Training Courses

Effective Strategies for Staff Inspections by IPTM

Date & Time:
  • November 29, 2027 – December 3, 2027
Location:
Jacksonville, FL

Effective Strategies for Staff Inspections

This comprehensive course provides extensive training on implementing and managing the staff inspection process within law enforcement agencies. Participants will gain knowledge on how to establish an inspection component, select qualified inspectors and assessors, and integrate inspections with accreditation initiatives to achieve and maintain departmental certifications. The curriculum also addresses budgeting considerations and demonstrates how staff inspections contribute to organizational success.

The program is structured to serve multiple audiences, including newly appointed staff inspection personnel and supervisors, experienced inspectors seeking to enhance their current competencies, and administrative leaders seeking to understand proper inspection methodologies. The course follows best practice standards applicable to small, medium, and large public safety agencies.

Course Topics

  • Definitions, history, and organizational purpose of staff inspections
  • Creating and establishing a staff inspection unit
  • Various inspection methodologies and approaches
  • Defining the scope and boundaries of inspections
  • Implementing employee surveys for evaluating current practices
  • Connecting inspections to early intervention systems
  • Formulating inspection standards and benchmarks
  • Documentation and reporting of inspection findings

Target Audience

This training is intended for law enforcement administrators, supervisors, accreditation managers, inspectors, auditors new to inspection roles, and experienced inspectors seeking professional development and updated methodologies.

Course Details

Duration: 24 hours
Class Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fee: $695.00
Instructor: Brian Blackman

Scheduled Sessions

Session 1: November 30 - December 2, 2026
Location: Altamonte Springs Police Department, Training Room, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Session 2: March 8 - 10, 2027
Location: Altamonte Springs Police Department, Training Room, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Session 3: November 29 - December 1, 2027
Location: IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224