Course Number: PA-602
Course Length: 2 Days (16 Hours)
This training program is designed to improve the police officer's skills and knowledge in the enforcement of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Inspection Regulations, as well as certain sections of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code regarding registration and oversized loads. Applicants for this course must be law enforcement officers with knowledge of the Vehicle Code.
The course curriculum includes in-depth presentations in the following:
- Title 75 (Vehicle Code) Part I - Definitions
- Title 75 (Vehicle Code) Part II - Chapter 13: Registration
- Title 75 (Vehicle Code) Part IV - Chapter 41: Equipment Standards
- Title 75 (Vehicle Code) Part IV - Chapter 43: Lighting Equipment
- Title 75 (Vehicle Code) Part IV - Chapter 49: Size, Weight and Load
- Title 75 (Vehicle Code) Part IV - Chapter 61: Power of Department/Local Authorities
- Title 75 (Vehicle Code) Part V - Chapter 63: Enforcement
- Title 67 (Inspection/Regulations) - Introduction, Suspension, Braking Systems, Lighting, Chassis, Windshield, Mirrors, Speedometer, Definitions, Steering, Tires/Wheels, Exhaust, Body, Window Tinting, Glazing and Warning Systems
Course Number: PA-605
Course Length: 1 Day (8 Hours)
This intensive one-day workshop is designed to inform the law enforcement officer of recent federal and state court decisions covering the issue of searches and seizing evidence with and without a search warrant. Topics include under what circumstances a vehicle, person and property can or cannot be searched.
Course Number: PA-606
Course Length: 1 Day (8 Hours)
This class presents various procedures that enable the patrol officer to recognize high risk vehicle stop situations and safely execute those stops in which the occupants pose an increased risk to public and officer safety.
The course curriculum includes the following:
- Mental preparedness
- Recognition of trouble indicators
- Pre-stop procedures
- Use of force issues
- Various stop tactics
Course Number: PA-624
Course Length: 1 Day (7.5 Hours)
Classes are available on a limited basis.
This course provides law enforcement professionals with the necessary tools for composing a proper police narrative as it pertains to the DUI arrest. We will examine the case preparation process and look at specific aspects of presenting a DUI case at trial. Successful prosecution of these cases hinges not only on proper note taking and report preparation but also on preparedness and proper presentation at trial. Topics covered include: vital elements of a professional police report, proper grammar and punctuation, and common report writing mistakes. Although this course is geared toward successful DUI prosecution, the instruction provided is applicable across a wide range of investigatory narratives. Both new and seasoned officers will benefit from the course as it provides a primer for new members of law enforcement and a refresher for seasoned officers who would benefit from additional instruction in this area. This course will be an interactive course. It is designed for students to actively participate through discussion, verbal exercises, written exercises, and the preparation of a DUI report.
Tactical Communications: Realistic De-Escalation
Course
Number:
PA-625
Course Length: 2 Day (15 Hours)
Classes
are available on a limited basis.
ILEE staff recently completed an extensive update on this course. We have incorporated the concepts that had been presented in our Perception of Danger course with the information in our previous version of Tactical Communications: The Art of De-Escalation. The result is a two-day, comprehensive dive into realistic de-escalation.
Public safety professionals are frequently tasked with dealing with a variety of differing personalities when encountering the public. Some of these encounters can be characterized as negative in nature. Most violent encounters begin with a breakdown in the communication process between the law enforcement or treatment professional and the individual they have encountered. Many times, these incidents begin with non-verbal cues indicating an attack is about to occur. What is said and done during these critical moments can determine whether the outcome is a positive one or the situation erodes into a physical encounter and, quite possibly, a civil liability concern.
This course examines the perceptions that many outside law enforcement have about law enforcement de-escalation and compares that with the realities faced on the street. We take a long look at the tactical considerations involved with the de-escalation process while also examining the training needs required to be more successful in influencing behavior for people in conflict and in crisis. We look at verbal skills, non-verbal behaviors, and effective intervention techniques that are instrumental in defusing conflict situations. This will allow the individual professional to increase their chances of ending the encounter on a positive note, thereby minimizing the danger posed by individuals being fueled by contaminated thinking.
Specific topics covered include effective methods of communication, barriers to communication, non-verbal communication, de-escalation techniques and tactical considerations. The course is designed to cover each of the topics mentioned while also delving into other areas such as proxemics and kinesics and how each is involved in defusing escalating situations. In addition, we discuss the threat-assessment process as well as post-event professional articulation. These tactical communications and de-escalation techniques are being presented to enable departments and individuals to learn skills designed to prevent potential conflicts from spiraling out of control, stressing that a positive outcome is the desired goal of each citizen interaction.
When trained in communications and de-escalation techniques, the environment that we work in improves and the threat of conflict, violence, and civil litigation is greatly reduced.
This course focuses mainly on street encounters and dealing with people in crisis. While most of the material is geared toward police officers, de-escalation techniques can be applicable across a wide variety of public safety professions. However, most of the videos utilized in this course and discussion about said videos is geared toward the street encounter.
**Please note that ILEE's instructors are certified through Force Science Institute in Realistic De-Escalation. This course incorporates material gleaned from that course and is being offered with permission from Force Science Institute.
Course Number: PA-626
Course Length: 1/2 Day (4 Hours)
Classes are available on a limited basis.
This four-hour course will cover how to recognize distracted drivers. Pennsylvania laws used to enforce these violations along with applicable case law will be covered during class. Methods to investigate distracted driving crashes will be presented.
Course Number: PA-627
Course Length: 1 Day (7 Hours)
Classes are available on a limited basis.
Police ethics encompass professional standards as well as moral values. We often hear about terms such as honesty, integrity, loyalty, and courage. When considering that the law enforcement code of ethics was written in the 1950s and requires adherence by those who uphold the law, we must realize that officers often face ethical and moral dilemmas that must be addressed via split-second decisions. In a controlled environment, these decisions may appear simple, yet in a high-stress, dynamic environment, the decisions that officers make can have far-reaching effects not only on their own careers, but on the health and safety of police and citizens alike.
This course will define ethics and integrity, address how to create a culture of these principles in police organizations, provide students with tips on how to develop an ethical survival mindset, provide an understanding of officer discretion, examine how officers rationalize unethical behavior, and address pretextual traffic stops and how to perform them ethically.
This course is designed to cover each of the above topics while also providing several examples of how bad police / public interactions can lead to public mistrust. The goal of this course is to foster a positive attitude toward ethical behavior, as well as providing an understanding of how this mindset benefits both society and officers. Designed for both command staff to foster an internal assessment of organizational priorities as well as street officers who would benefit from a reminder of the reasons they sought this rewarding profession as a career, the course will enable officers to make sound, ethical decisions while enforcing the laws of their jurisdiction and the commonwealth.
Course Number: PA-628
Course Length: 1/2 Day (4 Hours)
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges these individuals may face in high-stress encounters with law enforcement. Officers will learn effective communication strategies to promote safety, trust, and understanding for all parties involved.
Key topics covered:
- Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder and its impact on communication
- Understanding the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in law enforcement encounters
- Recognizing and accommodating medical conditions that affect communication
- Strategies for engaging effectively with individuals experiencing PTSD and traumatic brain injuries
- Techniques to enhance empathy, active listening, and de-escalation skills
- Best practices for fostering trust and safety within diverse communities
This course is ideal for officers committed to improving their interaction skills with individuals facing communication barriers. By the end of this training, participants will gain practical tools and knowledge to handle these complex situations with greater sensitivity, inclusivity, and professionalism.
This immersive, scenario-based de-escalation training is designed to equip law enforcement officers with practical skills to defuse tense situations effectively and safely. In this course, participants will engage in a series of realistic, role-play scenarios that challenge them to apply de-escalation techniques and strategies learned in the preceding lecture. Each scenario will present complex, dynamic situations that require officers to assess context, recognize behavioral cues, make rapid decisions, and choose the most appropriate response to de-escalate potential conflict.
Throughout the course, officers will work on essential de-escalation skills such as active listening, effective communication, non-verbal influence, and the management of emotional and physiological responses under stress. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and situational assessment to achieve positive outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply de-escalation techniques learned in the lecture to live scenarios.
- Assess diverse situations to determine the best course of action.
- Enhance communication skills to reduce tension and build rapport.
- Improve decision-making under pressure through scenario-based practice.
By the end of this course, officers will gain confidence in their de-escalation abilities, reinforcing skills to manage challenging encounters effectively and with greater safety for all parties involved.
(Prerequisite - Tactical Communications: Realistic De-Escalation)