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Historically, most law enforcement officers responding to a drowning scene do so from the point of viewing it as an accident. A horrible situation in which their first response is to be very supportive of any persons involved. In some cases, the officer’s response and behavior to the incident is more in-line with victim services as opposed to a criminal investigation. While officers must be professional and show empathy in such cases, until otherwise determined, every drowning investigation should be conducted as a homicide. Basic Response to Aquatic Death is an 8-hour introductory course, participants will review how to interview involved persons and identify unique characteristics of drowning investigations, document actions at the scene as they relate to drownings, and discuss proper evidence collection that are the keys to a proper case management. Due to the unique dynamics and locations of victims of aquatic death, attendees will gain knowledge of specific techniques and methods used for locating, documenting, and recovering submerged evidence and victims. They will understand the investigator’s role in reference to dive team operations and will leave with better insight and interpretation of evidence affected by prolonged exposure to water.

Join us for a comprehensive training session on internal affairs investigations, tailored specifically for law enforcement and corrections personnel. This training aims to enhance your knowledge and skills in conducting thorough and fair internal affairs investigations, ensuring integrity and accountability within your department. Key Topics Covered: 1. Understanding the Purpose of Internal Affairs: Explore the importance of internal affairs investigations in maintaining public trust and departmental integrity. 2. Legal Considerations: Gain insights into the legal framework surrounding internal affairs investigations, including constitutional rights, due process, and confidentiality. 3. Investigation Planning and Techniques: Learn effective strategies for planning and conducting investigations, including evidence collection, interviewing techniques, and case documentation. 4. Interviewing Skills: Enhance your interviewing skills through practical exercises and real-life scenarios. 5. Report Writing: Master the art of writing clear, concise, and comprehensive investigative reports. 6. Ethical Considerations: Discuss ethical challenges and dilemmas that may arise during an internal affairs investigation and explore strategies for addressing them. 7. Case Study Analysis: Analyze real-life case studies to gain practical insights into complex internal affairs investigations. 8. Best Practices and Lessons Learned: Discover proven best practices from experienced investigators and learn from the successes and challenges faced in previous investigations. Who Should Attend: - Law enforcement officers - Corrections officers - Internal affairs personnel - Supervisors and managers - Any personnel involved in conducting or overseeing internal affairs investigations Training Benefits: - Enhance your knowledge and skills in internal affairs investigations - Stay updated with the latest legal and ethical guidelines - Improve your ability to conduct fair and thorough investigations - Gain practical insights and strategies for addressing challenges - Network and learn from experienced investigators and professionals in the field Instructor: Bonnie Casey-Moore Please see blog post for Bonnies full bio. Hotel Options: For convenience to/from the venue, La Quinta Inn and Suites in Angleton, TX For amenities, we suggest the Courtyard by Marriott in Lake Jackson, TX. Hosted by: The Angelton PD and The Brazoria Co SO.

This course encompasses the civil jurisdiction of courts, the responsibilities of officers, and the regulations and codes that govern the service and return of civil citations, writs, subpoenas, and other legal documents. Instructor: Lieutenant Michael De Leon has a distinguished career spanning over 17 years as a Texas Peace Officer, fulfilling roles as law enforcement professional in both a municipality and as a Deputy Constable. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement, he has pursued various certifications, including those as a certified Mental Health Officer, Crisis/Hostage Negotiator, and Civil Process Proficiency holder. Lt. De Leon holds an Associate degree in Criminal Justice and possesses an array of significant certifications, such as Master Peace Officer proficiency, Advanced Instructor, and De-Escalation Instructor qualifications. His leadership acumen is honed through accredited programs like the Texas Police Chiefs Association Developing Leaders, the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy program, and LEMIT’s Texas Constable Leadership College. With a passion for community involvement and a dedication to shaping future law enforcement instructors, Lt. De Leon exemplifies a commitment to excellence in his field.

**** CSI Bundle: $600 for CSI: DNA Evidence, Fingerprints, and Photography if purchased all together! Please email us at Training@MengerUsa.com to take advantage of this package deal!!*** Criminal Investigations require proper documentation of evidence, suspect, victims, and the crime scene to show where evidence was located and the location of where the crime occurred. When properly taken, photographs can speak for the victims and help tell the story of events that occurred. It is important that the investigator is knowledgeable with their camera so that clear and concise photos are collected throughout the investigation. This course will introduce basic camera operation and the application to investigative documentation. Topics covered: Basic DSLR camera operation – aperture, ISO, and shutter speed Use of the camera without a tripod Use of the camera with a tripod Use of scales Use of flash Photo composition Low light / painting with light Alternative light Photography in law enforcement Photograph admissibility – Identification Storing of images What to bring: Digital SLR camera with lenses (macro lens is optional, but bring if available) Extra batteries for camera and flash Camera remote / cable release Electronic flash SD cards for camera Tripod Flashlight Laptop computer (with photo card reader) - to review photos

This training is open to leaders at all levels Join us for an engaging 24-hour course on leadership in today's challenging times, when law enforcement is faced with adversity in what seems to be a continuous crisis. We will get to the heart of true leadership and the pillars that separate leaders from managers. We will go in-depth about employee appraisals, how to effectively utilize them in evaluations. We will cover counseling and career development to gain insight into providing guidance and support to your team members' career progression. Furthermore, we will discuss the root causes behind problematic employee and learn effective approaches to address and resolve their issues. We will discuss and strategize how to master the art of effective communication Topics Covered: 1. Leadership During Unprecedented Times: How to navigate and lead through uncertain and challenging situations. 2. Leading in Today's World: Understanding the evolving dynamics of law enforcement and adapting leadership styles accordingly. 3. Crisis Leadership: Effective strategies for leading during crises and managing the impact on your team. 4. The Principles of Leadership: Exploring the core principles that every successful leader should embrace. 5. Setting SMART Goals: Learn how to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for your team. 6. Leading vs. Managing: Understanding the difference between leading and managing and when to apply each approach. 7. Evaluations vs. Annual Appraisals: Discover the benefits of ongoing evaluations and how they differ from traditional annual appraisals. 8. Employee Development: Strategies for fostering growth and development within your team, including mentoring and coaching. 9. Discipline and Teachable Moments: How to address disciplinary issues while turning them into teachable moments for growth. 10. Vision and Strategic Planning: Creating a clear vision for your department and developing effective strategic plans to achieve it. 11. Effective Communication: Enhancing your communication skills to ensure effective information flow within your team and with external stakeholders. 12. Conflict Resolution: Techniques for resolving conflicts within your team and promoting a positive work environment. 13. Building a Resilient Team: Strategies for building a team that can adapt and thrive in the face of challenges.

This 5-day, 50 hour course is designed as an introduction to law enforcement professionals who will conduct or support dignitary/executive protective service operations for elected officials, political appointees, members of the court, high profile individuals of wealth or potential targets of terrorism and /or criminal acts. There will be classroom, field operational planning and exercises to include live fire drills at the Williamson County Firing range. The student will gain the knowledge and skills to organize, plan and execute protective security detail. Topics Covered: Introduction to protection Case studies Concentric rings of security Organization of a protective detail Security formations and tactics Security advances, site surveys & route selection Motorcade operations Motorcade operation practical's Protective Intelligence Pre-attack indicators and behavior analysis Operational planning Live fire element (range)*see requirements Vehicle ambush countermeasures Contingency operations Live advance & executive protection detail exercises Multiple instructors with state and federal executive protection detail experience. The class will be held at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Academy on September 18th and 19th with various locations the following week days TBD in the Austin area. Williamson County Sheriffs Office 8160 Chandler Road Hutto, Tx 78634 Prerequisite: 1. LEO only (Military or Private Security by invite only). 2. All students must be current in weapons qualification in accordance with respective agency policy Required Training Materials: Duty Weapon 200 rounds of ammunition Three magazines Magazine pouches Body armor Holster for concealed carry (NO duty rig, Unmarked vehicle preferred Ear and eye protection for range Small flashlight (Example: Streamlight /surefire) Attire: Khakis/BDU pants and professional polo style shirt Attire must adequate conceal equipment to include on range, FX day: Professional/ suit attire Appropriate shoes for range element, (BDU pants and polo) live fire training

The Basic Instructor Certification program endeavors to equip individuals with primary principles of instruction, thereby enhancing the caliber of professional law enforcement training. The course covers various aspects of the teaching-learning process, including the different phases, factors influencing learning, needs assessment, task analysis, developing learning objectives, preparing lesson plans, and methods of instruction. Participants will also learn how to supplement their presentations by developing and integrating instructional media. The course will additionally cover essential techniques for designing testing and evaluation procedures. To exhibit their proficiency, each trainee will conduct two teaching exercises, which will undergo evaluation by two instructors. Topics Covered: COURSE OVERVIEW THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS THE DOMAINS OF LEARNING FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING PHASES OF THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS LEARNING OBJECTIVES PREPARING A LESSON PLAN METHODS OF INSTRUCTION TESTING AND EVALUATION INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TEACHING EXERCISES Instructor: Lieutenant Michael De Leon possesses over 16 years of experience as a Texas Peace Officer serving as both a Patrol Officer and Deputy Constable. Over the years, he has consistently strived to enhance his skills and qualifications, obtaining certifications as a Mental Health Officer and certified Crisis/Hostage Negotiator. His achievements include serving in various capacities, including Negotiator, Training Coordinator, and Team Commander in a joint metro SWAT team. He holds several notable certifications, including an Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Master Peace Officer proficiency, Advanced Instructor, and Instructor for De-Escalation.

This course is being hosted by the Missouri City PD Some of the topics this course covers: Commission Rules and Legislative Changes Role of the First Line Supervisor Values, Ethics, and Principals Effective Communication Skills Effective Leadership styles and Characteristics Counseling, Goals, and Preparation Liability and Civil Rights Issues Principals of Planning and Organizing The Transition into the Supervision Role Racial Sensitivity and Cultural Diversity Special Investigative Issues Effective September 1, 2015 HB 3211 amends Occupations Code 1701.352(d) to require a peace officer who is newly appointed or will be appointmented to the officers first supervisory position to recieve in-service training on supervision not earlier than the 12th month before the date of that appointment or later than the first anniversary of the date of that appointment. Instructor: Lt Belinda Mangum (retired): Lieutenant Belinda Mangum (retired), a highly accomplished and dedicated law enforcement professional with an incredible 25 years of service. Belinda’s extensive experience and expertise make her an invaluable asset as an instructor. Throughout her career, Belinda has held various critical roles, including patrol deputy, DWI Enforcement deputy, SFST instructor, I.O. operator and crisis intervention deputy. Belinda also served as a training academy instructor, firearms instructor, and BPOC instructor to name a few. As a detective Belinda investigated persons and property crimes before being selected for the child abuse multi-disciplinary investigatory team. Belinda was promoted to patrol sergeant and later selected as the criminal investigations division sergeant and hostage negotiations team supervisor. In her role as Lieutenant, Belinda supervised a patrol platoon and served as the Field Training Director. Additionally as a Lieutenant, Belinda supervised two Special Operations Divisions: Special Operations traffic consisting of MOTORS, HEAT, CVE, Lake Patrol, and the Dive Team and later Special Operations - Crisis Intervention Team and School Resource Officer Program consisting of multiple districts. Belinda has completed prestigious training programs, including the FBI Trilogy, Bill Blackwood’s LEMIT Leadership Inventory for Female Executives, TCLEADS, and SHEILD. Additionally, she has trained and is experienced in Active Shooter Incident Management, Advanced Hostage Negotiations, Special Event Evacuation and Contingency Planning for Sports Venues

Texas legislature requires all law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough pre-employment background investigation prior to appointing an applicant as a Texas Peace Officer, Jailer or Telecommunicator. This course is designed to guide investigators through a proper process to satisfy TCOLE background requirements. Students will have knowledge upon completetion of this course on: SB 24, Documentation required (CBF), Secureshare, Internal affairs (G) files, the Appointment Process Flowchart and 1701.451 Pre-employment Procedure. Topics Covered: 1. Student will be able to list the Documents needed from a Law Enforcement applicant. 2. Student will be able to identify the minimum standards required for persons to be licensed/appointed 3. Student will have knowledge of the phases required during the pre-employment background investigation. 4. Student will identify the importance of conducting & documenting a Background Investigation. 5. Student will have the knowledge on how to request access into the secure sharing platform. 6. Students will be able to explain a reason for conducting a proper and complete applicant Background Investigation. 7. Student will be able to identify disqualifiers through the background investigation. 8. Students will understand how to request, view, upload personnel files through the secured share platform. 9. Students will be able to identify the required areas to be filled out on the Background Confirmation Form. Instructor: J. Helenberg Lieutenant John Helenberg is an advanced instructor with extensive experience developing and instructing various curriculums. John served as the Director for Agency Operations for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and was responsible for oversight of agency audits. John has experience teaching for The Leadership Executive Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University, The Justice Court Training Center and ALERRT Training Center at Texas State University, The Sheriff’s Association of Texas and The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. John served 25 years with the Texas Military Forces, promoting to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 and served as a military instructor for Defensive Tactics, Physical Security, Investigations, Firearms, Use of Force, and other related topics.

Learn the latest Texas and Federal law regarding search warrants! Students will learn how to draft a search warrant affidavit by collectively discussing fact based scenarios based on current case law. The instructor will facilitate discussion, lecture on Knock and talk, Knock and announce, The Fourth Amendment as applied to search warrants; probable cause, and hands-on experience in writing search warrant affidavits and constructing search warrants and returns. Class exercises include a fact pattern for which each attendee writes a search warrant affidavit and submits it to the instructors for constructive critique. A flash drive containing handouts with current law, templates for search warrant documents, and reminders of the subject matter covered is provided to each attendee. Your Instructor, Ted Wilson is a retired Assistant District Attorney with 35 years of service. He concluded his career as the Chief of the Special Crimes Bureau, where he worked closely with law enforcement on active investigations and authored numerous search warrants. Ted also co-authored the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association Manual on writing search warrants, alongside Tom Bridges.