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Lurking & Sliding into DMs: Police Use of Social Media (25-56-2-A1)

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
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.

Introduction to the First Amendment (25-48-2-A1)

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 1.5
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.

CT Ethics for Law Enforcement: Introduction (20-10-1-C1)

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 2
help define the role of ethics in law enforcement. It will identify the officers’ role in relation to ethics within an organization. It is important for officers to understand the necessity for high standards of ethical and moral behavior on the part of the law enforcement officer on and off duty.

CT Civil Liability: What Officers Need to Know (20-04-2-C1)

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
‣ Credit Hours: 2
This course is introductory and focuses on legal analysis, guidance, and interpretation of current laws. The topics will address agency liability and current police practices in effective and constitutional operations.

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

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

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

‣ 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.

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

‣ 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 Crowd Management and Public Disorder: Policy (25-57-6-C1)

‣ 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: Policy (25-57-6-A2)

‣ 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.

CT Crowd Management and Public Disorder: Legal (25-50-6-C1)

‣ 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.

Crowd Management and Public Disorder: Legal (25-50-6-A2)

‣ 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.

CT Social Media & First Amendment Implications (25-53-2-C1)

‣ 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 Body Worn Cameras (22-10-5-C1)

‣ 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.

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

‣ 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.

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

‣ 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)

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

‣ 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.

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

‣ 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.

Path of the Guardian – Trial

‣ Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
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.

Path of the Guardian 2025 (PG25-A1)

‣ 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.

Supervisor Program: Technology in Law Enforcement (SP-0624-R9)

‣ 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.

Supervisor Program: First Amendment for Supervisors (SP-0524-R9)

‣ 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.

Supervisor Program: Body-Worn Cameras and Digital Evidence (SP-0424-R9)

‣ 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.

Encon Ranger Academy

‣ 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.

Supervisor Program: The Duty to Intervene & Bystander Liability (SP-0124-R9)

‣ 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.

Supervisor Program: Why Words Matter (SP-0224-R9)

‣ 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.

Supervisor Program: Chief’s Perspective: What’s After a Significant Use of Force (SP-0324-R9)

‣ 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.

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

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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)

‣ 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.

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