Training & Technical Assistance Group

T.T.A.G.

A part of LAPSEN

TTAG

The TTAG is a volunteer group with the basic roles of supporting instructors and others involved in helping students learn and develop skills related to the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (LPSCS) Career Cluster. This support includes: 1) providing on-line and telephone assistance and advice, 2) helping to facilitate and instruct at workshops, conferences and technical, on-site assistance, and 3) continuing to develop each member’s individual expertise. The first role is a requirement for membership, the other two are expected but we realize that the Team members have other jobs and need flexibility as to when and where they can be involved. For the training and technical assistance, on-site work there is reimbursement for travel and a stipend is provided. The stipend depends on a number of factors including the amount of time involved.

The TTAG has been developed so that there is some consistency around what members present and how they present it. However, the LAPSEN philosophy focuses on flexibility and analyzing the special needs of each situation. In other words, the TTAG does not convey any set way to develop and manage law, public safety and security career programs. That of course is the reason for the Group —we want to have a range of people who represent different types of programs, in a range of locations and student populations.

At this point, we have enough experience to realize that there are some key concepts and program elements that should be incorporated into any law, public safety and security career program, to the extent practicable. They include: certificate

Building true learning communities
Meaningful partnerships with employers and colleges
Contextual learning
Service or experiential learning in the “real world”
Curriculum and courses that integrate both academic and career standards
Balanced instructional strategies with an emphasis on a range of interactive approaches

Typically, LAPSEN staff or board members will invite certain instructors and other in the LPSCS field to consider applying as a TTAG member. However, anyone who is a LAPSEN member, is eligible to apply. To apply, three key items are required. They are:

A list of your areas of expertise. This can range from specific skill and experience areas as an instructor such as teaching forensics or use of force to starting a career program or developing exemplary lesson plans in a LPSCS area.
A biography that outlines your experience.
Completing the form that describes the current LPSCS career program you are associated with.

In addition, at each LAPSEN conference, there is a session for all TTAG members. These sessions will involve both training for members and involve planning TTAG activities. Team members are also encouraged to do a session at the conference.

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For questions contact LAPSEN at info@lapsen.org

TAGG Team

Here are some of our TAGG members. If you would like to learn more about consultation with TAGG team members email info@lapsen.org. TAGG can support any level of support required from local program implementation to statewide projects.

Each TTAG member has been assigned to one or more pathways, depending on their expertise. Each pathway has a pathway leader and the TTAG members assigned to a particular pathway form the pathway team. By looking at the TTAG member list below, you can find the pathway that you have an interest in and the member associated with it. Just click on the pathway name and you will be taken to the pathway and be able to obtain more information about the expertise of TTAG members in that pathway and ways to contact them. Those who are designated as the Pathway Specialists are responsible for the particular pathway. If you have questions you may want to start with the Specialist. Or you can click on the pathway and see all the team members and the expert of each.

Wayne Bailey

Drone Pathway Specialist

Pathway: Drones

State: North Carolina

Expertise

Administration
Drone Technology
Fire Fighting
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer and FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Instructor
Lesson Plans

Dr. David Barbour

Pathway: Drones

State: North Carolina

Expertise

State Level LPS Administration
Drone Technology
Certified FAA 14 CFR Part 107a pilot
Start to finish High School Drone Program Knowledge
IT, Web design, Writing, Professional development, strategic planning

Sam Bishop

EMT Pathway Specialist

Pathway: EMT

State: North Carolina

Expertise

4 decades in public safety and security
3 decades in teaching post secondary
Certified in all levels of training and teaching EMT, EMR, ACLS, BCLS, AHA & others
Planned emergency medical response for NASCAR & NFL events