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MAPD Monthly Shooting Series ( Patrol and Tactical )

Date:

2/27/2016 - 12/19/2016, 8a-5p (1 hour blocks)

Description:	The MPD Monthly Shooting Series is designed to challenge and improve the firearms skills of officers of all experience levels, by inviting them to participate in a fun and exciting shooting event featuring new courses of fire every month. Each event will cover a new topic such as low light, movement, weapon handling, CQB, marksmanship, moving targets, decision making, and more. Experienced instructors will be on hand to provide feedback for improvement in a low-pressure, fun environment. Shooters can attend as many or few events as they want, shooting for fun or for score. Top scores will be recognized monthly and points will be accumulated over each shooter’s six best events to award top shooters in various categories (overall, women’s, SWAT/firearms instructor, rookie). An additional handicap scoring system will provide shooters of all levels a chance to compete.
Cost:	$10 per session
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	-Registration Restricted to Law Enforcement & Corrections. -Requirements: Body armor, range safety gear & equipment applicable to assignment (sturdy belt, a holster & 2 pistol magazine pouches.) Handgun with 3 magazines, 50 rounds of handgun ammo. Handheld flashlight or weapon mounted light is required for low-light courses of fire. -For rifle days, shooters must have a semi-automatic rifle, tactical sling, 3 mags, & 50 rounds of rifle ammo PLUS a pistol & 10 rounds of handgun ammo. Ammo is available on site for MPD personnel only. Scheduled topics (subject to change): Feb- General Skills (pistol) March- Low light (pistol) April- Close quarters engagements (pistol) May- Moving targets (pistol) June- General skills (patrol rifle) July- Marksmanship (pistol) August- Cover and shooting positions (pistol) Sept- Malfunctions (rifle) Oct- Low light (rifle) Nov- Unconventional shooting positions (pistol) Dec- Physical challenge (pistol)

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Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) ( Patrol and Tactical )

Date:

8/18/2016 - 3/30/2017, 8am-5pm

Description:	Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) teaches self & buddy aid care while during direct threat, indirect threat & evacuation situations. You will learn how to provide critical medical care in cases where medical personnel cannot immediately respond to the casualty. These skills are for situations where basic 1st aid procedures or CPR are either not effective or practical because of the threat level & advanced care will be delayed. This course expands upon basic 1st aid, providing additional skills to treat critical bleeding, airway & breathing issues you might encounter in gunshots, stabbings, serious vehicle crashes, etc. TECC interventions allow you to prevent death of yourself, other officers, civilians, or suspects who suffer serious trauma in a high threat, remote, or austere environment, where access to definitive professional medical care is not immediately available.
Cost:	75.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	Registration limited to law enforcement. Actual course dates: August 18, 2016 (Cancelled) March 30, 2017

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Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command ( Leadership )

Status: Cancelled

Date:

8/22/2016 - 11/4/2016, 8am-5pm

Description:	The School of Police Staff & Command is an intensive 10 week program that prepares law enforcement managers for senior positions by uniquely combining academic principles with practical applications. Since the program launched in 1983, the SPSC has received enthusiastic response from executives & participants throughout the country. In 2012, the program was redesigned & course curriculum updated to better incorporate adult & problem-based learning models: •Budgeting •Contemporary Policing •Decision Making & Problem Solving •Employee Relations •Evaluating Products & Services •Executive Image •Grant Writing •Human Resources •Leadership & Management •Media Relations •Organizational Behavior •Planning & Policies •Project Management •Resource Allocation •Statistics •Traffic
Cost:	3900.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	More: Students are better prepared to: •Think globally rather than remain task-oriented •Deliver services effectively & efficiently •Get things done with people •Analyze the environment •Mitigate legal exposure •Develop systems of accountability Faculty NUCPS courses are directed and taught by professional staff members of the Center for Public Safety. Many instructors are former law enforcement officers with an aggregate of over 200 years of enforcement experience. Guest lecturers, including several NUCPS graduates, supplement the faculty and come from law enforcement agencies, educational institutions and national organizations.

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Honoring Our Common Differences ( Leadership )

Status: Cancelled

Date:

10/4/2016 - 10/4/2016, 8am-5pm

Description:	Inclusivity is the practice of radical hospitality – where all people experience uncompromising respect & dignity. Inclusive organizations value & actively encourage multiple experiences & perspectives, creating a positive, collaborative environment in which people feel safe to be themselves, & are able to contribute their best work to the organization. It is essential to examine our own practices in the context of an organization & society where the “isms” are deeply rooted. We are the instruments of change – the more we are aware of & understand our own filters, assumptions, power, & privilege, the greater chance we can use our energy & wisdom to facilitate positive social change & leave a legacy different than the one we inherited. The goals of this workshop are to create a safe forum to engage in self-reflection & dialogue with others about inclusivity.
Cost:	95.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	Kathy Germann has facilitated trainings on a broad range of human relations issues since 1982. Her career began as Coordinator of Women’s Programs at Iowa State University, where she later served as the Director of the Ames-ISU YWCA. She has also managed a training unit in a non-profit where she led efforts toward multicultural organization development. Kathy has operated her own training and consulting business since 1993, specializing in inclusivity, conflict transformation, team development and communication skills. She received her M.A. in counseling at Ohio State University. Kathy brings a deep sense of passion and a healthy sense of humor to her work.

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DOJ Domestic Violence First Responder Best Practices ( Investigations )

Date:

10/13/2016 - 10/14/2016, 8a-4:30p

Description:	Cross-training among the various disciplines responsible for responding to a report of domestic violence is essential in ensuring that each professional understands, respects & values the roles & responsibilities of their colleagues. This multidisciplinary response is considered best practice as it provides a collaborative, victim-centered response to sensitive crimes by reducing the potential for re-victimization by the criminal justice system & begins the process of healing for the victim. It also ensures an offender-focused response by gathering all of the facts of a case, drawing attention to the actions & behaviors of the offender & holding the perpetrator of the crime accountable for their actions. Through presentations, videos, group & panel discussions, we will address topics such as: offender dynamics, first responder action steps, trauma-informed interview techniques & evidence identification & preservation, effective testifying tips, survivor testimonials & much more!
Cost:	FREE-Completely funded WI DOJ
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Keeley Crowley Office of Crime Victim Services Wisconsin Department of Justice (608) 266-0936
More:	This course is restricted to law enforcement, victim advocates, medical personnel, prosecutors, victim/witness specialist & other community collaborators.

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Cyber Cop 201: Intermediate Data Recovery and Analysis ( Investigations )

Date:

10/31/2016 - 11/3/2016, 8am-5pm

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Implicit Bias ( Leadership )

Date:

11/3/2016 - 11/3/2016, 8a-11:45am (LE + Public) 1-5p (Law Enforcement)

Description:	The Dane County Criminal Justice Council, Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Madison Police Department encourage you to participate in this strategic session designed to explore research around implicit bias, as well as discuss proven interventions for criminal justice stakeholders. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to bring multiple stakeholders in the criminal justice system together to interrupt mechanisms that are contributing to racial disparities. Research shows that judgments are often shaped by a set of tacit associations between racial and ethnic groups and stereotypic traits—even those who are deeply committed to equity can be influenced in subtle ways by broader social norms. Accordingly, to achieve racially equitable outcomes within the criminal justice system, it is crucial to address the behavioral responses to automatic, unconscious stereotypical associations and related phenomena linked to racial and ethnic differences.
Cost:	FREE-Grant funded by Bureau of Justice Assistance
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Colleen Clark Bernhardt Equity and Criminal Justice Council Coordinator Dane County Board of Supervisors 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Madison, WI 53703 Clark.colleen@countyofdane.com Phone: 608-266-3022
More:	The workshop will include insights into the research and more importantly, the interventions that have been developed in the context of criminal justice - for police, defense lawyers, prosecutors and judges - to align behavior and values. 8-1145 am: Criminal Justice Stakeholders and law enforcement 1-5 pm: Law Enforcement specific actions

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CRASE: Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (Administrative)

Date:

11/10/2016 - 2/9/2017, 6-8:30 pm

Description:	It is unfortunate that sudden violence perpetrated by an individual bent on killing innocent people is a reality in modern American communities. The good news is the likelihood of finding yourself under fire by an active shooter is roughly equivalent to being struck by lightning. However, as you can lessen your chances of being struck by lightning, there are simple things you can do to respond effectively if you ever find yourself in this unthinkable situation. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) class is a statistically based training program for all members of the Madison community interested in demystifying these frightening events. The training will include: A statistical breakdown of active shooter events, historical case studies & behavioral tools to maximize your chances of survival, table-top scenario discussions & Q&A session w/MPD active shooter experts.
Cost:	FREE
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	This event is free and open to the public. This is a 2-2 1/2 hour course held on the following dates: Nov 10 or Feb 9.

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Mental Health 1st Aid for Public Safety ( Patrol and Tactical )

Date:

11/11/2016 - 11/11/2016, 8a-4p

Description:	This Mental Health 1st Aid course uses role-playing & simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis & connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social & self-help care. The program teaches risk factors & warning signs of specific types of illnesses, like anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders & schizophrenia. Mental Health 1st Aid prepares participants to interact with a person in crisis & connect the person with help. 1st Aiders do not take on the role of professionals - they do not diagnose or provide counseling or therapy. Instead, the program offers concrete tools & answers key questions like “what do I do?” & “where can someone find help?” Certified Mental Health 1st Aid instructors provide a list of community healthcare providers & national resources, support groups & online tools for mental health & addictions treatment & support. Trainees receive a program manual to compliment course material.
Cost:	$75.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	This course is geared towards those in public safety professions.

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Crisis Negotiation Response to Mentally Ill Subjects ( Patrol and Tactical )

Date:

11/14/2016 - 11/14/2016, 8a-4p

Description:	Attendees will be provided with specialized behavioral health training for various types of mental health conditions public safety personnel may be faced with during a crisis negotiation involving a mentally ill subject and/or a barricaded criminal in crisis or a hostage taker holding a hostage.
Cost:	75.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	Strategies can be quite challenging and have potential to pose danger to the public and safety personnel if not dealt with appropriately. Challenges include individual(s) suffering from suicidality & attempts to manage individuals who suffer from a major focus of clinical and behavioral attention. Topics include: intro to major psychiatric disorders, overview of personality disorders, types of negotiating incidents, priorities within negotiations, active listening strategies & communication techniques, plus other supplemental aids in dealing with this specialized population. Restricted to: Law enforcement, dispatchers, Corrections, social workers, DOJ, DOR, prosecutors, DA's office personnel.

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Defying Heroin-Understanding, Investigating & Prosecuting Overdose Deaths ( Investigations )

Date:

11/15/2016 - 11/15/2016, 8a-4p

Description:	This training will focus on several important areas for law enforcement and other agencies working this epidemic. With heroin overdoses and deaths, occurring on a daily basis in our communities, law enforcement needs the training on how to respond to these calls, collect evidence, manage a case, develop leads/informants and prosecute those responsible. The training is presented by expert Detectives, DEA Drug Diversion Investigator, District Attorney’s Office, and a mother’s perspective, who lost her son to a heroin overdose. This excellent training is for those who actively work heroin cases and want a better understanding of prescription drugs and heroin addiction, the effects, the laws and building a prosecutable case for court.
Cost:	75.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	Registration restricted to: Law enforcement officers/investigators, DOC, DCI, Social Workers, Prosecutors & Judges.

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Mental Health 1st Aid for Older Adults (Administrative)

Date:

11/15/2016 - 11/15/2016, 8am-5pm

Description:	Mental illness & aging can often be a double stigma. Older adults & care partners are less likely to identify a problem as a symptom of a mental health disorder. Older adults have high rates of late onset mental health disorders (anxiety/depression) & low rates of identification & treatment. Even “mild” mental illness symptoms can have catastrophic consequences in vulnerable older adults. Mental Health 1st Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors & warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact & overviews common supports. The 8-hour course uses lecture, role-playing, videos & simulations to demonstrate how to offer help with an emerging mental health disorder or mental health crisis & connect persons in need of help to the appropriate professional, peer, social & self-help resources.
Cost:	75.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	Registration is open to law enforcement and the public. This course is focused towards anyone who works with vulnerable adults or older adults or has an older friend or relative with risk factors of mental illness symptomatic with aging.

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Trauma Informed Care - Advanced CIT Course (Administrative)

Date:

11/17/2016 - 11/17/2016, 8a-4p

Description:	TIC & Trauma Informed Approach are recognizing the signs & symptoms of Trauma in clients, contacts & families. Realizing the widespread impact upon the community & ourselves & learning how to respond / approach in order to de-escalate & regulate so individuals can manage a trauma induced life. Dr Richie Davidson from the Waismen Center will present on trauma & changes that occur with the brain, especially during developmental stages. Nicki Laudolff, Correction Field Supervisor & MPD Officer Lester Moore will present the effects of trauma among youth & how to assist in moving them onto a new path. Joanna Becker-Clinical Coord. for Building Bridges will present on secondary trauma & recognizing that 1st responders whether police, firefighters or social workers can suffer from exposure to others going through trauma & how to effectively move through those experiences. Joanna will discuss effective communication with individuals who exhibit signs & behavior of traumatic experiences.
Cost:	75.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	This course is developed for all levels of law enforcement, corrections, social workers, fire fighters/EMS, those who work with schools or youth & those who work with adults exposed to trauma.

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Less Lethal Basic User Course ( Patrol and Tactical )

Date:

12/2/2016 - 12/2/2016, 8a-12p or 12p-4p

Description:	The 4 hour course is designed to train the street officer in the use of shotgun deployed impact munitions. The class is designed around the use of the Remington 870, but any other pump-action shotgun will suffice. A semi-automatic shogun can work. Please be certain your firearms will cycle the less-lethal munition of your choosing. The student will learn deployment considerations, operation and function of the shotgun, policy considerations and report writing considerations. There will be a short lecture component, then move on to dry fire drills, and finally end with live fire drills. For the class each student should bring a functional pump-action shotgun in good working order, duty belt with duty sidearm, at least 2 pistol magazines, 50 rounds of handgun ammo, 35-50 rds of target/birdshot ammo, 10 rounds of less-lethal impact munitions. (MPD folks need not worry about bringing shotguns or ammo.)
Cost:	$45.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	This course is restricted to law enforcement officers & corrections officers only. Student must have their agency permission to attend this course.

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Drones-What Public Safety Officials Need to Know (Administrative)

Date:

12/5/2016 - 12/5/2016, 8a-4p

Description:	As drones increase in popularity, police are beginning to receive citizen complaints. Is your agency equipped to investigate these complaints? Are you familiar with the laws which regulate drones? Would you recognize the difference between a “hobby drone” that is operating legally and one that could pose a threat to public safety? Despite the many legitimate uses of drones, privacy advocates have raised concerns. Several states, including Wisconsin, have passed “drone legislation” which regulates the way drones may be used. Any agency seeking to use a drone must also receive approval from the FAA. This training will introduce you to the world of drones, help you to understand the complicated regulations and gain a better understanding of the technology. If your agency is contemplating using a drone or if you want to be prepared to investigate citizen complaints, this training will provide you the information you need.
Cost:	75.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	This course is limited to law enforcement, Dept of Corrections, Dept of Justice, prosecutors & judges. Please contact lcovert@cityofmadison.com if you do not qualify to register but would like to request an exemption.

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Fingerprinting Classification and Comparison ( Investigations )

Date:

12/7/2016 - 12/9/2016, 8am-4pm

Description:	This hands-on 3-day course provides the student with understanding of the history of fingerprint science, basic principles of "uniqueness" & "persistence" as the foundation of the science of fingerprint comparison, development of fingerprint classification systems & their current status, including the Henry, NCIC & the IAFIS systems & an introduction to fingerprint comparisons with a focus on ink-to-ink, "10-print" card comparisons. Learn how to classify inked prints & compare to an NCIC "triple I" & FBI classification. Also learn how to compare inked vs "live-scan" fingerprints to existing records to confirm identities of arrested persons. Students learn to identify classes of fingerprint patterns, i.e., loops, whorls & arches. Students learn to count ridges for classification of loops, how to do tracings of whorl patterns, and how to identify tented arches vs. plain arches. Practice in this area consists of extensive classroom exercises & examination of 10-print cards.
Cost:	195.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	This course is limited to law enforcement, Dept of Corrections and Dept of Justice investigators. Please contact lcovert@cityofmadison.com if you do not qualify to register but would like to request an exemption.

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Backgrounding Law Enforcement Applicants ( Investigations )

Date:

12/14/2016 - 12/14/2016, 8am-4pm

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Crisis Intervention Training 5 day Seminar ( Patrol and Tactical )

Date:

6/5/2017 - 6/9/2017, 8am-5pm

Description:	CIT is a police-based pre-arrest jail diversion program. The most widely-known specialized police response program, CIT creates a seamless link between police & emergency mental health services. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has identified key elements to developing a Specialized Police Response (SPR.) The MPD’s Mental Health Liaison Program is 1 of 6 model SPR programs selected by the BJA to serve as a peer learning site for other police agencies interested in developing their own SPR. This remarkable 40-hour course offers training in psychiatric disorders, substance abuse issues, de-escalation techniques/scenarios, & legal issues related to mental health. The course is conducted by MPD Mental Health Liaison Officers & supervisors. Students will participate in valuable exercises that interact with individuals who have a mental illness & those who support them.
Cost:	375.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Sgt Linda Covert Madison Police Training Center 5702 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 608-261-5545 (o) lcovert@cityofmadison.com www.madisonpolice.com/policingforward
More:	Restricted to Law Enforcement Officers. A letter expressing why you are interested in taking this course is required with registration. Those letters can be submitted to Sgt Covert at lcovert@cityofmadison.com

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