As previously announced the New York State Police and the Division of Criminal Justice Services are co-hosting the 14th Annual Leadership Conference for the National Center for Women and Policing, in Saratoga Springs, New York on September 23 – 25, 2009. This conference is open to all levels of law enforcement and criminal justice related personnel including both sworn and civilian staff.

This year’s seminar will focus on Leadership, Learning and Life Skills. The conference will feature an impressive agenda of speakers from across the country (draft agenda attached) who will conduct workshops in each of the three topic areas.

Please note that in order to receive the preferred room rate of $106, you must register with the Saratoga Holiday Inn by September 1, 2009. Additional registration and conference information can be found by visiting http://www.womenandpolicing.org/

Each year a different state hosts the National Center for Women and Policing Conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend it here in New York State!

Julie Pasquini
Director, Office of Public Safety
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
4 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 485-7610

To review the tentative agenda, cick here.

The NYS DCJS Office of Public Safety and the NYS Office of Mental health are partnering once again in 2010 for police mental health training. It has been past practice to rotate the various classes to different locations throughout the state. In 2009 this has proven to not be the best practice as many of the classes were cancelled due to low enrollment. So please respond to me with your mental health training needs. There are 3 courses that are available with OMH.

1. Police Mental Health Instructor – this is a 3 day course that trains current IDC certified instructors as mental health instructors for the recruit level.

2. Police Mental Health In-Service – this is a 1.5 day curriculum overview of the OMH in-service program. This training works as a train the trainer or as an in service

3. Suicide Prevention Instructor for County Jails and Police Lockups – this is a 3 day training that trains current IDC certified instructors as Suicide Prevention Instructors for the jail or lockup.

For any questions, concerns or requests please feel free to contact me. Your assistance is appreciated.

Thank you

Molly M Bates
Senior Training Technician (Police)
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
Office of Public Safety
P 518-485-5304
F 518-457-0145
molly.bates@dcjs.state.ny.us

This course is intended to provide instruction and awareness of the most essential topics necessary for the successful processing of crime scenes and will include both classroom and hands-on practical exercises.  It is designed to provide training for experienced law enforcement officers as well as civilians employed by law enforcement agencies. This course is primarily targeted at personnel recently assigned to crime scene duties.

Successful completion of the Basic Investigative Photography course or its equivalency (as outline in the Basic Investigative Photography course)  will be required prior to acceptance into this course.

When: September 29- October 9, 2009

Fees: No charge

Organization: Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group

Where: Business Resource Center
1 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Contact: Lt. Egidio Tinti
City of Kingston PD
Director-U.C. Law Enforcement Training Group
Submitted_by: Egidio Tinti
policeacademy@ucletg.com

Mailing_Address: 1 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845 331 4766 Office
845 389 4002 Mobile

This training is intended to develop the necessary skills for a crime scene photographer to effectively photograph a crime scene and the evidence contained therein by means of instruction and participation in a variety of hands-on exercises. Students will begin the course by learning the basic fundamental skills of photography and camera operation and then progress to more advanced skills specific to a crime scene. This course is also approved by the Municipal Police Training Council as a prerequisite to the Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist course.

Please contact us for an equipment list.

When: September 14-18, 2009
Fees: No charge

Organization: Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group

Where: Business Resource Center
1 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Contact: Lt. Egidio Tinti
City of Kingston PD
Director-U.C. Law Enforcement Training Group
Submitted_by: Egidio Tinti

policeacademy@ucletg.com
Mailing_Address: 1 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845 331 4766- Office
845 389 4002- Mobile