This course enables the student to foster active bystandership, emphasizing the importance of intervening to prevent misconduct and promote ethical behavior. Students develop strategies for having crucial conversations, enabling officers to address difficult topics and improve communication. This course further emphasizes building trust within the organization and holding individuals accountable to strengthen integrity and enhance leadership.

This course aims to equip students with the background, concepts, principles, and skills necessary to foster trust and accountability within the law enforcement profession. Designed for line staff personnel, the training addresses the evolving legislative landscape, particularly in California. It is crucial for law enforcement nationwide to understand how to prevent mistakes, uphold accountability, and maintain an unwavering commitment to speaking out. By the end of the course, participants will be capable of implementing active bystandership principles, strengthening trust, and preserving the integrity of the profession.

Students will:

• Explain how active bystandership fosters trust and accountability.
• Apply the legal aspects of duty to intercede and active bystandership.
• Learn to create an environment that fosters communication, creativity, and learning.
• Develop intervention strategies using the concepts of active bystandership, accountability, and trust.

Tuition: Students from a POST reimbursable agency $125, all other students, including CA STC $150