Corrections specific Training offered by LEORTC

Tactical Field Operations – Man Tracking

This training program focuses on perimeter containment of Fleeing Subjects while utilizing Man-Tracking skills, deploying K-9, utilization of aviation support, and possibly LPOP’s (Listening Points / Observation Points). These techniques are also utilized for Lost and Missing Persons.

This training would be valuable for all officers, supervisors, and command staff.

Training components of this program include:

The Psychological Profiles of Fleeing Subjects / Lost & Missing Persons issues are taught to assist in understanding early search variables.

For Fleeing Subjects, the Leap Frogging technique is utilized to shorten the time /distance gap.

Other areas to be covered would be utilization of a compass, GPS, Downed Officer Reaction/solutions, and arrest procedure upon contact.

Most of the two-days of training will be outside in a variety of conditions and areas. There will also be a lot of physical activity in various terrains.

Participants must be prepared by dressing appropriately for the conditions and physical activity (including footwear and headwear).

Instructors: Rudi Nitschmann, U.S. Army – S.R.T. and retired after 29 years of service with the M.S.P. MSP Emergency Support Team Member for 26 years. Level II Certified Man-Tracking Instructor.

Richard Casanova, U.S.M.C. – Infantry / Intel Field – 10 years. MSP Emergency Support Team Member for 18 years. Currently has 23 years of service with the MSP.

Courtroom Testimony for Police/Corrections Officers

This 1 day, dynamic, interactive training will prepare police officers to not only survive, but thrive in the courtroom, even from a barrage of cross exam questions from the toughest of defense attorneys. Participants in this class will learn all the tricks of the defense attorney trade, how to overcome them, and become the most effective, persuasive, and important player in the courtroom.

Reviews of this class have been overwhelmingly positive. It is an exceptionally positive experience, taught by an instructor with 30 years of courtroom experience. It is fun, practical, and exceedingly helpful. Learn all the things you were never taught in the police academy about winning convictions and making them stick! You will participate in mock trials, watch videos of other officer’s testimony, and learn how to do it right! If you’ve ever had a bad courtroom experience, are new, or simply need to gain some confidence, take this course!

This is a full 1 day course, consisting of 3 parts. The first part consists of a mock trial, where participants review police reports and actually testify in both direct and cross exam. Attendees will alternate between playing the roles of witness, juror, and audience. Everyone will participate throughout the morning, and opportunities for frequent feedback will be given. Cross exam will be challenging and demonstrate the most common defense techniques utilized to “trap” police officers and make them look bad. Experience has shown that this part of the course, utilizing audience participation and feedback, is most appreciated and fun. The second part consists of a lecture identifying all important aspects of effective police officer testimony, identifying both the key factors to focus on, as well as what to avoid. Topics include:

*Better Report writing *Preparation

*Courtroom demeanor, body language and other intangibles *Anticipating the cross exam

*Avoiding common defense traps *Persuasion techniques

*Common problems and areas for police officer testimony *Projecting confidence

*Examples from real trials and real police reports

Part three is a compilation of videos from actual trials. Attendees can see the techniques discussed throughout the day exhibited in real, live trial testimony from other police officers. The videos demonstrate and reinforce the principles that have been discussed throughout the day in an authentic setting and bring it all home.

Instructor: Stuart L. Fenton, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Emmett County, and Consultant.

Basic FTO Course

This 4-day course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers’ skills. Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills. This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program. Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

Discuss the “San Jose” and other program models
Identify demands on FTOs as Instructors
List five of the errors in rating
Understand the basics of Adult Learning Theory
Identify liability issues
Understand performance evaluations
Instruct from Training Briefs
Understand the Rating Scale and Reference Numbers
Complete the Daily Observation Report
Develop a Scenario and additional Training Plans
Understand the purpose of program management and control

Instructor: Steven Kellams of FTO Solutions. In 2000 Lieutenant Kellams was instrumental in redesigning the field training program for the Bloomington, Indiana Police Department and has taught that program to hundreds of departments throughout the United States. He has also instructed on field training issues at the national level when he presented courses at four National Association of Field Training Officers conferences, most recently in 2011. In 2005, Lieutenant Kellams was awarded the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Monroe County, IN for his work with the Bloomington Police Department’s Field Training Program. He was elected to the national NAFTO Executive Board and served as President in 2009.

Firearms Identification Training

Are you comfortable with your knowledge and skills to safely handle and unload multiple types of firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns? Are you familiar with different types of firearms and how to identify and classify them correctly? Are you able to identify common machine guns, machinegun conversion devices, silencers, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns? If not, then this training is important for you! The class will instruct you on how to:

– Identify firearm parts and use correct terminology.

– Demonstrate safety procedures when handling and unloading firearms.

– Identify Federal firearm laws, Michigan firearm laws, Federal & Michigan firearm definitions.

– Identify markings on U.S. manufactured and imported firearms.

– Identify characteristics of a Homemade Firearm (aka “Ghost Guns”).

– Given a selection of firearms, be able to identify the manufacturer, and/or importer, model, caliber, and serial #.

– Identify markings on ammunition and identify the caliber or gauge.

– Recognize machine guns, machinegun conversion devices (e.g. “Glock Switch”), silencers, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns.

– Identify National Firearms Act registration (transfer) tax forms.

– Measure the barrel length and overall length of a rifle and shotgun and identify open-bolt and closed-bolt firearms.

– Demonstrate a field function check for automatic fire.

-This hands-on training will increase your overall knowledge involving many types and styles of firearms. You will be taught how to safely handle, unload, and correctly identify over 50 various types of firearms available at the training.

Instructor: Brian Luettke of Luettke Firearms Consulting, Inc. served 29 years in law enforcement which included four years as a police officer in Novi, Michigan and 25 years in Federal law enforcement prior to his retirement in October 2020. In his last 22 years in law enforcement, he served as a Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). When Brian retired from ATF, he was a Supervisory Special Agent and the Chief of the Advanced Firearms and Interstate Nexus (Training) Branch located within the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD) in Martinsburg, West Virginia. During this position, Brian was the training branch supervisor and instructor for an advanced level firearms identification training course. He has taught firearms and ammunition identification at various locations in the United States and to law enforcement officers in Canada, Europe, and Africa. Brian has received training and toured over 40 firearm factories and 12 ammunition manufacturing facilities throughout the United States, and in Canada, South Africa, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria.