Otter Tail County



West Central MN 2020 Course ScheduleLE Training To register call (218) 367-6301Snowmobile Statutes and Enforcement Refresher - MN DNRJanuary 13th, 2020SFST/ARIDE Refresher 2 SessionsJanuary 28th, 2020Use of Force/TaserFebruary 5, 2020RAIDER – Lone Officer Response to an Active ShooterMarch 2-3, 2020TI Simulator (New and Improved Firearms Training Simulator)March 26&27, 2020Child Custody Issues, Child Maltreatment Reports,April 15, 2020Intakes and Emergency Placement ATV Statutes and Enforcement Refresher – MN DNRApril 8, 2020Child Passenger Safety TechnicianMay 12-15th, 2020Rural Operations – Small Team Tactics & Long-Range RifleJune 3-4, 2020Proactive & Undercover Investigations - 3 Day CourseSeptember 2-4, 2020Warrantless Searches/Custodial InterrogationsSeptember 16, 2020TI Simulator (New and Improved Firearms Training Simulator)October 26&27, 2020Mental Health Awareness; Bias & Cultural Awareness November 9-10, 2020POST MANDATED TRAININGUse of Force/TaserDecember 9, 2020MORE CLASSES MAY COME FOR 2020Pursuing the possibility of hosting the following classes:LIDARBackground InvestigatorSocial Media/Cellular InvestigationsWest Central MN Training ConsortiumGeneral InformationRegistration for classes: Registration for classes must be completed at least 1 week prior to the class start date. Registration can be completed by calling Lori Windels at 218-367-6301, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by email lwindels@co.ottertail.mn.us . A listing of training classes can be viewed at co-ottertail.mn.us/sheriff then locate training consortium.Membership: Member agencies will be given priority registration for training classes. Membership is based on the number of officers in your department. Membership for 2020 includes:Otter Tail County Sheriff’s OfficeGrant County Sheriff’s OfficeWilkin County Sheriff’s Office Wadena County Sheriff’s OfficeTodd County Sheriff’s OfficeBecker County Sheriff’s Office Pelican Rapids Police DepartmentParkers Prairie Police Department Detroit Lakes Police Department Henning Police DepartmentBattle Lake Police Department Wadena Police Department Frazee Police Department Sebeka Police Department Starbuck Police DepartmentStaples Police DepartmentWheaton Police Department Osakis Police DepartmentFee Schedule for 2020:$200 per officer for 1-5 officers$175 per officer for 6 -10 officers$150 per officer for 11 or more officersLocation of Training: Most of the training sessions are held at the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Patrol Operations Center, 469 Main St. W, State Highway 108, Ottertail, MN. Some courses may be held at alternate sites which will be stated in the training flyer.Cancellation Policy: Because spots for classes are limited in size agencies must notify Lori Windels a minimum of 2 days (48 hours) prior the start of the class that they will be unable to attend. Failure to do so will cost the department $25 for each non-cancellation. A waiting list will be established for cancellation replacements and will be filled by order of the waiting list for the class. Local Lodging: Local Ottertail lodging can be found at the following hotelsThumper Pond Lodge – Conference Center; Ottertail, MN (877)294-7981 ; mention the conference rate.Super 8 Motel – Perham, MN (800)800-8000 Crossing Inn & Suites – Perham, MN SEE ADDITIONAL LODGING LISTED IN REAR OF BOOKLET FOR FERGUS FALLSSnowmobile Enforcement & Statutes MN DNRThe long-range forecast for the winter is lots of snow – which means lots of snowmobilers. MN DNR Conservation Officers Chris Vinton and Jordan Anderson will provide a brief refresher on snowmobile enforcement and statutes. Credits: 3 hoursCost: FreeDate:Time:Location:Jan 13, 2020 1300-1600Ottertail Operations Center469 Main St. WState Hwy 108, Ottertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.usSFST/ARIDE RefresherMN State PatrolClass Description: SFST: This four-hour course will discuss the ever changing DWI law, the newest and most relevant court cases affecting law enforcement procedures, tips on solidifying your DWI case, and a refresher of SFST skills and techniques. This is a refresher for those officers that have previously attended the 16-hour SFST course.?ARIDE: This course will instruct officers on the difference between alcohol and drug impaired drivers; how they are detected and what can be expected. Officers will learn the observable signs of seven major drug categories, medical conditions that mimic drug influence, and what they will see when they encounter drivers under the influence of specific drugs.? This course may be used as ARIDE refresher.Instructors:MN State Trooper Isaiah GoddingCredits: 4 hoursCost: FREEDate:Time:Location:Jan 28, 2020 0800 – 1200Ottertail Operations CenterJan 28, 2020 1300 - 1700469 W Main St*2 sessions, only need to attend 1 Ottertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 or email loriwindels@co.ottertail.mn.us Use of Force/TASER/Practical’s Class Description: Use of Force / Taser is an 8-hour course designed to cover the MN POST Board Requirements for Peace Officer continuing education in Use of Force and Taser training. This course will combine classroom and hands on training for 8 hours.Instructors:Deputy Aaron Sprout, Otter Tail CountyDeputy Allen MeKash, Otter Tail CountyEquipment Required: Duty Gear Credits:8 hoursCost:Member: FreeNon-Member: $50Class Size: 20 Meal IncludedDate:Time:Location:Feb 05, 2019 0830 – 1700Ottertail Operations Center469 W Main StOttertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orRAIDER – Response to an Active Shooter (2 Day)Class Description: Addressing Unique ChallengesRAIDER exposes first-on-scene responders to the tactical skills necessary to operate in the unique Active Shooter setting – a hostile environment, populated by large numbers of civilians, with an Active Shooter attempting to achieve the highest body count possible in the shortest amount of time. This is not a normal event, nor is the response.Solo-Engagement TacticsThere will always be a first officer on the scene. If he or she waits for more officers – as is the protocol in many units – who are we portraying needs help more - the officer or the victims under attack? Solo-engagement training is designed to provide officers with the necessary mental and physical skills to draw the attention of the active shooter away from the potential victims, confuse and frustrate the shooter, and successfully neutralize the situation.The CourseOur leveled courses are designed to provide Officers with a new skill set of moving alone in hostile environments. ?The courses involve classroom, range, and scenario instruction and are delivered in a logical progression.Instructors:RAIDER Personnel – LE Officers/InstructorsCredits:14 hoursCost:Member: FreeNon-Member: Sign up through **Only 13 spots – sign up early!! training companyClass Size: 13 Date:Time:Location:March 2-3, 2020 0800 – 1700White Pines Academy 401 Main Ave Deer Creek, MN 56527To Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.usRAIDER Training - 2 days ($595) Hosted by:?? Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office3-2-20 to 3-3-20White Pines Academy401 Main Ave.Deer Creek, MN 56527For more information or to register, log on to or contactChris Pattie at 440-785-8733/Email cpattie@ ?PREREQUISITE: ACTIVE POLICE OFFICER, MILITARY, OR ARMED SECURITYThe RAIDER (Rapid Deployment, Awareness, Intervention, Decisiveness, EMS, Recovery)?program is exclusively available to police, military, and licensed armed security personnel.?Addressing Unique ChallengesRAIDER exposes first-on-scene responders to the tactical skills necessary to operate in the unique Active Shooter setting – a hostile environment, populated by large numbers of civilians, with an Active Shooter attempting to achieve the highest body count possible in the shortest amount of time. This is not a normal event, nor is the response.Solo-Engagement TacticsThere will always be a first officer on the scene. If he or she waits for more officers – as is the protocol in many units – who are we portraying needs help more - the officer or the victims under attack? Solo-engagement training is designed to provide officers with the necessary mental and physical skills to draw the attention of the active shooter away from the potential victims, confuse and frustrate the shooter, and successfully neutralize the situation.The CourseOur leveled courses are designed to provide Officers with a new skill set of moving alone in hostile environments. ?The courses involve classroom, range, and scenario instruction and are delivered in a logical progression.?RAIDER Level 1?Day 1: 0800 - 1000Setting: ClassroomBackground and Introduction - Necessity of solo-engagementCase studies / History of Active ShootersDay 1: 1000 - 1700Setting: Building for Drills and Movements (airsoft)?Introduction to solo engagement movementsTeam movement vs Solo movement comparisonMovement Exercises (Left Turn, Right Turn, Reverse) SoloEngagement Tactics???????? Entry & Exits from Hallways???????? Clearing Rooms???????? Clearing Hot zones (Solo)???????? Entry with multiple threats???????? Shoot/No-Shoot Targets??Day 2: 0800 - 1700Setting: Building for Drills and Movements (airsoft)??????? Entry & Exits from Hallways???????? Clearing Rooms???????? Clearing Hot zones (Solo)???????? Entry with multiple threats???????? Shoot/No-Shoot Targets and force on force1st SessionTI Training SimulatorThe TI Training Lab is a Premiere Training Simulator, ensuring the best training experience possible. A wide range of force options from TASER? to Aerosol to commonly used firearms are at your disposal. The system also offers low-light simulation. Students will be evaluated on their judgment, justification, verbalization, and accuracy during the encounters.Instructor: Sergeant Joe Axness, Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office Credits: 1 hourEquipment Required: Duty gearCost: Member: FreeNon-Member: $50Class Size: 14 per day (pick a time slot)Date: Time:Location:March 26 & 27, 20208:00-1600Ottertail City Patrol Station 469 Main St. W State Hwy 108, Ottertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.us Child Custody Disputes, Child Maltreatment Reports and Emergency HoldsClass Description: This course will cover the rules and statutes regarding child custody disputes, child maltreatment reports and emergency holds on children. This course is presented by the Otter Tail County Attorney’s Office. Instructors: Sarah Estep-Larson, Katie Schur, Otter Tail County Attorney’s OfficeCredits: 5 P.O.S.T. CreditsCost:Member: FreeOtter Tail County Agencies: Free Out of County Non-Member: $50Class Size: 50Meal IncludedDate:Time:Location:April 15, 20200900-1500Ottertail Operations Center469 Main St W Ottertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.usATV Enforcement & StatutesMN DNRClass Description: MN DNR Conservation Officers Chris Vinton and Jordan Anderson will provide a brief refresher on ATV enforcement and statutes.?Credits: 3 hoursCost:FreeDate:April 8th, 2020Time:1200-1500 hoursLocation:Ottertail Operations Center469 W Main StOttertail, MN 56571To Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.usChild Passenger Safety TechnicianClass Description: The national standardized Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Course is a three day course that combines classroom instruction, hands-on work with car seats and in vehicles, and a community safety seat checkup event. Successful completion of this course certifies the individual as a national CPS technician for two years.? Students pass the course if they: attend every part of the course and earn passing grades for three sets of tests: written quizzes, hands-on skills assessments and a checkup event.? Successful individuals will be able to conduct car seat safety checks/education either individually or through a checkup event. This course satisfies the Minnesota Child Restraint Education Account Car Seat Grant Program for the distribution of child restraints to low income recipients. Instructors: Detective Eric Lien, Otter Tail County Sheriff’s OfficeCredits: 32 hoursCost:$95 for certification through Safe Kids WorldwideClass Size: 30Meals Included For Members, $10 Non-membersDate:Time:Location:May 12-15th, 20200800-1700Ottertail Operations Center469 W Main StOttertail, MN 56571To Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.us Rural Operations – Small Team Tactics and Long Range Rifle (2 Day)Class Description:Rural Operations is a Law Enforcement centered course that introduces basic skills involving the use of small teams for security, observation, and support during short duration, rural events. Live fire marksmanship drills will be completed as an individual and while maneuvering as a team in a controlled setting. The course ends in a final CULEX with the team planning and executing an operation against a rural objective. This course will immediately enhance a team’s ability in a rural setting and build a solid framework for further training and development.This course is designed to enhance the skill level and expand the effective range of the LE Officer by utilizing magnified optics on patrol carbines or other high-powered rifles. The ability to gather visual intelligence and provide accurate fire at greater distances is essential in rural operations. The use of magnified optics enhances this capability while increasing the operational range of the typical patrol/entry carbine. Students should have intermediate level carbine ICS COVERED:Mission planningSpecial considerations for rural environmentsPreparationInfiltration techniquesMovement techniquesThe basics of patrollingImmediate actions drillsDowned operator drillsCarbine deployment with magnified opticsREQUIRED EQUIPMENT Eye and ear protection Standard Duty Gear Rifle with Scope or Magnified Red Dot Sight - Zeroed at 50 yards Minimum of 2 magazines 400 rounds of quality ammunition Spare batteries for sights Weather-appropriate clothing - including clothing appropriate for concealment in a rural environment Shooting mat and bipod recommended Instructors: 88 TacticalCost: Member: Free Non-Member: sign up through Class Size: Limited to 14 Consortium members Please sign up early!!Location: Grant County Sheriff’s Office Rifle RangeDate: June 3-4, 2020 Time: 0800-1700***Ammunition may be purchased at cost through OTC SOTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.us Proactive & Undercover InvestigationsClass Description: This class is a multi-media presentation involving the use of real-life case studies, film, and television as examples to aid in the understanding of the concepts being taught. A thorough introduction or refresher on the tools available to and methods employed by investigators working proactive and long-term cases. The course emphasizes racketeering, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, theft/robbery, criminal street gangs, human trafficking, and other organized criminal enterprises. Topics Included:Undercover Work InterrogationsUse of Informants Sources of FundingWiretapsMobile Tracking DevicesPen & TrapsPole CamerasAerial SurveillanceSocial MediaDeconflictionOpen Source IntelligenceWarrants & SubpoenasPost-Arrest EssentialsInstructors: JP Nixon ConsultingMr. Nixon is the former Director of a joint State/Federal task force, based out of Miami, Florida, that conducted complex international money laundering investigations, focused on the activities of Colombian and Mexican drug cartels. With an expertise in electronic surveillance, Mr. Nixon supervised more than two dozen wiretaps and his work resulted in the arrest and extradition of many prominent traffickers and launderers. Notably, during his time as a task force commander, Mr. Nixon oversaw a search and seizure operation that resulted in the largest cash seizure in South Florida’s history, totaling approximately 25 million dollars hidden in a private residence in suburban Miami-Dade County. In addition to his work as a task-force leader, as a former prosecutor, he has extensive litigation experience, trying approximately 100 cases to verdict including homicides, narcotics and firearms offenses, and myriad financial crimes. Mr. Nixon holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley (BA), Quinnipiac University (JD), and the University of Pennsylvania (MPA).Credits: 21 hoursCost:Member: FreeNon-members sign up at: Class Size: 30 membersMeal IncludedDate:Time:Location:September 2-4, 20200800-1600pmOttertail Operations Center*3 Day Course469 Main St W Ottertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.usWarrantless Searches/Custodial InterrogationsClass Description: This course will cover warrantless searches as well as custodial interrogations. This course is presented by the Otter Tail County Attorney’s Office. Instructors: Jake Thomason, Ryan Murphy, Otter Tail County Attorney’s OfficeCredits: 5 P.O.S.T. CreditsCost:Member: FreeOtter Tail County Agencies: Free Out of County Non-Member: $50Class Size: 50Meal IncludedDate:Time:Location:September 16, 20200900-1500Ottertail Operations Center469 Main St W Ottertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.us2nd SessionTI Training SimulatorThe TI Training Lab is a Premiere Training Simulator, ensuring the best training experience possible. A wide range of force options from TASER? to Aerosol to commonly used firearms are at your disposal. The system also offers low-light simulation. Students will be evaluated on their judgment, justification, verbalization, and accuracy during the encounters.Instructor: Sergeant Joe Axness, Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office Credits: 1 hourEquipment Required: Duty gearCost: Member: FreeNon-Member: $50Class Size: 14 per day (pick a time slot)Date:Time:Location:Oct 26&27, 20200800-1600Ottertail City Patrol Station469 Main St. WState Hwy 108, Ottertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.usMental Health Awareness; Bias and Cultural AwarenessMN POST MANDATED TRAINING: Minnesota statute requires officers complete at least 16 hours of continuing education in the three areas: 1) crisis intervention and mental illness crises, 2) conflict management and mediation, and 3) recognizing and valuing community diversity and cultural differences to include implicit bias. (16 hours total - not 16 hours in each topic) Four hours of training in each of two of the topics areas, and 8 in the third would meet the requirement as would any other combination that totaled at least 16 hours as long as it included all three areas.Mental Health Awareness: 11/09/2020Mental Health Awareness Class with Refresher; 1 full day; POST approvedThis 8-hour class is helpful to understanding the basics of mental illness. The class will cover an overview of mental illness: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders. We will look at the causes and nature of the illnesses, typical patterns of behaviors, common medications, and guidelines for officer response. We provide information on?de-escalation methods in the class and we also do role-playing with professional actors. Additionally, class participants will meet and hear from a panel of people living with mental illness.Bias & Cultural Awareness: 11/10/2020Bias and Cultural Awareness Class, 1 full day, POST approvedThis 8-hour class will be helpful to understanding prejudices in society and a review of how bias is formed, maintained and changed.?The class will also provide an awareness?of the differences in cultures for the first responder.? Information will be provided to help understand these differences and how to avoid misunderstandings to improve communication.This class is for all first responders.Cost: Member: FreeClass Size: 30 each day **We are capped at 30. Please sign up early. Date:Time:Location:Nov 09-10, 20200800-1700Ottertail City Patrol Station469 Main St. WState Hwy 108, Ottertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orlwindels@co.ottertail.mn.usUse of Force/TASER/Practical’s Class Description: Use of Force / Taser is an 8-hour course designed to cover the MN POST Board Requirements for Peace Officer continuing education in Use of Force and Taser training. This course will combine classroom and hands on training for 8 hours.Instructors:Deputy Aaron Sprout, Otter Tail CountyDeputy Allen MeKash, Otter Tail CountyEquipment Required: Duty Gear Credits:8 hoursCost:Member: FreeNon-Member: $50Class Size: 20 Meal IncludedDate:Time:Location:Dec 9, 2020 0830 – 1700Ottertail Operations Center469 W Main StOttertail, MNTo Register:Call Lori Windels 218-367-6301 orLODGINGFOR COURSES NEAR OTTERTAIL CITY217170064770Thumper Pond Lodge – Conference Center300 Thumper Lodge RoadOttertail, MN 56571(877) 294-7981 00Thumper Pond Lodge – Conference Center300 Thumper Lodge RoadOttertail, MN 56571(877) 294-7981 217170046990Super 8 Motel106 Jake St. SEPerham, MN 56573(800) 800-8000 00Super 8 Motel106 Jake St. SEPerham, MN 56573(800) 800-8000 217170081280Crossings Inn & Suites231 Market Dr.Perham, MN 56573218-346-2033 00Crossings Inn & Suites231 Market Dr.Perham, MN 56573218-346-2033 LODGING FOR COURSES IN FERGUS FALLS217170050800AmericInn I-94 Exit #54Fergus Falls, MN 56537(866)736-5452 00AmericInn I-94 Exit #54Fergus Falls, MN 56537(866)736-5452 2171700-2540Best Western The Falls Inn & Suites925 Western AveFergus Falls, MN 56537(218)739-2211 00Best Western The Falls Inn & Suites925 Western AveFergus Falls, MN 56537(218)739-2211 2171700110490Comfort Inn425 Western AveFergus Falls, MN 56537(218)736- 00Comfort Inn425 Western AveFergus Falls, MN 56537(218)736- 217170016510Days InnI94 & Hwy 210Fergus Falls, MN 56537(218)739-331100Days InnI94 & Hwy 210Fergus Falls, MN 56537(218)739-3311217170016510Super 8 Motel2454 College WayFergus Falls, MN 56537(218)739-326100Super 8 Motel2454 College WayFergus Falls, MN 56537(218)739-3261 ................
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