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RPI -- Domestic Violence Instructor Training Program (RPI-DVITP)
This instructor development program is designed to increase the effectiveness of those law enforcement professionals tasked with delivering domestic violence related training.
The primary focus of this program is to develop adjunct FLETC instructors who will be required to redeliver this material in their respective jurisdictions. Participants attending this program will learn new and creative ways to present various domestic violence related topics such as Dynamics of Domestic Violence, Officer Safety, Law Enforcement Liability and Determining the Predominant Aggressor.
The students attending this course represent law enforcement, prosecution, victim advocacy, probation, courts and other law enforcement professionals tasked with training agencies in domestic violence prevention. FLETC will provide the students with all necessary training aids to set up in-service training and regional training in domestic violence.
Who Should Attend
- Applicants must be state, local, county, campus or tribal criminal justice professionals, law enforcement personnel, or domestic violence advocates.
- The participants must have prior training in responding to domestic violence crimes and have some experience training these issues. In addition, the participants must represent agencies with needs or anticipated needs for domestic violence training.
- It is expected that the participant will redeliver this training to secondary students upon completion of the course.
Type: Advanced
Length: 5 days
Curriculum
- Developing effective domestic violence training skills.
- Making presentations in a classroom setting.
- Hands-on training on a variety of domestic violence topics.
Prerequisites for Attendance
Training programs denoted as “RPI” (Rural Policing Institute) are open to qualified/full-time, city, campus, county, state and tribal law enforcement officers who either
a.) work in an area that is not located in a metropolitan statistical area or
b.) work in a metropolitan statistical area, but within a jurisdiction that serves fewer than 50,000 people.
These qualifications are defined by the United States Census Bureau (http://quickfacts.census.gov).
Registration Information
- The best way to register is via the on-line registration system. This system allows you to register at your convenience, change your courses, cancel out of a program, and receive electronic feedback on the status of your request.
- Create an Account — This will allow you to apply for all training programs. It also lets you track your training once you have applied. After signing up for the account, you will receive a user name and password by email. Then, you will be ready to sign in and request a seat in training programs.
- Training Account Login — Use this link if you already have a FLETC Training Account. When registering on-line, qualified attendees should make sure the course they select is an “RPI” training courses in order to ensure they receive free tuition and free lodging where available.
Contact Information
If you have questions or need additional information, contact us at : FLETC-RuralPolicingInstitute@dhs.gov or call 1-800-74FLETC.
Training Dates
- Bismarck, ND -- March 08, 2010 to March 12, 2010
- Salt River, AZ -- August 16, 2010 to August 20, 2010