The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the state law governing access by citizens of Virginia, and representatives of the media, to public records and to meetings of public bodies. FOIA provides that, with some specific exemptions and exceptions, …
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the state law governing access by citizens of Virginia, and representatives of the media, to public records and to meetings of public bodies. FOIA provides that, with some specific exemptions and exceptions, …
To view a recording of this presenation, please click here. This one-hour virtual presentation will discuss changes and trends in law enforcement, including issues related to FOIA, use of force, mental illness, citizen involvement, and qualified immunity.
To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. VRSA’s defense counsel, Whitt & Del Bueno, will discuss presumptions including history, qualifications, defenses, and common questions.
To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. This course will train administrators and supervisors on the risks of drug and alcohol use by employees, the skills to recognize use of drugs and alcohol, the skills to confront an …
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Join VRSA’s Inclusion Resident Dr. Robin Stacia for a virtual discussion exploring how advancing and supporting diversity and inclusivity strengthens your teams and organization’s culture. This virtual training session will focus on how to integrate inclusion within your organization’s operations …
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. A follow-up to VRSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting topic: A Leadership Imperative: Diversity and Inclusion, this virtual training session, led by Dr. Robin Stacia, VRSA’s Inclusion Resident, will explore how inclusivity …
VRSA’s final Inclusion Residency training session will provide participants with information on how to get started with their inclusion journey. Dr. Stacia will review: Where and how to get started; A five-step inclusivity strategy plan; How to understand concerns and …
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In this third 90-minute session of VRSA’s Inclusion Residency, Dr. Robin Stacia will provide an overview of inclusive leadership skills, focusing on core competencies that support inclusive and equitable leadership, including: Cultural Competence Courage Curiosity Communication Collaboration Conscious Culture Commitment …
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To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. During this second 90-minute session of VRSA’s Inclusion Residency, we will discuss diversity and inclusion as a leadership imperative. During this session, Dr. Stacia will help attendees: Identify the benefits and …
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To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. Join us for the first of four 90-minute training sessions as part of the VRSA Inclusion Residency. During this session, we will: Discuss and understand terms, research, and practices that are …
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To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. With an ever-mounting scrutiny on the law enforcement profession, it is imperative that departments, specifically departmental leadership and supervisors, develop knowledge and skills to be ready for liability and being sued …
To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. Over the last two decades, law enforcement agencies and individual law enforcement officers in the United States have been the subject of intense public scrutiny. The very nature of police work, …
To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. There is a growing need to learn verbal conflict and crisis communication skills. When verbal encounters become adversarial and escalate, they can often lead to controversial use of force issues, or …
To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. This training is designed to help law enforcement, corrections, emergency medical technicians, firefighters and others understand and respond to individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. This webinar will explore: • The different social media platforms used by law enforcement agencies; • Social media use by law enforcement employees on their personal accounts; • Social media …
Use of Force Assessment and Risk Management requires an understanding of many factors. It is important for supervisors to have the skill and ability to minimize and reduce risk associated with use of force encounters. This course focuses on use …
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To view a recording of this webinar, please click here. This webinar will provide insight into current law enforcement training practices and offer thought provoking recommendations intended to initiate discussions on how to possibly re-imagine the role of law enforcement …
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