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ABSENTEEISM CONTROL AND TRACKING SYSTEM (ACTS)
This course is specifically designed for supervisors and managers who need an effective and defensible method of promoting attendance, and establishing accountability for excessive and non-scheduled absenteeism.

While a certain amount of absenteeism is to be expected in any organization, excessive and non-scheduled absenteeism must be controlled. Attendees will learn that the majority of courts and arbiters support management’s right to require members to attend work on a regular and predictable basis. Effective strategies for controlling absenteeism and computerized systematic procedure for tracking and evaluating non-scheduled absenteeism system is introduced.

Learn how an agency reduced absenteeism over 40% by implementing this system.

This course will teach attendees how to:
  • Objectively measure, document and evaluate non-scheduled absenteeism.
  • Establish an effective absenteeism control system within their agencies.
  • Target specific employees for improvement and place them on notice without illegal discrimination, and without creating a threat to non-problem employees. Students receive a course outline, numerous courts and arbitrator cites that support management’s position, the computerized ACTS system, absenteeism control policy, sick leave forms and medical evaluation
Conducted by Van Meter & Associates, Inc.

Register directly through Van Meter & Associates
by calling 1-800-331-8025 or via Fax at 614-451-8905

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ADVANCED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
This five day course is designed for newer investigators to provide an introduction to various types of advanced criminal investigative techniques, as well as provide specific knowledge that law enforcement officers can use in their day-to-day activities. Blocks of instruction are designed primarily for patrol officers and detectives. Depending on instructor availability, topics may include gang identification and culture, major case management, child sexual exploitation, undercover matters, evidence recovery, human trafficking and narcotics detection and concealment.

Conducted by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

This course will be conducted at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

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ARREST, SEARCH & SEIZURE UPDATE
This four-hour course is an overview of the latest laws, court decisions and policing strategies affecting the area of Arrest, Search and Seizure. This course is recommended as a yearly refresher for all law enforcement personnel.

Conducted by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Melanie Smith Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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A TACTICAL APPROACH TO MEDIA INTERACTION
This one day class is designed for all levels of law enforcement personnel who interact with media. The focus of this course will be to develop a media strategy beginning with a simple press release formula. Students will learn to use the formula to develop verbal statements and guide press conferences. This course will culminate in a mock press conference exercise and critique.

Conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

This class is located at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

Registration is limited to Morris, Bergen and Passaic County (7 slots per county)
Class size is strictly limited to 21 students

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BASIC COMPUTER CRIMES INVESTIGATION (formerly Computer Crime Primer)
This three day class demonstrates to law enforcement officers the various types of computer crimes and how to conduct an effective computer-crime related investigation. This class does not include instruction on conducting a computer forensic exam. Areas include:
  • Introduction to computer hardware, software and Internet terminology
  • Legal Aspects of Computer Crime Investigation
  • Cyber Terrorism, Hacking, Wireless Technologies
  • The Internet as an Investigative Tool
  • Preparation and Execution of a computer-related search warrant

The students are also exposed to the methodology of investigating computer-related crimes and how to deal with victims of such. Examples of cases involving Sex Crimes, Missing Persons/Runaways, Fraud, Credit Card Theft, Identity Theft, Terroristic Threats, Web Site Creation, Forgery, Domestic Violence and Hacking are discussed.

Other related material includes basic personal computer safety, virus protection, hoaxes and spy-ware.

Conducted by Sgt. Christopher Then and Detective Chris Vanadia
Morris County Prosecutor's Office

Class size is limited to 50.

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BASIC CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FOR DETECTIVES
This three-day course is designed to provide a detective or officer with the information and skills necessary to process a crime scene on their own. Topics will include legal aspects of evidence, crime scene search and security, photography, establishing a crime scene kit, evidence processing, and blood pattern interpretation, etc. Practical exercises will be implemented to reinforce the classroom instruction. Students should bring 35mm cameras and latent dusting kits if they are available. Limited cameras and dusting equipment will be made available to students who cannot bring their department's equipment.

Note: Participants are urged to bring a 35 mm camera and fingerprint dusting equipment.

Conducted by Det. Michael Puzio, Morris County Sheriff's Department
Because of the "hands on" training in this course class size is strictly limited to 20.

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BASIC FINANCIAL CRIMES INVESTIGATION (Formerly Economic Crimes Investigation)

This one-day course is designed to provide police officers (patrol and investigative) with an overview of the current trends in White Collar Crime, and offer the investigative tools by which these crimes can be successfully investigated and prosecuted. Other topics to be covered will include the types of theft that are outgrowths of the “age of electronics”, such as cellular and other telecommunications fraud, computer fraud, counterfeit checks, counterfeit credit cards/Asian organized crime and identity theft/West African organized crime. In addition, various types of elderly targeted crimes will be addressed, including a segment on transient organized crime.

Each attendee will be provided with a comprehensive binder of reference materials containing information about each topic, as well as templates and samples of various forms, affidavits and court orders corresponding to these, and other types of investigations.

Conducted by Det. Barry Bittenmaster/Coordinator and A/P Robert Schwartz
Class size is limited to 50.

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BASIC SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
This three day course is geared toward the patrol officer and police dispatcher who feel they want to be able to communicate with Spanish speaking citizens who don't speak English. Attendees will learn to pronounce basic words and phrases that will help them. This course will consist of classroom participation and practical scenarios to re-enact the Spanish words and phrases learned in class.

Topics that will be covered:
  • General Information
  • 911 Calls
  • Medical
  • Fire
  • Domestic Violence
  • Motor Vehicle Stops
  • Weapons
  • Road Assistance

Conducted By Darsi Beauchamp, County College of Morris Language Department
Class size is limited to 20.

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BASIC TELECOMMUNICATOR REFRESHER
The emphasis of this one-day tactical communications course is on better equipping dispatchers for their critical role in assisting the officer in critical incidents. This course of instruction meets the New Jersey Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services annual re-certification requirement pursuant to N.J.S.A 17:24 – 22.
Pre-requisite: Public Safety Telecommunication certificate

Conducted by CO Bonnie Yeager, Randolph Township Police Department

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CELL BLOCK MANAGEMENT AND SUICIDE AWARENESS
This two hour course will be devoted to the requirements for operating and maintaining a safe and secure detention facility, as set forth in Chapter 34 of the New Jersey Administration Code. The “Cell Block Management” segment will review sound security practices and the minimum requirements for supervising detainees will be stressed. The “Suicide Awareness” segment will focus on such topics as the profiling of suicidal detainees, the screening and supervision of such detainees, the various ways in which detainees may attempt suicide, the liability factor and appropriate policy and procedures for handling suicide attempts.

Conducted By New Jersey Department of Corrections
Class size is limited to 40.

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CLEARING OF BUILDINGS
In this program, participants, utilizing training weapons and live suspects, address many aspects of clearing a house, including room entries, entry patterns, stair and hallway clearing, closet clearing and other tactical considerations.

Each participant will need to bring Class B uniform or regular uniform, Eye protection; Ear Protection, Ballistic Vest; Flashlight, Duty Gear, Handcuffs and Key. NO LIVE WEAPONS.

Conducted by Sgt. Marc Palanchi, Roxbury Township Police Department
Class size is limited to 25.

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COMMUNICATION DATA WARRANT PREPARATION
This half day program will address issues relating to the steps needed to obtain all forms of electronic records, including telephone toll billing records, mobile telephone records, cell site information and e-mail. Recent changes and developments in both state and federal law will also be discussed. Emphasis is on practical issues and problems that may be faced by law enforcement in the warrant process.

Conducted by Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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COURTROOM TESTIMONY FOR POLICE OFFICERS
This half-day program will help prepare law enforcement personnel of any rank who will find themselves in the position of providing testimony in a courtroom setting. This program will assist officers in understanding techniques used by prosecutors and defense attorneys in direct and cross examinations. Attendees will also observe and participate in mock trial situations in order to practically apply the skills learned.

Course Facilitator - Senior Trial Counsel Prosecutor John McNamara, Esq.
Morris County Prosecutor's Office

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CRASH INVESTIGATION I
This course is designed to provide the patrol officer with the basic skills and techniques necessary to conduct an accurate traffic crash investigation. Participants will learn to recognize, preserve and record physical evidence, and the legal aspects of the traffic crash investigation. Topics will include measurements, diagrams and photographs of crash scenes. The course will also address interview techniques, in order to obtain reliable information from persons involved in and witnesses to traffic crashes.

This is a rigorous program of classroom instruction, practical exercises and several over night homework assignments, over the two week period. In order to successfully complete this course, the officer must be present for a minimum of 90% of the class hours and obtain a score of 75% or better on the final examination. Although 90% attendance is the minimum permitted for successful completion, the student is expected to attend all class sessions.

Class size is strictly limited to 30 students.

Enrollment is limited to one (1) police officer per department.


Conducted by the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety

Please use the Academy Police In-Service Registration Form.

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CRASH INVESTIGATION II
This course is designed to provide the patrol officer with the basic skills and techniques necessary to conduct an accurate traffic crash investigation. Participants will learn to recognize, preserve and record physical evidence, and the legal aspects of the traffic crash investigation. Topics will include measurements, diagrams and photographs of crash scenes. The course will also address interview techniques, in order to obtain reliable information from persons involved in and witnesses to traffic crashes.

This is a rigorous program of classroom instruction, practical exercises and several over night homework assignments, over the two week period. In order to successfully complete this course, the officer must be present for a minimum of 90% of the class hours and obtain a score of 75% or better on the final examination. Although 90% attendance is the minimum permitted for successful completion, the student is expected to attend all class sessions.

Class size is strictly limited to 30 students.

Enrollment is limited to one (1) police officer per department.


Conducted by the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety

Please use the Academy Police In-Service Registration Form.

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DRIVER SIMULATOR TRAINING
This eight-hour course is designed to reinforce a driver's ability to develop a system that will assist in making sound decisions and reduce driving risk. Managing risk involves controlling visibility, time, space and being aware of the traction available. The "Driving Simulator" is a training device which includes a steering wheel, brake, and accelerator controls, and provides a feel similar to those experienced in a real car. Through the use of this new technology, the attendee will learn how to react to various traffic elements such as pedestrians, other vehicles and road conditions, and how to predict possible conflict with other highway users. The simulator allows for the measurement of reaction time, braking time and total stopping distance. This course is open to Fire, Police and EMS personnel.

Class size is limited to 8.

Conducted by Sgt. William Fichter, Morris County Park Police

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DRUG-INDUCED DEATH INVESTIGATION
This course will involve a practical analysis of situations confronted by first responders regarding drug-induced deaths and the possibility of any prosecution for strict-liability homicide prosecutions. The course will address the issues facing first responders regarding the permissible boundaries of searches and an analysis of when a first aid call may evolve into a criminal investigation and the subsequent impact on the responder and his/her actions. The course will also discuss the requirements of the criminal law for a strict liability prosecution, as well as other issues related to the recognition of specific types of drug-induced deaths. Recommended for patrol officers and detectives.

Conducted by Assistant Prosecutor Kelley Lavery, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

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DRUG RECOGNITION / UNDER THE INFLUENCE COURSE
This full day course is designed to help officers identify subjects who are under the influence of substances other than alcohol. The content will help to detect impaired drivers as well as recognize signs and symptoms of impaired individuals. The course content can easily be adapted to other aspects of police work.

The course will cover street drugs, prescription and over the counter medications and other substances of abuse. Attendees will learn how each of the seven drug categories effect clinical indicators such as eye and pupil reactions, pulse, body temperature and how to readily recognize these indicators. The course will offer an overview of the Standardized Field Sobriety tests and an introduction into the Drug Recognition Expert program. Current drug trends, paraphernalia, methods of ingestion and current case law will also be discussed.

This course is being sponsored by the New Jersey Drug Recognition Expert Association. Registration forms and additional information can be obtained from their website (www.njdre.org), or email Joe Abrusci.

All registrations are to be sent to:
J & J Enterprises
P.O. Box 438
Flanders, NJ 07836

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EFFECTIVE DEATH INVESTIGATION
This three-day seminar is geared toward police officers and medical examiner personnel whose primary responsibility it is to respond to and investigate deaths. This seminar will develop skills in death investigation by expanding the attendee's base of knowledge in death scene protocol, legal considerations, laboratory services, the role of the medical examiner, wound identification, the role of the funeral director, interviewing strategies, and the use of polygraph forensic anthropology, crime scene processing, evidence collection, evidence processing and new developments in forensic technology.

Conducted by Lt. Stephen Wilson, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 100.

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EFFECTIVE REPORT WRITING
PENN STATE JUSTICE AND SAFETY INSTITUTE
The Penn State Justice and Safety Institute (JASI) is pleased to partner with our co-sponsor, the Bethel Township Police Department, to offer this powerful two-day program designed to help law enforcement write reports that will help, not hinder, the criminal justice system. This highly interactive program places an emphasis on imparting the knowledge and skills needed to properly develop and/or review effective reports. All of our courses are instructed by current practitioners or recently retired executives. Key concepts and topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Address and Review Grammar Basics
    • Essential grammar, spelling, and punctuation
    • Chronological, past tense, and first-person emphasis
  • Develop Professional Standards
    • Create consistent review standards
  • Strategies to Make Written Reports Simple
    • Easy to read
    • Understandable
  • Using Standards and Writing Styles to Increase Consistency
    • Document and report
  • Making Reports Fact-Laden
  • Group and Individual Exercises
  • Report-Writing Training Tactics and Strategies
Registration will be handled directly through:

Penn State Justice and Safety Institute
306 Lubert Building
University Park, PA 16802-7009
Phone: 814-863-0079
Fax: 814-863-3108

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH
Pre-requisites: 9-1-1 Telecommunicator's Training & C.P.R. Certification. Copies of certificates must accompany registration.

A required course for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators. This state approved certification course will enable the student to properly answer, prioritize and dispatch calls for medical aid, and to provide instructions for preliminary emergency medical care prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel. This class will include practical exercises and demonstrations.

This course is being offered after the Basic Police Class graduates so that the recently graduated police officers can attend this course.

Conducted by Bonnie Yeager, Randolph Township Police Department
Class size is limited to 25.

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ENERGY METHODS AND DAMAGE ANALYSIS IN TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION
Pre-requisite: You must have completed IPTM’s Traffic Crash Reconstruction Course or its equivalent.
This five-day course will help you become more comfortable in utilizing energy-based methods in your analysis as we examine the underlying science that computer-based “crash” programs rely upon. It is an excellent complement to other training courses that teach you how to use “crash” software.

You will learn to view and analyze crashes from an energy point of view. Explore energy methods beginning with the basic and progressing to more advanced concepts. Discuss the often misunderstood topics of Equivalent Barrier Speed (EBS) and delta-V and you will learn different ways to analyze collisions, such as damage momentum, where a traditional conservation of linear momentum may not be the most appropriate analysis.

We will also explore the topic of crush. Examine the basis of the three familiar energy equations that use crush measurements. Outside projects will provide you with “hands-on” experience in examining and measuring crash vehicles and then calculating damage energy and speeds.

You should have a firm understanding of the topics of traffic crash reconstruction and conservation of linear momentum as well as strong basic math skills.

Topics include:
  • Standards, measurements and dimensional analysis
  • Understanding and using conversion factors
  • Vectors
  • Damage momenum and crush analysis
  • Crush measuring protocol and measuring techniques
  • Outdoor project – interpreting damage and measuring crush
  • Energy concepts and analysis
  • Determining appropriate post-impact drag factors
  • Understanding EBS and delta-V
  • Introduction to crush and Hook’es Law
  • Collision analysis using damage momentum
  • Understanding and determining stiffness coefficients
  • Damage (crush) analysis
  • Pole impacts and fracture energy
  • Using simultaneous equations to solve in-line collisions
Class is strictly limited to 30 students.
Conducted by the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety

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EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION AND LINE-UPS AND MEMORALIZING OUT-OF-COURT IDENTIFICATIONS
This half-day course is designed to acquaint the attendee with current research and recently implemented Attorney General Guidelines on the topics of Eyewitness Identifications, Photo Line-ups, and Live Line-ups. Practical examples of building a defensible line-up and the process of showing a line-up to a witness will be used. The course will also familiarize Police Officers with the requirements of this recent court decision and directive which addresses the legal requirements of accurately and properly recording the results of Out-of-Court Identifications performed by witnesses.

Conducted By: Executive Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood
Morris County Prosecutor's Office

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FINGERPRINT WORKSHOP
Attendees at this half-day workshop will learn the correct techniques to follow when taking proper rolled impressions, including palm impressions and second and third digit impressions for purposes of identification and record keeping. Instruction will be provided in proper fingerprint taking for comparison purposes, and the special techniques used when fingerprinting deformed or injured hands.

Conducted by S/O Kelley Zienowicz, Morris County Sheriff's Office
Class size is limited to 20.

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FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS COURSE
Pre-requisites:
  • Successful completion of a basic firearms course and proficiency with weapons.
  • Candidates must achieve an average score of 95% or better during three (3) consecutive pre-qualifying runs of the HQC1 in the morning of the first day of class to be admitted into the course.
  • Candidates must also achieve a score of 80% or better in the NHQC and safely handle their firearms throughout the course to successfully complete the course.

This five (5)-day Police Training Commission approved course teaches the fundamentals of firearms instruction, including range safety, weapons procedures and range operation. Law enforcement officers who require certification by the Police Training Commission as firearms instructors or officers who will conduct in-service firearms training and qualify their department personnel should attend.

Successful completion fulfills one of the five requirements for certification as a Police Training Commission Firearms Instructor to instruct in the Academy's Basic Course for Police Officers.

Required Equipment:
  • Range glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Baseball style hat
  • 30 rounds rifle slug ammunition (for those agencies using slug ammunition)
  • 50 rounds 00 Buck
  • Department Weapon – Department Shotgun – Duty Holster
  • 1,200 rounds of Factory Loaded Ammunition, Service Ammunition
  • (Revolver users – 2 speed loaders and Semi automatic users – 3 magazines)
Weapons must be checked by the department armorer prior to the course to ensure their safe condition.

NOTE: A Firearms Verification Form MUST ACCOMPANY THE REGISTRATION FORM.

Class size is limited to 30
Conducted by Academy Rangemaster and Staff

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FIRST-LINE POLICE SUPERVISION
(FIVE REQUISITES FOR SUCCESSFUL SUPERVISION)
This course takes the position that the responsibility for quality-control enforcement in an organization depends on the loyalty and abilities of its first-line supervisors. Effective supervisors are those that know when to motivate, when to lead, when to discipline, when to be subordinate and when to just get out of the way. Attendees will be taught:
  • The legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a first-line supervisor
  • How to build the a positive Supervisory-to-Subordinate relationship
  • How to use proven motivational, leadership and decision making principles that move subordinates in a desired direction
  • How to establish accountability with the difficult employee
  • Students will receive a model policy, class manual, handouts and certificate of training.
Class size is limited, please register early.

Conducted by Van Meter & Associates

Register directly through Van Meter & Associates
by calling 1-800-331-8025 or via Fax at 614-451-8905

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IDENTIFYING WARNING SIGNS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
This one day training provides information for law enforcement and school administration personnel, as well as mental health professionals, who may be tasked with responding to threatening situations in school environments.  The focus of this training is the identification, assessment and management of potential threats.  This is not an “active shooter” response course.

Conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

This class will be conducted at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

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IDENTIFYING & SEIZING ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
This course is designed for any law enforcement officer who desires practical instruction on taking reports and the processing of computer crime related "calls". This one day program will address the methodologies and practices that should be taken in order to secure computer-related evidence and preserve the case for further investigation.

Conducted by Sgt. Christopher Then and Det. Chris Vanadia, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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INCIDENT RESPONSE TO TERRORIST BOMBINGS
AWARENESS LEVEL TRAINING
This Department of Homeland Security, Border and Transportation Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness program is a four-hour awareness-level course designed to provide basic instruction in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), with a focus on explosives and incendiary devices as terrorist weapons. The course includes classroom presentations that address potential terrorist targets in U.S. communities, common military and commercial explosives (available to terrorists), Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and response procedures that support safe and effective operations during bomb incidents.

This program is intended for law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians or other local or state positions handling responses to bomb incidents.

Conducted by Det./Sgt. Rob Alpaugh, Morris County Sheriff's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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INTERNAL AFFAIRS SEMINAR
This one day course is designed for the police officer assigned as the Internal Affairs Officer as well as police executives and superior officers. The course will provide an overview of the Attorney General's Police Management Manual, Chapter 5 guidelines on Internal Affairs Policy and Procedures and Morris County Prosecutor's Office Directives concerning the internal affairs function.

Specific topics to be addressed include: The investigative process; the Garrity Ruling; Interview of witness and subject officers; Criminal and Administrative Violations; Case Law Updates and Domestic Violence incident involving police personnel.

Legal staff will provide answers to issues that confront the Internal Affairs Officer and executive officer.

Conducted by Det. Steve Murzenski and Assistant Prosecutor Robert Weber, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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INTERVIEW, INTERROGATION AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS
This course is designed for the Detective, Prosecutor’s Investigator or Police Officer on how to conduct effective interviews and interrogations. This is an overview of the types of interview methods and the various techniques employed to detect deception.  Also included will be a discussion relating to non-verbal behavior i.e. body language. The documentation of interviews and statements through the “Stem to Stern” process and report writing will be addressed. We will also discuss the legal issues relating to statements, use of Miranda, familiarization with the model jury charges as well as the judicial process. Following completion of this course, the officer/investigator will have a basic understanding of the various methods of detecting deception, understanding human behavior, how to conduct effective interviews and interrogations with the goals of obtaining truthful information and being able to survive the rigors of the judicial process.

Conducted by Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq. and Tactical Operations Captain Jeffrey S. Paul
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office

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JUVENILE JUSTICE UPDATE
This half day update course for Juvenile Officers is to bring patrol and juvenile officers up-to-date on the latest changes in courts rules and the code of juvenile justice. It is also intended to serve as an introductory training session for detectives newly assigned to the Juvenile Bureau. Special problems with Miranda, fingerprinting, juvenile arrest procedures and detention cases will be covered.

Conducted by Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor's Office

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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FLYING ARMED
This two-hour in-service seminar is to familiarize Law Enforcement Officers with the proper methods for transporting firearms and procedures to be followed when flying armed. The Law Enforcement Officer will also learn the dangers of firearms discharged on board aircraft and will be made aware of the flight crews' role and training in the event of a disturbance by a passenger.

This program is an FAA requirement for any armed Law Enforcement Officer who is required to fly aboard aircraft as a function of their official capacity.

Conducted by Sergeant Scott Smith, Morris County Prosecutor's Office

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LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO WILDLIFE RELATED COMPLAINTS
This half-day course will provide police officers with an overview of New Jersey’s laws pertaining to Fish and Wildlife, while discussing common problems associated with these situations. Topics for discussion will include ways for the responding officer to handle nuisance wildlife complaints, common hunting related complaints, handling calls relating to pollution of the State’s waterways, the State’s laws on possession of exotic animals, along with an overview of the State’s licensing requirements for hunting/fishing related activities.

Conducted by Captain Matthew Brown and Lt. Tim Williamson
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Law Enforcement

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THE LAW OF INTERROGATION AND VIDEO RECORDING OF SUSPECT INTERVIEWS
This course will explore the laws governing the questioning of suspects and the legal requirements of video recording of suspect interviews. Topics such as when a suspect must be advised of his/her rights and when the police must cease interrogation, the tactical and technical considerations of the interview and recording process, and basic investigative techniques that will enable you to interrogate suspects as thoroughly as possible while obeying the case laws restricting police interrogation will be discussed. This course is recommended for all law enforcement personnel.

Conducted by Senior Trial Counsel John McNamara, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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LEADERSHIP AND COMMAND
PENN STATE JUSTICE AND SAFETY INSTITUTE
This 4 1/2-day course provides officers with the information they need to meet today's challenges. Emphasis is placed on real-life examples, the need for communication, and planning and managing change. Key topics and concepts include:
  • how to know and develop yourself and your people
  • operational planning
  • strategic planning
  • communication and problem solving
  • outreach strategies for managers
  • SWOT analysis
  • value-based organizations
  • influencing change
  • case study of an organization that successfully implemented change and continues to grow positively
Registration will be handled directly through:

Penn State Justice and Safety Institute
306 Lubert Building
University Park, PA 16802-7009
Phone: 814-863-0079
Fax:  814-863-3108

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MEGAN'S LAW
This full day course will provide a comprehensive overview of Megan's Law. This course will provide the most current status of the law. The program of instruction will identify and discuss the history of Megan's Law, individuals who are required to register, the registration process, tier classification, community notification, and how to handle the non-compliant offender.

This course is intended for investigation personnel and the Megan's Law Liaison Officer from each police department.

Conducted by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Catherine Broderick, Morris County Prosecutor's Office

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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
This five day course will prepare the student for instructor certification by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. Successful completion of a Methods of Instruction Course is ONE of the requirements necessary to provide instruction in a Basic Police Class. Attendees should be desirous of becoming a certified Academy instructor, and willing to participate in two basic classes per year. This is an ambitious course requiring research, preparation of lesson plans and 5 videotaped classroom presentations. Computer skills are extremely helpful for this class. Access to a computer is a must.

In addition, this class is designed to assist officer in preparing successful presentations for many different settings, including the classroom as well as department in-service training and public presentations. This class will assist officers with some or no knowledge in preparing a lesson plan, developing a PowerPoint presentation and deciding on teaching strategies.

Each student must bring the following on the first day of class:
  • USB Flash drive, memory stick, 128 MB minimum.
  • Three law-enforcement, criminal justice topics that the student may wish to present during the course.
Optional material:
  • Laptop computer
  • Typed resume

Conducted by Academy Staff Personnel
Class size is limited to 18.
Enrollment is limited to one (1) officer per department.

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MISSING PERSONS
This one day course is designed to provide the attendees with an overview of missing persons investigations. The program of instruction will identify and discuss various techniques with regard to this discipline. A major emphasis of the course will be to explain techniques needed for a successful investigation. The course will also cover additional resources available (i.e. the use of scent dogs, specially trained search and rescue teams) used in a missing persons investigation. The course is intended for investigative personnel responsible for conducting missing persons investigations. Actual cases will be presented.

Conducted by Sgt. Elaine Stewart, Morris County Prosecutor's Office Missing Persons Unit
Class size is limited to 50.

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MONADNOCK EXPANDABLE STRAIGHT BATON ADVANCED COURSE
This full day course will teach students techniques that will enable students to control hostile suspects while using a straight baton. The students will be taught 25 techniques using the MEB (Monadnock expandable baton). Techniques include drawing, blocking strikes, retention and arm locks. Course includes a written test and proficiency test.

Attire:  Sweatpants, sneakers, belt with MEB Holder with Monadnock expandable baton in either of sizes 21", 22" or 26".

Conducted by Agent Gary Gouck, Morris County Prosecutor's Office

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MORRIS COUNTY NARCOTICS UPDATE
This four (4) hour program will discuss the current drug trends in Morris county as well as issues dealing with the signs and symptoms of the drugs which are discussed. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the club drugs which are becoming more prevalent in Morris County as well as issues involving ecstasy. We will discuss the paraphernalia that is associated with these drugs.

Conducted by Sgt. Brian Keane, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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NIMS I-200
This sixteen hour program addresses the need for an incident management system overview of the structure and expansibility of ICS, and the understanding of the command skills needed by police officers and first responders to use ICS principles effectively, using scenarios. This course meets the requirements the requirements of Executive Order #50.

Pre Requisite: Successful completion of I-100 and I-700
Class size: Minimum 16 – Maximum 50


Conducted by Academy Staff

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NIMS I-300
This three-day, 24 hour course addresses the next level of the incident management system. The course provides scenarios and applications of using the ICS at this level. Both lecture and interactive training is used to reinforce the methods and application of this level of emergency management. This course meets the requirements of Executive Order #50.

Pre Requisite: Successful completion of I-100, I-700 and I-200
Class size: Minimum 16 – Maximum 50


Conducted by Academy Staff

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PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PIP)
PIP’s are well accepted by courts, arbiters, civil review boards and employees as a non-punitive means for dealing with employee performance deficiencies. They reduce the burden on management by placing the responsibility squarely on the employee’s shoulders for improvement, reduce the basis for grievances because they are non-punitive methods for correcting deficient performance and they provide a valid offense against claims of illegal discrimination.
  • The three causes for performance failure
  • Standards for determining when performance needs improvement
  • The advantages of performance improvement plans over punitive action
  • How to develop a Performance Improvement Plan
  • What it takes to enforce an improvement plan
Students will receive a model policy, class manual, handouts and certificate of training.

Conducted by Van Meter & Associates, Inc.

Register through Van Meter & Associates
By calling 1-800-331-8025 or via fax at 1-614-451-8905

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POLICE CARBINE INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Pre-requisite: All attendees must be qualified firearm instructors and successfully completed a state approved firearm instructor course. Proof of same must accompany Academy registration.

This three (3) day course is for current firearm instructors who would like to become Police Carbine Instructors. This course will include Operational Safety and the Police Carbine, policy development on patrol weapon supplements, carbine shooting techniques, carbine nomenclature and live fire drills. The course will conclude with qualification runs of the state approved Carbine Qualification Course.

Required Equipment and Dress
  • Carbine Rifle - By definition of the State, a rifle that fires a handgun round
  • At least 3 magazines
  • Carine Rifle User Manual
  • 800 Rounds of ball ammunition
  • 400 Rounds of duty ammunition
  • Department issued sling if used
  • Cleaning Equipment
  • Eye and Ear Protection
  • A baseball style hat
  • Note taking instruments
  • Department's Carbine Policy
  • Duty handgun and related gear
  • 50 Rounds ball ammunition for handgun
  • Knee and elbow protection optional
Conducted by Police Officer Neil Keegstra
Bloomingdale Police Department

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POLICE SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR UPDATE
Pre-requisite: All participants MUST BE current firearms instructors.

The one-day Police Shotgun Instructor update will address the use of rifled slugs and current issues related to Less Lethal ammunitions. The course will include all aspects of shooting shotgun slugs including policy development, ballistics, shooting principles, slights and will include a qualification session. The Less Lethal component will cover current policy and also address Less Lethal munitions for wildlife control.

Required Equipment and Dress
  • Range Attire or Class B Uniform
  • Department issued shotgun (slings are optional)
  • 25 rounds of slugs
  • 25 rounds of 00 buck
  • 50 rounds of birdshot
  • Eye and Hearing Protection
  • Weapon Cleaning Equipment

Conducted by Police Officer Neil Keegstra
Bloomingdale Police Department
Class size limited to 8.

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PRESENTING INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAMS TO TEENAGERS
This one day program is designed to provide School Resource Officers and Educators, the tools and techniques necessary to present a block of instruction on Internet Safety to 7th and 8th grade students. Participants will learn to prepare and deliver a block of instruction encompassing four primary areas:

  1. How to constructively use the Internet for school work and studies.
  2. How to avoid problems on the "Net".
  3. What to expect in the way of consequences of doing something wrong.
  4. Avoid being a victim and what to do in the event you become one.

Participants will be provided with an Internet Safety Presentation through PowerPoint on CD-Rom, a lesson plan, handout material, and other useful information, enough to present an educational program designed for middle school students.

Note: This is an interactive training program, please be prepared to take notes and participate. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops.

Conducted by Detective/Supervisor Mark Castellano, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50 students.

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PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
This one day course will provide law enforcement officers training tools for developing ethical decision making skills both in themselves and in their fellow officers. This course is especially valuable to field training officers. The course focuses on choices and decisions that confront officers on a daily basis and is a key ingredient in developing and maintaining an ethical climate within any police agency. Topics to be discussed include ethics as a philosophy, basic ethics training, ethical decision making in actual field situations, ethical choices and practical exercises in a scenario format.

Conducted by Detective Steve Murzenski and Supervising A/P Robert Weber, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 35.

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PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT
This half day seminar is designed for persons who are responsible for overseeing their department’s property or evidence rooms and individuals who are assigned to the evidence function. The purpose of this class is to provide consistent training to all Morris County law enforcement individuals who have been in the evidence function for some time and would like new ideas to improve their property and evidence function.

Topics to be covered during this program include: (1) audits and inventories; (2) facility design and requirements; (3) storage issues; (4) packaging and labeling; (5) paper vs. computerized evidence systems and bar codes; (6) chain of custody; (7) evidence destruction, disposal, purging; (8) policies and procedures; (9) issues related to money, weapons, controlled substances, biohazards and found property. Particular attention will be placed on the Morris County uniform destruction of evidence form and policies regarding the destruction of firearms and controlled dangerous substances will be included.


Conducted by Detective Barry Bittemaster
Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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QUOTA-FREE POLICE PRODUCTIVITY SYSTEM
It is a fundamental principle of American labor relations that employees owe their employers a full day’s work for a full day’s pay. Employers owe their employees a fair and objective method for defining, measuring and evaluating whether employees are living up to their responsibilities-without resorting to quotas. This course provides the necessary information and system required for employer and employees’ to fulfill their obligations to one another and the citizens they serve. Topics of discussion: The Seven labor Principles of Just Cause; Case law that supports management’s rights to discipline and terminate; due process and pre-deprivation rights:

Topics:
  • Management’s rights to measure and evaluate work unit productivity without establishing quotas
  • How to defend productivity standards from the “Quota” challenge
  • How to develop job-specific work productivity rating scores
  • How calculate productivity rating scores
  • How to ensure that employees are receiving noticie when they fail to be productive employees.
Students will receive a model policy, class manual, handouts and certificate of training.

Conducted by Van Meter & Associates

Register with Van Meter & Associates
By calling 1-800-331-8025 or via Fax at 1-614-451-8905

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RADAR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Pre-requisite: All attendees must be certified Radar Operators for two years.

This intensive six-day course will provide the sending agency with a certified instructor in Police Traffic Radar Operations, who will then be able to certify and re-certify radar operators at the department level. The course incorporates the principles of Methods of Instruction with the Attorney General's mandated state-wide lesson plan. As part of the requirements to successfully complete this course, attendees will be expected to plan and prepare, on their own time, a twenty minute class presentation.

NOTE: Students who have successfully completed Methods of Instruction (must supply a certificate of completion) will be waived from the Instructor Preparation portion of the program, which is the final three days.

Conducted by Corporal Eric Geleta, Bernards Twp. Police Department
Class size is strictly limited to 20.

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S.A.N.E. / S.A.R.T. TRAINING
This three hour in-service seminar is for all Morris County Law Enforcement Officers to familiarize them with the SANE/SART program. The presentation will outline the procedures involved with the criminal investigation of acute sexual assault cases involving child and adult victims. All aspects of the initial response will be covered including the role of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners; the collection and control of forensic evidence; the medical examination process; legal issues; the legal rights of the victim; and response procedures by the police and investigators.

The SART approach to sexual assault is now the policy in Morris County. It is strongly recommended that law enforcement supervisors, detectives, and other likely responders attend this training program.

Conducted by Marnie Sperling, Morris County Prosecutor's Office S.A.N.E./S.A.R.T. Coordinator
Class size is limited to 50 students.

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SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
This full day course is for the adult school crossing guard. The course will include information of the different methods of traffic control and the duties and responsibilities of adult school crossing guards. The curriculum for the course will follow the recommended procedures for school crossing guards course designed by the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police and State of New Jersey Division of Highway Safety.

Conducted by Lt. Richard Ferrone, Morris Township Police Department

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SEARCH WARRANT PREPARATION
This half day program focuses on important aspects of the search warrant process. Some of the topics that will be addressed during this course include:
  • Preparation of the affidavit and search warrant
  • Scope and intensity of the search
  • Preparation and execution of the warrant
  • Search warrant for any instrumentalities and evidence
  • Common search warrant problems
Conducted by Assistant Prosecutor Amy Mastrosimone, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION
This four-day course is designed to provide the attendees with an overview of the functions of the Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. This course will identify the types of cases handled by the Unit and explain the criteria for reporting suspected incidents of abuse. Geared primarily for the municipal police department detective, this course will cover a variety of topics that will asssit the attendee to more effectively investigate allegtations of sexual and physical abuse.

Program topics and areas of instruction:
  • Myths and Facts regarding sexual abuse victims and offenders
  • Investigative Aspects of Adult and Child Sex Crimes Investigations
  • Legal Aspects of Adult and Child Sex Crimes Investigations
  • Medical Aspects of Child Sex Crime and Physical Abuse Investigations
  • Suspect Interviewing Techniques
  • Utilization of Consensual Intercepts
  • Drug Facilitated Sexual Assaults
  • Computer/Internet Investigations
  • Role of the S.A.R.T./S.A.N.E. Program
  • Role of the Division of Youth and Family Services
  • Megan's Law Training

Conducted by Sgt. Anthony DeVincenzo, Morris County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit
Class size is limited to 35.

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SIDE HANDLE BATON INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Pre-requisite: Must present certification of successful completion of a Basic Course.

This three-day course on the use of the side handle baton will provide advanced skills to the officer who desires to instruct others in its use. The student must have certification in a Basic Side Handle Baton Course, show proficiency in the use of the baton as well as the ability to instruct. To successfully complete the course, each student must prepare a lesson plan and course outline.

Note: Participants should wear gym clothing and bring side handle baton, belt holder and Trumbull stop donut.

Conducted by Agent Gary Gouck, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 20.

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SIDE HANDLE BATON INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER COURSE
Pre-requisite: Must present proof of current Instructor certification.

This one day refresher course for instructors is specifically designed for those officers who successfully completed an instructors' course within the past three years and are seeking re-certification to instruct others in the use of the side handle baton.

Note:
Participants should wear gym clothing and bring side handle baton, belt holder and Trumbull stop donut.

Conducted by Agent Gary Gouck, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 25.

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SIDE HANDLE BATON (BASIC) - RECERTIFICATION
This course is being offered for those police officers who are due for recertification with their side handle baton and is geared for police officers who are carrying side handle batons. This is not an Instructor's Course.

Conducted by Agent Gary Gouck, Morris County Prosecutor's Office

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SUICIDE BY COP
Suicide by Cop (SbC) is becoming a more frequently occurring event in New Jersey. There are many variables that will be discussed that lead to a SbC incident. Deinstitutionalization, criminal past, present criminal action, drug and/or alcohol use, are some of ones that will be examined. We will also explain the concept of less-than lethal force, concerns of crisis management, legal defense for law enforcement, and recent studies that have been done on the subject. This course will inform participants all the particulars of Suicide by Cop. They will be able to differentiate between different types of behavioral indicators that can help predict an incident. They will learn issues of the mentally ill in New Jersey and mental health as a variable in SbC. They will gain insight of the role the media plays in regards to SbC. At the completion of this course they will have a strong understanding of Suicide by Cop as well as other law enforcement concerns. The course is open to all police personnel regardless of rank or current assignment. The ultimate goal of the in-service class is to get this needed information to as many law enforcement officers as possible in an effort to keep them safer.

Conducted by Officer Jason McErlean, Westfield Police Department

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TACTICAL HANDGUN
This one day course in advanced handgun operations will incorporate a degree of defensive maneuvers, as well as advanced skills in the use and operation of a handgun. Practical exercises on the Academy range will include tactical operations, cover, concealment, and malfunction drills.

Required Equipment and Dress Code:
  • Duty weapon and holster
  • 500 rounds of factory ammunition
  • eye and ear protection
  • Department uniform
Conducted by Det. Chris Dorn, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 12.

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TELECOMMUNICATOR'S TRAINING - 911
BASIC 40-HOUR COURSE
The basic 40-Hour Telecommunicator Training Course, as approved by the Office of Emergency Telecommunication Service (OETS), is designed for dispatchers having less than 320 hours of public safety dispatch experience. The course addresses both functional jobs of complaint taker and dispatcher, rather than dealing with them separately. Likewise, it deals with the basics of telecommunications for all public safety services. All participants who successfully complete this course will be certified by the State Office of Emergency Telecommunication Service as a P.S.A.P. operator.

Note: Academy dress code is in effect for this course.

Conducted by Robert Case, Morris Township Police Department
Class size is limited to 25.

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TITLE 2C UPDATE
This four hour course will up-date the officer on any changes in Title 2C. The course is geared toward the patrol officer and detective in municipal police departments. This course was developed due to the following:
  • The Legislature enacts new portions of Title 2C to deal with subjects that were previously unaddressed.
  • The Legislature may change its mind on how to treat a problem area.
  • The Legislature may act to fill a gap in the statutes.
  • The Courts will often "amend" 2C by interpreting it.

All new statutes which were enacted within the past five year period will be covered as well as any specific questions of the attendees.

Conducted by Assistant Prosecutor Brian DiGiacomo, Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Class size is limited to 50.

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TITLE 39
MOTOR VEHICLE LAW UPDATE
This four hour course will up-date the officer on any changes in Title 39 and furnish an explanation of the most recent court decisions pertaining to Motor Vehicle Law. This course will be taught by a municipal prosecutor with many years of experience in dealing with motor vehicle violations and courtroom testimony.

Conducted by Lt. Richard Ferrone, Morris Township Police Department
Class size is limited to 50.

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TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION
PRE-REQUISITE:  Because of the highly technical subject matter, it is mandatory for you to have successfully completed IPTM’s Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation (80 hours) course or its equivalent.

Traffic Crash Reconstruction builds upon IPTM’s Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation course by assisting you further in understanding vehicle dynamics. You will take part in a more intense study of time/distance calculations, angular momentum and impact speed calculations using momentum equations.

Topics include:
  • Derivation and origin of the commonly used speed formulas
  • Speed of vehicles at impact using conservation of linear momentum
  • Behavior of vehicles in a collision using Newton’s three laws of motion
  • Discussions of commercial vehicle and motorcycle dynamics in collisions
  • The determination of direction of travel, initial contact and position of vehicles on the roadway
This course includes extensive project work and controlled vehicle experiments to give you first hand experience in crash reconstruction. Each student will be required to diagram and analyze three different crash scenarios as well as complete vector sum analysis of each.

Note: Early application for this course is encourage. Prior to the start of the course, study materials in basic mathematics and algebra will be sent to you. Please review these materials before coming to class.

Class size is strictly limited to 30 students.

Conducted by the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety

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VEHICLE DYNAMICS
Dynamics is that branch of mechanics dealing with the motion of bodies and the action of forces in producing or changing that motion.  Vehicle dynamics covers that portion of dynamics relating to motor vehicle accidents. This five day course involves a considerable amount of mathematics.  Applicants should be proficient in algebra and be able to solve equations with two unknowns.  Those who are uncertain about their mathematical skills should review a high school algebra textbook to prepare for the exam.

After successfully completing this course, students will have the basic mathematical skills needed for Traffic Accident Reconstruction I and II, allowing them to take those upper-level courses with confidence. 

Conducted by the State of New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety
Class size is limited to 30.

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