TOPIC: We know you can write a good police report, that’s why you are a supervisor. But, as a supervisor, you are responsible for everyone’s police reports.
So, as a supervisor, do you really know how to review a police report?
Whether you are a new supervisor, or have years of experience, this class will help you to know what is important in a police report in order to create a more thorough investigation and successful prosecution!
This is not a grammar class, or a report writing class. This is a class that will help you review a police report for accuracy and completeness.
Have you ever heard of Brady v. Maryland, or Giglio v. United Sates? If your answer to that question is NO, then you need to attend this training. These cases and others are important for you to know to keep you and your agency from costly litigation. So, be aware and be informed.
This course is taught in a participative style so participants are asked to forward a copy of a police report* they have recently investigated to the trainers when they register for the class.
INSTRUCTOR:
Gerald Ladwig retired as Chief of the Midland Michigan Police Department with over 16 years in supervision including road patrol and investigations.
His 28 year Criminal Justice career now continues as the Magistrate for the 75th District Court. He has many years of experience testifying in court, and he directed several trials and hearings during his time as an assistant prosecutor a position he held after retiring from the police department.
Gerald is a licensed attorney with a JD from Michigan State University College of Law. He has received numerous training certificates throughout his career, including graduating from LEELI, the Eastern Michigan University School of Staff and Command, as well as the FBI Michigan Police Executive Development Program, and the Northwestern University Traffic Enforcement Course. Gerald has served as an instructor for the Northeastern Police Academy at Delta College and as an adjunct faculty member at Delta College specializing in Search and Seizure 4th Amendment and 5th Amendment issues.
Gerald resides in Midland County with his wife, Kathy, and their three children.
INSTRUCTOR:
Michael D. Carpenter is the Judge for Midland County Michigan’s 75th District Court.
Prior to his present position, Mike was MidlandCounty’s Prosecuting Attorney being first elected in 2004 and then re-elected unopposed in 2008 and 2012.
Before his days in public office, Mike was a private practice attorney for 10 years where the majority of his work was as a criminal defense attorney. He has 20 years experience in all facets of criminal law.
Mike is a sought after lecturer and speaker, teaching at various universities and associations as a guest lecturer on topics ranging from crime victim rights to legal updates to statistical analysis and reporting.
He is a leader in innovation and technology and was named chairman of the information/technology subcommittee for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan. He was appointed by that association to sit on the Governor’s CIJIS board to give guidance in improving inter-governmental agency information sharing strategies.
Mike lives inMidlandwith his wife Terra and they have three daughters.
He is a featured speaker for Training Force USA .
TARGET AUDIENCE: All members of the criminal justice and legal community (sworn and non-sworn).
DATES & TIMES:
Friday, February 20th,2026 – Class starts at 1:00 PM Sharp – and ends at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
COST: $224.00 per person ( $3 registration fee + credit card fee if applicable)
LOCATION:
THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS!
– You will be sent a Zoom Link one week prior to the class
– We will send out the class materials electronically (via e-mail)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• Check made payable to: TRAINING FORCE USA
7769 McClure Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Purchase Order
• Credit Card payment made online
Cancellations and Substitutions:
• Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course.
Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment. At the discretion of Training Force USA, credit for the amount paid may be issued toward a future course.
• Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.
QUESTIONS: Phone: 850-556-4544 E-mail: he***@**************sa.com