Training Calendar
The Controlled Response Institute provides P.O.S.T, S.T.C and DOJ training as well as facilitating guest presenters to train in our state-of-the-art building.
At Controlled Response Institute, we ensure all officers are equipped with the same base-level understanding of their responsibility to the communities they serve, standards to uphold, and education for effective community-oriented policing . To facilitate this training, we employ exceptional training officers from agencies throughout the state of California and current subject matter experts.
With a focus on a “trust through training” model of policing, students may attend a wide array of courses.
A description of the courses and what they cover are available on our individual training pages and in our syllabus.
We are committed to developing new and experienced officers to high standards and providing exceptional training to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively protect the life, liberty and property of the people they serve.
A complete breakdown of SYLLABUS, TRAINING hours and cost is available on the CALENDAR and through our upcoming training page.
*California State does not allow for self-sponsorship for civilians to attend our trainings. All students must first be hired by a California law enforcement agency who will submit TRAINING managerial registrations on their behalf.
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Internally Developed Trainings
Trainings developed and taught by Controlled Response
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Community Outreach
Creating a culture of community
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Guest Presenter Opportunities
BECOME A GUEST Presenter at CONTROLLED RESPONSE INSTITUTE.
VIEW AND SORT ALL UPCOMING TRAININGS
To view and sort through all of controlled RESPONSE institutes upcoming trainings, view the Upcoming Trainings page. You will be prompted to select your training, the date you wish to attend, and fill out our registration form for each student attending the training. Guest presented courses will PROMPT you to leave the CONTROLLED Response INSTITUTE website and register directly with the Presenter through their own registration process.
Featured TRAININGS:
This is only a small selection of our trainings. To view a list of every upcoming law enforcement training course, view our upcoming trainings Page.
OVERVIEW
This course is designed to provide the student with a historical foundation and current activity of Kern County criminal street gangs and their affiliates.
GOAL
This eight-hour course is designed to provide students with in-depth information about current Hispanic, White, Black and female street gangs active in Kern County. Instruction will include on-going patterns of criminal activity, gang identification & recognition and methods of documentation.
Students will learn how to develop gang expertise in courtroom testimony, and how to develop and establish reliable confidential informants desired in criminal gang investigations.
PRESENTER
Charles J. Sherman, Owner/Instructor Controlled Response Institute
Charles Sherman is a retired sworn law enforcement officer with approximately 30 years of service. He started his career as a Detention Officer with the Kern County Sheriff’s Department where he served for approximately 10 years. Mr. Sherman was later hired as a full-time Police Officer with the Bakersfield Police Department, promoting to Sergeant and serving for approximately 17 years. In 2019, Mr. Sherman was hired by the Kern County District Attorney’s Office as an Investigator where he served until 2022. Mr. Sherman has developed his professional skill set to include Use of Force Expert, Gang and Narcotics Expert, Koga and PIDT Defense Tactics, Arrest & Control Instructor and Taser, CRCH & Baton Instructor. He is dedicated to developing and presenting strategic communications and use of force training to law enforcement personnel. His personal mission as a business owner and instructor is to build trust in the community through training and developing professional law enforcement personnel who make reasonable use of force decisions.
DETAILS
8 Hours Training
$125 Tuition
May 17th 2023
Easy Online Registration
Phone Assistance Available
Class begins at 0800
COURSE TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES
CRI Bakersfield – May 17th, 2023
Additional dates are available upon agency request.
Evenings and weekend courses available upon request.
TUITION $125
OVERVIEW
This course is designed to provide both new and experienced peace officers with an update of report writing issues based on both social and legal developments. It will provide enhanced skills for follow-up investigative reports related to criminal and civil matters.
GOAL
Officers attending this course will learn how to refresh their report writing skills and techniques needed to prepare a thoroughly written report. Attendees will combine experience and learned techniques to skillfully write reports, with an emphasis on taking statements and effective documentation. Course discussion will include methodologies of documentation for major crime scenes, use of force incidents, traffic contacts, court room testimony and court room preparation.
The course will also provide updated legislative content regarding PC835(a).
PRESENTER
Instructors at Controlled Response Institute are certified STC instructors. The instructor team includes both dedicated active and retired sworn law enforcement professionals, each with 30 years of experience and expertise. All CRI instructors are dedicated to providing quality confidence building instruction to their students, through both facilitated and scenario-based training.
DETAILS
8 Hours Training
$150 Tuition
08/02/202410/11/202411/08/202412/17/202401/21/2025
Easy Online Registration
Phone Assistance Available
Class begins at 0800
COURSE TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES
CRI Bakersfield – 08/02/202410/11/202411/08/202412/17/202401/21/2025
Additional dates are available upon agency request.
Evenings and weekend courses available upon request.
TUITION $150
OVERVIEW:
This Correctional Officer Core course is designed to meet and exceed the STC requirements for entry-level adult corrections officers and probation officers. This course will include various legal issues dealing with incarcerated offenders as well as supervision of inmates. Transportation, report writing, receiving and release, accountability contraband training, cell searching and cell extractions.
GOAL:
The goal of CORE training is to provide 200 hours of required entry-level basic training for Adult Correctional Officers and Probation Officers within the first year of employment to entry-level corrections positions. CORE training is based on the tasks that each employee in the respective entry-level position must perform. CORE tasks are identified through job analysis research conducted by STC. These analyses are periodically updated due to the evolving nature of the local corrections professions. Each CORE course has specific content and a minimum number of instructional hours. The CORE courses for ACO and PO also include prescribed classes, performance objectives, training notes and testing requirements to measure learning.
INSTRUCTORS:
Instructors at Controlled Response Institute are certified STC and POST instructors. The instructor team includes both dedicated active and retired sworn law enforcement professionals, each with 30 years of experience and expertise. All CRI instructors are dedicated to providing quality confidence building instruction to their students, through both facilitated and scenario-based training.
TUITION $750.00
OVERVIEW
Students will be instructed in Arrest and Control Techniques designed to ensure personnel safety and awareness while executing their duties as Law Enforcement Officers. Students will be taught about Use of Force legal issues per PC 835a, including the authority to arrest and/or use force. Students will learn key issues related to CA Assembly Bill 392, Senate Bill 230 and Assembly Bill 490. Course is P.O.S.T certified #1428-29503-22 and meets P.O.S.T PSP requirements.
GOAL
This eight-hour course is designed to meet P.O.S.T Perishable Skills Program requirements. Students will be instructed in a facilitated learning environment was well as scenario-based training. Students will learn current legal issues, discuss agency policy, learn proper search, handcuffing and escorting techniques, medical aid requirements and proper use of force report writing.
PRESENTER
Charles J. Sherman, Owner/Instructor Controlled Response Institute
Charles Sherman is a retired sworn law enforcement officer with approximately 30 years of service. He started his career as a Detention Officer with the Kern County Sheriff’s Department where he served for approximately 10 years. Mr. Sherman was later hired as a full-time Police Officer with the Bakersfield Police Department, promoting to Sergeant and serving for approximately 17 years. In 2019, Mr. Sherman was hired by the Kern County District Attorney’s Office as an Investigator where he served until 2022. Mr. Sherman has developed his professional skill set to include Use of Force Expert, Gang and Narcotics Expert, Koga and PIDT Defense Tactics, Arrest & Control Instructor and Taser, CRCH & Baton Instructor. He is dedicated to developing and presenting strategic communications and use of force training to law enforcement personnel. His personal mission as a business owner and instructor is to build trust in the community through training and developing professional law enforcement personnel who make reasonable use of force decisions.
DETAILS
8 Hours Training
$125 Tuition
Multiple Dates
Easy Online Registration
Phone Assistance Available
Class begins at 0800
POST Course #1428-29503-22
STC Certification # N/A
COURSE TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES
CRI Bakersfield - February 5,2024 and March 4,2024
Additional dates are available upon agency request.
Evenings and weekend courses available upon request.
TUITION $125
OVERVIEW
This is a Use of Force training course with realistic scenario-based training. This is not a "tabletop" scenario course. Students will participate in scenarios in a realistic manner utilizing several variations of training aids. Legal standards, policies and case law will be covered followed by multiple scenarios with the final exam consisting of proper documentation in a use of force incident.
GOAL
This 24-hour course teaches students how to take classroom learning and apply it to realistic use of force situations. This enhanced level of training teaches students competency while instilling confidence through making better critical decisions in rapidly unfolding and tense situations. Skilled and confident law enforcement personnel can build community trust.
PRESENTER
Instructors at Controlled Response Institute are current and retired law enforcement personnel each with over 30 years experience. It is our goal at Controlled Response Institute to provide a higher level of training for sworn and professional staff law enforcement personnel.
DETAILS
24 Hours Training
$450 Tuition
Multiple Dates
Easy Online Registration
Phone Assistance Available
Class begins at 0800
POST Course # N/A
STC Certification
COURSE TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES
CRI Bakersfield – April 24-26, 2023, May 8-10, 2023, and June 12-14, 2023
Additional dates are available upon agency request.
TUITION $450
OVERVIEW
This is a Use of Force training course with realistic scenario-based training. This is not a "tabletop" scenario course. Students will participate in scenarios in a realistic manner utilizing several variations of training aids. Legal standards, policies and case law will be covered followed by multiple scenarios with the final exam consisting of proper documentation needed after a Use of Force incident.
GOAL
This 40 hours course teaches students how to take classroom learning and apply it to realistic use of force situations. This enhanced level of training instills confidence and competency resulting in better critical decision making during rapidly unfolding and tense situations. Skilled and confident law enforcement personnel can build community trust.
PRESENTER
Instructors at Controlled Response Institute are current and retired law enforcement personnel each with over 30 years experience. It is our goal at Controlled Response Institute to provide a higher level of training for sworn and professional staff law enforcement personnel.
DETAILS
24 Hours Training
$450 Tuition
Multiple Dates
Easy Online Registration
Phone Assistance Available
Class begins at 0800
POST Course # N/A
STC Certification #7109361
COURSE TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES
CRI Bakersfield – May 15-18 2023 and June 26-30 2023
Additional dates are available upon agency request.
TUITION $750
OVERVIEW
This is a Self Defense training course with realistic scenario-based training. This is not a "tabletop" scenario course. Students will participate in scenarios in a realistic manner utilizing several variations of training aids. Legal standards for self defense will be covered.
GOAL
This 8-hour course teaches students how to take classroom learning and apply it to realistic self defense situations. This enhanced level of training teaches students competency while instilling confidence through making better critical decisions in self defense situations.
PRESENTER
Instructors at Controlled Response Institute are current and retired law enforcement personnel each with over 30 years experience. It is our goal at Controlled Response Institute to provide a higher level of training for community members, sworn and professional staff law enforcement personnel.
DETAILS
8 Hours Training
$150 Tuition
Other dates upon request
Easy Online Registration
Phone Assistance Available
Class begins at 0800
POST Course # N/A
STC Certification
COURSE TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES
CRI Bakersfield
View dates below
Additional dates are available upon agency request.
Evenings and weekend courses available upon request.
TUITION $150
OVERVIEW
Students will be instructed in Arrest and Control Techniques designed to ensure personnel safety and awareness while executing their duties as Law Enforcement Officers. Students will be taught about Use of Force legal issues per PC 835a, including the authority to arrest and/or use force. Students will learn key issues related to CA Assembly Bill 392, Senate Bill 230 and Assembly Bill 490. Course is P.O.S.T certified #1428-29503-22 and meets P.O.S.T PSP requirements.
GOAL
This eight-hour course is designed to meet P.O.S.T Perishable Skills Program requirements. Students will be instructed in a facilitated learning environment was well as scenario-based training. Students will learn current legal issues, discuss agency policy, learn proper search, handcuffing and escorting techniques, medical aid requirements and proper use of force report writing.
PRESENTER
Charles J. Sherman, Owner/Instructor Controlled Response Institute
Charles Sherman is a retired sworn law enforcement officer with approximately 30 years of service. He started his career as a Detention Officer with the Kern County Sheriff’s Department where he served for approximately 10 years. Mr. Sherman was later hired as a full-time Police Officer with the Bakersfield Police Department, promoting to Sergeant and serving for approximately 17 years. In 2019, Mr. Sherman was hired by the Kern County District Attorney’s Office as an Investigator where he served until 2022. Mr. Sherman has developed his professional skill set to include Use of Force Expert, Gang and Narcotics Expert, Koga and PIDT Defense Tactics, Arrest & Control Instructor and Taser, CRCH & Baton Instructor. He is dedicated to developing and presenting strategic communications and use of force training to law enforcement personnel. His personal mission as a business owner and instructor is to build trust in the community through training and developing professional law enforcement personnel who make reasonable use of force decisions.
DETAILS
8 Hours Training
$125 Tuition
Multiple Dates
Easy Online Registration
Phone Assistance Available
Class begins at 0800
POST Course #1428-29503-22
STC Certification # N/A
COURSE TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES
CRI Bakersfield - February 5,2024 and March 4,2024
Additional dates are available upon agency request.
Evenings and weekend courses available upon request.
TUITION $125