Policing Beyond the Academy: Professional Development- Doylestown, PA
Bridging the gap between academy training and real-world policing
Embark on the next stage of your law enforcement career with Policing Beyond the Academy: Developing Professional Excellence — a comprehensive training program designed to help early-career officers and new supervisors refine their judgment, strengthen their tactical decision-making, and grow as professionals in today’s evolving policing environment.
This course bridges the gap between academy training and the realities of fieldwork, focusing on practical application, accountability, and leadership. Participants will engage in interactive modules, scenario-based learning, and expert-led discussions that enhance critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making.
Key Areas of Focus
- Use of Force: Apply sound judgment in force decisions by balancing legal standards, tactical effectiveness, and community trust.
- Pursuit Mastery: Improve safety and success in vehicle pursuits through cognitive decision-making under stress and risk-reduction techniques.
- Accident Management: Strengthen defensive driving habits, reduce preventable collisions, and refine post-incident procedures from documentation to evidence preservation.
- Workplace Harassment Prevention: Foster a respectful and inclusive work environment by identifying, addressing, and preventing inappropriate behavior.
- Body-Worn Camera Protocols: Master the operational, ethical, and procedural standards of modern body cam use.
By the end of this course, participants will emerge as more confident, capable, and professional officers—ready to represent their departments with excellence, integrity, and accountability.
Instructor
Don Moore is a 37-year veteran law enforcement professional in the St. Louis, Missouri area and a former U.S. Marine Military Police Officer. He has served in numerous operational, investigative, supervisory, and instructional roles, including crisis intervention officer and trainer, special reaction team trainer, field training officer, and department training coordinator. A Missouri POST-certified instructor since 2003, Don is a subject matter expert in de-escalation, use of force decision-making, and implicit bias, with certifications from the Force Science Institute and the L.E.A.D.S Program. He holds advanced degrees in criminal justice and forensic psychology and is the founder of SBCM Consulting Group, providing training to law enforcement, public safety, and corporate organizations.
Registration & Payment Options
✔ Credit Card – Secure online payment
✔ Check – Payable to Training Force USA, 7769 McClure Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312
✔ Purchase Order – Accepted
Policies
- Registrants are responsible for payment whether or not they attend.
- Substitutions may be made anytime via phone, email, or via Eventbrite.
- Online recordings are available for a maximum of 15 days (for requested on-demand participants).
In the event minimum enrollment is not met to support instructor travel, the class will be transitioned to a live online format so all registered participants can still attend.
Questions?
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Highlights
- 7 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Bucks County Public Safety Training Center
1760 South Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
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