Schedule Training for Your Agency

All courses are STC-certified and delivered statewide throughout California. Reserve seats for your instructors or schedule on-site training for your entire department.

How to Reserve Your Training Slot

01

Select a Course

Browse the available instructor certification and staff training courses below.

02

Request Your Dates

Use the scheduling form to request preferred dates and provide your agency details.

03

Confirm & Prepare

Dr. Sowards will confirm availability, send a contract, and provide pre-course materials.

04

Train & Certify

Complete the course. STC credit is submitted directly to BSCC upon successful completion.

Open Enrollment & On-Site Options

Instructor CertificationENROLLING

Weaponless Defense Instructor Course

Full STC-certified WDI instructor certification course. Delivered on-site at your agency. Participants must be employed by a BSCC-participating agency.

40 Hours
TBD — Contact to Schedule
On-Site at Your Agency
20 max
RecertificationENROLLING

Weaponless Defense Instructor Update

Mandatory recertification for current WDI instructors. Delivered on-site at your agency. Covers updated case law, revised techniques, and current best practices.

24 Hours
TBD — Contact to Schedule
On-Site at Your Agency
20 max
Staff TrainingENROLLING

Preventing Manipulation & Grooming — 8-Hour

Comprehensive training for juvenile facility staff and supervisors. STC-certified, PREA-compliant.

8 Hours
TBD — Contact to Schedule
On-Site at Your Agency
30 max
CertificationENROLLING

Chemical Agents Training

Certification course covering OC spray deployment, decontamination, legal standards, and documentation. Can be hosted at any agency or open enrollment location.

8 Hours
TBD — Contact to Schedule
Open Enrollment — Host Agency or Any Location
20 max
Professional DevelopmentENROLLING

Leadership & Professionalism

Dynamic leadership course for officers, supervisors, and command staff. Available as a standalone or combined with other courses.

4 Hours
TBD — Contact to Schedule
On-Site at Your Agency
No limit

Book a Consultation Call

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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Need Training for Your Entire Department?

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.