Law Enforcement Communications, 1st Ed., Instructor, Online #53765

This course explores the basic skills and techniques of teaching. Based on the principles of adult education, the students study the dynamics of instructional delivery. Successful completion of this course provides your agency instructors with the techniques they need to apply to the Law Enforcement Communications course. As agency instructors they will be able to deliver the LEC course either in-house or regionally, allowing for significant reduction in your in-service training and travel costs.

Instructional media and exercises used throughout the course reinforce the knowledge attained in lecture and demonstration. In addition, each participant receives a comprehensive Law Enforcement Communications, First Edition Instructor Guide Package as part of the course tuition. The Instructor Guide Package includes the Instructor Techniques textbook, course outline, lesson plans, the student text, and detailed instructions on how to set up and run the course in-house for your agency.

Once certified as a LEC Instructor, your instructors will be registered in our online community of instructors, created just for the Law Enforcement Communications course. This PSConnect community will give access to the teaching resources, including the companion PowerPoint, audio-visual resources, optional readings, study packages, puzzles and games.

Students enrolled in this course will participate in class with those learning to teach in other disciplines as well. Course content includes general instructional theory and techniques, as well as specific strategies for teaching APCO’s Law Enforcement Communications course.

LEC – Instructor Technique textbook includes modules on:

• Instructional Techniques
• The Learning Process
• Lesson Plans
• Design and Use of Instructional Media
• Simulation Design and Use
• Testing and Evaluation
• Liability in Training
• Instructor Resources

Upon successful completion of the course, your agency instructor will be able to:

• Train your personnel in the new Law Enforcement Communications, First Edition student course with these capacities:
• Foster skill development through practical exercises
• Develop lesson plans
• Design and use instructional media
• Create effective simulations
• Create quizzes and exams based on course objectives
• Understand the factors relating to liability in training

CDEs Earned: 40

Recertification Requirements:
APCO Institute certified agency instructors are required to recertify every two years. Complete information on the recertification process is provided at the conclusion of the Law Enforcement Communications, First Edition Instructor course. Recertification requires ongoing continuing education and teaching.

Tuition: Payable in U.S. Funds

Options	Term	Tuition
		Non-Member	Member *
Co-Host	5 days	$560	$510
Online	6 weeks	$605	$555
Contract	5 days	Contact us for pricing	Contact us for pricing

* You must be a current Associate, Full or Commercial member to receive member discounts on all courses. Online members receive member discounts on online courses only.

** Virtual Classroom Requirements and Expectations

Late fee $25 (applied 10 days prior to course start date)
Tuition includes a comprehensive course manual and all certification fees.
Additional shipping fees may apply for international shipments.

Tuition for live courses does not include travel, lodging, meals or other costs. Online class tuition does not include web access fees or other local internet/web-related costs. Successful students will earn APCO Institute certification.