Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence
The Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence provides training for local, county, state and federal professionals in law enforcement, public safety, fire science and homeland security along the US/Mexico border. Opportunities for professional growth and access to training will strengthen public safety and benefit those who make public service a career. South Texas College is dedicated to providing excellence in educational programs and accessibility to a diverse population.
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| January 10 - 11, 2019 | TEEX ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for Operational First Responders This course is intended to serve as a vehicle to share proven incident management strategies and practices, as well as to enhance teamwork and coordination among the agency's mid-level managers and command staff directly responsible for emergency response to all-hazards incidents in which the Incident Command System (ICS) is employed. Register at: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx
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8am - 5pm |
| January 17, 2019 | 3150 Law Update: Digital Body Camera Body Worn Camera is a recording device that is capable of recording, or transmitting to be recorded remotely, video or audio, and is worn on the person of a peace officer, which includes being attached to the officer’s clothing or worn as glasses. This purpose of this course is for the student to be able to discuss when a camera should be activated due to privacy and departmental situations as well as a location in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, including a person’s home.
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8am - 5pm |
| January 18, 2019 | 3150 Law Update: Warrantless Searches This course will teach the student the circumstances in which a search can be conducted without a search warrant. Not every search, seizure, or arrest must be made pursuant to a lawfully executed warrant. The Supreme Court has ruled that warrantless police conduct may comply with the Fourth Amendment so long as it is reasonable under the circumstances. The exceptions made to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement reflect the Court's reluctance to unduly impede the job of law enforcement officials.
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8am - 5pm |
| January 22, 2019 |
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8am - 5pm |
| January 28, 2019 | 1849 De-escalation Techniques: Limiting the Use of Force in Public Interaction The purpose of a de-escalation training is to improve the response of officers to incidents that involve persons in crisis, who are behaving erratically, emphasizing that public and officer safety are at the heart of this training process.
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8am - 5pm |
| January 30 - 31, 2019 | 2049 Report Writing / 2057 Courtroom Testimony The purpose of the course is for the student to understand the importance of and the creation of effective field notes and the uses and essential characteristics of police reports. The student will demonstrate effective written communication skills. The course will prepare the student to be an effective courtroom witness and demonstrate proper demeanor when called to testify by using techniques for presenting effective testimony.
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8am - 5pm |
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| February 4 - 8, 2019 | 1850 Crisis Intervention Training The purpose of the course is the exploration of the topic of mental health to include de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques. Developing a Basic Understanding of the Origins of CIT and increasing Awareness of Mental Illness and Associated Adversity. This will also include effective Communication Skills to aid in working with a possible mental health crisis.
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8am - 5pm |
| February 11 - 12, 2019 | 2108 Arrest, Search and Seizure The purpose of the course is to cover probable cause, detention, and arrest. The student will be able to identify where the requirements for probable cause to arrest and search are contained. The student will be able to define suspicion, identify examples of suspicious circumstances, and identify appropriate responses.
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8am - 5pm |
| February 13 - 14, 2019 | 2107 Use of Force The purpose of the course is for the student to obtain a basic overview of the terminology and concepts regarding use of force. The student will also obtain information concerning research indicating factors and situations where use of force may be likely.
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8am - 5pm |
| February 25 - March 1, 2019 | Public Agency Training Council: Detective and New Criminal Investigator This course is composed to assist the newly appointed Detective (or Patrol Officer conducting investigations) in becoming familiar with the many aspects of a Criminal Investigation. It is designed to assist in providing a solid foundation of basic techniques from which Detectives can build upon as they progress through their careers. Policies and procedures differ from agency to agency and this presentation is a general overview, not to conflict with your department operating guidelines in criminal investigations. Register at: https://www.patc.com/training/register.php?ID=16030 |
8am - 5pm |
Contact
Alina O. Cantu
Phone: 956-872-4208
Email: acantu_8475
Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence
3901 S. Cage Blvd.
Pharr, Texas 78577
