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April 2024
OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
Class sponsored by: CIS Successful completion of this course results in participants becoming OSHA-authorized trainers in OSHA’s Outreach Training Program. Authorized trainers can conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour general industry classes that provide training to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces along with information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a workplace safety complaint. OSHA-authorized trainers are able to issue 10 and 30-hour course completion cards…
Find out more »CMFO Payroll, Benefits and Pensions 2024
Class sponsored by: MTAS This class focuses on the basics of human resources and payroll administration, accounting for payroll transactions, and relevant legal issues. Issues and considerations that every municipal finance officer should consider regarding pension and benefits administration are presented. Cost: $110. Contact: Buckner (admin), Michelle Knoxville - University Avenue - Room 118 Get more information and sign up for the class here.
Find out more »Don’t Click that Link!
Class sponsored by: MTAS Ask any IT professional and they will tell you their biggest security threat is the lack of security awareness of their employees. Safeguarding personal and workplace networks is more crucial than ever. This session will help you identify security risks such as phishing, other social engineering tactics, and common mistakes you can avoid to help keep your network and information safe. Cost: $60. Contact: Online Get more information and sign up for the class here.
Find out more »May 2024
Cultural Competency for Law Enforcement
Class sponsored by: LEIC This class allows participants to explore the evolving role of law enforcement in a rapidly changing, diverse society. This course aims to assist law enforcement professionals to look at things like bias, cultural diversity, decision-making, ethics, and de-escalation. Highly skilled facilitators create a safe space to engage in conversations where participants are asked to challenge their assumptions and broaden their self-awareness. Cost: $0. Contact: Hundley, Jeffrey Loudon Police and Fire Get more information and sign up…
Find out more »Crime Scene Operations
Class sponsored by: LEIC This course is designed to teach crime scene investigation techniques. This hands-on training program offers both sworn and non-sworn crime scene investigators and technicians access to forensic evidence identification, documentation, collection, and preservation procedures. During this 40-hour block of instruction, participants receive hands-on training in the areas of DNA evidence, fingerprinting, field presumptive testing, photography, evidence collection and packaging, fundamentals of shooting scene, documentation, crime scene sketching, and more. This introductory level course blends facilitated learning and lecture periods with mock crime scenes and provides…
Find out more »Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC)
Class sponsored by: CIS The four-day Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC), accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), focuses on the fundamental concepts, strategies and tools needed to be successful in today's complex economic environment. Topics include a basic overview of strategic planning, finance, workforce development, business retention and expansion, small business development and entrepreneurship, marketing and attraction, ethics and community development, among others. Participants in TBEDC will: -Learn about best practices in economic and community development -Explore new methods and…
Find out more »Advanced Leadership (3 day)
Class sponsored by: LEIC The success or failure of any law enforcement agency hinges on the quality of its leadership. This 24-hour POST Approved course focuses on the development of mid-level leaders and assists them in getting a better understanding of identifying and applying their leadership styles as leaders of leaders.This three-day course will help the mid-level leader gain a better understanding of his/her leadership style. Participants will learn the planning and decision making skills necessary to lead organizational change and transformation. Participants…
Find out more »First Line Leadership
Class sponsored by: LEIC This three-day course will help prepare first line supervisors for the transition from team member to team leader. Participants will learn the eight roles of effective leadership. Participants will develop communication skills and motivation techniques that will help ensure team and organizational effectiveness. Topics will also include coaching problem employees for improved work performance, ethics, and legal issues.Municipal and County Law Enforcement agencies in Tennessee’s Distressed, At-Risk, or Rural Counties will have their registration fees funded through LEICs Distressed, At-Risk, and…
Find out more »Sexual Assault Investigations
Class sponsored by: LEIC This POST Certified two day, 16 hour course, provides instruction for investigating sexual assault incidents. The participants will be better equipped to handle sexual assault investigations as well as provide resources for victims. This training will be a combination of classroom and practical exercises to provide the attendees with current law enforcement response skills in a variety of sexual assault areas.Topics Include: • REVIEW OF KEY TERMINOLOGY • LAW REVIEW • PATROL RESPONSE • INVESTIGATOR'S RESPONSE• TRAUMA INFORMED…
Find out more »TNAAO Regional Seminars – (Recertification) 4 Credits
Class sponsored by: CTAS Cost: $0. Contact: McPherson, Chandra UT Conference Center -4th Floor(600 Henley Street, Knoxville TN 37902) Get more information and sign up for the class here.
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