Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Police Recertification

Enhance your law enforcement capabilities and meet your Connecticut Police Recertification training needs with our specialized online courses tailored for POST. Crafted to support professional development, these courses offer flexible, anytime access to crucial knowledge, making them the ideal resource for officers aiming to remain up-to-date in their field. With each course eligible for POST-C credit hours towards recertification, you can complete your training online, anytime, and anywhere. Plus, as our thank you for your service, your first course in this police recertification training is on us. Optimize your skills and fulfill your POST requirements with our Connecticut Police Recertification training.
This course will articulate law enforcement’s role in addressing human trafficking and the complexities of interacting with both the assailants and victims.
In this course, expert instructor Dan Papoosha discusses what law enforcement needs to know about gangs and gang activity, with a focus on Connecticut.
This course focuses on sexual assault laws, interviewing victims, crisis intervention, investigative techniques, and evidence collection / preservation in sexual assault cases.
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Path of the Guardian 2025 (PG25-A1)

‣ Area: 200
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 8
Path of the Guardian is the effective way to stay up-to-date with weekly training videos on law enforcement legal updates, training on policy, industry standards, current trends, and police practice issues.

Use of Force Current Trends (25-17-2-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
The 2023 DLG Use of Force Summit opening keynote by Attorney Eric Daigle will delve into current trends in the industry related to the use of force.

The Legal Balance Between Duty of Care and Use of Force (24-42-2-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
Join Attorney Eric Daigle as he explores the evolving responsibilities of law enforcement in his keynote, "The Legal Balance Between Duty of Care and Use of Force." This presentation addresses the crucial concept of 'duty of care' in today's legal landscape, highlighting the balance between moral obligation and legal duty, and the importance of training in de-escalation and crisis intervention.

Use of Force Concepts and Analysis for Police Leaders and Trainers (25-02-7-A1)

‣ Area: 703
‣ Instructor: Lt. Kevin Dillon (Ret.)
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
Designed for Police Leaders and trainers, this workshop focuses on the critical aspects of use of force incidents, from citizen complaints to investigative practices. Participants will explore current issues in management, curriculum design, and reporting through a blend of lectures, demonstrations, and case studies. This training aims to enhance techniques and accountability in the rapidly evolving field of law enforcement.

Use of Force for our New Generation of Officers: Retention, Resiliency, and Leadership (24-38-2-A1)

‣ Area: 703
‣ Instructor: Deputy Chief Sean Case
‣ Credit Hours: 1
We face challenges to recruit, train, and retain our current generation of officers including increased dependence on technology, an uncertain policing environment, and a generation of applicants with different values from our veteran officers. We have seen an increase in mental health concerns from our officers, introduction of the “degrees of truth” concept, and officers having a difficult time grasping fundamental concepts of policing. These challenges create inconsistencies which lead to a decrease in productivity, efficiency, and public trust.

Development of Psychomotor Skills and Effective Training Strategies (24-35-2-A1)

‣ Area: 312
‣ Instructor: Lieutenant Michael Creter
‣ Credit Hours: 1
The training workshop will examine the most recent and up to date issues that specifically impact training units and law enforcement / correctional instructors. This session breaks down multiple issues ranging from failure to engage issues, developing quantifiable evidence, curriculum design and selection. Instruction uses lectures, demonstrations and case studies. Is training important? Just one improper technique changed the county!

Developing a Dedicated Use of Force Unit: Review, Analysis, Data Collection, and Training (25-05-9-A1)

‣ Area: 903
‣ Instructor: Lieutenant Matthew Botterbusch
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This presentation will examine how to create a cutting-edge Use of Force Review Unit dedicated to accurate data collection, analysis, and training based on the thorough examination of every use of force incident within an agency. This in turn will aid in the development of policies, innovative strategies, and improved outcomes through proactive evidence-based human factors training and guidance to enhance officer performance.

(ALL NEW) CALEA Use of Force Standards Update (25-10-8-A1)

‣ Area: 812
‣ Instructor: Attorney Joseph Race
‣ Credit Hours: 1
CALEA provided numerous updates to its Use of Force Standards following the national civil unrest and the policy accountability legislation that followed. CALEA was ahead of most police accountability legislation as far as the speed at which it updated their standards in August 2020.  These changes, many effective immediately in August 2020, added new requirements which mandated policy changes, training changes and reporting requirements.  This course will provide an overview of the CALEA Use of Force standards in general and will specifically emphasize the 2020 standards updates as well as any updates and guidance provided by CALEA since these major changes were implemented.

Use of Force Review Boards 101 (25-39-2-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This seminar will identify recommended practices to ensure an effective force review board. From policy to guide its process and the use of subject matter experts to analyze the daily force operations.

NTOA Standards: Public Order Use of Force (25-28-6-A1)

‣ Area: 606
‣ Instructor: Captain Spencer Fomby
‣ Credit Hours: 1
Captain Spencer Fomby (Ret.) will cover the best practices for police use of force during a protest event. This session will address individual uses of force by officers, use of chemical agents and impact munitions, mass detentions/arrests, arrest team tactics, planning, and command and control.

Addressing the Reluctant Officer: Is it Failure or Hesitancy? (25-08-6-A1)

‣ Area: 612
‣ Instructor: Deputy Chief Sean Case
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This workshop explores the challenges police officers face in use of force situations amidst growing public and media scrutiny. It delves into reasons for officers' hesitation or inaction, covering topics like use of force investigations, cognitive interviewing, adaptive thinking, and stress management. The session aims to equip law enforcement with strategies to enhance decision-making and accountability.

How Did That Happen? Understanding Use of Force Events Through Systems Mapping for Better Process and Outcomes (24-29-2-A1)

‣ Area: 903
‣ Instructor: Commander Liam Duggan
‣ Credit Hours: 1
We are still missing the point. WHAT happened is obvious and yet we spend most of our time looking at that part. It’s the HOW that we need to know and the amount and levels of information we ignore are critical to a full understanding of the force event. Systems mapping will be introduced and discussed as a means not only to internal improvements and understanding but as a means to helping citizens and partners gain a more accurate view of the influences and operations of police use of force events.

Law Enforcement Active De-Escalation: Realistic and Measurable (25-07-3-A1)

‣ Area: 312
‣ Instructor: Lt. Kevin Dillon (Ret.)
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This workshop is based on the L.E.A.D.S. – Law Enforcement Active Diffusion Strategies force mitigation and avoidance course. Recently receiving the 2022 F.B.I. National Academy Associates Award. This workshop covers the realities of de-escalation and force mitigation. Discussion will be on the facts, myths, and misrepresentation of conflict resolution in law enforcement settings. Actual de-escalation strategies will be discussed along with how to properly document the diffusion tactics within the report. We will also cover how de-escalation, or the lack of de-escalation can be used against the officer in litigation. We will wrap up with strategies and tactics to prepare when de-escalation is not a suitable option.

Challenge or Threat? Using Science to Develop Prepared Officers and Not Paranoid Ones (24-27-2-A1)

‣ Area: 612
‣ Instructor: Commander Liam Duggan
‣ Credit Hours: 1
It isn’t as simple as attending pre and in-service training or meeting your state and local mandates. The more we help our officers understand their own human nature and the fascinating science behind human factors, the closer we can get to improved decisions and performance. When confronted with stressors on or off-duty, does your officer perceive the event as a threat or a challenge? That distinction and the brain function behind it just might be a major piece of the puzzle leading to the outcome. We’ll discuss the reasons and opportunities ahead to help our staff focus their lens in the best direction.

How We Train Matters as Much as What We Train: Teaching Use of Force Decision Making (25-06-2-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Lieutenant Michael Creter
‣ Credit Hours: 1
How you present and share information during training is just as important as the material you are training. This course will discuss training methods and techniques to build better use of force decision makers. Our goal is training new officers to retain, retrieve and transfer their knowledge to perform sound decision making in use of force situations where time is of the essence.

Tag: You’re It! The Duty to Intervene & Bystander Liability (25-35-2-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This seminar will discuss how the duty to intervene, and bystander liability have suddenly become household terms across the country, with many civilians touting such concepts as innovative and revolutionary to the law enforcement profession. These terms are not new, however, and those actually in the profession know as much. This session will cover the concepts of the duty to intervene, applicable legal and policy standards, and modern approaches to these concepts.

The Gold Standard: Flipping the Narrative on Police Use of Force (25-09-4-A1)

‣ Area: 403
‣ Instructor: Deputy Chief Sean Case
‣ Credit Hours: 1
In 2020, approximately 53.8 million people aged 16 or older had one or more contacts with police. Approximately 2% (or just over 1 million) result in some level of force. The most dramatic change to policing, specifically use of police force, came after the events of 2020. We now find a collision between the demand to use less force while increasing number of officers and their pay. Police leaders need to create a gold standard to ensure the use of force culture within our departments do not react to the narrative but rather create the narrative.

Cooperation During Use Of Force Investigations (24-24-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Corporal Kevin Selverian
‣ Credit Hours: 1
The comprehensive analysis of a use of force encounter often requires cooperation amongst participants with varied manners of expertise. This presentation will explore a real-world case in which investigators were required to examine the manner of death of a subject following the application of less-lethal force by responding officers. The speaker will demonstrate how information drawn from experts in the disciplines of law, psychology, biomechanics, engineering, and decision-making was combined to reach a reliable conclusion to the matter at hand.

Use of Force – Are We Seeing it Clearly? (25-13-2-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
The focus of this class will provide an overview on how we view a use of force in the 2020’s with an emphasis on the officer’s perception. These officer’s perceptions drive our decision-making process while focusing on the facts and totality of circumstances at hand. Some key topics of discussion are “Use of Force and today’s Optics”, “Perception and the Use of Force” and “Use of Force and Trauma”.

Use of Force – The New Social Contract (24-20-2-A1)

‣ Area: 703
‣ Instructor: Chief Terri Wilfong (Ret.)
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This session explores the historical and ongoing reforms in policing, emphasizing the social contract theory foundational to law enforcement authority. It discusses the necessity of community input in modern policing practices and the critical role of police leaders in articulating and implementing these changes. Commanders are guided on how to effectively communicate the benefits of reforms to officers, ensuring successful integration into daily operations.

De-Escalation Tactics (24-17-2-A1)

‣ Area: 312
‣ Instructor: Captain Brian Zawilinski (Ret.)
‣ Credit Hours: 1
Is your agency actually training in this area? Are the results being tracked? Quantified? Covid has significantly impacted staff, staffing levels, morale and increased periods of lockdowns. Has your agency re-visited its protocol/amended it to include the effects of the pandemic?

The Implementation of Social Workers into Law Enforcement Operations (25-30-4-A1)

‣ Area: 401
‣ Instructor: Attorney Joseph Race
‣ Credit Hours: 1
Explore the role of social workers in law enforcement, a strategy increasingly used to address complex societal issues with empathy and a community-centric approach. This presentation reviews the administrative structures and challenges of integrating social workers into various law enforcement capacities, aiming to enhance officer responses to non-criminal calls and community welfare situations.

Force Reporting and Force Investigation 101 (24-15-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This seminar will review the operational standards to identify an effective force reporting and investigation process. Developing an effective report form and collection of necessary data to identify risk. Identify a process to evaluate policy and training interpretation.

Don’t Get Emplawyered: Practical Employment Law Guidance for Dealing with Injured Officers (24-14-2-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas
‣ Credit Hours: 1
Officers and deputies will get injured.  That is well established and understood as a risk inherent in the law enforcement profession.  However, agencies must be poised to respond to those injuries and to take certain precautions to protect officers from injuries, consistent with state and federal law.  This seminar will examine Workers’ Compensation issues, contemporary trends in disability discrimination law, a discussion on defective training, and best practices in agency training protocols.

Use of Force in Corrections: Legal Update (25-12-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Carrie Hill
‣ Credit Hours: 1
Now more than ever, the discussion surrounding the use of force is critical for all commanders and staff.   This seminar will discuss the legal developments in the use of force including an extensive review of the Kingsley case.  Discussions will include how the public’s perception of the use of force has changed over the years with an emphasis on legal based report writing, the duty to intervene and de-escalation efforts.  The impact of video will also be a focal point as well as the importance of consistency in training throughout the entire agency.

Why Words Matter (25-29-4-A1)

‣ Area: 403
‣ Instructor: Lawrence A. Terra, Esq.
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This session examines the link between communication skills and police use of force incidents, identifying how erosion of these skills contributes to conflicts. It offers strategies to enhance interpersonal communication, empathy, and conflict resolution, aiming to reduce use of force situations in both professional and personal contexts.

Urban Myth’s in Jails (24-08-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Donald L. Leach, II, Ph.D.
‣ Credit Hours: 1
There are many debunked “myths” that survive in the jail setting, governing the development of policy, training practice and officer actions. Let’s take a look at some of the more critical “myths” and consider how they impact your daily activities as an officer, supervisor and administrator. Should they live on?

Tactical Risk Assessment Matrix: Unfolding the Mystery (24-07-2-A1)

‣ Area: 312
‣ Instructor: Undersheriff (Ret.) Wayne DuBois
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This seminar will examine the purpose and functions of the risk assessment matrix for preplanned SWAT operations. The panelists will discuss the background, history, and foundational purpose of the matrix and how it applies to SWAT and other specialty units.

You’ve Just Been Involved in a Shooting – Now What? (25-14-2-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Ronald J. Pugliese
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This course focuses on essential procedures following a shooting or serious use of force incident. Topics include scene security, evidence preservation, effective communication, and ensuring officers' wellbeing. It also outlines expectations for the investigations that follow.

Duty to Intervene: Where to from Here? (24-03-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Carrie Hill
‣ Credit Hours: 1
The Duty to intervene involves the obligation of deputies and officers to intervene when force is inappropriately applied or no longer required. Join Carrie Hill as she shares with you the standard for use of force and the theory of bystander liability in the correctional setting. Understanding the law and having legal based policies and procedures can protect you, your colleagues and those persons under your care.

Path of the Guardian 2024 (PG24-A1)

‣ Area: 200
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 8
Path of the Guardian is the effective way to stay up-to-date with weekly training videos on law enforcement legal updates, training on policy, industry standards, current trends, and police practice issues.

CT Domestic Violence (23-16-6-C1)

‣ Area: 607
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This course will assist officers in understanding and complying with model policy procedures and response intervention guidelines.

CT Gangs and Gang Violence (23-23-6-C1)

‣ Area: 624
‣ Instructor: Captain Dan Papoosha
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This presentation covers the structure, culture, and dynamics of prominent gangs and their subsets, gang activity and rivalries, and significant aspects of identification.

CT Introduction to Human Trafficking (23-17-5-C1)

‣ Area: 514-A
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
Retired Connecticut State Trooper Art Walkley leads this one-hour course on human trafficking. It covers the types, legislation, and detection of trafficking in Connecticut, including the role of the internet and effective response strategies. Walkley’s experience with the FBI and Homeland Security enriches the session, focusing on victim support and investigative techniques.

Freedom of Religion: Law Enforcement Operations (24-52-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Joseph Race
‣ Credit Hours: 1
You should be asking, "How does Freedom of Religion affect law enforcement operations?" This session will work to answer these questions and take a deep dive into freedom of religion to govern policy, training, and operations.

Public Order National Standards (24-51-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Captain Spencer Fomby
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
Captain Spencer Fomby presents current industry standards for departments to consider when developing policy, training, or managing a public disorder event.

Employment First Amendment Update (24-49-2-R9)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
This course breaks down the classifications, statistics, and data of hate crime offenses against persons, property, and society, and discusses how law enforcement can help their communities through its role in addressing the rise in hate crimes.

Introduction to the First Amendment (24-48-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
The opening session of the First Amendment Summit, Introduction to the First Amendment, is presented by Attorney Eric Daigle and will cover First Amendment 101 topics. This session will cover topics including First Amendment application to law enforcement and jail operations and the legal implication of policy, training, and operations.

Body Worn Cameras: Current Trends (24-62-5-A1)

‣ Area: 502D
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This seminar will focus on understanding current trends in legal standards, operational standards, and community concerns. More importantly, the intersection between these topics provides departments with evaluation and recommendations to move forward.

Drone Use by Law Enforcement: The 400’ View (24-61-5-A1)

‣ Area: 206
‣ Instructor: Mickey H. Osterreicher, Esq.
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This seminar will explore ways departmental guidelines and procedures should be established before such uses. An overview of the latest FAA and state regulations will be provided, along with a discussion of the benefits and risks posed by drones during emergencies and search and rescue operations, as well as best practices and next steps in law enforcement drone operations. 

Evolving Technology in Law Enforcement (23-05-5-A1)

‣ Area: 801
‣ Instructor: Johnmichael O’Hare
‣ Credit Hours: 2
Technology “Evolution-Revolution” is upon us, and its hard to understand what is out there to assist Law Enforcement Investigations. From Video analytics through Ad-Tech, and some in between, we will delve into some innovative software/hardware and talk through how they can work together to add hidden insights to all investigation types. 

Combining 3D Scene Scans and Digital Video Evidence with Axon Investigate (23-03-5-A1)

‣ Area: 206
‣ Instructor: Casey Yunko
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This session will discuss best practices for collecting and safeguarding your digital video evidence, prepping it for examination, and assisting with 3D scene scanning from a video examiners perspective. We'll discuss the importance of learning the most you possibly can from your CCTV video evidence and your 3D point cloud data when combining them with the Axon Investigate Camera Match Overlay tool.

New Technology, Policies and Accreditation Standards (24-60-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Joseph Race
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This course covers the rapid advancement of technology in law enforcement, emphasizing the need for standardized processes for integrating new tech into agencies. Participants will learn how to draft constitutional policies and train personnel before deploying new technology. The session also reviews accreditation standards and legal constraints affecting the use of these technologies.

Basic Digital Evidence and Investigation (24-63-5-A1)

‣ Area: 206
‣ Instructor: Detective Sergeant Kevin A. Connolly
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This session is designed to give all officers the foundation for identifying both physical and cloud based digital evidence that is paramount in today’s criminal investigations. We will cover the ever-changing world of cell phone seizure, extraction, and analysis; to include consent searches and search warrants. Participants will be instructed on how to utilize the tools necessary to research, preserve, and request data from the various cell service providers, social media platforms, and other service providers. At the conclusion of this session there will be a demonstration of how this evidence can be presented in the courtroom to tell the story the digital data has provided.

Lurking & Sliding into DMs: Police Use of Social Media (24-56-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas
‣ Credit Hours: 2
Within the past several years, law enforcement has begun to use social media more within the context of criminal investigations and surveillance.  With the development of this powerful technology, courts have also been faced with new challenges in interpreting how the First and Fourth Amendments may be implicated by this use of social media.  This program will address some of these developing areas, discuss the arguments being considered, the potential constitutional implications, and ways in which agencies can utilize social media to conduct criminal investigations and surveillance while complying with federal law.

Current Trends for Technology (23-04-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This seminar will provide an overview of technology law, focusing on the Expectation of Privacy. The Supreme Court of the United States first established legal standards for this concept back in 1967. However, with the rapid expansion of technology since then, the law has struggled to keep up and provide clear guidance to officers under the Fourth Amendment.

Connecticut Juvenile Law (23-18-4-C1)

‣ Area: 404
‣ Instructor: Attorney Joseph Race
‣ Credit Hours: 2
In this course, Attorney Joseph Race covers the rights of juveniles, the disposition of juveniles taken into custody, juvenile court procedures, proper attitudes, methods, and techniques that an officer should use when dealing with juveniles. The societal pressures of adolescents, characteristics and problems of youths will also be covered, as will the need for strong juvenile community relations and an overview of the community agencies that work with youths.

Legal Update: 2021-22 Connecticut Supreme Court Update (23-25-2-C1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 0.5
State v. Rolon, 337 Conn. 397 (2021) State v. Correa, 340 Conn. 619 (2021) State v. Griffin, 339 Conn. 631 (2021) State v. A.B., 341 Conn. 47 (2022) State v. Lopez State v. Tyus, 342 Conn. 784 (2022) State v. Police, 343 Conn. 274 (2022) State v. Samuolis, 344 Conn. 200 (2022)

First Amendment Considerations for Supervisors (23-15-2-A1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 2
The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. Do you know what implications the First Amendment has on Law Enforcement and Corrections Operations?

Video Evidence Basics for the Police Use of Force Investigator (23-19-2-A1)

‣ Area: 206
‣ Instructor: Detective Josh Guthrie
‣ Credit Hours: 1.8
Video is used in 95% of all use of force casework, yet few agencies provide appropriate training for investigators to accurately evaluate the accuracy of their most prolific source of evidence. This session exposes investigators to proper acquisition techniques, preliminary evaluation of video files for accuracy and the many different issues that can occur regarding digital video evidence.

CT Path of the Guardian 2023 Q1

‣ Area: 200
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 2
Path of the Guardian is the effective way to stay up-to-date with weekly training videos on law enforcement legal updates, training on policy, industry standards, current trends, and police practice issues.

Crowd Management and Public Disorder: Policy (24-57-6-A1)

‣ Area: 606
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
Attorney Eric Daigle will focus on policy development related to crowd management and public disorder. The presentation highlight operational guidelines, command, and control, responding to public disorder, declaring an unlawful assembly, and use of force standards.

Crowd Management and Public Disorder: Legal (24-50-6-A1)

‣ Area: 606
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
This session will review legal standards for law enforcement protest response including time, place, and manner restrictions. Training will also explore the legal definitions of hate speech, threat assessment, and passive resistance.

Special Operations in Corrections (22-13-C-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This course will provide an overview on the organization and functions of Special Operations Units in correctional settings. Individual and team roles and responsibilities are covered, with a focus on the supervisory and officer levels.

Corrections: Today’s Contraband Challenges (22-14-C-A1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 0.5
Training will cover categories and examples of contraband, inmate property lists, unauthorized items and when authorized items can become unauthorized, and provide tips to control contraband and maintain consistency.

CT Qualified Immunity 2022 Update (22-11-2-C1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
This course is designed to explain Qualified Immunity and its application as a type of legal immunity. Training will review U.S. Supreme Court rulings and provide clarity on the October 2021 rulings in Rivas-Villegas v. Cortesluna and City of Tahlequah v. Bond.

CT Body Worn Cameras (22-10-5-C1)

‣ Area: 502-D
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
This course will highlight the history of body worn cameras in law enforcement and areas of concern. Legal and privacy issues will be clarified through a review of First and Fourth Amendment implications.

How Do We Train After 2020? (22-07-2-A1)

‣ Area: 703
‣ Instructor: Deputy Chief Sean Case
‣ Credit Hours: 1
This class is designed to give instructors tools to train the changing demands of our communities while maintaining a high level of productivity and safety despite changes in use of force policies.

CT Path of the Guardian 2022

‣ Area: 200
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 8
Path of the Guardian is the effective way to stay up-to-date with weekly training videos on law enforcement legal updates, training on policy, industry standards, current trends, and police practice issues.

2021 Connecticut Legal Update (21-12-2-C1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
After a very quiet 2019-2020 Supreme Court session on the topics of law enforcement operations, 2020-2021 SCOTUS session was packed with cases that are important to public safety operations.

CT Social Media & First Amendment Implications (24-53-2-C1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
This course will cover an overview of government employee free speech and how to evaluate a department’s ability to investigate and discipline officers when they post on social media, blogs, or department intra-net.

CT Bigotry and Bias Crimes, Procedural Justice (21-05-5-C1)

‣ Area: 524 (2 Hours), 416 (1 Hour)
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 3
This course breaks down the classifications, statistics, and data of hate crime offenses against persons, property, and society, and discusses how law enforcement can help their communities through its role in addressing the rise in hate crimes.

Marijuana Madness: 2021 Connecticut Update (21-11-2-C1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
In this seminar, the panel provides an update on the legalization of cannabis in Connecticut and the cannabis industry in the US. Additionally, a review of the Connecticut legalization law is provided to police executives for policy and procedure considerations. 

CT Leadership for a Lifetime (21-07-2-C1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Paul Butler
‣ Credit Hours: 2
In this motivational keynote, speaker Paul Butler covers what it takes to be a good professional and highlight the power of being a good person. We will focus on how to take individual talents and apply them to a group setting to make an unstoppable and productive team.

CT Harassment Prevention, Diversity, and Misconduct (21-06-4-C1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
Through policy, training, and operations, agency leaders much demonstrate to their officers and communities a consistent, focused effort to identify and eliminate misconduct through institutionalization of a zero tolerance position.

CT Community and Police Relations (21-08-4-C1)

‣ Area: 403
‣ Instructor: Lawrence A. Terra, Esq.
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This course features Assistant Chief Lawrence Terra as he focuses on the policing crises that we face today regarding an ever-growing lack of trust and confidence from our communities.

2020 Connecticut Legal Update (20-09-2-C1)

‣ Area: 201
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
The 2020 legal update reviews Public Acts, a United States Supreme Court case, CT Supreme Court, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the CT Appellate Court.

CT Training Officer Liability (20-03-2-C1)

‣ Area: 203
‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1
Training officers hold a significant impact on protecting law enforcement agencies from excessive liability. This course will focus on the essential need for continued education to ensure that the legal standards for training are met by your department.

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