Child Abduction
Response Team (C.A.R.T.) – GBI ASAC Cindy Ledford
CART is a “force multiplier” to provide rapid response assistance in
the event of a child abduction or missing/endangered child investigation.
CART provides immediate resources from all Georgia state agencies to assist
local jurisdictions in the search for a missing child. Research has shown
the first three hours following a child abduction are the most critical and
in order to safely recover the child, a rapid ORGANIZED response is a must.
Ground Support for Airborne Search and Rescue – GSP
Sr. Trooper Kyle Sapp
This class is designed to inform officers how to assist an aviation unit
with a search and rescue mission. Some of the topics that will be discussed
will be thermal imaging, aircraft safety and ways that you can help make the
mission a success.
Make Order from Chaos: Managing Your Personnel
during a High Profile Investigation – GBI SAC John Edwards
This course will examine how managers can make order from chaos by
implementing the following four strategies in the investigation of major
cases: 1) Proper Planning and Preparation, 2) Defining Roles and
Responsibilities, 3) Managing large amounts of information effectively and
efficiently, and 4) exemplary communication.
Identity Theft Investigations – GBI SAC Terry
Sosebee
Identity Theft is currently one of the most prevalent criminal
activities that is defining the early 21st Century. This course
will review involved criminal activities, victim and suspect
characteristics, and crime prevention.
Fourth Amendment Update: Search and Seizure/Use of
Force– GBI Dawn Diedrich, Deputy Director for Legal Affairs
This year’s legal update will focus on the Fourth Amendment,
particularly in the areas of search and seizure and the use of force. The
class will address recent Georgia decisions in the area of search and
seizure and examine the law regarding the use of force – in particular, the
use of firearms and electronic control devices (Tasers). Additionally, the
class will review the three tiers of police-citizen encounters with
particular emphasis on the Terry stop and also address when a frisk or
“pat-down” for weapons is appropriate.
Active Shooter – GSP Cpl. Gary Langford
This course will familiarize the attendees with the Rapid Response Concept
and dealing with other issues involving active shooter situations.
Criminal Behavior Rapid Assessment – GSP Lt. Kermit
Stokes and Sgt. Blake Swicord
This course will provide a brief overview of crimes in transit on our
interstate system.
Foreign CMV Awareness – MCCD Lt. Gene Davis
This course is designed to familiarize law enforcement officers on
what to expect when dealing with commercial vehicles domiciled in Mexico and
Canada. Included in the presentation will be information that will assist
law enforcement officers understand foreign CDL’s and required documentation
they will need to complete a wreck report in case these vehicles are
involved in a traffic accident.
Crisis Intervention – How to respond to the Mentally
Ill – GBI SA April Wrenn
This course will familiarize law enforcement officers with the signs
and symptoms of mental illnesses as well as how to de-escalate crises
involving persons with mental illnesses.
Generational Leadership – GBI SAC John Heinen
This training session will provide insight to managers regarding the
current generations (baby boomers, generation X and Y) in today’s law
enforcement work force. Simply understanding the strengths, potential
weaknesses and differences in these generations can provide leaders with
more effective management techniques.
Off Duty Officer Survival – GBI SAC Micah Ward
This course looks at various issues when confronted with the decision
of taking enforcement action when in an off duty status.
Media Management – GBI Inspector Fred Stephens and
SAC Tom Davis
This course will highlight the roles and responsibilities of police agencies
in managing situations where the media is focused.
Pre-Trial – Witness Identification – GBI SA John
Durden
This course will teach the students the elements of Pre-Trial Witness
Identification as it pertains to law enforcement officers.
Investigating Child Abuse – GBI SA Barry Thompson
This course will provide the officer with an overview of the proper
strategies involved when investigating the sexual abuse of children.
Drugs, Domestic
Violence, and Protection Orders - FBI Eric M. Moore
In the world of law enforcement these are a mainstay of everyday life. The
Federal Bureau of Investigations National Instant Criminal Background Check
System (NICS) Section will provide information on how these things and
others, dealt with on a daily basis could subject a person to a federal
firearm disqualifier under the Brady Act.
Intoxilyzer
5000 Basic Class Recertification – GSP Sgt. Darrell Dunn
