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First-Line Supervisory Training for Criminal Justice Professionals

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Wisconsin Department of Justice LogoThe Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), Training and Standards Bureau, and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) have forged a partnership to offer online educational opportunities to criminal justice professionals for career development. Through the start-up funding provided by the DOJ for the development of this first-line supervisory training course, CJ professionals will be able to conveniently learn and communicate with each other throughout the state of Wisconsin. Due to the generosity of the DOJ, we will also be able to offer this training opportunity to CJ professionals throughout the nation.

These classes can count towards criminal justice electives for the undergraduate criminal justice degree at UW-Platteville.

Chris P. Hughes

"Though leery at first of taking my first online course, because I am more of a traditional classroom learner, I found the course enjoyable and informative. I had registered for the course due to the fact I had never received any training as a 1st line supervisor. The majority of my supervisory skills were developed as I progressed through my career. This course was a real inspiration in that it affirmed the current practices I am utilizing being beneficial to the organization and community I serve. The course also assisted in building upon these practices in order to improve the services our department and I are providing. The class interaction was very valuable in assisting me to view different challenges from varying aspects.

I addition I would recommend this course to any employee of law enforcement. With today's complex societal issues supervisors need valuable input from different sources in order to make an informed decision. Due to our community and department size the Chief is the only supervisor, so in addition to myself I enrolled by senior officer. After completion he expressed how the course provided him a better understanding into the thought process I utilize in order to reach an effective resolve to the challenges facing our department. Thus, this course has assisted in not only empowering an employee but also creating another excellent resource I can call upon."

-Chris P. Hughes, Chief of Police, City of Marion Police Dept.
Course Description
DOJ 3001 First-Line Supervisory Training for Criminal Justice Professionals (non-credit)
This non-credit certificate focuses on the role and function of the first-line supervisor in criminal justice agencies. Participants will examine the importance of leadership styles; supervisory skills; functions and practices; communication skills; and motivation and team building in the development of line personnel.

Once completed, the student will earn the First-Line Supervisory Training for CJ Professionals Certificate (totaling 80 hrs), which is offered in partnership with University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The management training advisory committee to the Bureau approved the organization of the course.

The course is delivered through a series of interactive online sessions and web-based assignments.


  • Role of the Supervisor: Essentials of High Performance Supervision
  • Basic Planning, Time Management and Change Management
  • Supervisory and Team Leadership
  • Supervisor Functions in Organizational Administration
  • Dynamic Communication Skills and Stress Management
  • Personnel Leadership
  • Ethics in Law Enforcement Management
  • Crisis Management and Critical Incident Management
To earn the certificate of completion, the student must complete the following requirements for the course:
  1. Read assigned readings and lectures posted
  2. Post answers to focus questions (entails application of readings and lectures to professional work situations)
  3. Post responses to group discussions (interactive online activities)
  4. Complete self-assessment assignments (e.g., self-tests)
  5. Complete one written capstone project at the completion of the course.
It is estimated that students will be spending 20 hours per month working on this course.

Instructors:
Instructors have advanced degrees and training in the area of criminal justice, and have extensive experience in law enforcement management and supervision.

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Textbook Information
Managing of Police Organizations, 7th edition

ISBN-10: 0131590863
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Format: Cloth; 336 pp
Published: 01/30/2008

Students are responsible for obtaining the textbook listed above. The textbook is available at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Bookstore.

Please Contact: Shari or Pam (608.342.1486)

However students may purchase the textbook at the vendor of their choice. Be sure to obtain the correct edition. MENU
Technical Requirements
Hardware and software requirements:


Operating System
  • Windows: Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP
  • Macintosh: OS 9 or OS X
An Internet connection via Internet Service Provider
  • 56Kbps modem, DSL, or Cable
A web browser
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
  • Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, or
  • Mozilla 1.0 or higher
  • Windows: Internet Explorer 5.5 is recommended
  • Macintosh: Netscape 6.0 or Mozilla 1.0 is recommended
  • Your browser should be able to accommodate both JavaScript and Java.
Browser Plug-ins
  • Java
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Real One Player
  • Flash Player
Office Suites
  • Windows: Microsoft Office 97, 2000, XP, or 2003 (These normally include at least Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.)
  • Macintosh: Microsoft Office, Mac, v. X (These normally include at least Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.)
Multimedia
  • Monitor capable of 800x600 resolution
  • Sound card and speakers/headphones
  • CD Drive, DVD Drive or CD-RW Drive
An email account

NOTE: Based on the resources used in a class, instructors may require additional software or hardware. Students should check directly with their instructor for course-specific requirements.

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Course Delivery
This course is delivered completely online. To see what an online course is like, you can explore our sample online course.
  1. Point your browser to https://uwplatt.courses.wisconsin.edu/

  2. Login using the provided username and password:
      Username = dlc.user
      Password = dlc.user
  3. Choose Online Education 101 from the My Courses area
This sample course is set up to give you a basic idea of what you might find in an online course. You can freely click through the various course areas and read the commentaries, assignments, discussions, and so on.

To view a short online tutorial on the course software point your browser to http://128.104.226.55/support/assign_d/D2L_demo.htm

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Tuition and Payment Methods
Payment Options
This course is supported by the Wisconsin Department of Justice through its Training and Standards Bureau's Career Development Program for Law Enforcement and Jail Officers. Tuition is completely funded by the DOJ to its online training partner, the University of Wisconsin at Platteville, to enable officers to improve their career performance and satisfaction.

Law enforcement personnel not funded by the Wisconsin DOJ, out-of-state law enforcement personnel, and individuals interested in this class may pay tuition by check (made payable to UWP), purchase order, or credit card.

Tuition/fees:  $425.00 per class

Refund Information
Refunds for students dropping the class will be at 100 percent (minus a $50 processing fee) through the first week of class. A 50 percent refund is available during weeks two and three of class. No refund after third week of class. If the student is being funded for the course via the Wisconsin Dept. of Justice, the DOJ will be contacted prior to the student being dropped from the course. To drop a course please contact Dawn Drake at drake@uwplatt.edu. 

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Course Availability and Registration Information
Registration: The First Line Supervisory Training for CJ Projessionals Certificate will be offered in two separate sections. Each section wil run for three and a half months. Upon completion of the section you are enrolled in, you will receive a certificate from UW-Platteville and the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Section 1: September 2 - December 19, 2008
June 2, 2008: Registration Opens for Section 1
August 15, 2008: Registration Closes and Payment Deadline
Section 2: January 20 - May 8, 2009
October 6, 2008: Registration Opens for Section 2
January 5, 2009: Registration Closes and Payment Deadline


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Contact Information
For general information:
Dawn Drake
608.342.1468 or 800.362.5460
drake@uwplatt.edu
For questions associated with registration and payment:

Sue Averkamp
Office of Continuing Education
608.342.1314 or 888.281.9472
cullens@uwplatt.edu

For questions associated with available scholarships from Wisconsin Department of Justice:

Sharon K. Miemietz
Career Development Consultant 
Division of Law Enforcement Services
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Phone: 608.266.7380
E-mail: miemietzsk@doj.state.wi.us 

Instructor contact information:

Jerry Schuetz
E-mail: jschuetzx2@yahoo.com
Phone: 920.596.3390

For questions associated with technical problems:  
Chuck Christison
608.342.1468 or 800.362.5460
chrischa@uwplatt.edu

 
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