Listed below are available specialized training classes which will provide in-service credit for the participant. Classes are listed in alphabetical order. All classes are conducted from 0700AM-1545PM daily unless otherwise noted. Students may be registered by mail, e-mail: tameka.guild@hampton.gov, or FAX: (757) 595-1801 with the academy registrar. No TRACER registrations are accepted at this academy. All registrations must be filled out on our website and submitted to the registrar. ALL DEPARTMENT AND MEMBER AGENCY REGISTRATIONS ARE SUBMITTED BY THE TRAINING COORDINATORS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER AGENCY PLEASE CALL THE REGISTRAR.
Managing Police Professionalism and Discipline (Supervision, Oversight and Accountability in a Law Enforcement Agency) 2025
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: March 19-20, 2025
Time: 0700-1545
Description:
This class will be conducted from 0700-1545.
Instructor Randy Means, a nationally recognized expert in this subject matter who has trained a half-million law enforcement officials, including tens of thousands of police leaders. This course will be taught in two parts.
Part One of this program is multi-faceted training in leadership, accountability to standards, and related systems, with much attention to positive methods of motivation and behavior management. The need to use a lot of punitive discipline suggests a poorly disciplined organization. In a “well-disciplined” organization, systems work properly and people do what they’re supposed to do, including follow the rules. This discussion explains a variety of enhanced leadership initiatives, including focused policy and strengthened systems, to achieve “disciplinary” goals. It shows the need for organizational solutions to organizational problems. It helps first-line supervisors and mid-managers see a bigger picture. It reminds senior leadership – the “big picture” people – of the vital need still to mind the store and keep close watch on the “little” things. If you take care of problems while they’re small, you don’t get a lot of big problems. Goal: Identifying and fixing issues and problems before they become disasters.
Part Two of the program covers the kinds of things that all leaders need to know about preventing and responding to acts of misconduct and other negativity – in a way that reflects professional core values and increases both public and officer trust in process fairness and legitimacy. It includes a legal-practical review & update for these times addressing misconduct-related issues for all supervisors, managers, administrators … and investigators. From complaint intake and triage to misconduct investigation and case dispositions, this discussion highlights and spotlights issues, methods and initiatives critical to achieving fairness and other organizational disciplinary goals including preserving officer and public trust. It includes legal issues, management principles and policy recommendations, but focuses also on specific protocols and major, critical aspects of investigative methodology. It covers ordinary administrative matters as well as use of force and critical incident investigation, including officer-involved shootings.
In-Service: Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial and Court Security/Civil Process
Credit Hours: 12 Career /Development, 4 Legal
Max Students: 40
Cost: Members – No Fee.
Non-Members – $100.00 a day.
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: August 18-22, 2025
Time: 0700 - 1545
Description:
This class will be conducted from 0700-1545.
In many work environments, you get promoted on a Friday and report to work on a Monday. You are expected to be a supervisor, with all the responsibilities that come with the position.
This course is designed for newly promoted or soon-to-be promoted to first-line supervisor status. As the first-line supervisor, you are the lynchpin in any organization.
However, even if you have been a supervisor for a while, you can benefit from the exchange of ideas that takes place during the week.
The approach of the course is the First-line Supervisor as a coach.
To help you prepare for some of the more common situations, and to address some of the common problems encountered, we discuss the transition from subordinate staff to supervisor.
We address the legal implications (including EEO and liability laws) for supervisors and the most important skill, communications, (including coaching scenarios, and disciplinary scenarios) from a new perspective.
This is a hands-on, attendee-driven course where we exchange ideas and help you prepare for the transition.
Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial, and Court Security/Civil Process
In-Service Credit: 34 career/2 legal
Max Students: 40
Cost: Members – No Fee.
Non-Members – $100.00 a day.
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: May 12-16, 2025
Time: 0800-1700 (Days/Evenings (and 1000/UTC)
Description:
Introduction to Physical Surveillance presents the techniques of physically following a target as a team in a systematic, discreet, and enduring
manner. It is based on tactics and procedures proven worldwide in peacetime and wartime environments by U.S. Special Operations Forces and
adapted to the U.S. Law Enforcement community. The methods taught in this course have been used successfully by Law Enforcement agencies
at the local, State, and Federal levels in the U.S. for well over a decade.
This five-day program is divided into easily manageable blocks that allow the team to start surveillance drills on the first day, and build on skills
every day with a combination of classroom presentations and practical exercises. The course focuses on decentralized execution by each team
member for maximum team effectiveness with a minimum of guidance.
Students will be exposed to varying terrain (Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Rural) and various target profiles (unwitting, alerted and
counter-surveillance trained). Additionally, daytime and/or nighttime operations are conducted based on the client’s schedule limitations.
Topics Include:
Composition of the surveillance team
The surveillance operational cycle
Effective surveillance team communications
Triggering surveillance operations
Pre-mission planning considerations
Course Objectives: The goal of the training is for each student to have a strong understanding of systematic surveillance and effective
communication that will allow students to adapt fundamental concepts to fit real-world mission requirements. After training, each student
will be able to effectively plan, conduct, and document a team or solo physical surveillance operation.
Audience: Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement or U.S. Military personnel. International police and/or militaries.
Course Requirements: Agencies should have communications (handheld) and vehicles (unmarked preferred but not necessary) to conduct
training. All personnel conducting training should have a valid driver’s license, be 18 years or older, and be willing to sign a liability waiver.
In-Service: Law Enforcement
In-Service Credit: 34 Career Development
Max Students: 25
Cost: Members – No Fee.
Non-Members – $100.00 a day.
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: October 1-2, 2025
Time: 0700-1545
Description:
“Internal Affairs Today” – For All Law Enforcement Leaders
Instructor: Mr. Randy Means, J. D.
From complaint intake and triage to misconduct investigation and case dispositions, this program highlights and spotlights critical issues and offers recommendations for best practices and problem-solving. The workshop presents internal affairs issues, methods, and initiatives, including focused policies and strengthened systems, critical to achieving organizational disciplinary goals and improving officer and public trust in the process.
This unique course equips participants with knowledge and skills necessary to conduct, supervise and manage internal affairs work in a manner that heightens trust and confidence in the function and its involved processes, including internal investigations – whether conducted by a full-time “IA” person or an ordinary supervisor/investigator.
The program covers ordinary administrative matters as well as the use of force and critical incident investigation, including investigation of officer-involved shootings. It includes legal issues, management principles, and policy recommendations, but focuses also on specific IA protocols and major, critical aspects of the investigative methodology.
This is “IA Today” for all law enforcement leaders, and IA investigators, taught by a four-decade professional in assuring that all this is done right.
Topics Include …
Review & Update on Case Law & Legal Issues
Selection Processes and Training of and by IA Personnel
Use of a Triage Process
Definition and Categorization of “Complaints”
Scene Handling & Evidence Collection
Recording & Other Documentation
Complainant and Non-employee Interviews
Employee Interviews and Officer Representatives
Investigative Mindset, Methods, and Style
Brady/Giglio and Consequent Matters
Inter-facing IA work with Progressive Discipline
Administrative vs. Criminal Investigations: Garrity and More
Interaction with the Media
Records Management, Notifications, Confidentiality
Use of Force & Other Critical Incident Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting Incidents
Human Factors & Stress
Integrating IA Work with Early Recognition Systems
Preventative and Proactive Risk Management Issues
Liability Prevention in IA and Disciplinary Matters
Creation of IA Standard Operating Procedures
In-Service: Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial, and Court Security/Civil Process
In-Service Credit: 8 Career Development, 4 Legal
Max Students: 40
Cost: Members – No Fee.
Non-Members – $100.00 a day.
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Christopher Newport University PD GQ 12270 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, Virginia 23606
When: July 30, 2025
Time: 1300-1700
Description:
The HRCJTA is pleased to announce that we are opening one of the courses as part of the 19th Annual Leadership Institute for additional seats at NO COST. This course is The 2025 CEO Panel.
The CEO Panel will be an open forum where Police Chiefs, Sheriffs, and Superintendents will discuss the current trends in Law Enforcement and field questions from the attendees. The panel will occur at the Christopher Newport University (David Student Union Ballroom). 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606.
DCJS has given credit to all who attend for the following:
Law Enforcement, Jail Officer/Inmate Security and Court Security /Civil Process.
Credit Hours: 4 Career Development
Those wishing to attend can register on our website. (hrcjta.org)
Additionally, we will accept registrations in person on the day of the class. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Deputy Director Carl Cespedes at carl.cespedes@hampton.gov or (757) 223-8864.
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: Multiple Dates (2025)
Time: 0700 - 1545
Description:
Days 1-3 Jail Officer Recertification
If needed, you may register separately for legal update and cultural diversity of the in-service week. Legal Update will be held on Monday
(4 hours) and (4 hours) Cultural Diversity.
In-Service: Jail Officer
Credit Hours: 16 Career Development, 4 Legal, and 4 Cultural Diversity
Max Students: 40
Court Security/Civil Process In-Service (Only) 2025
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: Multiple Dates (2025)
Time: 0700 - 1545
Description:
2 Days Court Security/Civil Process Recertification
If needed, you may register separately for cultural diversity and legal update which will be on
Monday (4 hours) Legal Update and (4 hours) Cultural Diversity.
In-Service: Court Security/Civil Process
Credit Hours: 8 Career Development, 4 Legal, and 4 Cultural Diversity
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: Multiple Dates (2025)
Time: 0700 - 1545
Description:
If needed, you may register separately for legal updates and cultural diversity of the in-service week.
Legal Update will be held on Monday (4 hours), and Cultural Diversity (4 Hours) on Monday.
In-Service: Law Enforcement
Credit Hours: 32 Career Development, 4 Legal, and 4 Cultural Diversity
Maximum Students: 40
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Christopher Newport University
When: May 20-23, 2025 (Session I) & July 28-31, 2025 (Session II)
Time: 0800-1700
Description:
May 20-23, 2025 (Session I) Tuesday -Friday
July 28-31, 2025 (Session II) Monday -Thursday This class will be conducted from 0800-1700.
This course is intended for the new or emerging leader, first-line supervisor, or mid-manager. Topics of instruction include self-assessment, situational leadership, employee motivation, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational behavior, organizational change, conflict resolution, officer wellness, leading your agency during an officer shooting incident, and a Chief Executive Panel. This year’s institute is two weeks. Attendance to both is required. There is a $350.00 charge per student to offset the cost of the program. The cost for Non-Member Agencies is $500.00. If interested please register on our website at www.hrcjta.org.
Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial, and Court Security/Civil Process
In-Service Credit: 34 Career Development/4 Legal/2 Cultural Diversity
Max Students: 35
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: June 16-17, 2025
Time: 0700-1545
Description:
This class will be conducted from 0700-1545. Sgt. Perry Bartels will present analyzing a questionable force incident with logic and reason will often result in inaccurate and unrealistic conclusions regarding an officer’s judgment and actions. This uniquely designed class applies science to force analysis to provide the most accurate assessment of an officer’s performance in a force situation. We will study the physiological changes that occur under critical, life-threatening stress and examine how vision, memory, perception, cognition and performance are altered. You will learn the science of why action is faster than reaction and examine how the timing of many other common officer/suspect movements can affect the dynamics of a confrontation. We will evaluate force related training to ensure that training techniques are not going against the grain of human programming. Real life incidents are also closely examined to demonstrate and explain discrepancies between statements, physical evidence and videos, and also between training and actual performance. If a force action is questionable, this information must be considered if the facts are to be determined. Only then can laws and policies be applied fairly. This class is a must for trainers who design force training, detectives who investigate officer related force incidents, agency administrators who decide on the appropriateness of officers’ force decisions and attorneys who are involved with criminal/civil matters relating to police use of force. Our goals are to maximize training effectiveness and to ensure the most accurate and factual investigation in order to protect agencies and officers from liability.
Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial and Court Security/Civil Process
In-Service Credit: 14 career/2 legal
Max Students: 40
Cost: Members – No Fee.
Non-Members – $100.00 a day.
