Course Offerings
Violent Crimes Commmitted Against Peace Officers
CA POST Certified Plan N/A: #8049-30495-25-01
Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Time: 8am to 5pm
Location: San Diego, CA
In the current California climate, a violent encounter with a suspect is only the first "critical incident." The second happens in the weeks and months that follow—under the microscope of the courtroom, the media, and civil litigation. With shifting legal mandates, the gap between a lawful encounter and a successful prosecution has never been wider. When an officer is the victim of a violent crime, they deserve an investigation as resilient as they are.
Too often, "slam dunk" cases against violent offenders can struggle if the investigation doesn't align with evolving standards. This creates a difficult environment where offenders may avoid accountability due to technicalities or filing challenges. For command staff, the risk is twofold: increased exposure to civil litigation and, more importantly, a failure to secure justice for your own personnel.
You shouldn’t have to wait for a courtroom challenge to realize your documentation needs a modern update. By pairing the expertise of a veteran Homicide/OIS detective with a seasoned prosecutor, we provide a clear roadmap to bridge the crime scene and the courtroom. We equip your personnel with objective, filing-ready standards that help insulate your agency from scrutiny while ensuring violent offenders are held accountable.
Morning Session:
Advanced legal insights: Legal analysis from assault on a peace officer through second degree murder, applicable sentencing enhancements and more. We provide officers and detectives with a clear road map to effectively utilizing the penal code and jury instructions to investigate underlying offenses that prompt a use of force encounter.
Live mock courtroom: Attendees will participate in mock criminal hearings with direct and cross examination. We stress-test reports in real time to build the skillsets required for surviving aggressive proceedings.
Afternoon session:
Application of lethal force: A deep dive into AB392 and guidelines for law enforcement officers in 2026.
OIS and Critical Incident Interviews: Professional guidelines for sworn law enforcement officers in the wake of a critical incident - ensuring officers understand the full scope of their interview to be in compliance with state law and department policies while ensuring total transparency.
Take-home materials: A comprehensive guide for officers, detectives and supervisors to decrypt complicated law that will ensure violent criminal offenders are brought to justice when they harm a peace officer in the line of duty.
Enroll now: Don't wait for a subpoena to realize your investigation missed a critical step - secure your spot today for an interactive, high-stakes day of training with veteran subject matter experts. Seats are limited, enroll now to lock in the only training that bridges the gap between the crime scene and the courtroom.
Individual seat: $295
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A core component of this workshop is the hands-on experience of delivering mock testimony, providing a safe and constructive environment to hone your presentation skills.
Whether you're a new officer just starting your career or a seasoned detective looking to sharpen your courtroom prowess, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel on the stand.