Training Courses

Creating and Administering Policy by PATC

Date & Time:
  • March 8, 2027 – March 9, 2027
Location:
Normal, IL

Creating and Administering Policy

Instructor: George Perez

Duration: 2 days (16 professional development hours)

Cost: $400.00

Course Overview

This two-day program is designed for public safety supervisors and administrators working in police departments, correctional institutions, fire services, emergency medical services, and government social service agencies. The course addresses a critical challenge facing modern public safety organizations: developing and maintaining policy systems that protect agencies from civil liability while supporting employees and ensuring legal compliance.

Course Rationale

Civil litigation against law enforcement agencies continues to escalate across the United States, with thousands of civil rights lawsuits filed annually. Many of these cases involve claims centered on negligent or inadequate policy, insufficient training protocols, or supervisory failures. When policies are absent, vague, or fail to align with applicable law, organizations face significantly increased legal exposure. This challenge is particularly acute for smaller and mid-sized departments that often operate with limited legal resources, no dedicated policy development unit, outdated policies, and expanding operational demands alongside growing community accountability expectations.

This course equips public safety leaders with a structured methodology to establish policy systems that serve as effective protection mechanisms, support workforce development, and mitigate civil liability risks.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze civil liability risks connected to agency policies and operational practices
  • Identify negligence exposure resulting from policies that are outdated, vague, or not consistently enforced
  • Apply legal standards governing organizational liability, including principles from landmark cases such as Monell v. Department of Social Services and Harlow v. Fitzgerald
  • Consider labor relations and employee rights implications during policy creation and implementation
  • Evaluate artificial intelligence and emerging technology policies relevant to public safety operations
  • Differentiate between constitutional requirements, established professional standards, and internal departmental policy mandates
  • Recognize all stakeholders impacted by policy systems—including personnel, leadership, courts, and community members
  • Create clear, consistent policy documents that promote accountability and uniformity
  • Incorporate relevant legal precedents and practical operational considerations into policy language
  • Address specific policy issues related to vulnerable populations, such as minors, persons with disabilities, and those experiencing mental health emergencies
  • Understand supervisor accountability and potential liability when policies are violated
  • Execute effective policy rollouts utilizing training, ongoing supervision, and performance evaluation
  • Develop targeted policy approaches that lower risks in high-exposure operational areas
  • Produce a comprehensive, legally sound policy document using established policy development methods

This course emphasizes that within contemporary public safety management, policy functions as more than administrative documentation—it serves as a critical tool for organizational protection and risk mitigation.