Police Academy

LAW ENFORCEMENT

MCC Campus(s): Blue River - Public Safety Institute
Contacts:Gary Hacker, 816.604.6738
Blue River PSI, 816.604.6700

Download: 2011 Winter & Spring CEU Training Schedule (pdf)

Course fees are $10 per CEU hour.
MCC-Blue River PSI offers an agency contract pricing which is less expensive than the CEU hourly rate. (Exception: criminal investigations for new detectives, instructor development & first line supervisor are not covered on contract)

All courses are $10 per ceu hour except for contracted agencies.

January Block Training

Officer Involved Shootings - ADJU 6166
1/26/12   -   8:00 am
4 hours Technical Skills
#62249  This training addresses the issues a police officer faces before, during and after being involved in a shooting or lethal confrontation. Instructors Rick DeFelice and Gary Hacker.
Contract: #62250 . . . $40

Avoiding Racial Profiling Through Bias Awareness - ADJU 6093
1/26/12   -   1:00 pm
3 hours Interpersonal Skills
#62252  We will discuss the “racial profiling” issues for Missouri officers and how to avoid complaints through “bias awareness.” This course meets the required 3 hours of racial profiling for the reporting period.
Contract: #62253 . . .$30

Surviving Off-Duty Encounters - ADJU 6183
1/27/12   -   8:00 am
1 hour Legal Studies & 3 hours Technical Studies
#62256  Instructor Gary Hacker addresses legal, tactical and practical concerns for surviving an off-duty encounter.
Contract: #62258 . . .$40

Self-Defense for Female Officers - ADJU 6188, PSI 140
1/27/12   -   1:00 pm
4 hours Skill Development
#62260  This training will assist female officers to improve self-defense and control tactics. Instructor Rusty Sullivan will impart tried and proven physical techniques based on Krav-Maga, an Israeli self-defense system.
Contract: #62261 . . . $40

Weapon Retention and Disarming - ADJU 6022
1/31/12   -   8:00 am  
4 hours Skill Development
#62342  This is a refresher in weapon retention and disarming techniques. Academy Staff Instructor.
Contract: #62344 . . .$40

FATS/Firearms Survival - ADJU 6000
1/31/12   -   1:00 pm
4 hours Skill Development
#62346  This training imparts tactics and techniques to winning a gunfight. Officers will participate in video scenarios. This course meets the Missouri Post required hours for firearms training.
Contract: #62348 . . .$40

February Block Training

Human Trafficking - ADJU 6175
2/23/12   -   8:00am
4 hours Interpersonal Skills
#62351  This training discusses current issues regarding criminal “human trafficking” & how police officers can identify it. Instructor is Ken Bergman.
Contract: #62352 . . . $40

Shoot, Move and Communicate - ADJU 6189
2/23/12   -   1:00pm
4 hours Skill Development
#62358  A 4 hour block of training which teaches officers to shoot, move and communicate with assisting officers. Academy Firearms Instructors will lead this course.
Contract: #62359 . . . $40

Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombings - ADJU 6190
2/24/12   -   8:00am
4 hours Technical Skills
#62354  This training, approved by Department of Homeland Security, identifies the nine phases of a suicide bombing, and the indications and warnings to a suicide bombing. Gary Hacker, Assistant Chief of Training
Contract: #62355 . . . $40

Warrior Mindset – Analysis and the Mental Toughness ADJU 6191
Psychological Skills Profile
2/24/12   -   1:00 pm
4 hours Technical Studies
#62360  This training analyzes many of the findings of the book “Warrior Mindset.” Officers will have the opportunity to take the mental toughness psychological skills profile. Taught by Academy Staff Instructor.
Contract: #62361 . . . $40

March Block Training

Legal Updates Regarding Use of Force - ADJU 6107
3/22/12   -   8:00am
4 hours Legal Studies
#62364  This class will address legal and liability issues regarding use of force. This course, instructed by Gary Hacker, can help officers minimize excessive force complaints and personal liability.
Contract: #62365 . . . $40

Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted - ADJU 6033
3/22/12   -   1:00pm
4 hours Technical Studies
#62367  We will discuss the FBI’s LEOKA report and reasons why police officers are assaulted and killed in the Line of Duty. Academy Instructor Gary Hacker.;
Contract: #62368 . . . $40

Kinesic Interview and Interrogation - ADJU 6028
3/23/12   -   8:00am
4 hours Interpersonal Studies
#62369  Veteran Detective Mike Mauer will discuss ways to increase interviewing skills by utilizing basic kinesic skills such as bridging phrases, stalling maneuvers, recognizing “deceptive” yes or no responses . . . and much more.
Contract: #62370 . . . $40

The Leadership Role of a Field Training Officer - ADJU 6192, PSI 106
3/23/12   -   8:00 am -4:00pm
6 hours Interpersonal, 1 hour Legal Studies
#62371  This 7 hour course addresses how the Field Training Officer takes on the role of leader and supervisor. The course instructor is retired KCPD officer Larry McCrea.
Contract: #62372. . . $70

Instructor Development - ADJU 6026
3/26, 27, 28, 29, 30   -   8:00am -5:00pm
26 hr Technical, 4 hr Skill Development & 10 hrs Interpersonal
#62373  This is a 40 hour class which is designed to impart police teaching skills to any officer or police supervisor. Missouri POST requires officers to have completed a CERTIFIED Instructor Development course if they are teaching In-Service training. Gary Hacker is Lead Instructor. The cost for this course is $300 per officer and includes police instructor’s manual and INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE. (This is a specialized course and not covered under contract.)

April Block Training

Kaminsky’s Field Training Officers Program - ADJU 6020, PSI 150
4/9, 10, 11, 12, 13   -   8am-5pm
30 hours Technical, 6 hours Interpersonal, 4 hours Legal
#62375  This 40-hour training program certifies police officers to become Field Training Officers. Kaminsky & Associates has been the nation’s leader in FTO training since the 1970’s. $400 per officer (This is a specialized course and not covered under contract.)

Taser Certification and Recertification - ADJU 6130
4/11/12   -   8 am – 2 pm
6 hours Technical Studies
#62376  This training is for certification and recertification in the use of Tasers. Academy Staff Instructor .
Contract: #62378 . . . $60

Basic Emergency Vehicle Operation - ADJU 6193
4/12/12   -   8:00 am
4 hours Skill Developmentv #62380  This is 4 hours of training in basic emergency vehicle operation. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 15 – OFFICERS MUST REGISTER TO RESERVE THEIR SPOT
Contract: #62381 . . . $40

First Line Supervision and Leadership - ADJU 6063
4/24, 25, 26   -    8 am – 5 pm
6 hours Legal Studies, 12 hours Interpersonal & 6 hours Technical
#62382  This training is designed to assist new police supervisors and commanders in managing officers. This course discusses legal, training and human resource issues and more. This is for the new supervisor or officers about to be promoted. Day three is spent on “interacting” with Gen X, Y and the Millennial Generation. Captain Ken Bergman, IPD, and Chief Bob Muenz lead this course. . . .$240

May Block Training

Crime Scene Photography - ADJU 6041
5/15/12   - ;   8:00 am
4 hours Technical Studies
#62383  This training addresses basic crime scene photography. Academy Staff Instructor
Contract: #62384 . . . $40

FATS/Firearms Survival - ADJU 6000
5/15/12   -    1:00 pm
4 hours Skill Development
#62385  This training imparts tactics and techniques to winning a gunfight. Officers will participate in video scenarios. This course meets the Missouri Post required hours for firearms training.
Contract: #62387 . . . $40

Tactical Medical Officer - ADJU 6194
5/16/12   -   8:00am–2:00pm
PSI 108, 6 hours Technical Studies
#62389  This course is designed to teach lifesaving emergency medical techniques to be used to stop extreme bleeding or extreme trauma to another officer prior to EMS arrival. Chief Rusty Sullivan instructor.
Contract: #62390 . . . $60

Avoiding Racial Profiling Through Bias Awareness - ADJU 6093
5/16/12  -   1:00 pm
3 hours Interpersonal Skills
#62254  We will discuss the “racial profiling” issues for Missouri officers and how to avoid complaints through “bias awareness.” This course meets the required 3 hours of racial profiling for the reporting period. 
Contract: #62255 . . . $30

Contact the public safety institute to learn more about agency contracts.