Available Courses

An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has conducted research on the thinking and behaviors of those who commit acts of targeted school violence in an effort to prevent future tragedies. Key findings from this research indicate that establishing multidisciplinary threat assessment teams and encouraging school communities to report concerning behaviors are critical steps in the prevention of targeted violence. This presentation will highlight past incidents as well as relevant findings and recommendations from NTAC’s latest research on targeted school violence and interrupted school plots in the United States. It will also focus on how communities can use a multidisciplinary approach to identify, assess, and intervene with students exhibiting concerning or threatening behaviors as early as possible. This is NOT active shooter response training.

1) This training is presented by the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center. **Individual registration is required for all participants. 2) Those attending in person, arrive at least 15 minutes early for security check-in. Photo identification is required. 3) There will also be a virtual option, the link will be sent to all registrants 2 days prior to the event.

This 8-hour awareness-level, instructor-led course is designed to prepare rural first responders and officials with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to manage a mass fatality incident impacting their jurisdiction. Issues addressed include establishing roles and responsibilities, assets management, remains processing and identification, diversity issues and development of a mass fatality plan that affect the construct of a mass fatality response.

1) The building is divided into two portions, the jail and the administrative side. 2) Please enter from the parking lot into the southeastern door marked Admin/Civil. 2a) The elevator will be just inside of the doors, take it to 3rd floor. The training room will be around to the right off of the elevator and down the hallway. 3) All travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided 4) Facility questions: Kim Elder, 641-754-6385, kelder@marshallcountyia.gov 5) Follow the link below to register

https://ruraltraining.org/course/AWR-232/?scheduled=true&id=11243

If you're ready to learn how to find funding sources and write winning grant proposals, you've come to the right place. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as healthcare organizations, nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. You do not need to work in the same profession as the host agency.

This training is hosted by Des Moines Area Community College Criminal Justice Program 1) Tuition fee: $495 and includes everything: two days of terrific instruction, workbook, and access to our Alumni Forums that's packed full of tools, helpful discussions and sample grant proposals. 1a) Please follow the payment policy when making payment (credit card or purchase order) 2) All travel expenses will be on your own 3) Lunch is on you own both days 4) To view more details about this training visit their website: https://grantwritingusa.com/active/events/ak-ia-may-2024-event.html?utm_source=janet&utm_medium=email&utm_content=general&utm_campaign=ak-ia-may-2024 5) Registration is required, see link below

Register at: https://grantstraining.com/ak0524

This 3-day course is designed to enable participants to successfully plan for, respond to and manage debris operations resulting from a debris generating event. Interactive lectures, individual activities and small group activities will provide opportunities for participants to share ideas and ask questions.

1) Park in the NORTH parking lot and use the main entrance. 2) Travel and lunch is on your own - ample time will be allotted and there are a few options close by. 3) There is a microwave and refrigerator available, to include a cash-only snack and soda machine and a water bottle refill station on site. 4) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. ? All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

1) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg) Free street parking is available as well. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 2) Travel and lunch is on your own - ample time will be allotted and there are a few options close by. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. *Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability.