Mortgage Fraud is defined as “… the intentional misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission by an applicant or other interested parties, relied on by a lender or underwriter to provide funding for, to purchase, or to insure a mortgage loan.” Mortgage fraud is a relatively low-risk, high-yield criminal activity. It is very often a conspiracy between those inside and outside the mortgage or lending industry. Although no single agency collects a comprehensive accounting of dollar amounts stolen, in 2007 the banking industry reported over $813 million dollars related to mortgage fraud in Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) alone.

Much has been written about the sub-prime mortgage problem. Sub-prime mortgages are made to borrowers with either a lesser quality lending history, or an inadequate history. What has not been well published is this effort to help first-time home buyers created an entry point for criminal enterprises, and often involved industry insiders. This training helps an officer better answer requests for assistance by loan makers, borrowers, and other victims of mortgage fraud.

In a partnership with the New York State Banking Department, the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce the availability of a Mortgage Fraud Investigation Course. On day one your officers can learn how the mortgage lending process works, and how criminals and organized crime enterprises can take advantage of financial centers. They can learn how to investigate this type of crime, and resources they can use. Day two will include an in depth case study of a mortgage fraud case.

Those officers who attended last year’s initial one-day mortgage fraud investigation course are encouraged to sign up for day-two to experience the case study in this year’s course.

Course topics include:

Application Process; Loan Origination and Processing; Equity Stripping; Appraisals and Closings; Underwriting and Loan Approval; Deed Theft; Stolen Identity; Available Law Enforcement Resources; and Property Flipping

To register, complete the attached registration form and fax it to (518) 457-0145. Only registrations received at DCJS will be considered. Please register by the date listed on the registration form as seating is limited.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Senior Training Technician Scott Neff at the address in the letterhead, by email at scott.neff@dcjs.state.ny.us or by telephone at (518) 485-7542.

to download an application, click here.

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services delivers training to criminal investigators and others in designated IMPACT counties and surrounding areas to achieve and sustain long term crime reduction. The Division is pleased to announce a series of “Interview and Interrogation Training Courses” designed for law enforcement assigned to an investigative role. The classes will be held January 21-22, in Niagara County; February 2-3, in Nassau County; February 18-19, in Onondaga County; and March 11-12, in Rockland County.

This training will be taught by retired Lieutenant Al Joseph from the Rochester Police Department. Mr. Joseph was assigned in both plainclothes and uniform and worked in the tactical, burglary, gambling, prostitution, narcotics, robbery, stolen auto and homicide units with a reputation for being able to obtain quality confessions in all of these areas. Mr. Joseph has taught interview and interrogation nationwide for 25 years, and during training he will teach you the strategies he used to obtain successful confessions.

Instructional topics will include:

• Miranda v. Arizona • Legal Issues Pertaining to New York
• Truthful and Deceptive Behavior • Elements of Every Interview
• Game Plan for Getting Confession • How to “Take a Confession”

Although we have planned for large enrollment at all of the locations, seats are limited. Therefore, you must receive written confirmation in order for you to attend. Please fax the application back to DCJS no later than date specified on the application for the location you are registering to attend.

If you have any questions about the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Joshua Vinehout at the address in the letter head, by email at joshua.vinehout@dcjs.state.ny.us or by telephone at (518) 457-1595.

To download an application, go here.

The Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council has two “Training and Curriculum Development Coordinator” positions under recruitment. Both positions are identical in job description and open until filled. I have pasted the job specifications below. Further information and application details can be found at: https://erecruit.per.state.vt.us/. Please share and/or post as appropriate.

Job Description
Posting Date: Position Number:
12/15/2009 540001
Job Title:
Training & Curriculum Development Coordinator

Agency
Criminal Justice Training Council
Location:
Pittsford
Reference: Job Code:
26442 513203
Job Type: Classified Full/Part Time: Full-Time Shift: N/A
Hourly Rate Pay Grade
$19.09 22

Application Deadline:

Who May Apply
This Training & Curriculum Development Coordinator AC: In-Service position, Ref # 26442, is open to all State employee and external applicants.

If you would like more information regarding this position, please contact RJ Elrick at RJ.Elrick@state.vt.us or 483-6228. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that this position is open until filled. The State of Vermont posts vacancies for a minimum of ten business days. Positions posted as open until filled can be removed at any time after the initial ten day period. After the initial posting period, departments may begin interviewing and may close the posting without notice.
General Job Description
Curriculum development and training work at a professional level involving the development, implementation, and evaluation of law enforcement training at the Vermont Police Academy for the Criminal Justice Training Council. Assignments of specific trainer may relate largely to a specific program although involvement may be throughout all program areas. Duties include supervision students and faculty for each incoming class both on the basic and in-service level, preparing and delivering classroom instruction, supervising contractual agreements, lesson plans, and coordination of special projects relating to the development of the training facility. Extensive liaison occurs with department managers and staff, adjunct faculty contractual parties, and students. Work is performed under the direction of the Criminal Justice Training Council Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of accident and criminal investigation methods and techniques.

Knowledge of individual and group dynamics.

Knowledge of motor vehicle and criminal laws.

Knowledge of legal documents and their use.

Ability to learn and acquire skill in the preparation of curricula lesson plans, examinations, and methods of evaluating student progress.

Competence in the use of firearms.

Ability to personally demonstrate and conduct physical education exercises.

Ability and willingness to attend and successfully complete advanced law enforcement and law enforcement training courses.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time law enforcement experience.

OR

Associate’s degree and four years of full-time law enforcement experience.

OR

High School Diploma and five years of full-time law enforcement experience.

Note: Must be certified, or eligible for certification, as a full-time Vermont law enforcement officer.

Note: Must pass and maintain physical training assessment at 40th percentile per Cooper Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
n/a
Working Conditions
Duties are performed largely in an office and classroom setting. Private means of transportation must be available for required in-state and out of state travel. Incumbents must be able to work during periods from 5:00 a.m. to as late as 10:00 p.m. at a minimum, and occasionally on weekends and overnights. Incumbents must be capable of participating as leaders in physical training programs and be able to perform necessary exercise drills.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

DCJS-certified course for new instructors

Jan 4 to Jan.15, 2010

Call for information on payment

Rockland County Police Academy and Public Safety Academy
32 Firemens Memorial Drive
Pomona New York 10970

Contact: Chris Munger    845-364-8925

DCJS certified course for pre-employment training for students seeking a law enforcement career.
17 college credits on successful completion.

Feb. 1 to June 11, 2009

Registration is through Rockland Community College- Tuitition is approximately $3,000.00

Rockland County Police and Public Safety Academy
32 Firemens Memorial Drive
Pomona New York 10970

Contact: Hugh Lennon 845-364-8700

DCJS APPROVED COURSE FOR RECRUIT POLICE OFFICERS
FEB. 1 TO JUNE 11, 2009 (Field training training afterwards)

Fees payable to Commissioner of Finance-Call for tuition fees

Rockland County Police and Public Safety Academy
32 Firemens Memorial Drive
Pomona, New York 10970

Contact: Chris Sherwood   845-363-8700

The NYS University Police at U/Albany will be hosting a R.A.D. Basic Instructor Certification Course at the U/Albany Empire Commons Community Building on Jan 13th, 14th, and 15th 2010. A newsletter is attached with more information about R.A.D. A course registration form is also attached.

Questions about R.A.D. can be addressed to Brett McLaughlin of the NYS University Police at U/Albany: bmclaughlin@uamail.albany.edu or 518-442-3131

Questions specific to the Instructor Certification Course should be addressed to Pat Iapicca: piapicca@verizon.net or 781-942-0204

A national study concludes that nearly one in ten calls to the police involve a person in a mental health crisis. A third or more of the homeless in urban areas have a severe psychiatric disorder. Police officers are often the first, and sometimes may be the only responders to crises involving emotionally disturbed persons. Unless there is an attempt by the police to divert the EDP to appropriate medical services rather than continuing criminal justice services, the EDP is invariably going to be in very frequent police contact at a great expense to the community.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Office of Mental Health are among many involved in improving the long term goal of treating those in need, both short and long term. Meanwhile, recognizing the need to keep police apprised of the best courses of action to take, we are pleased to announce the 2010 training schedule for the “Responding to Situations Involving Emotionally Disturbed People: An In-Service Curriculum Orientation.” This in-service training program is designed to supplement the Police Mental Health Recruit Training curriculum mandated for recruits. It provides experienced police officers with a more advanced content regarding mental illness, suicide assessment and intervention, response to people with acute symptoms of mental illness; a review of the NYS Mental Hygiene Law; and an opportunity for participants to hear from recipients of mental health services.

We hope that you send instructors from your agency, and the best candidate would be additionally certified for recruit training. However, in order to assure your officers receive training, there is no requirement for special certification to attend the class or to present this curriculum inside your department.

Although we have planned for a large enrollment, seats are limited. Therefore, you must receive confirmation on attendance. Please fax back the attached application. Please have the application sent no later than the date specified.

If you have any questions about the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Molly Bates at the address in the letterhead, by email at molly.bates@dcjs.state.ny.us or by telephone at (518) 485-5304.

To download an announcement and application, click here.

            As you are aware, police executives deal with many different aspects administering their department. Many hours may be spent on issues besides crime and statistics. The Division of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce the availability of another class of training in a series for law enforcement executives. This seminar designed for you, or for officers in an administrative rank, often a Lieutenant or above.  This training will focus on administrative duties that are unique to those in executive level positions.

             This half-day course will begin at 8:00 a.m. in order to assure you will be done by lunch.  The class is designed to assist police administrators in understanding the positive aspects of psychologically screening public safety candidates using the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) “Recommended Guidelines for the Use of a Public Safety Psychological Examination.”  Then, we will continue with a briefing on the related Fitness for Duty Examinations for current employees. 

 This series will focus on such topics as:

Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) Recommended Guidelines for the  Use of a Public Safety Psychological Examination

Pre-employment Psychological Screening

Fitness for Duty Evaluations for Public Safety Personnel

            The Division has chosen instructors with vast knowledge in the topics listed.  Instruction will be provided by New York State licensed psychologists specializing in law enforcement topics.  The instructors are members of the International Association Chief of Police Psychological Services Section.  They have evaluated numerous police and peace officers for law enforcement positions.  The instructors have assisted local and federal law enforcement agencies in completing sensitive fitness for duty evaluations.   Instructors practice here in New York and have testified in needed hearings.

         Although we have planned for large enrollment, seats are limited.  Therefore, you must receive confirmation in order to attend.  Also, since this class is for administrators, the chief executive officer is expected to approve attendance of appropriate staff.  Please fax the attached application back to DCJS. 

          If you have any questions about the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Matthew Slater at the address in the letterhead, by email at matthew.slater@dcjs.state.ny.us or by telephone at (518) 485-5115.

Download an announcement and application here.