test?
Practice test reviewed
In-Basket, budget
Role player
Media presentation
Community meeting
Employee interview
Citizen complaint
Group exercises and much more!

De-escalation and Body Language for LEOs

August 12, 2022

Grafton Police Department

Carl Maccario

8:30AM - 2:30PM

This training course will consist of the following information:

Conditions for effective de-escalation.
Levels of anger escalation
What is crisis intervention?
De-escalation techniques
How do you de-escalate a conflict?
Verbal De-escalation, what it is, when to use it?
Verbal De-escalation Tactics
Establishing an Environmental Baseline: Recognition and Observation skills as it relates to identifying deviations from expected norms in a particular environment.
Indicators of potential hostile /criminal intent: pre op planning. Surveillance etc.
Recognizing , decoding and deciphering body language cues for both field and static interviews
Verbal and non-verbal indicators of potential deception
Cognitive Questioning Techniques (field and static) – highly effective in exposing deception and defeating cover stories

Technology Search Warrants

October 13, 2022

Woburn Police Department

November 17, 2022

Barnstable Police Department

9:00AM - 3:00PM

Cellphones, Cell Towers, Social Media, Pole Cameras, and more!

This course is designed to give investigators basic skills to prepare technology search warrants for digital devices as well as data from different service providers and make sure they are using the language that each service provider requires. Students will learn how to create and maintain a Curriculum Vitae; as well as the basic structure of a Search Warrant application, return of service, and affidavit. Furthermore, students will learn about the most recent legal updates on laws that guide Massachusetts law enforcement officers when applying for technology Search Warrants. This course will cover the ever changing world of cellphone, cell tower, social media, and other geolocation based Search Warrants that can provide invaluable evidence in a wide gamut of criminal activity. Students will leave class with the knowledge of not only how to author a technology Search Warrant affidavit, but also resources as to kept themselves up to date on the case laws and verbiage to keep them on the cutting edge of criminal investigations.

TOPICS:

Legal updates
Creating and maintaining a Curriculum Vitae
Cellphone seizures
Preserving online data for social media and other service providers
Filling out Search Warrant application and return of service
Tips for your “Experience” paragraph
Authoring Search Warrant Affidavits for: Cellphones

– CSLI (Cell Towers)

– GeoLocation Data (Google)

– GeoFence Location Data (Google)

– Social Media (Facebook/Instagram/SnapChat)

– Pole Cameras

Internal Affairs Certification Program (5 Day)

August 22 - 26, 2022

Lowell Police Training Division

October 17 - 21, 2022

Southborough Police Department

Chief Michael Goulding (Ret)

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

The purpose of this seminar is to provide internal investigators from Massachusetts with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct realistic internal investigations within their departments by supplying them with information necessary and the latest legal updates. Standardized training and policies will be provided. Certificates for Completion of Course will be provided. This course is specifically designed for Massachusetts Law Enforcement Officers.

TOPICS COVERED

Internal Affairs Investigations
Civil Service Procedures
Progressive Discipline
Dealing with Union Officials
Rules and Regulations
Compelling Employees to produce

– & MUCH MORE!

Responding to the

Crime Scene

August 22, 2022

Grafton Police Department

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

A must, for Patrol Officers, Supervisors and Investigators. You answer the call and it’s absolutely important to learn what you “can do” and what you “must do.”

This course is an opportunity for patrol officers and supervisors to receive practical instruction on responding, assessing and securing a crime scene. Further steps on searching, collecting and processing will also be discussed, especially for those departments who do not have a dedicated crime scene investigator or unit.

This course will help you in responding to in-progress calls as well as those that have already taken place. Chief Mike Goulding will help you to be prepared and professional in your approach when “Responding to the Crime Scene,” an understanding of basic crime scene investigation.

Use of Force Investigations for Internal Affairs Investigators

November 3, 2022

Southborough Police Department

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

The purpose of this seminar is to provide Internal Affairs Investigators with the knowledge and information necessary to handle and investigate Use of Force incidents at the ‘Investigative level’ with the perspective of performing fair and impartial investigations within the requirements of the Police Reform Act. Duty to intervene and report will be discussed as well as failing to intervene and/or report under the Police Reform Act. Learn how to document, report and memorialize the facts within the framework of the Police Reform Act. Video and realistic scenarios will be presented for participants to evaluate and work with.

SEMINAR TOPICS:

Police Reform Updates and requirements will be discussed, documentation and policy considerations will be discussed, the reasonable and necessary standards will be discussed. The impact the Massachusetts Police Reform will have on existing federal court cases and standards. The duty of officers and supervisors to intervene and report will also be discussed as it applies to internal affairs violations and/or compliance. Use of force checklist will also be reviewed for investigators in relationship to the escalation and de-escalation of force.

Basic Digital Crime Scene and Forensic Evidence Photography

October 11 - 13, 2022

Grafton Police Department

December 13 - 15, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

Drew Webb

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

This three–day course will introduce the investigating officer to the most modern methods of crime scene and forensic evidence photography. On completion of this course, the student will understand and be able to use their cameras and associated accessories and lighting in both manual and automatic modes, so that they will be able to record the scene and information accurately as they see it, and not be constrained by the camera’s automatic functions. Particular emphasis is placed on fingerprint and small object evidence photography, including tool marks and shoe/tire print impression imaging. Students will also understand shortcuts using a camera’s automation when appropriate to make their photography easier and more efficient. Typically, more that 50% of the class time is spent doing hands on camera work exercises, with close individual attention from the instructors. Exercises are demonstrated via projection through the instructors’ cameras so the class can see what they will be doing before they are asked to do it.

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Post Promotional Suicide Prevention

July 15, 2022

Beverly Police Department

David O'Laughlin

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

This program has been developed by the Municipal Police Institute in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40 Section 36C. This law mandates refresher training in Suicide Prevention, for all recently promoted police officers.

“Chapter 40: Section 36C Police; training in suicide detection,

intervention and prevention”

Completion of a refresher seminar in suicide prevention shall be a condition of promotion for all police officers.

2 Day Intro to Drug Investigations for

Patrol Officers

September 19 & 20, 2022

Grafton Police Department

September 26 & 27, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

Lt. James J. Raso

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

A highly motivated & well trained uniformed Patrol Officer is one of the most effective weapons available to combat the distribution of illicit drugs. This class is valuable to all Patrol Officers, First Line Supervisor and FTO’s . The class will cover the following subject matter:

TOPICS

Drug identification
Looking beyond the “stop”
Search and seizure
Hidden compartments
Search techniques
Informant development & management
Street interdiction
Vehicle inventories
Surveillance techniques
Interdiction stops
Non-traditional drug investigations for the patrol officer

This class will focus on providing officers with the motivation and tools necessary to initiate and conduct successful drug investigations. Emphasis will be placed on drug investigations developed utilizing information provided by intelligence sources and investigations directed towards stemming the flow of drugs into the officers jurisdiction.

New Sergeants/Supervisor Training

October 13, 2022

Hudson Police Department

Chief Ronald C. Glidden (Ret.)

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Topics to be reviewed and discussed:

Supervisors’ duties and responsibilities
Keeping a notebook, monthly performance meetings with subordinates, providing feedback both positive and negative
Accountability
Supervisory obligations under the police reform law,
Documenting and reporting, how to provide written documentation, supervisor complaint reception and investigations as required under POST CMR and Accreditation Standards and the Supervisors duty to intervene and report under the POST Law
Conducting and documenting crucial conversations with subordinates and performance management

Firearms Legal Update

October 4, 2022

Grafton Police Department

October 6, 2022

Middleborough Police Department

October 25, 2022

Southborough Police Department

October 26, 2022

ZOOM

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This is an update of Massachusetts firearms laws instructed by Chief Ron Glidden (Ret.). The training will include any changes to Massachusetts firearms law, as well as recent changes in firearms licensing eligibility. In addition, firearms laws, procedures, and responsibilities for licensing officials will also be discussed. The training is appropriate for firearms licensing and enforcement personnel as well as others interested in Massachusetts firearms law.

Topics Covered

Stun Guns
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Federal prohibitions and their impact on state firearms licensing
State and federal firearms license disqualifications
Assault weapons
Firearms license review board changes
Firearms licensing procedures
Suitability issues for both LTC and FID cards
Firearms related definitions including the most recent changes
Court petition for FID suitability
Unsecured weapons law and penalties
Safety course requirements and exemptions
Laws related to self defense sprays
Firearms dealer issues
Firearms on school grounds
Minors, firearms, and parental exemptions
Exemptions from firearms licensing requirements
Retraining orders and harassment orders
Unlawful carrying of firearms
And much, much more!

The cost of the training includes the updated Law Enforcement Guide to Firearms Law

Report Writing

September 19, 2022

Southborough Police Department

October 17, 2022

Woburn Police Department

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This one day course is designed as a practical and realistic guide on police report writing. Special emphasis will be on the report process from field notes to finished court-ready reports. Special segments within this program will touch upon Field Notes, Use of Force Incidents, and Domestic Violence Reports. Basic and simple report structuring will be explained.

TOPICS:

Importance of accurate comprehensive police reports
Field notes and check-off lists to ensure information is captured
Basic grammar and sentence construction (for police officers)
Report frame-works
Crime element inclusion coupled with readability
Specialty reports (i.e.: Use of force reports, supplemental reports)
Simple tips for proof reading
Court use and liability reduction associated with police reports
Best agency practices regarding police reports

This program is designed to be interactive with attendees. This is a police officers report writing class and not an English class. This program will also benefit supervisors in assisting them with report reviews.

Crisis Communicating

for the Street Officer

November 14, 2022

Woburn Police Department

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This one-day course is designed as a practical and realistic guide for police officers at barricaded subject incidents. A special emphasis will be on first arriving officers or detectives. Some situations addressed in this course are individuals who are threatening suicide, domestic incidents where family members are held hostage, suicide-by-cop situations, and offenders who have been caught in the act of committing crimes.

TOPICS:

Types of barricaded situations
Past protocols for barricaded subjects compared with current protocols
Immediate response versus negotiating
Securing and preparing the scene – including evacuating and negotiator & community safely
“The critical first 30 minutes”
Supervisor responsibilities
Beginning and sustaining productive communications – building rapport and trust
Communicating with special populations
Developing and using the necessary skill of ‘active listening’
Recognizing and applying ‘time’ to your advantage – the ‘slow-it-down’ principle
‘Do’s and don’ts’ of crisis negotiations – stress reducing and getting to the solution
Working in teams and interaction with command personnel, tactical teams, and other agencies
Transferring information to department negotiators and tactical personnel
Media issues
Post-situational reviews
Designing and incorporating practical training for all members of the department

This program is designed to be interactive with attendees. Experienced negotiators will also find great benefit in attending this program to stay sharp with these skills.

Managing and Conducting Background Investigations

September 6, 2022

Grafton Police Department

Chief Ronald C. Glidden (Ret)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This class is ideal for officers responsible for managing or conducting pre-employment background investigations. The class is appropriate for officers of any rank.

A one-day seminar for patrol officers, supervisors and administrators responsible for managing or conducting pre-employment background investigations for any size agency. The course objective is to explain the purpose and value of quality background investigations and to provide tools, sources and techniques that will assist police managers in conducting quality background investigations.

Who should be involved?
What goes into a quality investigation?
Timelines
Areas of inquiry
Importance of an in-depth inquiry
Making the investigation fit the need
Importance of social networks
Critical issues
Suggested forms
Interview techniques
Suggested data sources
Accountability
Record keeping
Policy Development
Requirements for Massachusetts and C.A.L.E.A. Accreditation/Certification

Performance Evaluation Essentials - Conducting a Fair and Effective Performance Management Process

September 21, 2022

Grafton Police Department

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Who should attend? Law enforcement executives, command staff, and supervisors of all ranks who are or may be tasked with conducting performance evaluations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This training provides supervisors with the skills needed to monitor and document employee performance, provide continual feedback, provide early intervention when needed, and conduct fair and impartial performance evaluations to help employees meet or exceed expectations.

At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

Conduct fair, impartial, and accurate performance evaluations
Write appropriate comments on the evaluation form
Avoid critical rating errors in performance evaluations
Hold effective pre-evaluation meetings
Conduct evaluation meetings that focus on future performance
Utilize supporting supervisor documentation for performance evaluations
Document employee development and work performance throughout the year
Assist employees in career growth and development
Understand the importance of early intervention to improve performance
Have critical conversations including counseling for poor performance
Provide effective continuing employee feedback throughout the year
Set clear employee expectations
Meet the “rater training” standards for accreditation
Provide a record to assist your organization in decisions on promotion, assignments, training, awards and disciplinary action

Operation of the Evidence Room for the EO

November 8, 2022

Grafton Police Department

November 29, 2022

Woburn Police Department

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This class is suited for all levels of the Evidence/Property Room Component. The class presents best practices for the design, operation and management of the property room.

A one-day seminar for patrol officers, supervisors, upper level management or for anyone interested in management of the property and evidence component of any size agency. This class cover at a minimum the following areas:

Lost Property
Found Property
Evidence
Confiscated Items
Security
Temporary Storage
Bulk Items
Critical Items
(Weapons, Drugs, Controlled Substances, Money, and Valuables)
Purging of old items
Auctions
Disposal
Accountability
Bonded Weapons Storage Companies
Inspections and Audits
Policy Development
Requirements for Massachusetts and C.A.L.E.A. Accreditation/Certification

Management and Supervision of the Evidence Function

December 6, 2022

Grafton Police Department

December 16, 2022

Woburn Police Department

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This course will provide chiefs and supervisors with a comprehensive understanding of the property & evidence function. Let MPI remove any concerns you may have about your Evidence Room, audit and inspections!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Property and evidence collection
Transportation
Storage
Disposal
Challenges associated with management of evidence
Physical and electronic security
Personnel issues
Policies and procedures
Required record keeping
Inspection, inventory and audits

Supervisor Responsibilities and Duties under the

Police Reform Law

July 25, 2022

Woburn Police Department

October 5, 2022

Hudson Police Department

November 1, 2022

Southborough Police Department

Detective Sergeant Kevin A. Connolly

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

The Police reform Bill passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor creates mandates and obligations in Police Supervision and Leadership which significantly impact the duties, responsibilities and obligations of both leaders and supervisors. This seminar will focus on those mandates, obligations, duties, and responsibilities created by the law.

§10 REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION. [Effective July 1, 2021]

(a) The commission shall, after a hearing, revoke an officer’s certification if the commission finds by clear and convincing evidence that:

(xv) the officer failed to intervene, or attempt to intervene, to prevent another officer from engaging in prohibited conduct or behavior, including, but not limited to, excessive or prohibited force in violation of section 15;

§15 OBLIGATION TO INTERVENE IN CASE OF EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL FORCE. [Effective September 1, 2021]

(a) An officer present and observing another officer using physical force, including deadly force, beyond that which is necessary or objectively reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances, shall intervene to prevent the use of unreasonable force unless intervening would result in imminent harm to the officer or another identifiable individual.

(b) An officer who observes another officer using physical force, including deadly force, beyond that which is necessary or objectively reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances shall report the incident to an appropriate supervisor as soon as reasonably possible but not later than the end of the officer’s shift. The officer shall prepare a detailed written statement describing the incident consistent with uniform protocols. The officer’s written statement shall be included in the supervisor’s report

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Digital Evidence and Investigations

July 21, 2022

Plymouth Police Department

August 18, 2022

Grafton Police Department

September 22, 2022

Barnstable Police Department

November 3, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Getting the most out of Social Media, Cell Phones, and other digital sources for your Investigations

This course is designed to give investigators the most recent legal updates on laws governing digital evidence in Massachusetts. Students will learn how to identify both physical and cloud source data that can be utilized to help solve crimes. This class will cover the ever changing world of cell phone seizures and searches, to include consent searches and search warrant language. Students will also learn how to utilize tools necessary to research, preserve, and request data from different social media companies and other service providers.

TOPICS:

Legal Updates

Cellphones
Cell Tower Records
Social Media

Proper Seizure Methods

Cellphones and other digital devices
Social Media posts and videos

Search Warrants and Subpoenas

Cellphones
Cell Tower Records, both historical and real time tracking
Google Location
Social Media

Tips and Tricks

Use of open source tools
Use of LEO only tools

Bulletproof Leadership

September 27, 2022

Chief Ronald C. Glidden (Ret.)

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Who should attend? Law enforcement executives, command staff, and supervisors of all ranks who are interested in improving employee morale, accountability and performance.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This leadership training provides supervisors with the skills needed to handle morale-killers, performance-zappers, accountability-avoiders and more. Supervisors will learn practical strategies that can help influence their work environment, reduce stress, and turn compliance into commitment by improving employee morale, accountability, and performance.

At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

Build trust in those they supervise to help improve communications
Effectively engage with employees to continually build trust
Help create a positive work environment that can reduce job stress
Provide continuing and effective employee feedback throughout the year
Understand the importance of early intervention to improve performance
Understand the supervisor’s role in the Progressive Discipline Cycle
Respond appropriately to negative attitudes and behaviors
Effectively utilize 7 Step Performance Discussions with employees
Document and deal effectively with unacceptable employee behavior
Use assertive communication skills to reduce misunderstandings
Show appropriate employee recognition and appreciation
Utilize strategies to improve employee job satisfaction and commitment
Apply practical leadership strategies that help improve work performance

Added bonus – Free Leadership Tips. Even before you attend – join the many law enforcement leaders who subscribe to Ron’s FREE weekly Bulletproof Leadership Tips by clicking on the subscription button at www.RonGlidden.com.

The Public Information Officer

September 13, 2022

Grafton Police Department

January 10, 2023

Grafton Police Department

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Now, more than ever before, police departments find themselves under the scrutiny of the press and the public. Actions of police officers, the policies in place at your agency and the public perception of your department might likely be examined in detailed by the press and the community. It is important that information is provided to the press and the community in a way that is fair, professional and timely. Law enforcement’s link between the agency and the media is the Public Information Officer (PIO). Whether permanently assigned or suddenly thrust into the position by chance, the PIO needs to have the skills necessary to effectively and professionally provide news and information to the public. This course is designed for current PIOs as well as line officers and supervisors who, by virtue of their positions, might be called upon to interact with the new media. Officers will learn to effectively communicate news and information in ways that favorably represent his/her department.

Topics:

What is a PIO and what is his/her role?
What are preferred PIO skills and qualifications?
How to deal with public information requests
How to write press releases
How to conduct a press conferences
How to manage social media
The PIO role in critical incidents
What is news?
Police/press conflict and resolution

Police Investigators -

The Law of Miranda

September 20, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

October 18, 2022

Woburn Police Department

Chief Kevin Kennedy

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

It is critically important for police investigators to have a strong working knowledge and understanding of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, Article 12 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Right and the common law doctrine of “humane practice.” In this training, students will review case law from the United States Supreme Court, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and Massachusetts Appeals Court. By the end of this training, students will be confident in obtaining a confession or statement from a defendant that will survive a motion to suppress. Students will also receive a booklet of case law to include sample Miranda Waivers for adults and juveniles as well as a sample Waiver of Prompt Presentment.

Topics covered:

5th Amendment – Privilege Against Self Incrimination
6th Amendment – Right to Counsel
Article 12 – Due Process, Right Against Self-incrimination, Right to a Jury Trial
Humane Practice
Miranda – Pre & Post Arraignment/Indictment
Obtaining a Valid Waiver
Public Safety Exception to Miranda
Mandatory Recording
Translation Requirements
Rosario-6 Hour Rule
Juvenile Miranda
Attorney Notification

The Public Information Officer

September 13, 2022

Grafton Police Department

January 10, 2023

Grafton Police Department

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Topics:

What is a PIO and what is his/her role?
What are preferred PIO skills and qualifications?
How to deal with public information requests
How to write press releases
How to conduct a press conferences
How to manage social media
The PIO role in critical incidents
What is news?
Police/press conflict and resolution

Massachusetts Juvenile

Law & Procedure

November 15, 2022

Southborough Police Department

October 11, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

Chief Kevin Kennedy

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Police officers have many interactions with juveniles in a social service and law enforcement setting. Therefore, it is extremely important for officers to have a strong working knowledge of the Massachusetts Juvenile Justice System and understand how it differs from the Criminal Justice System. Police officers must also be aware that a juvenile’s constitutional rights are not lost by virtue of their age, rather greater protections are afforded to them, especially as it relates to Miranda and arrest procedures.

Topics covered:

Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
Community Caretaker
Mandated Reporting – 51A
Care & Protection
Child Requiring Assistance
Common Crimes Committed Against Children
Common Offenses Committed By Juveniles
Delinquency
Diversion & Restorative Justice
Juvenile Miranda
Search & Seizure
Juvenile Arrest Procedures
Information Sharing

Complaint Reception and IA Compliance under the new Police Reform Law

October 14, 2022

Hudson Police Department

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

The purpose of this seminar is to provide Police Supervisors and Leaders from Massachusetts with the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate their organizations compliance with mandates and requirements required by the Police Reform Law in regard to Complaint Reception and Internal Affairs Investigations. Proper procedures for receipt, documentation and reporting for both will be discussed. Standardized policies and training on the policies will be provided. Certificates for Completion of Course will be provided. This course is specifically designed for Massachusetts Law Enforcement Officers.

TOPICS

Complaint reception, documentation and reporting will be discussed and policies reviewed. The difference between a ‘complaint investigation’ and those that require an Investigation by the person designated as the ‘Internal Affairs Officer’ will be delineated and discussed. Internal Affairs Policy and Procedures, Internal Investigations (Administrative vs. Criminal) Internal Investigations (Questioning public employees, Union rights, Employer rights, tape recording interviews, mandating employees answer questions, ordering employees to cooperate. Do Weingarten Rights and the right against self-incrimination apply during a POST Investigation?

Those questions and answers will be discussed in addition to many other relevant topics.

Duty to Intervene for Massachusetts Police Officers

August 19, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

September 29, 2022

Southborough Police Department

November 22, 2022

Hudson Police Department

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

The Police Reform law in Massachusetts, under (M.G.L. c 6E) establishes several new duties and responsibilities for Police Officers in Massachusetts in regard to an officer’s duty to Intervene and to Report the use of physical force by another police officer beyond that which is necessary or objectively reasonable (M.G.L c 6 E section 15). The Police Reform Law also establishes a new responsibility on Massachusetts Police Officers in regard to a ‘duty to intervene or attempt to intervene’, to prevent another officer from engaging in prohibited conduct or behavior, including, but not limited to, excessive or prohibited force in violation of section 15; (M.G.L. c 6E section 10 paragraph 15)

Seminar Topics

The duties and responsibilities of Police Officers under each section.
The duties and responsibility of the agency to avoid civil liability.
The duty to report. What does it require?
What is the standard for intervention? Verbal intervention vs physical intervention.
The duties and responsibilities of a Supervisor vs those of a Police Officer.
Does attempting to de-escalate the situation trigger the need for reports?
The role of ‘perspective’ in the intervention and reporting requirement.
How does assessing and evaluating the circumstances impact the intervention requirement.
Discussion of established Case law.
Having the time to evaluate before acting (court decisions).
The Officers ability and need to assess, evaluate the circumstances before them, and then, if necessary, act in a reasonable and timely manner.
Conducting a preliminary inquiry and collecting information before making a decision on reporting.
Training Scenarios reviewed and discussed

Non-verbal Cues and Behavior Recognition

for Law Enforcement

August 3, 2022

Wilmington Police Department

August 19, 2022

Grafton Police Department

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

This MPI workshop on non-verbal communication and body language will be led by Behavior Expert, Carl Maccario, a recognized expert in Nonverbal Communication, and human emotion as it relates to evaluating truthfulness and detecting deception. Over the last 18 years, Carl has trained law enforcement and special mission units of the military on how to recognize and interpret nonverbal behavior. He has also taught to private companies human resources and sales recruiters. Mr. Maccario helped design, develop, and implement the first “Behavior Screening” program for a major international airport following 9/11. Mr. Maccario continues to practice the skill set operationally and helped identify 2 foreign intelligence agents at a major defense contractor. Carl is a contributing author to the text book, Nonverbal Communication: Science and Application and Protecting Airline Passengers in the Age of Terrorism. He is also featured in former TSA Administrator, Kip Hawley’s book, “Permanent Emergency”.

This seminar teaches one to:

The importance of non-verbal communication
How you can better your law enforcement skills by ‘reading people” correctly and knowing what to look for
Detecting deception through verbal and nonverbal cues

WHY THIS WORKSHOP?

The knowledge gained from this workshop will increase your knowledge and awareness for:

Officer safety, Domain Awareness: Recognizing when “something just doesn’t seem right” and articulating that. Increase your skill at detecting deception. Behavior Recognition makes for a safer and secure work environment. Help you better understand nonverbal communication; i.e. body language and emotion that may signal when someone may be less than forthcoming or being deceptive.
Overall better communication skills: Leading meetings, managing a team, or better understanding your co- workers. When conducting interviews, hiring or doing internal investigations, evaluating truthfulness and possible deception through verbal and nonverbal cues.

New Sergeants Program

5 Day

September 12 - 16, 2022

Southborough Police Department

November 14 - 18, 2022

Hudson Police Department