When
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 8:00 AM EDT-to-
Friday , October 21, 2016 at 5:00 PM EDT
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Where
Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute9601 NW 58 Street
Doral, FL 33178
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Contact
Bianchi C. Gonzalez
Miami Dade Police Department Specialized Training Unit
305-715-5000
stu@mdpd.com
CANCELLATION POLICY
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Due to rising cost and expenses generated by students who register for our courses and do not attend without notification, it has become necessary to institute the following policy:
In order to qualify for a full refund, students (or their employing agencies) must cancel no less than two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Cancellations must be received via e-mail, and/or fax to the attention of the course coordinator. A confirmation of receipt and a cancellation number must be obtained from the coordinator. No claims will be accepted unless the aforementioned is adhered to. Cancellations made within the two week time period are subject to a $100 fee. Substitutions of students may be made at any time. Please call us immediately if you have any questions.
NOTE: NO-SHOWS (INCLUDING THOSE WHO CANCEL AFTER 3PM ON THE THURSDAY PRECEDING THE COURSE) WILL BE INVOICED THE FULL REGISTRATION FEE
Administration and Leadership Academy for Law Enforcement Civilians
This workshop is designed in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department as an advanced learning experience for civilian law enforcement employees seeking to build their administrative and leadership competencies. Civilians are a growing segment of the law enforcement community. They have increasing importance in the administration of law enforcement agencies and the management of personnel. This 3-day academy provides intensive, efficient instruction to help civilian leaders elevate their potential and hone their skills as reliable and trusted public safety professionals.
Attendees who complete this workshop will:
Understand the nuances of law enforcement culture
Be able to balance risk with potential rewards in decision making scenarios
Know the value of personality diversity in the workplace
Learn how to improve internal culture by creating organizational predictability and rhythm
Understand what causes misconduct and failures of professional responsibility
Gain confidence in their ability to manage employee performance and discipline
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
John M. Collins Jr. is a teacher and writer specializing in human resource management and organizational development in forensic science laboratories. He is a 20-year forensic science veteran, working as a firearm & toolmark examiner, laboratory director, and state system director. He is now the president and founder of the Forensic Foundations Group near Lansing, Michigan.
The Briggs J. White Award is the most prestigious award presented by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. It is granted in recognition of excellence through leadership in forensic science management. Recipients are those who “demonstrated the highest level of creativity, integrity, and dedication to duty resulting in significant advances in crime laboratory management.”
2008 - Present: Forensic Science Policy & Management – An International Journal
Editorial Board Member
FSPM is an international journal dedicated to management and policy issues in forensic science. It is published quarterly by Taylor & Francis. ISSN: 1940-9036 (electronic) 1940-9044 (paper)
2002: Steve Molnar Award
Association of Firearm & Toolmark Examiners
Annual award presented for excellence in scientific publications.
1998: United States Department of the Treasury
Commendation for Excellence
Award presented for work conducted in association with the Eric Rudolph bombing case in Atlanta, Georgia, which made world- wide headlines. Work performed in this case received international attention resulting in contacts from investigators seeking assistance in two major international terrorist attacks in the last decade.
