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Arguing with your students won't get the job done.
June 17, 2008
Have you ever been in a class or seminar—as a student, not a presenter—and found that the instructor argued with his or her students? I have, and it happened again just recently. Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:29 PM |
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Sexton Executive Security’s seven-day course prepares officers to protect and serve rich and powerful clients.
May 09, 2008
John Sexton, president of Sexton Security, says that cops are good
candidates for executive protection work because they are used to
discipline and long hours. “Police and military are drawn to this kind
of work,” says Sexton who has more than 29 years of law enforcement and
personal security experience both in international war zones and here
in the States. “It’s tough work, but it’s exciting. No two days are
ever the same.”
Read Full Article
author: David Griffith | posted @ Friday, May 09, 2008 8:49 AM |
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So you're a "certified" trainer. Are you any good?
April 23, 2008
The idea that once we "certify" someone, we are somehow guaranteeing that person's competency is a subtext that runs throughout the law enforcement profession. And it's not accurate. Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:21 AM |
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How do your students see you? Put yourself in their place, and don't waste their time.
April 18, 2008
Training should be more of an exchange of ideas, and less of a lecture. What officers/students really like is more interactive training, and less "talking at them." Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 5:48 PM |
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Double-up on your training subjects, save money and time, and get more done.
April 18, 2008
It's difficult to fit in all of the types of mandatory training Why, then, can't we combine different elements of the training that officers receive? Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 5:34 PM |
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Officer safety and liability issues are inseparable.
March 24, 2008
It's simple: what gets you hurt also gets you sued.
Actually, it's not simple at all, but it's still true. Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Monday, March 24, 2008 8:47 AM |
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The ILEETA conference offers police trainers the opportunity to come together and learn new techniques.
March 19, 2008
In a couple of weeks, 750 law enforcement trainers will be heading to the Chicago suburb of Wheeling, Ill., for the annual ILEETA Training Conference and Expo. As a police trainer, you should consider attending this event or a future ILEETA conference. Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:16 AM |
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The trainer is the soul of the organization, the keeper of the flame.
February 26, 2008
Of course we could patrol and investigate, and supervise and manage without trainers. But could we do it well, and properly? In many cases, no, we could not. Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:07 PM |
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Proper use of PowerPoint and videos can make your training shine.
February 26, 2008
Many trainers struggle with the use of video in training presentations. There are several problems that crop up frequently, and there are things that you can do to reduce the likelihood that you'll suffer from them. Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:56 PM |
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Working with a laptop and projector doesn't have to be a nightmare.
February 08, 2008
OK, you've got your laptop and cable, and you're at the training room, where you find the projector. How do you go about connecting them? Read Full Article
author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Friday, February 08, 2008 1:15 PM |
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