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SUMMARY:Motor Vehicle Stops & Searches
DESCRIPTION:Motor vehicle stops are among the most frequent and legally scrutinized actions taken by law enforcement officers. A clear understanding of the constitutional standards governing vehicle stops and searches is essential to conducting effective roadside investigations while protecting evidence\, cases\, and agencies from legal challenges.  \nThis course provides law enforcement officers with a comprehensive understanding of the constitutional principles and legal standards governing motor vehicle stops and vehicle searches. Officers will examine the Fourth Amendment framework that applies to traffic enforcement\, including reasonable suspicion\, probable cause\, and the legal justification required to stop and detain drivers and passengers. \nThrough case law analysis and practical examples\, the course covers lawful vehicle stops\, passenger issues\, consent searches\, probable cause vehicle searches\, the automobile exception\, protective sweeps\, K9 deployments\, and the scope and duration of traffic stops. Officers will also review common mistakes that lead to suppression of evidence and civil liability. \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to clearly articulate the legal basis for vehicle stops and searches\, properly document their actions\, and conduct roadside investigations that comply with constitutional requirements and current court decisions. \nThis training is designed to help officers strengthen roadside enforcement skills while protecting evidence\, cases\, and agencies from legal challenges.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/motor-vehicle-stops-searches/
LOCATION:Ocean County Police Academy\, 659 Ocean Avenue\, Lakewood\, NJ\, 08701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloodgood Training":MAILTO:allen.bloodgood@caselawforcops.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T083000
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SUMMARY:9-1-1 Suicidal Caller: Communication\, Intervention & Critical Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:This Course is NJ OETS Approved. \nThis course is designed for 9-1-1 telecommunicators and front-line public safety personnel who may encounter suicidal callers during emergency calls. It provides the tools and confidence to handle these emotionally charged and high-risk situations with professionalism and empathy. \nThrough a combination of lecture\, real-life case studies\, and guided discussion\, students will learn how to identify key warning signs of suicidal ideation\, apply proven communication techniques to build rapport\, and manage crisis calls with a focus on caller safety and responder coordination. Emphasis will be placed on understanding mental health dynamics\, maintaining call control\, and following local protocols. \nTopics Include: \n\nSuicide risk factors and warning signs\nEffective communication strategies for suicidal callers\nLegal and ethical considerations\nCoordinating with responders and mental health resources
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/9-1-1-suicidal-caller-2/
LOCATION:Ocean County Police Academy\, 659 Ocean Avenue\, Lakewood\, NJ\, 08701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloodgood Training":MAILTO:allen.bloodgood@caselawforcops.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T162852Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Interviewing (ft. The Forensic Interview Technique)
DESCRIPTION:A properly conducted interview resulting in a truthful admission continues to be the strongest evidence in a criminal prosecution today. \n **If you get to the heart-you can get to the head-then you get to the truth** \nCOURSE: 2-DAY THE ART OF INTERVIEWING (FEATURING THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE) \nFEE: $289.00         *****SEATING IS LIMITED***** \nInstructor: DSGT Mitch Cowit (Ret.): Has an expertise in behavior analysis\, reading body language and using statement analysis techniques. He has 36 years of law enforcement experience. \nBoth Mike and Mitch have developed this training through years of training and applied experience. \nEvery position within the law enforcement community will benefit from the skills and techniques taught with this training. \nTOPICS TO BE COVERED: \n\nInterview vs. interrogation\nStress factors related to the autonomic nervous system (ANS)\nHow the head and the heart speak\nDeceptive indicators\nDanger signs\nTechniques to utilize on motor vehicle stops\nField interview techniques\nEye movement and what it means\nBody language\nRapport building\nMoving from the interview to the interrogation\nReview of independent interviews of class attendees\n\nTo register\, please visit the website\, SpecializedLEtraining.com \nPlease be sure to include your name\, agency\, email\, and good contact number.\nAll purchase orders and payments may be mailed to:\n                         “COPS”\n                         P.O. BOX #74\n                         JACKSON\, NJ 08527 \nFor additional information\, please contact Mitch at (732) 966-0647.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/the-art-of-interviewing/
LOCATION:Ocean County Police Academy\, 659 Ocean Avenue\, Lakewood\, NJ\, 08701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Training
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SUMMARY:Basic Co-mingled Recruit Class #128
DESCRIPTION:Our Basic Co-mingled Class #128 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday\, November 13\, 2026. \nPlease contact Kristen Shaw for availability at kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us.\nYou MUST request a seat by August 1. \nThe following are important dates for this upcoming class: \n\nChief’s PT Assessment date: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nPre-Academy PT Assessment date: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026  \n            -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Friday\, September 25.\nPre-Academy PT Re-test date: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\nApplication Deadline: Friday\, October 23\, 2026\nOrientation: Friday\, November 13\, 2026\nTentative Graduation: May 7\, 2027 \n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION PER PTC POLICY: \n\nThe PTC now requires that all applications and required paperwork be submitted to the Academy 21 days prior to the start of class.\nPTC-8 (Medical Clearance Form) is only valid for 90 days prior to the class start date.\nPTC requires a negative drug screening result to be submitted within 90 days prior to the class start date. The lab always runs behind\, so be sure to allot enough time to receive results in time. If you have not received the results of the drug screening then you must provide a copy of the specimen submission receipt.\nPTC requires that the Psychological exam be conducted no more than 12 months prior to class start date.\n\n*You MUST be hired by a department to be sponsored through the Academy\, there is NO open enrollment.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/bcpo128/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Practical Criminal Law for Patrol Officers
DESCRIPTION:Patrol officers are often the first to interpret and enforce criminal law in real time. A clear understanding of how criminal statutes apply to common street encounters is essential for making lawful arrests\, documenting probable cause\, and building strong cases for prosecution.  \nThis course provides law enforcement officers with practical guidance on applying criminal law during real-world patrol operations. Officers regularly encounter situations requiring rapid legal assessment and decision-making. Understanding how criminal statutes translate into street-level enforcement is essential for effective policing and constitutional compliance. \nThe course examines the most common criminal violations officers face in daily patrol duties\, including offenses such as assault\, theft\, burglary\, drug offenses\, disorderly conduct\, weapons violations\, and domestic violence. Participants will learn how to identify the legal elements of these offenses\, recognize probable cause\, and properly articulate observations in reports and testimony. \nThrough scenario-based discussion and case examples\, officers will explore how criminal law is applied in evolving situations such as traffic stops\, disturbance calls\, suspicious person investigations\, when a person refuses to identify themselves and warrantless arrests. Emphasis is placed on recognizing criminal conduct\, determining appropriate charges\, preserving evidence\, and avoiding common legal mistakes that can undermine prosecutions. \nBy the end of the course\, officers will have a stronger understanding of how criminal statutes operate in the field and how to confidently apply the law to the common violations they encounter during patrol.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/practical-criminal-law-for-patrol/
LOCATION:Ocean County Police Academy\, 659 Ocean Avenue\, Lakewood\, NJ\, 08701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloodgood Training":MAILTO:allen.bloodgood@caselawforcops.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T160000
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SUMMARY:Methods of Instruction
DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ONLY. COURSE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 18. \n**OUT-OF-COUNTY AGENCY REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.**\nThis New Jersey Police Training Commission approved course is designed for Officers who plan to teach at Police Schools and/or their respective Departments. Topics include selecting appropriate teaching methods\, establishing goals and performance objectives and constructing lesson plans. An overview of the principles of learning\, classroom management and the selection and use of training aids will also be discussed. In addition\, students will learn to formulate questions and to evaluate progress. Each student is required to plan and present to the class two lessons on Police Related Topics: \n\nOne 10 Minute Presentation\nOne 20 Minute Presentation with required use of Training Aids\n\nThe student\, instructors and class members will evaluate the presentations. \nThis is a Police Training Commission certified course and only those that are serious about instructing should attend. Absenteeism and/or neglect of homework assignments are some of the reasons that a certification will not be awarded. Business attire will be the uniform dress code – no exceptions. CLASS WILL BEGIN AT 8AM DAILY. TARDINESS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/methods-of-instruction-dec/
LOCATION:Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center\, 200 Volunteer Way\, Waretown\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270109
DTSTAMP:20260709T150406Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Co-mingled Recruit Class #129
DESCRIPTION:Our Basic Co-mingled Class #129 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday\, January 8\, 2027. \nPlease contact Kristen Shaw for availability at kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us.\nYou MUST request a seat by September 1 unless the class fills prior. \n*You MUST be hired by a department to be sponsored through the Academy\, there is NO open enrollment. \nThe following are important dates for this upcoming class: \n\nChief’s PT Assessment date: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\nPre-Academy PT Assessment date: Friday\, November 20\, 2026  \n            -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026.\nPre-Academy PT Re-test date: Friday\, December 11\, 2026\nApplication Deadline: Friday\, December 18\, 2026\nOrientation: Friday\, January 8\, 2027\nTentative Graduation: June 2027\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION PER PTC POLICY: \n\nThe PTC now requires that all applications and required paperwork be submitted to the Academy 21 days prior to the start of class.\nPTC-8 (Medical Clearance Form) is only valid for 90 days prior to the class start date.\nPTC requires a negative drug screening result to be submitted within 90 days prior to the class start date. The lab always runs behind\, so be sure to allot enough time to receive results in time. If you have not received the results of the drug screening then you must provide a copy of the specimen submission receipt.\nPTC requires that the Psychological exam be conducted no more than 12 months prior to class start date.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/bcpo129/
CATEGORIES:Training
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