​Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
A Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Training Academy
Online Classes
Generational Differences
MIR Credit:
1 hour online
2 hours MIR
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Certification:
General Instructor Recertification
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Generational differences influence not only how you train employees. It influences nearly every facet of your organization, from hiring and recruiting, dealing with change, retaining employees, and communication
Field Training Officer:
Adult Learning Concepts for F.T.O.'s
MIR Credit:
1 hour online
2 hours MIR
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Certification:
F.T.O Recertification
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Current field trainers face more complex issues than ever before, yet research in adult learning theory provides us with relevant insight. This course offers field trainers an overview of key adult learning theories that every field trainer should understand and apply. Presented in the context of a real-life field training problem, the course offers research-based information and strategies for resolving the training problem.
Cultural Awareness:
Anti-Bias Training for Law Enforcement
MIR Credit:
1 hour online
2 hours MIR
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Certification:
Cultural
The face of America continues to evolve, and our nation is more diverse than ever before. People in cities, suburbs, and towns served by law enforcement are a rich tapestry of races, ethnicities, religions, and cultures. This diverse group of individuals deserves to be treated with kindness, compassion, and respect. Unfortunately, tragedies can result when there is an adversarial relationship or misunderstanding between law enforcement and the community. Recognizing the diversity and types of bias when serving the community will reduce misunderstandings, confusion, and stereotypes while promoting knowledge and awareness for the officer. In this one-hour course, we will explore many effective strategies to help you to connect with the community along with recommendations you can use immediately.
Cultural Awareness:
Constitutional and Community Policing
MIR Credit:
2 hours online
2 hours Cultural
2 hours Career
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Certification:
Cultural & Career
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Community policing operates within the parameters of the Constitution. Various constitutional issues are relevant today. This course will identify the policies and practices that are most frequently called into question from a constitutional perspective while providing effective methods and strategies for successful community policing.
Legal: Constitutional Law
MIR Credit:
1 hour online
2 hours Legal
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Certification:
Legal
American citizens have rights afforded to them through the U.S. Constitution. Police officers are obligated to uphold and enforce the laws of the land. The interplay between these two realities will be explored in the course Constitutional Law, which seeks to examine the roles and responsibilities of police officers as they are guided by and uphold the Constitution.
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Legal: Officer Liability
MIR Credit:
2 hours online
4 hours Legal
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Certification:
Legal
This two-hour course will educate you on the federal laws and Constitutional laws that help officers perform their duties in accordance to these laws.
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Corrections: Corrections Liability
MIR Credit:
1 hour online
2 hours Legal
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Certification:
Legal
This one-hour course provides Corrections Officers with the appropriate methods and regulatory practices to ensuring utmost jail liability.
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Legal: First Amendment Rights of Public Sector Employees
MIR Credit:
1 hour online
2 hours Legal
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Certification:
Legal
This course examines the dichotomy of First Amendment rights afforded to citizens of our great nation. In particular, it differentiates the First Amendment rights of public sector employees, where the government is the employer rather than the sovereign. After completing this course, the learner will be able to evaluate their particular rights, especially within the social media setting.
You may self-register for any other Police One classes you wish to take. The Academy does not offer MIR for other classes; however, SOME agencies will offer State Credit. Please consult with your Training Officer.
Your Training Officer
Coordinator: Bruce Jackson
Records Specialist: Tara Edwards
Please include in the email what you liked or
did not like about the class.
You are responsible for sending your certificate to us to receive credit.
If you do not send us the certificate you will not get credit.
The Academy has approved the following online courses through outside vendors. All courses must be completed by November 30, 2020.
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Because the below courses are provided by outside vendors, any registration, testing or computer capability problems must be worked out with the vendors in question. Please follow the instructions below on the registration process. When you complete the course, you must email your certificate within 30 days of completion to:
Spanish on Patrol Courses
C.O.P.S.
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MIR Credit:
2 hours cultural
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Time Online:
1 Hour
Changing Perceptions is a video-based simulation in which learners assume the roles of three different law enforcement officers in an interactive movie, make decisions for these officers and experience the consequences of their choices. The program trains officers on the effect of implicit bias and gives them the information and skills they need to reduce and manage their biases. Additionally, by allowing officers to experience the same encounter from two perspectives (officer and possible suspect) simultaneously, this program provides officers an insight into the biases that some members of the community may harbor toward police and why those biases exist.
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