All courses are STC-certified and delivered statewide throughout California. Reserve seats for your instructors or schedule on-site training for your entire department.
Browse the available instructor certification and staff training courses below.
Use the scheduling form to request preferred dates and provide your agency details.
Dr. Sowards will confirm availability, send a contract, and provide pre-course materials.
Complete the course. STC credit is submitted directly to BSCC upon successful completion.
Full STC-certified WDI instructor certification course. Delivered on-site at your agency. Participants must be employed by a BSCC-participating agency.
Mandatory recertification for current WDI instructors. Delivered on-site at your agency. Covers updated case law, revised techniques, and current best practices.
Comprehensive training for juvenile facility staff and supervisors. STC-certified, PREA-compliant.
Certification course covering OC spray deployment, decontamination, legal standards, and documentation. Can be hosted at any agency or open enrollment location.
Dynamic leadership course for officers, supervisors, and command staff. Available as a standalone or combined with other courses.
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Dr. Sowards to discuss your agency's training needs, instructor certification requirements, or expert witness inquiry.
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Dr. Sowards offers on-site training contracts for probation departments, county agencies, and law enforcement organizations throughout California. Multi-day packages and annual training agreements are available.