2026 Training

As Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) expand nationwide, their success depends on seamless collaboration with 911 centers. This session explores how integrating IoT, NG911, and CAD data enhances situational awareness, speeds decision-making, and strengthens field response. Panelists will share real-world examples where RTCCs leveraged RapidSOS’s trusted platform to close information gaps, apply AI responsibly, and improve outcomes during critical incidents. Attendees will also gain insights into the role of broadband, secure infrastructure, and data-sharing standards in supporting mission-critical communications.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Understand how RTCCs and 911 agencies define roles to ensure efficient communication and response coordination.
• Objective 2 – Learn how AI, broadband, and secure infrastructure support real-time threat detection and emergency response.
• Objective 3 – Hear real-world case studies where RTCC-911 collaboration directly improved response outcomes and community safety.

This presentation outlines a modern blueprint to develop a legally sound investigative process that meets 21st-century expectations of accountability and performance. Drawing from thousands of real-world reviews and peer-reviewed research, it integrates human performance science, digital video literacy, and proven investigative methodology to enhance officer decision-making, training outcomes, and review quality. Attendees will examine how perceptual, cognitive, and physiological factors shape behavior and memory during high-stress encounters, and learn strategies to account for these limitations in investigative findings. The course also addresses the power and pitfalls of digital video, providing technical knowledge to interpret evidence accurately. Grounded in lessons from our own unit’s development, this roadmap equips agencies to overcome organizational hazards and establish legally-sound, proactive, and evidence-based review systems that drive meaningful, data-informed change.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Learn a roadmap to build legally sound, evidence-based review systems that enhance investigative completeness and accountability.
• Objective 2 – Understand how human performance factors affect officer behavior and memory in high-stress encounters.
• Objective 3 – Recognize the strengths and pitfalls of digital video in force investigations.

The only constant is change – Heraclitus. Building upon their well-received presentation “LE Retirement 101” at the Baltimore FBINA conference, the presenters will explore the psychology, physiology, and consequences of change; and how the constancy upon which many officers thrive can exacerbate stress when compounded, even if eagerly anticipated.  Transitions such as a change in rank, promotion, a new leadership role, or retirement can take a toll on the nervous system; especially as these often coincide with life changes such as marital status, health issues, financial shifts, kids and family adjustments. This session will consider the role of law enforcement and the constancy of change, and offer strategies to mitigate adversity, as well as highlight and build upon inherent skills. Participants will walk away with an understanding of the stress, eustress, and challenges of constant change, as well as a toolkit of existing skills to balance the consequences of change.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Participants will be able to identify the physiological and neurobiological impact of change and transition.
• Objective 2 – Discuss and reflect upon the intersectionality and constancy of change, and how these uniquely impact the nervous system of a LEO.
• Objective 3 – Develop skills to mitigate the negative impact of the stress of transition, as well as identify and build upon existing strengths inherent in the temperament and career which provide a foundation for navigating change upon reflection, awareness, and intentionality.

Sleep deprivation is one of the most overlooked threats to officer safety, judgment, and mental health. In this engaging session, Dr. Leah Kaylor, FBI Sleep Expert and author of the bestselling book If Sleep Were a Drug, breaks down the neuroscience of sleep and its critical impact on performance, decision-making, emotional regulation, and resilience. Participants will learn how chronic fatigue mirrors intoxication, why shift work erodes tactical readiness, and how small, evidence-based adjustments can dramatically improve reaction time, stress tolerance, and long-term health. This presentation translates cutting-edge sleep science into practical, field-tested strategies tailored to the realities of policing—so you can protect and perform at your best, both on and off duty.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Identify how sleep deprivation impacts cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and decision-making under stress within law enforcement contexts.
• Objective 2 – Explain the physiological effects of shift work, circadian disruption, and cumulative fatigue on officer safety, health, and tactical readiness.
• Objective 3 – Apply evidence-based behavioral and environmental strategies to improve sleep quality, resilience, and recovery among law enforcement professionals.

As drone technology becomes increasingly accessible to law enforcement, so does the responsibility to use it within constitutional boundaries. All About Drones is an essential course that explores the intersection of the Fourth Amendment and aerial surveillance. Officers and command staff will gain a clear understanding of when drone use becomes a “search” under constitutional law, and what legal thresholds must be met before deployment. The course covers key topics such as the use of drones to observe private backyards, the implications of aerial surveillance over curtilage, and the evolving legal standards governing emerging technologies. With real-world examples and practical guidance, this course ensures agencies stay ahead of legal challenges while leveraging drone capabilities effectively and lawfully.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Attendees will be able to identify when law enforcement drone use constitutes a Fourth Amendment “search” and understand the legal factors that trigger constitutional protections.
• Objective 2 – Attendees will understand the limitations of aerial surveillance, particularly over private property and curtilage, and how courts analyze privacy expectations in drone-related cases.
• Objective 3 – Attendees will develop strategies to deploy drones lawfully and defensibly, ensuring compliance with constitutional standards while maximizing investigative effectiveness.

Sheriff’s Offices operate at the intersection of patrol, courts, and jails, where sworn deputies, correctional officers, and civilian staff all share responsibility for public safety. Yet policies that mandate intervention fall short without equipping the entire workforce—across every role—with the skills, confidence, and ethical grounding to act. In July 2025, Colorado launched the nation’s first statewide Active Bystandership pilot, uniting ABLE (Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement) and Heroes (Active Bystandership for Corrections)  into a cross-training model designed specifically for Sheriff’s Offices. This initiative is unique in its reach: it empowers staff across patrol, jail, and civilian functions, while supporting leadership at every level, including rural and resource-constrained communities. By fostering a culture of care and accountability statewide, Colorado is setting the standard for ethical intervention, organizational resilience, and community trust.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Examine the ethical foundations of Active Bystandership and how cross-training across patrol, jail, sworn, and civilian roles strengthens duty-to-intervene policies.
• Objective 2 – Identify strategies for implementing a statewide model that supports both large and rural Sheriff’s Offices, ensuring equitable access to intervention skills and resources.
• Objective 3 – Evaluate leadership’s role in embedding Active Bystandership as a culture change strategy that enhances accountability, safety, and workforce wellness across the justice system.

Leadership sets the tone for officer safety. This workshop challenges agency leaders to examine how organizational culture, priorities, and accountability directly impact preventable line-of-duty deaths and injuries. The discussion centers on the moral and professional obligation leaders carry for the safety of those they lead. The presenters—both nationally recognized law enforcement leaders with extensive experience driving cultural change—will share proven strategies that have delivered measurable results. They will provide actionable information and highlight two no-cost national programs: Below 100, which uses a common-sense approach that targets areas under an officer’s control, and the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety initiative (NLERS), which applies field-tested roadway safety principles to reduce vehicle-related incidents. The session will underscore the critical role of positional authority—and how, without it, culture inevitably overrides mission, policy, and values.
Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Apply positional authority to drive measurable improvements in policy, supervision, and daily officer behavior.
• Objective 2 – Understand and utilize proven programs, Below 100 and NLERS, to build a culture where officer safety is a core organizational value.
• Objective 3 – Embed officer safety into policy, performance, and promotional systems as a strategic priority, emphasizing prevention over punishment.

This session explores two powerful trauma-focused therapeutic modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting. Attendees will learn how these techniques were discovered, how they work in the brain, and how they can be used to process high-impact stress, critical incidents, and trauma commonly seen in public safety roles. This session will address frequently asked questions and include demonstrations to show how these approaches promote emotional regulation, psychological recovery, and long-term resilience.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Describe the neurobiological foundations of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting, including how each modality targets and reprocesses traumatic memory networks in the brain.
• Objective 2 – Differentiate between EMDR and Brainspotting in terms of mechanisms of action, clinical application, and relevance to high-impact stress and critical incidents in public safety professionals.
• Objective 3 – Demonstrate understanding of how trauma-focused interventions such as EMDR and Brainspotting promote emotional regulation, psychological recovery, and long-term resilience in first responders and law enforcement personnel.

This presentation uses the cold case investigation of a serial rapist to explore why cases go cold, how we can revive them, and what detectives, supervisors and police leaders can do to keep cases from going cold in the first place. Foremost are lessons from survivors about how law enforcement can honor and protect the vulnerable victims who are serial offenders’ favorite prey. In pre-recorded interviews, we will hear from one woman who was homeless and addicted at the time of her assault. We will see and hear from another whose assault as a child led her to a life on the margins, and whose courageous participation in the re-investigation and prosecution of her case helped her take her life back from her rapist. We will learn about their cases through their eyes, why they disconnected from the initial investigations, and what it took to gain their trust and finally hold their attacker accountable years later.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Learn to identify the biases and misunderstandings that harm victims and protect offenders.
• Objective 2 – Learn to apply the lessons from this case to other investigations and prosecutions of serial predators.
• Objective 3 – Learn how police leaders can support investigations that protect our most vulnerable community members and hold our worst offenders accountable.

There were 147 line of duty deaths that occurred in the United States in 2024.   It is not if but when it will happen; so, what is your strategic readiness?  A professional development session that will take you out of your comfort zone and challenge your thinking.  Presentation includes an interactive power point and session, digital and/or hard copy to a template line of duty death packet and a digital and/or hard copy template line of duty policy playbook.   The presentation is based on experiences of the instructor; having been in command during several LODD.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Learn how to plan for the inevitable and build your resilience.
• Objective 2 – Understand the land mines that exist during a LODD.
• Objective 3 – Learn how to create a playbook and prepare your department for tragedy.

Leadership in high-pressure environments demands clarity, composure, and trust. Drawing on unique experiences as a police officer, paramedic, attorney, and executive, this session explores how to lead effectively when the stakes are highest. Attendees will gain insights into decision-making under pressure, strategies for fostering resilience and accountability, and techniques for adapting communication across diverse teams. Whether you’re navigating organizational change, managing crises, or building credibility with stakeholders, you’ll walk away with proven tools to strengthen your leadership impact when it matters most.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Evaluate decision-making strategies used in high-stakes environments to apply them to complex organizational challenges.
• Objective 2 – Implement leadership techniques that foster trust, resilience, and accountability during times of uncertainty.
• Objective 3 – Discover ways to embed resilience and accountability into teams during organizational change or crisis.

Published data shows that, between the ages of 55 and 60, the chance of a civilian dying from a heart attack is 1.6%. However, within populations of police officers and fire fighters, it is 56%. In
this presentation, listeners will explore the scope of heart disease within public safety occupations and will discuss why it appears to be so prevalent. The presentation will involve a complete dissection of cardiac disease by focusing on 1) why it is prevalent in law-enforcement and other occupations in public safety, 2) why it is commonly seen in 25- to 40-year-old first responders, and 3) why it is routinely misdiagnosed when using traditional cardiac risk modeling specific to data derived from civilian populations.

Learning Objectives

• Attendees will be able to identify the GIVE Initiative’s four core pillars and understand the holistic approach required to develop a violence reduction strategic plan
• Attendees will gain insight into identifying the right stakeholders for violence reduction efforts and recognize the roles of crime analysis, research partnerships, and an internal iterative review in strategic planning
• Attendees will be equipped with a framework for selecting appropriate evidence-based strategies and leveraging data-driven, harm-centered, and implementation science-informed approaches to support violent crime reduction

Violence against law enforcement is at epidemic levels. The FBI estimates that more than 108,000 police officers were assaulted in 2023. Since 2021, nearly 300 police officers have been feloniously killed in the line of duty. Since the early 1990s, the Officer Safety Awareness Training (OSAT) Program has been conducting research into these assaults and killings, aimed at prevention through understanding why these incidents are taking place. This session will give attendees a behind the scenes look at our process, as well as a look at some of the insights the program has gained through our research.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Identify the research method used in the OSAT studies.
• Objective 2 – Recognize the role that perception plays in violent encounters.
• Objective 3 – Identify ways to mitigate becoming the victim of an assault

The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) continues to evolve as a cornerstone of violent crime investigation and information sharing tools. This session explores how modernization efforts—including enhanced data analytics, digital integration, and mandatory case entry—have fueled exponential program growth and strengthened investigative outcomes nationwide. Attendees will gain insight into ViCAP’s capabilities and how recent innovations have streamlined the identification and linkage of violent crimes across jurisdictions. Through compelling case studies, the presentation will highlight how modernization has directly contributed to solving complex cases, improving investigative efficiency, and enhancing public safety. The session will also discuss best practices, lessons learned, and future directions as ViCAP continues to adapt to the changing landscape of violent crime.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Understand how modernization efforts – to include technological upgrades, enhanced data integration, and interagency collaboration – have expanded ViCAP’s capabilities and reach.
• Objective 2 – Analyze recent case studies that demonstrate ViCAP’s role in successfully linking violent crimes, supporting investigations, and assisting in offender apprehension across jurisdictions.
• Objective 3 – Identify best practices and strategic approaches for leveraging ViCAP tools and resources to improve investigative efficiency and strengthen violent crime prevention initiatives.

Police agencies routinely train regionally for SWAT, Negotiations, Motorcycle, and other high-risk specialties, but leadership and organizational culture often remain siloed. Leadership Forge was created to change that within one police agency, combining intentional mentorship, structured onboarding, and transformational leadership to build a leadership culture from the ground up. After publishing the model in Police1 and the discussions that followed, the next evolution is clear: regional collaboration. This session will share how Leadership Forge began, the measurable cultural impact it’s had, and how those lessons are being leveraged to build the regional Strengths, Training, Ethics, Excellence, and Leadership (STEEL) leadership program, partnering with outside industries to inject fresh ideas into law enforcement leadership. Attendees will gain a blueprint for scaling leadership development beyond agency walls because the future of policing leadership is forged together, not apart.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Learn how to adapt the proven Leadership Forge framework to build or strengthen leadership culture in any agency, regardless of size or structure.
• Objective 2 – Learn why regional leadership development produces deeper cultural alignment and operational cohesion across agencies.
• Objective 3 – Learn practical strategies for launching regional leadership initiatives that integrate cross-agency collaboration and private-sector innovation.

Police agencies routinely train regionally for SWAT, Negotiations, Motorcycle, and other high-risk specialties, but leadership and organizational culture often remain siloed. Leadership Forge was created to change that within one police agency, combining intentional mentorship, structured onboarding, and transformational leadership to build a leadership culture from the ground up. After publishing the model in Police1 and the discussions that followed, the next evolution is clear: regional collaboration. This session will share how Leadership Forge began, the measurable cultural impact it’s had, and how those lessons are being leveraged to build the regional Strengths, Training, Ethics, Excellence, and Leadership (STEEL) leadership program, partnering with outside industries to inject fresh ideas into law enforcement leadership. Attendees will gain a blueprint for scaling leadership development beyond agency walls because the future of policing leadership is forged together, not apart.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Learn the definition of Operational Trauma.
• Objective 2 – Learn the definition of Organizational Trauma.
• Objective 3 – Learn three (3) strategies of effective leaders in preventing/mitigating Organizational Trauma.

Today’s chiefs face high-stakes decisions about the procurement, use, and disclosure of AI-enabled platforms and products that affect investigations, prosecutions, public safety, and public trust. Not all law enforcement agencies are fully aware of the risks, consequences, and opportunities that GenAI presents across the criminal justice system. This keynote traces a realistic scenario from acquisition to courtroom, showing how leadership choices—not technical expertise—drive legal and operational outcomes. It also addresses a growing gap: officers and analysts informally using GenAI without policy or oversight, creating discoverability and civil liberties risks. Aimed at law enforcement leaders, the session offers practical frameworks to gain efficiencies and foster intellectually curious workforces without expecting chiefs and commissioners to be both technologists and lawyers. Learn how to embrace GenAI while protecting civil liberties and preserving the humanity of policing.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Learn how executive decisions about AI tools influence case outcomes and community trust.
• Objective 2 – Learn to spot legal and operational risks from unregulated GenAI use within agencies.
• Objective 3 – Learn practical ways to adopt GenAI that support innovation while safeguarding rights and human judgment.

Commissioner Bill Bratton will present a 60 minute seminar on the history of policing from the first police organizations founded in the country throughout the decades to modern day and provide critical information on lessons learned and how police organizations can become more efficient and better managed by knowing the history of where policing began to modern day theories that will help police leadership excel in their agencies and in turn lead those agencies into excellence.  Commissioner Bratton teaches this in a manner to educate the audience on becoming better leaders by knowing the history of where policing came from up to and ending with modern trends in law enforcement and leadership to increase the knowledge of all in the audience.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Understand where we are in policing.
• Objective 2 – Focus on where we have been in policing.

• Objective 3 – Discuss what is to come in policing.

Drawing on over three decades in law enforcement and a decade in corporate security, John R. Day shares practical insights and lessons learned from his own journey transitioning from public service to the private sector. Participants will gain actionable strategies to 1) translate law enforcement experience into measurable corporate value, 2) avoid common pitfalls during the transition process, and 3) build confidence, balance, and purpose in a new professional chapter. Through real-world examples and proven techniques, John helps professionals leverage their leadership, discipline, and problem-solving skills to thrive in corporate environments and expand their influence beyond enforcement.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Translate transferable skills and identify how core competencies from law enforcement leadership, decision-making under pressure, and risk management apply directly to corporate roles.
• Objective 2 – Navigate cultural and organizational differences and learn how to adapt effectively to corporate environments, understanding differences in communication, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Objective 3 – Develop a personal transition plan and create actionable steps for a successful and fulfilling career transition, including networking, leveraging partner resources, and maintaining personal balance during change.

Building the Resilient Agency (BTRA) is a leadership program designed for mid-to-upper-level police managers to design and launch effective wellness (stress relief) systems backed by decades of research. Instead of vague wellness buzzwords, BTRA shows “how” to reduce stigma, identify stress-invention moments, and construct wellness support throughout an officer’s career.

Based on over fifty years of police stress and stress relief studies, BTRA turns this research into clear, actionable steps police leaders can implement immediately. BTRA blends the top-down mandate with the bottom-up (grassroots) collaboration, creating wellness programs police officers will actually use and trust. 

Already offered at multiple FBI National Academy Sessions, BTRA motivates police leaders to strengthen mental health services, foster a culture of resilience, and reduce the stigma associated with stress relief.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Learn to design wellness programs based on police stress and resiliency research.
• Objective 2 – Understand stigma while addressing stigma at different levels in a police career.
• Objective 3 – Learn the process for creating a wellness program from both top-down and bottom-up.

In this current climate of political and media polarization, major protests, public order, civil disturbances and civil unrest are at the forefront of concerns for U.S. law enforcement.  Agencies charged with ensuring public order and a citizen’s constitutional rights must appropriately balance these concerns where split second operational decisions can mean the difference between a lawful assembly and a riot.  These presentations and training courses will offer the audience a myriad of considerations and best practices that go into keeping such events peaceful. Agencies must reimagine how they can build and maintain trust, confidence, and satisfaction, within the communities they service, while examining their policies on mass demonstrations which should minimize the use of provocative tactics and equipment.  These policies should account for procedures that implement a layered response to protests which prioritize de-escalation, and a guardian mindset.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Attendees will be able to explain how to prepare for a public order event.
• Objective 2 – Attendees will describe how to work in conjunction with a community to plan a public order event.
• Objective 3 – Attendees will explain how to communicate with stakeholders regarding their role in a public order event.

This presentation provides law enforcement professionals with a comprehensive framework for integrating emerging technologies into policing practices. The training emphasizes the necessity of establishing clear policies and conducting thorough training before deploying new tools. It explores legal and constitutional considerations, including the First and Fourth Amendments, privacy rights, and relevant case law. The course also addresses the implications of artificial intelligence, particularly in report writing, and the risks associated with improper use. Participants learn how to assess technology needs, develop implementation plans, and ensure compliance with legal standards and ethical expectations. The presentation underscores the importance of transparency, oversight, and accountability in tech adoption.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Develop and implement legally sound policies for emerging technologies in law enforcement. Participants will learn how to create comprehensive policies that address legal, ethical, and operational considerations, including First and Fourth Amendment protections, data privacy, and authorized use.
• Objective 2 – Evaluate and prepare for the deployment of new technologies through structured planning and training. Attendees will understand the importance of assessing current technology, identifying training needs, and establishing protocols before introducing new tools into field operations.
• Objective 3 – Analyze the legal implications of digital tools and artificial intelligence in policing. Learners will explore case law, constitutional standards, and the risks associated with AI-generated reports, surveillance technologies, and digital data collection, ensuring informed decision-making and accountability.

Police departments are discovering innovative ways to leverage AI beyond traditional crime-fighting and community policing. One promising application helps officers take better care of themselves while serving their communities. By combining data from officers’ wearable devices, dispatch systems, work schedules, community feedback, and employee surveys, departments are giving their teams powerful tools to monitor their health and boost their performance. Officers can track stress levels, identify burnout risks, and make informed decisions about their wellbeing before small issues become major problems. Chiefs from two municipal agencies will discuss their experiences in using technology to improve overall health, wellbeing, and performance. This panel discussion will explain how these departments empowered their officers to take control of their wellness through AI-driven insights and support.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Learn the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in managing health and wellbeing.
• Objective 2 – Learn how agencies implemented Artificial Intelligence in their wellness programs.
• Objective 3 – Learn how improving health and wellbeing boost morale, increases retention, and improves recruitment.

Loneliness in law enforcement leadership is as common as it is dangerous, and there can be a fine line between progressive isolation and suicidal ideation. This presentation delves into the evolution of the defense mechanisms commonly forged throughout a law enforcement career. It illuminates how the cognitive habits which help an officer withstand the compounding effects of the job are the very same elements which can erode their stability and diminish the skills they need to sustain a fulfilling life. But at the crossroads of awareness and understanding, exists the power to change. This session concludes with an effective and sustainable plan; actionable steps which have been scientifically proven to safeguard the connections which are the very foundation of a strong support system. Attendees will learn daily practices they can add to their lives immediately to evolve their self-awareness, hone their mind mastery skills, and become fierce guardians of their own peace and stability.

Learning Objectives

• Objective 1 – Gain insight into the unique psychological challenges inherent to law enforcement leadership, as well as how they contribute to progressive isolation.
• Objective 2 – Learn the automatic threat responses the brain is wired for and the consequences that commonly arise when defense mechanisms overstay their welcome.
• Objective 3 – Be equipped with daily practices which are effective for acute stress management while simultaneously forging the skills and resilience necessary for sustaining peace, health, and longevity.