All officers and civilians in attendance at any course taught at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Academy are expected to dress and conduct themselves professionally. Students will be dressed in appropriate attire. Officers will wear departmental Class A style uniforms or departmental approved training uniforms. Civilians will wear appropriate business casual attire and appropriate footwear. Unless otherwise instructed, denim jeans, shorts, athletic wear, to include sweat suits and stretch/yoga style pants, t-shirts, open-toe footwear and anything with inappropriate language or symbolism, as determined by academy staff, will not be allowed.

Visiting personal will be issued an Electronic "Proximity" Visitors Card granting them access to the facility's gated parking and controlled access areas.  If their issued card is lost or stolen, it is their responsibility to report this immediately to the staff.  This card will be returned to the staff, in good working order, at the completion of the class they are attending.  Failure to return the card will result in credit for the course being withheld until the cost of the card is covered.

The Academy will be accessed during normal working hours 0630-1600 hrs with the exception of prescheduled programs.  Students will not enter access controlled or administrative areas without staff approval. 

Certified LEO’s are authorized to be armed but all weapons must be carried in a holster that completely shrouds the trigger area.

The Cobb County Public Safety Police Academy course attendance requirements are consistent with Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) Uniform Academy Regulations, dated July 1, 2020.

• Per paragraph 1.2.3, students shall not be absent for more than 5% of a State Mandated Training Course. The 5% regulation shall apply to high liability topics individually and shall be cumulative toward the entire course. High Liability topics are those topics which require a “specialized” instructor. Some examples of these topics are: Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Defensive Tactics, Judgmental Pistol Shooting, and Emergency Medical Training.
• Per paragraph 1.2.4 a student shall be deemed absent for one hour if that student fails to report within fifteen minutes of the start of any hour of instruction, unless that student's absence has been excused by the academy director.
• Per paragraph 10.1, students may not receive partial credit for refresher or in-service courses. To receive training credit, they must attend 90% of the entire course. An example of an in-service course is annual training.

CCPD Policy 6.02 states all sworn employees who attend training at a location inside the County, are required to have with them, at a minimum, a ballistic vest, portable radio, primary or secondary firearm, handcuffs, an extra magazine, and, if not in one of the Department uniforms, something that can easily identify them as a police officer (badge, police windbreaker, etc.), as well as their assigned county vehicle.

Laptops, cellphones, newspapers, etc., will not be used during class unless approved by the instructor.

Beverages are allowed in the classroom; however, the container must be covered with a sealable lid. Individual style snacks are also permitted provided they do not distract from the course or instruction.

Instructor / Student Code of Conduct

While attending training at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy, all students shall be governed by the policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth by the Training Academy and the Cobb County Police Department as it pertains to:

Conduct Between Students 

Contact between students shall be respectful and courteous at all times.

Conduct Between Students and Academy Staff

Courtesy and professionalism shall be extended at all times between the Academy staff and the student.

Conduct of the Student During an Investigation

Any student removed from class for any reason must report directly to the Academy Director or Deputy Academy Director. The student must have approval from the Academy Director or Deputy Academy Director to return to class.

Sexual and Other Forms of Unlawful Harassment

Sexual or any other form of unlawful harassment (i.e., threats, etc.) is prohibited and will not be tolerated as directed by the Cobb County Employee Handbook.

Hazing

Hazing is strictly prohibited by the Training Academy, by the students, as well as instructors. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of hazing is "an initiation process involving harassment."

Physical activity (not job or training related)

Any student choosing to participate in physical activity (weight training, basketball, walking, etc.) during official breaks, e.g., during lunch, shall be governed by the Department's rules and regulations in the event an injury occurs. Reckless or mischievous conduct is not allowed in the Training Academy.

Health & Safety Issues

It is the responsibility of the student and staff members to report any health or safety issues immediately to the Course Instructor or any Academy staff member for the purpose of correction.

Plagiarism & Copyright Infringement

No student shall inappropriately use information, materials, devices, sources, or aid another to complete academic activities. The materials distributed by the Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy are the property of the Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy and are not to be published, duplicated, or distributed without the consent of the Academy Director. Furthermore, no instructor shall present any material (as their own) without properly citing the source.

Appropriate & Inappropriate Behavior

All students and staff members shall conduct themselves in a manner that will not reflect negatively on themselves, the Cobb County Police Department, or their prospective employer.

Procedures for Reporting and Handling Violation of the Code of Conduct

Any student observing a violation of the code of conduct can report this violation to the Course Instructor, Academy Class Coordinator, or any other staff member. Reporting of the violation can be in writing or verbally, depending on the seriousness of the violation. Upon reporting, the protocol will be followed in regard to an investigation and notification of the student's employer.

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This course is being instructed by GPSTC staff and hosted by CCPD.  Outside agencies must register through your GPSTC training coordinator. Outside agencies do not submit an outside training request through this website. 

Cobb officers must submit a training request and will be registered through GPSTC by academy staff.

Course Description: This updated, extended version of the original 22 hour course is designed for any public safety personnel who seek improved health and wellness. Topics include components of physical fitness, lifestyle and behavior modification, cardiovascular fitness, strength training, functional fitness, nutrition and supplementation.

Students will participate in designated fitness breakout sessions and will be provided assistance with program structure and design. Attendees must bring shoes for walking/running, non-marking court shoes, work-out clothes, proper outdoor training attire, and water bottle.

*Required for Intermediate Certification

This course is intended to develop and/or enhance the skills and abilities of law enforcement officers in interpreting the Uniform Rules of the Road.  Topics will include statutes related to current motor vehicle laws, commercial motor vehicles, and case law.  Students should bring their codebooks to class.

Required for Advanced Certification.

Human trafficking exists in the United States and can be considered Modern Day Slavery. Worldwide, it is a $150 billion criminal industry and it is found in every state of the United States. As many as 300,000 children in the US are at risk for sexual exploitation on a yearly basis.

Law Enforcement Officers may encounter a human trafficking operation during the course of their duties: during a traffic stop, during a police raid or even through a walk-in complaint. These situations often lead to the rescue of a human trafficking victim.

This course will provide attendees with an understanding of:

• Basic education of how to identify Human Trafficking
• Characteristics of victims and perpetrators
• Mechanism of operations, and assessments of trends
• Case studies
• Investigative techniques and trends
• Insight into undercover Human Trafficking/Vice operations
• How these type of investigations crossover with internet crimes against children and traveler cases
• Obstacles law enforcement officials must overcome
• Substantial legal, cultural, and organizational barriers while investigating and prosecuting trafficking cases

outside agencies must register directly through PATC: https://www.patc.com/training/register.php?ID=19375

Developing leaders is the highest calling of leadership. While most leaders focus on
creating followers, the best leaders focus on reproducing other leaders. Exceptional
leaders understand that an organization’s growth potential is directly related to its
personnel potential. Long term success can only be achieved through developing
other leaders.

During this interactive workshop, you will learn key concepts and proven principles
for developing a team of leaders. You will discover ways to motivate, coach and
mentor future leaders, multiplying your influence and expanding your organization’s
impact.

What You’ll Learn
• The 5 Stages of People Development
• How to multiply your team’s effectiveness with coaching and mentoring
• Proven strategies for motivating your team to higher performance
• Ways to identify, equip & develop future leaders
• How to foster the right environment for leadership growth
• How to build a successful leadership development program

Outside agencies must register directly with Guardian: https://www.guardianleadership.com/

This course is being instructed by GPSTC staff and hosted by CCPD.  Outside agencies must register through your GPSTC training coordinator. Outside agencies do not submit an outside training request through this website. 

The Georgia Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training course prepares law enforcement officers and other public safety personnel with the skills to assist people with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, developmental disorders or other brain disorders who are in crisis, thereby advancing public safety and reducing stigma. This course is an intensive 40-hour, five-day curriculum that is comprised of both classroom instruction and practical exercises delivered by mental health professionals, other subject matter experts and CIT law enforcement instructors. This course is approved by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council.

This is a remedial driver’s course for Public Safety Personnel. The course addresses bad driving habits to avoid and common mistakes performed by Public Safety employees. This course is tentatively approved by Risk Management to replace the County’s Remedial Driver’s Safety Course. To attend, the employee must have a county vehicle he/she normally drives while on duty.

Law Enforcement is facing unprecedented challenges recruiting and retaining quality personnel. There are many factors both inside and outside the organization contributing to this condition. The success of the department’s recruitment and
retention efforts impacts every other function in the agency. This interactive learning experience will equip current and future leaders with practical tools to attract and retain officers. This workshop provides a comprehensive review of the factors affecting agencies’ ability to recruit and retain the best officers who ‘fit’ with your agency.

outside agencies must register through Guardian: https://www.guardianleadership.com/

Policing is in a moment of intense scrutiny and drastic change.
This moment calls for leaders who embody the highest levels
of character and courage while at the same time inspiring and
building trust with department members, the community and
government officials.

To draw out performance at the highest level, people must
be trusted and inspired. Trust and Inspire leaders engender
heartfelt commitment, along with the passion and creativity
that comes with it. They bring out the best in others, and get
their very best in return—and they do it on purpose, as a matter
of course. This session will teach participants how to inspire
optimal performance through unleashing our people’s creativity,
collaboration, and untapped potential — from the world’s leading
expert on trust and human performance.

Outside agencies must register directly through the site: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/trust-inspiretickets- 630301838767

This course is a comprehensive INTRODUCTORY LEVEL overview for the law enforcement officer who has recently the crucial task of conducting supplemental investigations of suspected criminal offenses. During this course the student will also be exposed to various injury, death, homicide and sexually sensitive and explicit sexual battery cases. Also included in this course will be several post-mortem examination photographs and videotape segments, as well as injury, death and homicide scenes through photos and videotapes from actual closed cases. This part of the course will be VERY GRAPHIC AND INTENSE.

Conducting supplemental investigations of suspected criminal offenses requires the assigned law enforcement investigator to possess a high degree of investigative expertise, skills, and the knowledge necessary to bring the case to a successful conclusion. Today, numerous professionals from different disciplines, need to have the tools to conduct professional and thorough investigations. These disciplines include, but are not limited to:

• All law enforcement and support personnel and police laboratory personnel

• Forensic anthropologists, forensic odontologists, forensic botanists

• Social services/protective investigators

• Prosecuting attorneys, agency attorneys

• Medical and healthcare providers 

• EMT’s, firefighters, paramedics, EMS first responders

• Medical examiners, coroners, forensic pathologists, medical examiner/coroner investigators

• School personnel and others that find themselves involved in these investigations in one way or another.

   

  Therefore, it is imperative that every one of these professionals engage in joint training on a regular basis so EVERY ounce of collective energy can be funneled in the victim’s direction for a successful resolution. Today, more than ever before, we must work together to ensure that all investigative measures are completed properly.

  Upon successful completion of this course, each student will have acquired a comprehensive understanding and will accordingly possess the specialized knowledge and skills, needed to conduct a thorough and meticulous investigation concerning suspected criminal activity.

Criminal Investigation Overview:

Where Your Investigation Begins – Legal Issues Involving the Investigation – Goals and Objectives of a Successful Investigation – The Importance of the Post-Arrest Investigation

Identity Theft:

Personal Identifiers – Financial Identifiers – Methods of obtaining personal information – Best practices for reducing identity crime – Federal Trade Commission and Secret Service Roles in ID Crimes

Digital Evidence:

Value of Digital Evidence – Types of Digital Evidence – Legal Issues, Judicial Decisions – 4th Amendment Issues – The Search Warrant - Social Media- Cell Phones & Towers - Dark Web

Conducting Successful Interviews:

Introduction to Interviewing – Witness Reliability Issues – Witness Types – Best Practices for Conducting Successful Interviews

Conducting Successful Suspect Interrogations:

Goals of the Interrogation – Legal Guidelines –5th & 6th Amendment Considerations – U. S. SupremeCourt Decisions – Planning and Documenting the Interrogation – Types of Suspect Interviews and Methods of Obtaining Information

Major Case Investigation Study

Major case considerations - multi-jurisdictional cases - Investigative concerns -Best practices - Culmination of the investigation

The10 Most Common Investigative Pitfalls

Repeated Mistakes/Errors Officers make during investigations - Considerations of scene assessment - Outside resources - 4th Amendment Issues (Search Warrant &Judicial created exceptions

Crime Scene Considerations

The eight purposes of evidence - Three common homicide scene stagings - Search patterns - Thermal injuries - Temperatures for 2nd degree water burns - Bite marks - Track evidence - Weather considerations - Blood at the crime scene -Hangings & Strangulations - Shaken baby - Locard’s Theory - Langer lines -Alternate light sources - Sketching the scene

The Sexually Violent Juvenile & Their Behaviors

Statistics & Studies - Behavioral concerns - Categories of juvenile sexual homicides -Fire setting - Animal Cruelty - Traits of female sex offenders - Child victimizations - Enuresis - Children with disabilities (as victims)

Injury& Death Overview

Motives for murder - Cause, mechanism & manner of death - Homicide classifications- Decedent information & unidentified remains - Time of death estimations -Sharp force trauma - Blunt force trauma - Firearm wounds and injuries - Suicide investigations - Autoerotic deaths - The choking game

Investigative Strategies for Sex Crime Investigations

3 approaches a rapist will utilize - 3 defenses a rapist will give law enforcement once accused - 2 types of confessions from sex offenders - 3 behaviors to focus on in a rape case - 4 types of rapists in our society - 3 reasons evidence is taken from a rape scene - 3 reasons a stranger will abduct a child - The eyewitness statement

NOTE:  THIS CLASS WILL BE REPORTED AS CONSISITING OF 35 HOURS.  THE CREDIT HOURS FOR THIS CLASS MAY VARY ACCORDING TO YOUR STATE'S ACCREDITATION GUIDLINES.

All non-CCPD personnel must register directly with PATC : http://www.patc.com/training/detail.php?ID=19228

Course Objectives:

This 2.5 day class is directed towards prosecutors, rape crisis and social workers, mental health counselors, and specifically the law enforcement officer. The attendee will gain insight into sexual behaviors through the examination of, (but not limited to): victim/witness interviews (child & adult), motivations, survey studies, statistical data and suspect analysis. Theories and trend projections will also be explored.

This course of study is a comprehensive overview for the participant for the entry into the investigative field of deviant sexual behavior. Furthermore, this will prepare the student to give basic public presentations and discussions on the topic. For investigations in this field, the Investigating Officer must have a(n):

Understanding Of Good Communication Skills

• What a Good Interviewer Asks/Seeks
• Ability to Link Up with the Victim
• Sensitivity to the Situation
• “Specific” Questions to Ask
• Review/Assessment of Selective Questions/Statements for “Truths”

Insight Of A Sex Offender’s Behavior

• Ability to “Examine” the Scene
• Statistical Data
• Classifications
• “Psychology” of the Sex Offender
• Juvenile Offenders

Knowledge Of Sex Crimes

• Criminal vs. Non-Criminal
• Motivational Factors
• Victim Reactions
• Exposure/Overview of Selected Cases
• Investigative Concepts

Upon Completion:

• Working Knowledge of Sexual Terminology.
• Insight to Develop Investigative Strategies for Victims and Suspects.
• Have Advanced Knowledge of Sexual Behaviors.
• Examine Data and Statistics for Clearer Understanding of Why? and How?
• Historical Aspects, Beliefs and Origins of Sex Terms and Practices.
• Enable the Student to Develop a Knowledgeable Presentation to Civic Groups.
• Understand Aspects of Victimized Children and Rapport Building.
• Receive a Student Study Guide with the Information Covered During the Class.
• Exposure to Theories and Statements from Mental Health Professionals/Counselors

All non-CCPD personnel must register directly with PATC: http://www.patc.com/training/detail.php?ID=19229

This course is designed to provide patrol supervisors with the information and tools needed to manage a critical
incident prior to the arrival of SWAT. Understanding the methodology used in managing a dynamic tactical
problem, and the 4 primary types of critical incidents involving an adversary will give the patrol supervisor the
tools needed to succeed during these events.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
Upon completion of this course the attendee will be familiar with:
1. The Characteristics of a crisis
2. Basic law enforcement strategy
3. Primary mistakes made during large-scale critical incidents
4. Managing a dynamic tactical problem methodology
5. The basic strategy for managing chaos
6. The “Big 4” – hostage situations, barricaded suspects, active shooters and apprehending fleeing felons
7. Lessons Learned from case studies

outside agencies must register directly with NTOA: https://training.ntoa.org/CourseRegistration/default.asp?num=20232900

What is the key to improving your leadership? Improving yourself. All
impactful leadership begins with a thorough understanding of
self-leadership. The principles learned in this workshop will allow you
to lead in a way that will positively impact your life and the lives of
those around you.
During this interactive workshop, you will learn key concepts and
proven principles that will increase your influence, improve your
effectiveness, and multiply your impact. You will discover ways to
lead yourself and others more effectively, along with in-depth
activities designed to help develop the leader within you.

This TWO-DAY workshop will explore the value of:
• Achieving success using the Five Levels of Leadership
• Building trust through personal integrity
• Prioritizing (it’s not how hard you work, but how smart
you work
• Creating positive change and understanding the
evolutionary process involved
• Identifying and solving problems and
preventing their recurrence
• Defining and articulating a vision for your life
• Becoming character-driven instead of emotion-driven

Outside agencies must register directly with Guardian: https://www.guardianleadership.com/

Course Description

This is an introductory course designed to prepare the student to conduct crisis negotiations in hostage, barricaded suspect, correctional, cult, or terrorist situations. Key topics include: Introduction to hostage negotiations, crisis intervention, opening negotiations, communication skills, negotiation dynamics, demands - time - stress, hostage negotiations teams, intelligence, legal considerations, psychology in hostage negotiations, suicide, negotiations in correctional facilities, and negotiating equipment. Lecture is supplemented with case studies and multiple practical exercises to develop and practice negotiating skills. Students must demonstrate appropriate negotiation techniques during a performance examination on the final day of the course.

Prerequisites

Students must have a minimum of two years law enforcement or corrections experience. Students must be currently employed full time by a local, state, or federal law enforcement agency or correctional facility. Students must have agency approval for serving in the capacity as a negotiator. It is recommended to view the following movies prior to class as they will be discussed: Ffolks, The Negotiator, and Dog Day Afternoon.

Who Should Attend

Law enforcement and corrections officers responsible for conducting hostage and crisis negotiations.

Outside agencies must register for this course through your GPSTC training coordinator. Do not submit an outside agency request through our website, it will not be processed.

The Firearms Instructor Training Course is designed to develop qualified firearms instructors who can manage and conduct firearms training programs. Officers will be trained in contemporary firearms techniques, equipment, and accessories and will participate in a variety of combat shooting drills including drawing techniques, safe loading and unloading procedures, proper use of cover, immediate actions, engagement of multiple targets, and a variety of other shooting problems. Subject matter will include: safety, range operation, ballistics, instructor liability, and semi-automatic pistols. At the end of this course, officer/instructors will be able to manage and conduct firearms training to officers at the agency and academy level.  The course will enhance the officer/instructor’s skills and will also aid in teaching techniques that will assist the officer/instructor with firearms instruction.

Prerequisites: Officers must be Certified and Sworn Law Enforcement and possess a POST General Instructor Certification. Officers must also be patrol rifle certified. Using their department issued pistol, without the aid of any electronic sighting device, officers will be required to score 90% or higher on the Georgia Semi-Automatic Pistol Course on the first day of the class.

Officers will also be required to score 95% or higher on the Georgia Semi-Automatic Pistol Course on the last day of week 1, as well as a written comprehensive examination, before proceeding to week 2. Officers will only be allowed two attempts to meet weapons qualification scores. Outside agency applicants must bring 800 rds of ammunition for their department issued pistol.

The Field Training Officer Program combines on-the-job instruction with objective evaluation and documentation, thereby enabling students to use this selection process within their own department. Although the course is open to any certified law enforcement officer, to apply for certification you must have three years of law enforcement experience (two years with present department). This course is required for promotion to Sergeant.

This course familiarizes the student with an overview of search and seizure, based on the Fourth Amendment, and the legal requirements for obtaining and executing search warrants. Required for Advanced Certification.

This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who are responsible for deploying in the capacity as a SWAT Team Leader or as a supervisor who is responsible for the training and deployment of tactical teams. The focus of this training will be on pre-incident training, planning, organizing, and the tactical decision-making process used in the resolution of high-risk operations. Also included in the curriculum is an overview of SWAT training topics including selection and testing, training issues and liability, national SWAT standards and critical incident reviews. Practical applications will consist of scouting and planning warrants, small team planning, tactics used in the resolution of critical incidents, and the review of tactical incidents and videos. Attendees will participate in-group discussions, write operations orders, and develop training plans, plus critique and evaluate tactics and decisions based on a principle based SWAT decision-making process.

 

This course is being instructed by GPSTC staff and hosted by CCPD.  Outside agencies must register through your GPSTC training coordinator. Outside agencies do not submit an outside training request through this website. 

The Georgia Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training course prepares law enforcement officers and other public safety personnel with the skills to assist people with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, developmental disorders or other brain disorders who are in crisis, thereby advancing public safety and reducing stigma. This course is an intensive 40-hour, five-day curriculum that is comprised of both classroom instruction and practical exercises delivered by mental health professionals, other subject matter experts and CIT law enforcement instructors. This course is approved by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council.

This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of interviews and interrogations. Topics include the following: Methodology, Elements of an Interview, Behavior Symptom Analysis, and Elements of an Interrogation. This course is required for Advanced Certification.

This course is designed to certify students in the use of speed enforcement through the proper and efficient use of police traffic RADAR speed measurement instruments.

This class is designed to provide the student with the necessary information to set up, test, and operate the LIDAR system.  Students should bring a laser with them from their precinct/unit.

This course is designed for personnel who investigate crime scenes or process physical evidence. Topics include the application of forensic science to crime scene investigation, concepts of evidence, initial response to crime scenes, crime scene methodology, notes and reports, crime scene assessment, alternate light sources, fingerprint evidence, deoxyribonucleic acid and trace evidence, crime scene photography, bloodstain evidence, crime scene sketching and forensic mapping, impression evidence, and the body as a crime scene. Required for Advanced Certification.

Designed for law enforcement and first responders, this training will teach participants how to: 

• Understand themselves and others
• Assess and predict behavior
• Mitigate thinking errors
• Control emotions
• Improve mental health

This course is designed as a proactive approach to suicide prevention. The skills and resources taught may help save the life of an officer. The course provides cognitive and behavioral tools necessary to sustain an officer's mental health, build emotional resilience, and reduce the risk of suicide before a crisis point.

 
Training provides participants with an understanding of the psychology of fear, stress, anxiety, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that result from critical incidents or traumatic events. Training teaches ways to decrease anxiety, lower the effects of stress, and provide effective behavioral interventions that can mitigate the potential psychological impact that those events can have on first responders. 

Built around the concept of an officer's psychological self-development, training emphasizes key psychological concepts and explains the links between them. Scenarios are designed to reflect behavioral changes and break down officers' cognitive and emotional processes and are realistic, personal, engaging, thought provoking, and challenging. The officers examine complex situations involving day-to-day encounters with their fellow officers, command staff, and family members. 

•    Module #l: Suicide-based knowledge.
•    Module #2: Increase in suicide prevention awareness and attitude.
•    Module #3: Mental health self-assessment and self-intervention.
•    Module #4: Peer assessment and intervention of at-risk officers

Outside agencies must register directly with the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-of-suicide-preventionmental-health-resilience-leo1st-responders-tickets-529354853617

Course Description

This comprehensive proprietary course, delivered in a variety of formats, was developed by “Shawn Pardazi” and is delivered by Shawn as well as other adjunct instructors of Triple I Solutions.  The tactics taught are based on Shawn and other adjunct instructors’ operational experience of conducting “interdiction Investigations”.  Designed to enhance the student’s ability to articulate the learned objectives and tactics in a report as well as prepare the student to effectively testify to the observations in a court proceeding. Upon completing this course, the student will not only have the knowledge necessary to be more effective, but also the confidence to employ the learned tactics to produce and deliver solid interdiction cases to the prosecutors!

Outside agencies must register directly through Triple I Solutions: https://www.myletraining.com/registration-checkout/?uts=1676565608#checkout

Prerequisite: Three years experience, excluding mandated training , as a public safety professional. 

This course is designed for someone who instructs in performance-oriented training and is responsible for lesson plan development. During the course, each student writes an original lesson plan and develops the presentation skills necessary to deliver that lesson. This is a challenging course and one that will require your full attention and attendance. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that you schedule as few outside demands on your time during these weeks as possible.

If you are a law enforcement officer (LEO), please be sure your topic is law enforcement related. It must be a topic that is suitable for presentation to a group of your peers in a professional and academic setting. For those that are not LEO, the same standard applies to a topic that benefits your peers or subordinates, as presented in a training environment. Your topic must be approved by the Advanced Training Unit prior to the beginning of the course. Completed lesson plans become property of the Cobb County Public Safety Police Academy.

You will need a laptop computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint installed for daily use while attending this course.

This course is being instructed by GPSTC staff and hosted by CCPD.  Outside agencies must register through your GPSTC training coordinator. Outside agencies do not submit an outside training request through this website. 

Cobb officers must submit a training request and will be registered through GPSTC by academy staff.

Course Description: This updated, extended version of the original 22 hour course is designed for any public safety personnel who seek improved health and wellness. Topics include components of physical fitness, lifestyle and behavior modification, cardiovascular fitness, strength training, functional fitness, nutrition and supplementation.

Students will participate in designated fitness breakout sessions and will be provided assistance with program structure and design. Attendees must bring shoes for walking/running, non-marking court shoes, work-out clothes, proper outdoor training attire, and water bottle.

*Required for Intermediate Certification

This introductory course is intended for first-line supervisors, but suitable for all public safety employees who demonstrate supervisory potential. Topics include supervisory roles and responsibilities, managing civil liability, organization, planning, critical incidents for front-line Supervisors, and performance management and evaluations, to name a few.

The course was developed based on Cobb County Police Policy and operating procedures; however, other agencies are welcome to attend.

This is the second of the series and builds on what is learned in Supervision I. Additional topics include Leadership, Legal issues, Communication, Performance Management, and Discipline, and Critical Incidents.

This is a remedial driver’s course for Public Safety Personnel. The course addresses bad driving habits to avoid and common mistakes performed by Public Safety employees. This course is tentatively approved by Risk Management to replace the County’s Remedial Driver’s Safety Course. To attend, the employee must have a county vehicle he/she normally drives while on duty.

This course is intended to develop and/or enhance the skills and abilities of law enforcement officers in interpreting the Uniform Rules of the Road.  Topics will include statutes related to current motor vehicle laws, commercial motor vehicles, and case law.  Students should bring their codebooks to class.

Required for Advanced Certification.

This is the last of the series, and some topics include Motivation, Stress Management, Interpersonal Communication, and Public Speaking.

The 3-day Cellular Technology, Records, and Analysis is open to any sworn law enforcement officer, crime analyst, or district attorney. This intermediate, or fast-paced beginner course, was designed to pro-vide the attendee with a basic understanding of how cellular telephones operate, the records they gener-ate, how to obtain them, and how to leverage them in an investigation. The course mixes lecture content with practical exercises to provide the student with plenty of hands-on time analyzing records using CellHawk or their preferred mapping solution.

Course Topics:
• Cellular technology and evolution
• Target development and resources
• Legal process and considerations
• Provider records
• Mapping (CellHawk)
• Records analysis (CellHawk)
• Specialized location data (RTT, PCMD, TDOA)
• Presenting records and basic testimony

Required Materials:
• Laptop w/ WiFi capability
• Microsoft Excel
• External mouse (highly recommended)

Outside agencies must register directly with ABM Intel: https://abmintel.com/training-registration/

Amped Software training courses provide hands-on training on the use of Amped Software products and provide insight into the challenges users face in forensic video and digital multimedia evidence processing. Our courses are delivered worldwide, in large groups or private sessions, by experienced trainers.

The purpose of the Amped Software training is to:
• Provide students with the theory and the basics of image processing
• Understand the issues affecting images and videos in an investigative context
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of all software features to solve those issues, including the technical and scientific background behind the implemented techniques
• Learn the workflow that is compatible with forensic needs and constraints to take the proper steps to obtain better results
• Work on real cases and learn to testify on the results

The Forensic Image and Video Enhancement with Amped FIVE course is recommended for users who recently purchased Amped FIVE and those who want to gain hands-on experience from Amped certified trainers. Students will learn the fundamentals of image and video analysis and the issues faced when using digital multimedia evidence in investigations. The course is a mixture of lectures and hands-on with many practical exercises to solve actual or simulated cases using Amped FIVE. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills required to properly analyze and process images and videos with a workflow compatible with forensic needs and constraints.

STUDENT PREREQUISITES
• Students should be proficient with the use of Windows computers and be able to install and use software. This class is intended for users of all levels of expertise with Amped FIVE, including those with little or no previous experience. Previous experience with Digital Multimedia Evidence (DME) is recommended but not required.

• To get the most out of the training, some terms and image theory behind DME are preferred. Resources and information can be found at:
• https://github.com/ampedsoftware/digital_video_introduction
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pi_6wx67TJ1rfyDknDe0z5m-NK85hW9O/view

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
• IMPORTANT: Each student must have their own laptop or workstation. Any modern Windows PC is capable of running our products, but this is the suggested configuration:
• Intel Core i5 or faster
• 8 GB of RAM
• 1GB of free space on the hard disk for program files
• Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
• Full HD (1920x1080) monitor or better
• There's no specific requirement for the graphic card
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Each student will be provided with a trial version of the software for use during the course

In addition, students should have full rights/access to their computers, including the ability to install and remove software

All outside agencies must register directly with the vendor: https://ampedsoftware.com/training-registration-na