Western States Project Trainings Open for Registration
Upcoming Western States Project Trainings
Inspector Safety Training ($300/person)
3 Sessions Offered: (Virtual) July 29-31, 2024; (In-Person) October 23-24, 2024 in Denver, Colorado; and (Virtual) October 28-30, 2024.
This training is a 1 ½ day course, focused on field safety. Participants will learn how to recognize incidents that require de-escalation. They will learn techniques to help deflect and redirect assault in the field through a better understanding of intent, body language, and appropriate responses. The course will discuss situations an inspector could be faced with in the field, help inspectors with threat recognition and teach techniques to deal with these situations and stay safe. An attorney segment will help inspectors gain a better understanding of their respective inspection authority and will also discuss general criminal conduct of which inspectors should be aware (i.e. threats, intimidation, assault/battery, etc.). There will be a block on Sovereign Citizens which will help someone recognize when they could be dealing with a Sovereign. There will also be a discussion of First Amendment Auditors.
Determining Economic Benefit of Violations & Enforcement – Making Your Case
(Virtual) August 7, 2024 – $125/person
The first half of this training will cover an overview of economic benefit, why/when to consider it, how to determine economic benefit, what to consider for ability to pay, and available tools to assist in your determination. The second part of this training will cover a variety of topics including working with prosecutors, preparation for hearings (testimony), drafting settlements, and publicity/communication issues.
The Art and Science of Deception
(Virtual) October 16-17, 2024 – $225/person
This training will analyze deceptive behavior and answers. It is not intended to make one an expert “lie detector,” but rather to pick up on clues that tell you when someone might be lying, and to then help you ask better questions to increase your chances of getting to the truth. Focus is placed on identifying and detecting linguistic clues, but body language is discussed as well.
Intro to Environmental Crimes Enforcement
(Virtual) October 7-11, 2024 – $400/person
This is a BASIC environmental investigation course designed to give participants a basic understanding and working knowledge of the process and requirements for successful environmental crimes investigations. This course will focus on the process of enforcement within the regulatory system. It will introduce you to environmental crimes enforcement as an effective tool, supplementing administrative and civil enforcement. The virtual classroom format will also include multiple practical exercise breakout sessions. Virtual participants must have a laptop/computer with a working microphone and camera, to be able to participate in the practical exercise, and cameras must be turned on during the practical exercise sessions.
NOTE: These trainings are not CHMIA-sponsored training events. Do not contact CHMIA with questions about these trainings. Please direct all your questions to the WSP training contact: Cassidy.Lynn@azdeq.gov and Sepulveda-Martinez.Eunice@azdeq.gov
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Go to www.regionalassociations.org
Scroll down to the training calendar.
Right above the training calendar is a blue box that says: “CLICK HERE for more information or to register for a Western States Project training”
Click on the blue box to get redirected to the new WSP online registration and payment system.
You can register and pay online for classes OR you can request an invoice.
If you have any questions, please contact Cassidy.Lynn@azdeq.gov and Sepulveda-Martinez.Eunice@azdeq.gov
ATTENTION CHMIA MEMBERS: All WSP classes qualify for CHMIA’s Tuition Reimbursement Program! If you’ve been an active CHMIA member for equal to or greater than 1 year, you may qualify for reimbursement of registration costs through CHMIA’s Tuition Reimbursement Program. All Tuition Reimbursement Applications must be submitted to the member’s designated CHMIA Regional Director for review and approval PRIOR to the training date. Please see CHMIA’s Scholarship and Tuition Policy for more details. To access the policy and application, login to your CHMIA account and click on “Publications and Forms” located under “Downloads” on the “My Account” page. Please note that any Tuition Reimbursement applications/requests submitted/received after the training date will not be approved.