Safety Courses
Dispatcher Supervisory Update Course
The Dispatcher Supervisory Update Course is a three-day course designed for new and experienced dispatchers and managers who are responsible for the supervision of Public Safety Dispatchers. It fulfills the California POST Commission Regulations 1005, 1008 and Procedure D-2 requirement that all Public Safety Dispatchers and Supervisors receive 24-hours of Continuing Professional Training every two years. The course is POST Plan II.
Taught by veteran Dispatch instructor Lisa Blackburn and veteran Supervisory instructor Dennis Dunne.
Topics
- Supervision and Leadership
- Leadership Styles
- Interpersonal Communications
- Discipline
- Evaluations (please bring a copy of the evaluation form used by your agency)
- Performance Improvement Plans
- Legal Issues including discrimination, harassment, and FMLA
See course dates in calendar form

