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PSPBL Annual Conference 2015
PSPBL Annual Conference 2015 | Police Society for Problem Based Learning Annual Conference
Police Society for Problem Based Learning Annual Conference
We are pleased to announce preliminary information for the 2015 PSPBL Annual Conference!
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department will host the 2015 Annual Conference June 1, 2 & 3, 2015.
Michael Scott, Director of the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, will be our Keynote Speaker.
Further details will be coming soon.
ACC PBL Instructor Certification Course
Problem Based Learning Certification
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Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a state-of-the-art educational approach originally used by medical school. PBL is emerging as the most dynamic and engagin form of learning for officers of all ranks. This intensive, one-of-a-kind, 10-day course is described as one of the most challenging courses in policing today. PBL is student based and uses real life problems to help students learn how to solve problems and think in creative ways. Susccessful candidates will be certified PLB instructors joining an elite group of police educators centered at the Police Society for Problem Based Learning.
Assiniboine Community College (ACC) in collaboration with the Police Society for Problem Based Learning (PSPBL) offer this course to start your training as a PBL facilitator. At the end of this course you will acquire a Level I and start the work to acquire Level II after practicing the different techniques for one year.
You Will Learn
- How to use PBL to help students self-discover course materials and take ownership of their own learning.
- How to use the tools of Police PBL: the ill-structured problem, the cohort learning group, tutoring and mentoring, emotional intelligence, and the evaluation rubic.
- How to encourage students to think creatively and think on their feet in a competent and confident manner.
- How to coach students to resolve neighborhood problems in collaboration with the community.
- How to help police recruits become confident, safe and ethnical officers.
Who Should Attend
- Academy instructors and managers
- Field training officers and patrol supervisors
- Educators in criminal justices and policing
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June 15 – 26, 2015
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Assiniboine Community College

1430 Victoria Avenue East
R7A 2A9
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- There is a cafeteria on site.
- There are restaurants within a short drive.
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[su_tab title=”COST”]The Course is $3,200.00.
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To register please e-mail, fax or mail registration form with payment method. For more information:
Tel: 204.728.8730
Toll Free: 800.862.6307 ext 6072
E-mail: hhs@assiniboine.net
1430 Victoria Avenue East
Brandon, MB, Canada R7A 2A9
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Payment Types:
- Cheque
- Money Order (Canadian Funds)
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Invoice to Company
- Cash
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Our Instructors:
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Gerry Cleveland”]Gerry Cleveland – is the co-chair of the Police Society for Problem Based Learning, co-developer of the national Police Training Officer program, and developer of PLB instructor certification for the U.S. Department of Justice. He is an internationally respected education specialist and former high school principal. For 15 years, Gerry has consulted and taught using problem learning. He worked for 10 years as a police officer and has a Juris doctor in Law from Notre Dame University where he currently practices commercial and credit law and lectures at the School of Law at Notre Dame University Australia.
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Greg Saville – is the co-chair of the Police Society for Problem Based Learning, co-developer of the national Police Training Officer program, and developer of PBL Instructor certification. He has taught as a criminologist at Canadian and U.S. universities and is a senior partner with AlterNation, a Canadian/U.S. consulting firm helping change agents with transformative change. Greg is an experienced police educator and a form police officer.
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FOR MORE REGISTRATION INFORMATION CLICK HERE:
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PSPBL Annual Conference 2014
Planning for problems: Innovative strategies for police agencies.
Please join us for our Annual Conference in the heart of the East Bayless than 45 minutes from beautiful San Francisco.Through our conference theme we’ll emphasize networking, focus on PTO and PBL facillitation skills and highlight the introduction of PTO 2.0.
June 10-12, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, California.
For more information please click on the button below:
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OAPE 2014 Conference
Evolution of Police Training and Education
25 Years of the Ontario Association of Police Educators
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Our theme will be in keeping with the quarter century anniversary focusing on our grass roots and training evolution since 1989. There will be a Meet & Greet, Getaway Lounge, a Trade Show, Wellness activities, and much more!
There will be a Meet and Greet at the Getaway Lounge at OPC begins at 6:00 pm on Monday August 25, 2014. Conference delegates will also enjoy 2 evening barbecue meals that will include entertainment and provide an excellent opportunity to network with other delegates.
Early Bird Conference Fee for those registered prior to July 21st, 2014!
*Please indicate if you require accommodations Monday August 25 and/or Thursday August 28.
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[su_tab title=”LOCATION”] The Ontario Police College
PO Box 1190
10716 Hacienda Road
Aylmer West ON N5H 2T2
Telephone: 519-773-5361
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[su_tab title=”ACCOMMODATIONS”]Accommodations and meals are included with your registration.
Ontario Police College is the provincial training facility for all police services in Ontario and has recruit dormitory style rooms that all delegates will be housed in.
Other courses may be in session so delegates are reminded to be respectful of classroom activities.
Each delegate will have a private room with single bed. Bedding is supplied.
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[su_tab title=”COST”]The 2014 Conference fee remains at the 2013 price of $295.00 if paid before July 20, 2014. The Conference late fee will be $325.00 if not received before July 20, 2014.
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[su_tab title=”REGISTRATION”]Registration for rooms will take place in the front lobby of the Ontario Police College Monday August 25, 2014 between 4:30 pm -10 pm and again on Tuesday 8:00 am – 9:00 am, Conference registration between 8–9 am.
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*Manner of attire for the conference is business casual (i.e. open collared shirt/golf shirt with dress pants) during the day and casual (i.e. shorts) during evening events. Average temperature in southwestern Ontario during the end of August is 25 – 30 degrees Celsius and is generally humid. Please keep this in mind.
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Payment Types:
Cheques payable to “Ontario Association of Police Educators”.
Credit Cards are not accepted.
Mail your cheque and completed registration form to:
Sgt. Michael Knight O.A.P.E.
President C/O Aylmer Police Service
20 Beech Street East Aylmer,
Ontario N5H 3H6
Email: mknight@aylmerpolice.com
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Activities:
Wellness Activities begin at 4 pm Tuesday through Wednesday and will include swimming, workouts, biking, gym, yoga, volleyball, golf and area tours.
OPC has an excellent physical fitness centre that delegates may enjoy.
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Extra Info:
Further information about the OPC and conference may be found at www.opconline.ca in the Student Resident Handbook, as well as www.oape.org
Questions or concerns may be addressed to any OAPE executive member.
Contact information is located on our website.
Our Speakers:
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Dave Grossman”]Dave Grossman’s career includes service in the US Army as U.S. Army Ranger and a teacher of psychology at West Point. He has authored three books dealing with; the physical effects that violent stresses produce on humans, the techniques used by armies to train soldiers to kill are mirrored in certain types of video games and the physiological and psychological effects of violence for people forced to kill in their line of work (soldiers and police officers).[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Dr. Angelo Caravaggio”]Dr. Angelo Caravaggio has been an officer in the Canadian Forces for over 30 years, serving in many leadership positions across Canada and in NATO, achieving the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the process. Highly engaged in the development of professional military education for the past 10 years, notably specializing in command and leadership curriculum, he was appointed to his current position as Director of the Center for National Security Studies in 2010. His areas of expertise include executive leadership development, strategic thinking, operational planning, and military history.[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Dr. Peter Boyles”]Dr. Peter Boyles is a psychiatrist from Ottawa who introduced the idea of psychiatrists and/or a resident doctor going out in an unmarked cruiser with a plainclothes officer to respond to live mental health calls.[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Chris Prochut”]Chris Prochut was a Commander for the Bolingbrook Police Department at the height of the Drew Peterson investigation, who nearly lost his life, but instead lost his career. Chris Prochut’s story of stress, suicide and mental illness is a must see experience for all police officers.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]
FOR MORE REGISTRATION INFORMATION CLICK HERE:
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911 Incident Training Management
TRAINING SESSION EXPIRED
911 Incident Training Management
On March 13, 2014, we have a 911 Incident Management training session coming up at La Cité , with very big players in 911 response and training.
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2014 Conference | How to Meet the Training Needs of Policing in the Future
C.A.P.E. Conference 2014 | How to Meet the Training Needs of Policing in the Future.
For more information please contact Wayne Jacobsen at JacobseW@assiniboine.net.
The goal of this year’s C.A.P.E. conference is to engage the community of police educators in active discussion around accountability, evidence based training, and technological advancements which will influence the future.
It will be held at the RCMP Depot in Regina, Saskatchewan from May 21st to May 23rd.
C.A.P.E. attendees will be divided into small groups. These small groups will meet with a representative of each of the different delivery units of the RCMP Training Academy, tour the facilities, and explore the challenges and solutions faced by police educators in relation to that discipline.
Participants will attend a variety of presentations, each of which will be followed by an opportunity for collaborative exploration of the subject presented. The presentations include:
- Drill: Does it have a place in modern police training?
- Overview of the RCMP Cadet training program.
- Advantages of a synthetic firearms program with Graham MacRae.
- Mobile Learning Devices (Tablets) in police training with Christine Hudy.
- The Evidence behind the integration of technology in police training with Greg Kratzig.
- Integrating innovations of technology within the training program with Christine Hudy.
- Subject matter experts: How do we identify them and what is their role in training? with Graham MacRae
- Creating texture within police training through the
- implementation of creative technology with Martin Castle
- Research: working with your library with Amy Rankin
There will be opportunities to network and exchange ideas in an informal setting.
Who
When
If you are staying at Depot, check in is available from 15:00 on Tuesday May 20th at the Welcome Center at the Fort McCloud building.
Conference check-in is available from 19:00 to 21:00 at the same location or between 07:00 to 08:00 on Wednesday May 21st.
Registration
Registration fees due upon registration.
Limit of 90 participants.
The Registration form is available on the C.A.P.E. website: www.cape-educators.ca.
Cost
Accommodation and meals if staying at Depot: $225
If you wish to stay off-base, you will be responsible for booking your own accommodation and covering any associated costs.Any meals eaten on base will be at your own cost.
The mess accepts cash only.
*If you choose to stay in Barracks Quarters (single student rooms) the cost is $75 per day, which includes room, refreshment breaks and meals.
Rooms must be booked and paid for at the time of registration.
Anyone staying in Barracks Quarters is expected to abide by the same rules as any course candidates.
2011 Conference | From Teaching to Learning
CAPE – PSPBL 2011 Conference
Canadian Association of Police Educators and the Police Society for Problem Based Learning Police Training: From Teaching to Learning Conference
PSPBL Training: From Teaching to Learning Conference.
Date
May 24-26, 2011
Location
2010 Seminar | FBI Officer Safety/Street Survival
FBI – Officer Safety/Street Survival Seminar 2010
Date
The session is being held February 6, 2010 and February 7, 2010
Speaker
The speaker for this year’s conference is Marcus Young
Location
The session will take place at the Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security Staff College.
Law Enforcement Officers Killed & Assaulted (LEOKA) Program
The FBI Law Enforcement Officers Killed & Assaulted Seminar included the following topics:
- National FBI LEOKA Program / Resources
- LEOKA Research / Statistical Information
- Officer Safety – Awareness – Street Survival
- Foot Pursuits - Traffic Stops
- Controlling Arrest Situations & Handcuffing
- Street Combat Veterans
- Post Critical Incident Stress
- Will to Survive - Will to Win
- The Deadly Mix - An Integrative Approach
- Mental Preparation for Street Survival
200 delegates attended the session.
