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Advanced Civilian Management

This seminar is specifically designed for civilian and sworn police personnel who supervise or manage civilian employees. Since the contents and instructors in this seminar will change every two years, this class can be considered for repeat attendance. It is recommended that a participant have prior supervisory training.


Advanced Police Management

This seminar is uniquely designed for ALL police management personnel (sworn and civilian). Note: The contents and instructors in this seminar will change every two years and thus can be considered for repeat attendance. It is recommended that participants complete the 104-hour POST Certified Police Management Course prior to enrolling in this seminar.


Budgeting for Police Departments

This highly popular seminar is structured for all sworn and civilian police personnel who need or want to learn about the preparation and administration of a police budget. The participant will acquire a highly practical, hands-on experience in budgeting. Note: Laptops and calculators are useful (not required) in class, and each participant should bring a copy of their agency’s budget to the seminar.


Civilian Management Seminar

This expansive seminar is especially designed for all civilian and sworn police personnel who supervise or manage civilian employees.


Criminal Investigation

This highly relevant seminar is especially programmed to update criminal investigators in the performance of their work. The latest investigative techniques, trends, and technology will be thoroughly covered. Since the contents and instructors in this seminar will change every three years, the class can be considered for repeat attendance.


Domestic Violence - First Responder Update

This POST certified update seminar is programmed for dispatchers [P.C. 13702] and peace officers [P.C. 13519 (g) every two-year update mandated] who are first responders to domestic violence. The course provides up-to-date training to assist first responders in the safe and successful handling of domestic violence.


Emergency Management Incident Command Seminar

This three-day seminar will prepare police managers and supervisors to successfully establish and manage an incident command situation (SEMS/LEICS). Current methods of addressing terrorism and weapons of mass destruction will be explored. Highly relevant information will be furnished in a dynamic and interactive fashion, using audio-visual presentations and structured learning exercises.


Ethics in Police Work

This issues-focused seminar is uniquely structured to be relevant for all police employees. It is a highly practical exercise in reinforcing the moral and ethical duties associated with police work.


Gang Enforcement

This action-packed seminar is tailored to meet the needs of all police personnel who want to more effectively identify and control gang activity. The instruction staff is preeminently qualified through their numerous years of ongoing street experience in combating gang criminality.


Generations at Work

This dynamic and timely seminar is uniquely planned to meet the interests and needs of all police personnel who share the desire to build bridges between generational gaps. Supervisors, trainers, FTOs, and managers are particularly encouraged to take this class.


Internal Affairs

This thought provoking and informative seminar is programmed for internal affairs investigators as well as all police managers and supervisors. Based on frequent changes in police personnel laws and practices, it is recommended that this seminar be repeated every three years.


Media Relations for Law Enforcement

This issues-driven, three-day seminar is intended for all sworn and civilian police employees who are or may be responsible for interacting with the media. The instructor has a proven track record of successful media relations within a high profile police department.


Police Performance Measures

This results-driven seminar is produced for all police personnel who want to develop and use realistic police performance measures. It includes COMPSTAT and other methods of performance measurement.


POST Management Course

All registrations are handled via CSULB Center for Criminal Justice. Please call the Center for course offering dates and registration: 562.985.4940


Practical Methods for Solving Police Personnel Problems

This solutions-centered personnel issues seminar is intended for all police/civilian supervisory and management personnel including FTO’s.


Strategic Police Planning Seminar

This highly flexible and focused seminar is custom designed by the participating agency and can include sworn and/or civilian personnel at any rank. The number of participants typically ranges from twenty to thirty.


Succession Planning for Police Management

This seminar is designed for all sworn/civilian police managers and supervisors who are or may be responsible for anticipating and projecting human resource requirements.


Supervisory/Leadership Update

This updated seminar is specifically intended for sworn and civilian police supervisors. Given that the contents and instructors of this seminar are changed every two years, repeat attendance is encouraged. It is recommended that participants have prior supervisory training.