All Recognized External Training
AC - ARMORERS COURSE (1 DAY)
Date: October 29, 2024
Time: 0800 - 1700
Location: Bennington County Sheriffs Office
COST: $250.00
Learn how to safely use and maintain your weapon in a one day (8 hour) class.
(To be eligible to take the Armorers Course you must be an active/retired law enforcement or military officer, private security, GLOCK Stocking Dealer/Range Program Employee or current GSSF member.)
https://glocktraining.com/RegWizard.aspx?classid=111620
Alco-Sensor FST PBT device
Online training, click link for more information.
ALICE Instructor Training
February 18-19, 2024 @ 08:00-17:00 - Registration Link
The Mountain School at Winhall - 9 School St. Winhall, VT 05340
This 2-Day Instructor training course is designed to teach participants the skills and strategies to increase survivability during the gap between the time a violent event occurs, and law enforcement arrives. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be a Certified ALICE Instructor and will have the knowledge and resources to train others in your community.
Basic Dispatch School
November 11-15, 2024 @ 08:00-16:00 - Registration Contact: etracy@middlebuypolice.org
Middlebury Police Department - 1 Lucius Shaw Ln, Middlebury, VT 05753
De-Escalation Training Program
October 29-30, 2024 @ 09:00-17:00 - Click Here to Register for October 29-30
October 31-November 1, 2024 @ 09:00-17:00 - Click Here to Register for October 31-November 1
Windsor County Sheriff’s Dept. - 62 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
A free, two-day training program that will deliver best practices in de-escalation including procedural justice, correct de-escalation language, officer adjustments for varying threat stages and environments, body language, conflict management, recognizing mental health and disability issues and means to adjust interactions based upon rapid personality identification.
Fair & Impartial Training for Dispatch
October 7, 2024 @ 08:00-16:00 - Registration Contact: etracy@middlebuypolice.org
Vermont Police Academy - 317 Academy Road, Pittsford, VT 05763
FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute
September 21, 2026 to September 25, 2026
Location: Essex Police Department
Registration link is here: https://fbileeda.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1878917&group=
The Command Leadership Institute (CLI) is part two of the three-step leadership series that makes up the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy. The CLI is a dynamic and challenging program uniquely designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command level positions.
The Command Leadership Institute provides real-life, contemporary, best-practice strategies and techniques for those who are already commanders or are aspiring to a command level assignment. CLI faculty members are passionate instructors who have executive level law enforcement and leadership experience.
CLI students will be engaged in such topics as: credibility, command discipline, liability, problem employees, and leading change within an organization. The Command Leadership Institute is student-centered with a high degree of student involvement.
The cost of the Command Leadership Institute is $795.
FBI-LEEDA will send you a tuition invoice six-weeks prior to the start date of the class. To make special payment arrangements prior to being invoiced please email Finance at finance@fbileeda.org.
- The registration fee includes the cost of the training and course materials; the fee does not include meals or travel expenses.
- Sworn and professional law enforcement staff are welcome to all FBI-LEEDA classes. You do not have to be a member to attend a class.
- Each student must register for classes under their own Username and Account.
- There are no prerequisites for this course; Trilogy courses can be taken in any order.
- A workbook will be provided; laptop is optional.
- Dress is business casual.
- This course is 28 contact hours.
For further information regarding this or any other FBI-LEEDA class, please contact FBI-LEEDA at 1-877-772-7712
FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute
March 23, 2026 to March 27, 2026
Location: Essex Police Department
Registration link is here: https://fbileeda.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1878918&group=
The Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI) is part one of the three-step leadership series that makes up the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy. While targeting to first-line supervisors, the SLI course is suitable for all police leaders – sworn and civilian. SLI students will be engaged in such topics as credibility, discipline, liability, and leadership styles. They will complete a DISC leadership assessment.
FBI-LEEDA instructors are current or former command-level law enforcement leaders who have not only extensive leadership experience, but a passion for teaching.
The following topics are covered in the Supervisor Leadership Institute:
- Defining leadership, generational effects of leadership, leadership as a lifestyle, leadership traits
- Building credibility, organizational credibility
- Four pillars of discipline, immunity, supervisor liability
- Participants will complete a DISC assessment of their personal leadership style
The cost of the Supervisor Leadership Institute is $795.
FBI-LEEDA will send you a tuition invoice six-weeks prior to the start date of the class. To make special payment arrangements prior to being invoiced please email Finance at finance@fbileeda.org.
- The registration fee includes the cost of the training and course materials; the fee does not include meals or travel expenses.
- Sworn and professional law enforcement staff are welcome to all FBI-LEEDA classes. You do not have to be a member to attend a class.
- Each student must register for classes under their own Username and Account.
- There are no prerequisites for this course; Trilogy courses can be taken in any order.
- A workbook will be provided; laptop is optional.
- Dress is business casual.
- This course is 28 contact hours.
For further information regarding this or any other FBI-LEEDA class, please contact FBI-LEEDA at 1-877-772-7712
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations
11/18/2024 to 11/22/2024 @ 08:30 - Click Here for Registration
WHERE:
Essex Police Department
145 Maple Street
Essex Jct., Vermont 05452
United States
CONTACT: Ron Hoague – rhoague@essex.org – 802.857.0093
The Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs). This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations, crisis communications and social media. Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages. The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.
FBI-LEEDA instructors for this course have deep experience in law enforcement, media relations and social media strategies and have been police PIOs. The following is an outline of what is covered in the Media and Public Relations course:
Public Perception and the Media
- Image, branding, public trust, image-makers, writing effective news releases
- Media Relations
- The interview preparation process, interview techniques, incident scene interviews, news conferences, corrections, media ethics, mock interviews
- Crisis Communications
- Stages of a crisis, communication goals, the victim-media attraction, importance of key messaging
- Social Media
- Power of social media, citizen journalism and police, how to create legitimacy using social media, social media pitfalls and policy, managing the social media beast
- Bringing it all Together in Crisis
- Case study, desktop mock scenario, hotwash
The cost of the Media and Public Relations course is $795.
FBI-LEEDA will send you a tuition invoice six-weeks prior to the start date of the class. To make special payment arrangements prior to being invoiced please email Finance at finance@fbileeda.org.
Sworn and professional law enforcement staff are welcome to all FBI-LEEDA classes. You do not have to be a member to attend a class.
For further information regarding this or any other FBI-LEEDA class, please contact FBI-LEEDA at 1-877-772-7712
Forensic Photography
The Manchester Police Department will host a “Forensic Photography Class September 23-27th. This class was instrumental in solving a rash of burglaries in Manchester and the surrounding areas. If you have any questions contact Ofc. Derek Osgood 802-362-2022 or Derek.Osgood@vermont.gov
Register at the following link: https://www.sirchie.com/5-day-csi-and-forensic-investigation-plus-photography-manchester-vt-sept-23-27-2024.html
FTO Course
November 6-8, 2024 @ 08:30-16:00 - Click Here for Registration
South Burlington Police Department - 19 Gregory Dr., S. Burlington, VT 05403
Cost: $555 per student
Our three-day Feild Training Officer Course is based on the industry standard San Jose FTO Model. This course satisfies C.A.L.E.A accreditation standards and is certified by IADLEST as part of the National Certification Program. It will provide FTOs with the tools and knowledge to properly train a new officer. From ethics to leadership, our FTO course covers the topics required to train, evaluate, mento and lead a field trainee. The course offering includes:
- Field Training Program Goals & Objectives
- Expectations of / for FTOs (Roles of the FTO)
- Ethics & professionalism
- Leadership skills
- Teaching & training skills/Adult learning styles
- Intro to competency evaluations / DORs / DOR videos
- Remediation
- Intervention techniques / legal issues / liability
- Driver safety / FTO Awareness
- Practical exercise test
- Case studies / phase evaluation presentation
GLOCK MODULAR OPTIC SYSTEM (MOS) INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP (2.5 DAYS)
Dates: October 30 to November 1, 2024
Time: 0800 to 1700 (October 30 & 31)
0800 to 1200 (November 1)
Location: Bennington County Sheriffs Office
COST: $500
GLOCK MOS Pistol in 2.5 days (20 Hours)
This course is designed to assist Law Enforcement and Military Firearms Instructors with instructing shooters on the use of the GLOCK pistol with Red Dot Optics.
This course is a dynamic shooting course that requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, shoot on the move, move into and recover quickly from the kneeling and prone positions.
This course is continuing education for current LE and Military Firearms Instructors.
Students will bring:
- GLOCK MOS Pistol with Optic Mounted
- 1,000 rounds of ammunition (NO RELOADS)
- 10 dummy rounds
- Eye and ear protection
- A quality strong side holster that covers the trigger and trigger guard
- Minimum of 3 magazine and 2 magazine pouches
- A belt to support the pistol and magazine pouches
You are eligible to attend the GLOCK MOS Instructors Workshop if you are one of the following:
- Current Law Enforcement/Military Instructor
- NRA-LE Certified Firearms Instructor
- Completed the GLOCK Operator Course with a level 2, 3, or 4 evaluation score.
GSPCC Field Training Officer Course
November 6-8, 2024 @ 08:30-16:00
South Burlington Police Department - 19 Gregory Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403
The GSPCC Field Training Officer Course is based on the industry standard San Jose FTO model. This course satisfies C.A.L.E.A. accreditation standards and is certified by IADLEST as part of the National Certification Program. It will provide FTOs with the tools and knowledge to properly train a new officer. From ethics to leadership, the GSPCC FTO course covers the topics required to train, evaluate, mentor and lead a field trainee.
Please contact Sgt. Patrick Mulcahy for any questions at pmulcahy@southburlingtonpolice.org or GSPCC directly.
Managing Bias Strategies for Law Enforcement
November 21, 2024 @ 08:00-17:00
Virtual Location - You will receive a link via email to the training
Managing Bias Strategies for Law Enforcement (MB) is a training course designed for law enforcement, provided by CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation and funded by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). The Managing Bias Strategies training course offers practical, evidence-based strategies for law enforcement professionals that minimize harm and promote fairness, equity, and respect among officers and the communities they serve. This training introduces a series of tools and practices designed to enhance law enforcement’s professional capacity to reduce the impact of biases in their own lives, in their organization, and in their interactions with the community.
During the training, participants will deepen their understanding of relevant key terms and concepts; identify assumptions, perceptions, and perspectives related to identity, culture, and discrimination; and discuss how these concepts intersect with their policing practices. The training provides a conceptual framework and equips participants with tools to enhance interpersonal and community relationships.
NHEDA RIT Training
December 2, 2024 @ 08:00-16:00 - Registration Link
Derry Municipal Center – 14 Manning St, Derry, NH 03038
Cost: $65.00 (Includes Lunch)
RFA/VOWS Training
October 2, 2024 @ Morning Session: 10:00-12:00 / Afternoon Session: 1300-1500 - Registration Contact: etracy@middlebuypolice.org
Middlebury Police Department - 1 Lucius Shaw Ln, Middlebury, VT 05753
Suicide Prevention & Awareness
October 3, 2024 @ 09:00-17:00 - Registration Link
Montpelier
Axon Taser Energy Weapon Instructor Course
November 19, 2024 @ 08:00-17:00
South Burlington Police Department - 19 Gregory Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403
Description: TASER X26P, X2, TASER 7 and TASER 7 CQ Instructor certification course. With the release of version 23, we have enhanced the instructor course to teach students how to develop and safely execute scenarios and isolation drills and provide more in-depth scenario training. You will be certified to instruct others on the use of the X26P, X2, TASER 7 and TASER 7 CQ energy weapons. Students will be required to complete an interactive on-line experience prior to attending the one day in-classroom training.
Registration: Cost of the course is $495 per student. All registrations for this course close 7 days in advance. Students wanting to access the system must first have an account and login or create a new account at MyAxon. There is a 24-to-48-hour verification approval process.
Please contact Sgt. Patrick Mulcahy for any questions at pmulcahy@southburlingtonpolice.org or Axon directly.
Valor & Virtue: Empowering Female Officers to Excel and Inspire
November 22, 2024 @ 09:00-17:00
Windsor County Sheriff's Office - 62 Pleasant St, Woodstock, VT 05091
Being a woman in the profession of law enforcement is different, whether people want to admit that or not. This course will explore the stigmas of women in policing and how we must take ownership to break those stigmas.
Valor & Virtue explores the gender-specific struggles of women in law enforcement, how to adapt and overcome them, and ultimately how to succeed. There is also a portion focusing on the rights of women and men under the Family Leave Act for pregnancy and maternity related medical conditions or to care for a family member.
A growth mindset way of policing is exemplified through case studies with an emphasis on training, accountability, and resiliency.