Basic Fundamentals of Robert’s Rules of Order – Rob Pride
This course is geared for new or aspiring lodge leaders who wish to learn the basic fundamentals of running a lodge meeting using Robert’s Rules of Order. Basic rules such as motions, points of order, meeting decorum, etc. will be discussed. This is not an advanced course or a parliamentary certification of any kind.
Building Financial Strength in First Responder Families – Nick Daugherty
This is an in-depth financial wellness class taught by first responders for first responders. It addresses the financial topics of budgeting, will and estate planning, legacy go-bag preparation, debt reduction, pensions, retirement planning, financial pitfalls of first responders and the eight phases of financial training (building your plan). The training helps build your financial strength and alleviate stress related to your finances to prepare you for financial success!
Choosing a Competent Wellness Professional – Getting the Best Care for You and Your Family – Sherri Martin
The FOP Officer Wellness Committee strives to locate and identify the best in wellness services for law enforcement officers and their families. This seminar will explore indicators of quality specialized care for members of the law enforcement family and will provide tips and pointers on locating services that work best for each individual. The FOP Vetted and Approved Wellness Provider Vetting Guide will be introduced, and the Committee will share and review practices that they use to review providers to ensure that our members have access to the best.
Disaster Area Response Team: Being Prepared to Serve Those Who Serve – Jason Smith
This session will cover what volunteers during a disaster deployment should do to prepare themselves to be a volunteer, what you can expect from us, and what we on the deployment expect from you. When disaster strikes, one thing our members can count on is that help is on the way!
Disaster Response: Enhancing Response to Disasters – Dr. Heidi Cordi, Dr. Lorraine Giordano and Jason Smith
This seminar will cover the areas of disaster response for police officers in the field, lessons learned from recent Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI), and will explain available services for current disaster preparedness response. Attendees will learn what an MCI is and the most significant lessons learned from recent MCIs; explain the components of the DISASTER Paradigm and describe the chain of command in emergency response; list functional roles of police officers at the scene of an event and discuss communication roles with the officer’s respective agency, the media and the public. Attendees will also learn to identify limits to self-knowledge and seek educational programs to address opportunities for improvement; apply creative problem-solving and flexible thinking; list and access potential community support resources; identify special needs populations and recognize the signs and symptoms of psycho-social trauma in themselves and others.
Fair Labor Standards Act – Michael Coviello
This session will explore what is compensable and included in overtime.
First Response: Autism Awareness Training for First Responders – Sarah Smith and Shannon Swanson
This seminar will provide law enforcement with an overview of autism spectrum disorders, current research, and practical strategies for assisting individuals in the community during emergency or crisis situations. All participants will be able to identify the common characteristics of individuals with autism, analyze common complicating factors of various emergency situations, and select strategies to meet the needs and support the safety of individuals with autism in their community. Hands on examples and resources will also be shared.
FOP Legal Defense Plan – Michael Yon
Don’t let an administrative, civil, or criminal lawsuit affect your financial or job security. This session will provide guidance around the necessity of protecting you and safeguarding your family’s future with affordable, comprehensive coverage through the FOP Legal Defense Plan. This session will leave you with a clear vision of the dedicated claim services, experience and expertise of law enforcement cases, the attorney selection process, and the invaluable cost of obtaining legal defense protection before a lawsuit happens.
FOP Medicare Advantage Plan – Julie DeHaven and Steve Gervasio
This session is an introduction to the four national Medicare Advantage plans offered in partnership with Aetna for FOP Medicare eligible retirees, spouses, and dependents.
FOP Officer Wellness – How Our Organization Is Leading the Way – Sherri Martin
The National Officer Wellness Committee will share an overview of the suite of wellness programs developed with our membership in mind. Attendees can expect to gain greater knowledge of wellness products vetted and approved by the FOP for specialized work with police officers and their families and will learn about opportunities to become involved in the efforts of the FOP Division of Wellness Services.
Leading Through a Pandemic and a Police Defund: Finding a Path to Move Forward and How to Apply Technology into the Fight – Rudy Perez
This session is an introduction to the four national Medicare Advantage plans offered in partnership with Aetna for FOP Medicare eligible retirees, spouses, and dependents.
Member Recruitment – Brad Landes, Joe Regan and David Stone
This seminar will provide recommendations to local and state lodge officers for recruitment of new members and retention of existing members. An overview of benefits available to our members at the state and national level will be offered along with local lodge ideas. Discussion from attendees is encouraged to assist the committee efforts with membership.
National Police Weekend 2021 and Police Week 2022 – Dianne Bernhard
In this session the presenter will discuss the events hosted at National Police Week and the impact on upcoming National Police Weeks due to the high number of officer deaths from COVID and the cancellation and rescheduling of National Police Week in May 2020 and May 2021. Participants will be given an overview of what to expect at National Police Weekend in October 2021 and at National Police Week in 2022.
NFOP Diversity Awareness Training – Robert Gaddy, Jr.
This program is focused on diversity awareness at all levels of the Fraternal Order of Police. Attendees will gather valuable information to take back to their own states and lodges that will aid them in fostering a more diverse organization.
“Not on My Watch”: A LEO’s Guide to Getting Help Confidentially – Carlos Farina, Adam Mogul and Rich Wistocki
This training showcases how first responders suffer in silence and are afraid to ask for help from their command staff. We will discuss why so many first responders “suffer in silence” because they feel they cannot access treatment without being “outed.” This session will guide and direct the member how to help the Officer report CONFIDENTIALLY.
Policy Changes in a Nation of Police Reform – Leo T. Blackwell and John F. Kautzman
This presentation will discuss the dramatic shift in societal perception of law enforcement as well as several of the suggested changes to police policies and procedures, including use of force, civilian oversight, and labor agreements. We will also cover strategies and best practices for union leaders and legal practitioners on how to defend against unnecessary and detrimental proposals, as well as facilitate positive initiatives.
QuickBooks Training: First Time & Intermediate Users – Izabela Poludniak and Jim Robbs
Orientation of first-time users on QuickBooks Desktop basics like setting up a company and chart of accounts, writing checks, making deposits, creating a bank reconciliation and a budget. Intermediate users will learn how to create batch invoices, track receivables and payables. Training will focus on QB Desktop, but QB Online questions will be answered. NOTE: Bring a laptop with QuickBooks installed/accessible, if intending to follow along. A step-by-step guide for QB Desktop will be provided.
Responding to Line-of-Duty Death: Supporting the Family and Co-workers – Dianne Bernhard
Losing a co-worker in the line of duty is a life-changing experience. How the agency responds to the surviving family and the co-workers following such a loss is vitally important to the grieving and healing process. This session will look at recent changes in LODD trends and will give strategies for law enforcement when responding to tragedy.
Tax Affairs of a Lodge – Robert Krone
This session will discuss annual tax filings for lodges including 990s, E-postcard filings, filings for employees and independent contractors as well as filings for PAC Funds and lodges with unrelated business income. Other topics include solicitation issues and accounting recordkeeping.
The Truths of De-Escalation – John Bostain
De-escalation. It is a term frequently used by politicians, activists, and law enforcement professionals. But what is it? And more importantly, what is it not? Many people do not have a realistic understanding of de-escalation, so this course examines three fundamental truths that should guide discussions with the community, political leaders, and the officers in your agency. We will also examine three key strategies for empowering officers with the tools they need to attempt de-escalation.
Turning Members into Lobbyists: Grassroots Advocacy – Legislative Office
The National Legislative Program is one of the most important services provided to the membership by the National Lodge. Through legislative advocacy, our professional Washington, DC staff continually works to advance the issues of concern to the rank-and-file law enforcement officer, and to defeat those proposals which would weaken our profession or negatively affect our working conditions. This seminar will give you an understanding of the legislative process and teach you how you can become a vital part of the FOP’s efforts in our Nation’s capital.
Understanding Your Employer’s Current Economic Condition – Wade Steen
This session will discuss the key metrics or ratios used to analyze a local government’s financial condition. This is a “hands-on” session that walks through how to perform each calculation or metric using a sample set of financial statements and discusses and evaluates what it all means. Due to the impact of COVID on the economy and local governments, it is critically important to have and understand this information. You need to be informed about employers’ current and future budgets and spending plans and how that impacts members.
Wellness Strategies for the Law Enforcement Family – Sherri Martin & FOP Auxiliary
The families of our law enforcement members are often their greatest concern and simultaneously their greatest source of support. Members are encouraged to attend this seminar focused on strategies for successfully navigating life as a law enforcement family. Drawing on the experience of members of the National FOP Auxiliary, along with the FOP Division of Wellness Services, attendees can expect to walk away with new wellness tools.
