(Not included in these sessions are basic public safety skills such as firearms, EVOC, high risk traffic stops, and cell extraction techniques. These topics are more appropriately handled by agency experts or the Department of Public Safety standards and Training.)

This one-day training format may include video conferencing and/or on-line formats. It has been provided throughout the State of Oregon and southern Washington through state-of-the art teleconferencing and on-line services through Distance Education at Portland State University. Our recent trial was a one-day teleconference on "The Use of Deadly Force" which was beamed from Portland State University to Baker City, Bend and Coos Bay. Over 60 law enforcement personnel of all ranks from more than 15 agencies attended including members of the Vancouver Police Department, Washington. This training was approved by the State of Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training for maintenance training credit, and received favorable reviews.

1. The teleconferencing described above, which will always include the opportunity for undergraduate or graduate credit;

2. A networking program for graduates of these programs where issues and ideas can be
discussed face-to-face and on-line;

3. A residential option where public safety leaders will come together to learn about and discuss issues of importance to the future of their agencies. The purpose of these summits is to bring understanding of the broader issues, provide a forum for the discussion of the issues with peers and experts, and to create the foundation for partnerships and alliances both within the public safety community and outside resources to address critical public safety concerns in our communities. Specific topics will be determined by Public Safety Community leaders through their interaction with the Executive Leadership Institute's Public Safety Advisory Board.