About Us
our mission
Our Mission is to provide high quality training to increase the knowledge and confidence of local law enforcement officers to make better Use of Force decisions.
We aim to increase community trust in law enforcement through training law enforcement personnel to a higher level of critical decision making.
our vision
Our vision for california is Public safety through quality public service. Through ongoing law enforcement training opportunities, it is the goal of Controlled Response Institute to improve law enforcement officer’s knowledge, skills and therefore, building trust and confidence through training.
Equally, we recognize the importance of building community trust and support between citizens and law enforcement.
Our goal is to build trust within the community by providing ongoing training opportunities which develop the skill sets of law enforcement personnel.
our values
Here at CONTROLLED Response INSTITUTE, we value Loyalty, integrity, Commitment, Respect, Professionalism, Accountability, EDUCATION, Teamwork, and Community.
About Controlled Response Institute
Welcome to Controlled Response Institute (CRI). CRI is a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and California Board of State and Community Corrections / Standards and Training (STC) certified training presenter. It is the goal of CRI to provide the most current and relevant POST and STC law enforcement training available.
Controlled Response Institute is a new privately owned training facility which includes two state of the art classrooms, large separate mat room and large conference meeting room.
Select courses have been designed to include the state standards as well as realistic scenario based training. Our Mission is to provide law enforcement personnel training which enhances the student’s knowledge and confidence through both classroom and scenario based training opportunities.
We look forward to serving the training needs of our law enforcement personnel.
Testimonials
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I attended Charles Sherman’s De-Escalation class. It was a great experience and gave me new tools and tactics to deploy while on patrol, to gain verbal compliance and de-escalate hostile situations. I would recommend this training to all Law Enforcement Officers and personnel.
Jonathan Gonzales
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Class was very informative. A lot better then previous verbal communication courses from other agencies.
R. Gomes
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I have had the opportunity to work with Chuck Sherman for a close to 20 years in a variety of capacities. He helped train me on gang investigations, officer safety and defense tactics. He is strongly motivated to train officers to meet the challenges of the profession by providing realistic training. I know he views training as the best way he can still contribute and improve the profession he has given so much to.
Brent Stratton
" Through my years as a Kern County Law Enforcement Officer, I learned that knowledge builds confidence. Confidence then helps officers make critical split-second decisions, increasing awareness of how those decisions affect the community's trust toward their officers. My goal is for law enforcement officers to reach a higher level of training. Thereby, making them better able to make sound Use of Force decisions which builds trust between law enforcement and the community."
Founder, Charles Sherman
Charles Sherman is a retired sworn law enforcement officer with approximately Thirty years of service. He started his career as a Detention Officer with the Kern County Sheriff’s Department where he served for approximately ten years. Mr.Sherman was later hired as a full-time Police Officer with the Bakersfield Police Department, where he served for approximately seventeen years. During this time, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Some of his many assignments included Detective, Field Training Officer and Academy Coordinator. 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 and Control Instructor and Taser, CRCH & Baton Instructor.
Mr. Sherman 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 officers who make reasonable use of force decisions.
FAQs
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It is the desire of CRI that students have a relaxed and interactive adult learning environment with plenty of group discussion and exercises.
Training can challenge your thinking but will never force you into anything.
If you are the quiet type, that is perfectly okay too.
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To pay, register for your class online, fill in the registration form, and pay with card at checkout.
You will be emailed a receipt and a confirmation. Detailed payment information is contained in the confirmation you receive after registering.
If you need to, you can mail us a check in advance or bring one to class. If you need to send us a check after the class, just let us know in your order details. Please work out these details directly with us prior to registering through our contact page.
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Casual to business casual. Some classes may require clothing for PT, and the trainer should be contacted with any questions.
All students should refer to their department manual regarding the dress code policy for training.
Our Values
OUR VALUES
Loyalty — We will show allegiance to ourselves, our departments, the state of California, our community, and to those who came before us and sacrificed so much to ensure the safety of our citizens.
Integrity — We are honest, responsible, and ethical Citizens. We place the highest trust in training. Each member must recognize that they are held to a higher standard of accountability than the public.
Our conduct, both on and off duty, must be beyond reproach.
Commitment — To fulfill the vision of the Controlled Response Institute, each Trainer, Guest Presenter, employee and student, must deliberately carry out their duties and responsibilities to the best of their abilities.
Respect — Because we are a diverse culture, we value each other and all members of our community regardless of age, race, gender, appearance, individual beliefs or lifestyles. We will always show empathy, understanding, respect, dignity, and appreciation for our similarities and differences.
Professionalism — To be considered professional we must conform to the technical and ethical standards of our profession. Because we are highly trained and dedicated we are capable of handling the daily demands of law enforcement and devoting our full energy and talents to the greater vision.
Accountability — Employees at all levels and ranks must accept responsibility for their actions both in their personal life and in their professional life. We must always be mindful to NEVER violate public trust.
The difference
Controlled Response Institute is certified as a private presenter with California P.O.S.T and S.T.C. and will be providing certified courses and Trainings for sworn personnel and professional staff, while also operating as a professional teaching building for outside course teachers, who we refer to as “Guest PRESENTERS,” to use our facility to teach their own classes in our new STATE-of-the-art Law enforcement training center.
Join us in our new facility
Join us in our new facility
Controlled Response Institute is certified as a private presenter with California P.O.S.T and S.T.C. and will be providing certified courses for sworn personnel and professional staff.
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The Controlled Response Institute provides P.O.S.T, S.T.C and DOJ training to ALL California Law Enforcement Agencies, including patrol divisions and officers assigned to in custody facilities.
The training opportunities will meet and/or exceed the minimum requirements set forth by the California Police Officer Standards and Training, and Standards Training and Certification. CRI also develops and presents current and goal-oriented De-Escalation and Strategic Communication strategies for corrections and patrol officers/deputies.
There are currently over 509 law enforcement agencies employing 79,431 sworn peace officers in CALIFORNIA. The officers and deputies who make up these departments are all required to comply with the Continued Professional Training Standards and Perishable Skills Programs as set forth in the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
We must attend a minimum 4 hours of Use of Force and 2 hours of De-escalation/ Strategic Communications training every 24 months. This requirement affects many departments who have internal training officers/ deputies who develop and provide the training as an auxiliary duty requiring overtime for both the training officer/ deputy and the officer/ deputy who must attend the training. Also costs for an officer or civilian to develop and submit the courses to the appropriate state agency so students receive the required credits.
We would love to work with you to meet your training requirements in our new facility.