The NJ Police Chief Magazine Volume 25, Number 4 | Page 20

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Personnel Administration: Pre-Hire, Post-Hire, and Officer Wellness
This module will provide instruction on the key areas of police psychology that police leaders need to know. This includes
understanding the pre-employment psychological screening process for new recruits from start to finish, as well as other related
aspects of the on-boarding process for new hires. In addition, fitness for duty evaluations (FFDE) will be discussed in detail, including
understanding the threshold for referring an officer for a FFDE, learning how to handle the FFDE process, and knowing potential
outcomes of a FFDE. Lastly, the module will offer strategies for improving officer wellness in police and public safety departments.
→ Pre-Hire: Background Investigation, the ADA and Conditional Offers of Employment, and Pre-Employment Psychological
Evaluations
→ Post-Hire: Fitness for Duty Evaluations, and Officer Wellness
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Police Involved Shootings & The Aftermath
A first-hand, in-depth account from a Chief of Police exploring the impact (internal and external) and lessons learned following a
high profile officer involved shooting, which resulted in the death of a suspect following a traffic stop.
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Enhanced Customer Service: A Practical Approach for the 21 st Century Police Officer
Securing the cooperation and respect of the public is known today as confidence and satisfaction and a good relationship between
the public and police is vital to Police and its mission. Research tells us in many cases the way people are treated is more important
than the actual result. Attendees will receive an overview of principles and ideas to help contribute to the delivery of outstanding
customer service of police services.
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Police-Community Relations: Connecting with the Communities That You Protect & Service
→ Establishing, enhancing and maintaining the community bond
→ Extending the reach of your agency through community partnerships
→ Officer expectations
→ Event-hosting
→ The community as your ambassadors
→ Promoting, marketing, showcasing and branding your agency
→ The power of social media
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NJ Office of Drug Monitoring & Analysis
Attendees will be introduced to current trends and issues relating to Opioids to include fentynal and heroin importation, sale,
pricing, and safety concerns. Also, a snapshot of overdose matters and narcan deployments will be mapped to ensure LE resources
are properly allocated.
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Technology Trends
Attendees will be introduced to existing crime technology to aid in investigation, resource allocation, and planning for special events.
Technology to be discussed will include ALPR, Cell Phone exploitation, CRG mapping, and digital trip wires.
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