This course provides introductory-level education into detention, jail, and correctional investigations. Open to all Sheriff’s Office staff, this 2-day course will provide students with a working knowledge of the steps needed for detention-based investigations and additional information that would assist investigators assigned to detention centers/jails/prisons in the state of Oklahoma.  This course will include information […]

The Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association is proud to team up with Fort Hays State University to sponsor an innovative course in De-Escalation Principles & Practice. This is the FIRST time this training has been brought to the State of Oklahoma. This course created by the National De-Escalation Training Center (NDTC) is approved by the U.S. Department […]

This three-day course provides an innovative look into the theory and practice for certifying detention officers for the State of Oklahoma. The OSA Detention Officer Academy: Train the Trainer is designed to meet minimum requirements set forth by 74 O.S. § 192 (OSCN 2023) and guidelines promulgated rules pursuant to the provisions of the section. […]

   Basic Instructor Development is designed to teach philosophy, concepts, materials, and skills necessary to function as a certified Basic Lawn Enforcement Instructor in the State of Oklahoma.   CE: 40hrs CLEET DATE: December 2-6, 2024 TIME: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association Training Facility xxxxxxxxx1615 South State St, Edmond, OK 73013 […]

The Crisis Intervention Team program is a community effort partnering both police officers and the community together for common goals of safety, understanding and service to individuals with mental illness and their families. Officers participate in a 5-day, 40-hour CIT training program. The professional provider community has recognized the need and efficacy of the CIT […]