‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: TBA

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Nicole Florisi

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2

‣ Instructor: TBA

‣ Instructor: Deputy Chief Sean Case

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Commander Jeff Selleg

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Commander Liam Duggan

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Commander Liam Duggan

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1.5

‣ Instructor: William J. Lewinski, Ph.D.

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Chief Terri Wilfong (Ret.)

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Von Kliem

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 6

‣ Instructor: Lieutenant Michael Creter

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2.5

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2.5

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2.5

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 4

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2.5

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2.5

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 3

Join the lead instructor at the DLG Learning Center, Attorney Eric Daigle, for an enlightening webinar designed specifically for law enforcement and government officials to deepen your understanding of the First Amendment. This session is crucial for anyone involved in public administration who seeks to navigate the complexities of constitutional freedoms responsibly.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2

Join the lead instructor at the DLG Learning Center, Attorney Eric Daigle, for an enlightening webinar designed specifically for law enforcement and government officials to deepen your understanding of the First Amendment. This session is crucial for anyone involved in public administration who seeks to navigate the complexities of constitutional freedoms responsibly.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 3

Lieutenant Matthew Botterbusch discusses video investigation basics and the importance of understanding video resolution, distortions, and human factors in video analysis. The limitations of body-worn cameras and the role of officer statements in investigations are also highlighted. The video concludes with a detailed analysis of a critical incident review.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 8

Here at the CT Encon Police we are reinventing a program that was in place in the 1980s and 90s; what we are calling our Ranger Program.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

This course covers issues such as stereotyping, prejudice, bias, and hate to introduce students to cultural awareness and diversity.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas

‣ Credit Hours: 2

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.

‣ Instructor: Lawrence A. Terra, Esq.

‣ Credit Hours: 1

In this session, Lawrence Terra, Esq. delves into the significant impact of communication on human interactions and police use of force situations. The discussion focuses on how the decline in basic communication skills has contributed to an increase in police use of force incidents. Terra explores methods for reclaiming these essential skills, applying effective interpersonal communication, fostering empathy, and achieving safe and efficient conflict resolutions, all while aiming to reduce use of force occurrences.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

In this insightful piece, Chief Vernon Riddick offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of incidents involving significant use of force. He examines the role of policy, training, and supervision in shaping responses to such events. Chief Riddick goes beyond the conventional guidelines, exploring real-world applications of police leadership and the critical considerations a police chief must make during these challenging situations.

‣ Instructor: Geoffrey Desmoulin Ph.D., R.Kin., P.L.Eng.

‣ Credit Hours: 1

This course aims to teach the basics of video necessary to obtain physics derived from video evidence and relate it to complex human injury investigations involving use of force incidents.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Paul Taylor, Ph.D.

‣ Credit Hours: 1.5

This presentation will examine how human and organizational factors can influence use of force investigators and investigations. It will lay out ways to minimize the impact of these potentially biasing factors on the investigation and adjudication of these cases.

‣ Instructor: William J. Lewinski, Ph.D.

‣ Credit Hours: 1.5

This session will explore two compelling studies that shed light on the intricacies of human performance elements in use-of-force scenarios.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Deputy Chief Sean Case

‣ Credit Hours: 1

New laws, expectations, and technology has changed the way we train and use chemical agents. This course is designed to prepare your agency for using chemical agents as a patrol response and during crowd control.

‣ Instructor: Nicole Florisi

‣ Credit Hours: 1

This course considers the investigator’s role during critical incident investigations and how the understanding of human performance limitations can mitigate trauma during the investigative process.

‣ 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!

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ 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”.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Paul Taylor, Ph.D.

‣ Credit Hours: 1

This presentation will survey the research on perception-response times for shooting tasks and will demonstrate how these important studies can be appropriately applied to the analysis of real world OIS cases.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

This seminar will examine the investigative best practices for providing a standardized and systematic approach to deadly force and in-custody death investigations.

‣ 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?

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Von Kliem

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ 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?

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Paul Taylor, Ph.D.

‣ Credit Hours: 1

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Captain Brian Zawilinski (Ret.)

‣ Credit Hours: 1

Taking the eight principles of this landmark case and implementing them in line staff UOF reports. Report out with the same standards that staff will encounter years later in potential litigation.

‣ Instructor: Chief of Police Vernon Riddick

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 3

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 3

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Captain Spencer Fomby

‣ Credit Hours: 3

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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. 

‣ 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. 

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 2

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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ 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.

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle

‣ Credit Hours: 3

Connecticut Supreme Court Legal Update 2023-2024, which includes Connecticut Public Acts, Connecticut Supreme Court Update, and the United States Supreme Court Update.