Kelly Degman

• Use of Force, De-Escalation, Police Practice, Human Factors Analysis, and training.
• Specialized use of force training and decision making.
• Provides consulting services to local and national law enforcement agencies on operational tactics, policy evaluation, and creation of use of force and police practices.
• Developed and implemented training programs to enhance officer performance and effectiveness.
• Conducted workshops and training sessions nationally and internationally.

• Develop and instruct law enforcement and corrections based courses
• Instructor development
• Human Performance and Critical Thinking
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
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• Held various leadership roles in law enforcement and jail settings, with expertise in crisis management, team leadership, and strategic planning, curriculum development and assessment.
• Utilized expertise in policy development, training program creation.
• Implemented quality control measures throughout daily operations to maintain high levels of excellence in all aspects of work performed.
• Established clear expectations for staff members through effective communication and goal setting techniques.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments for potential projects, identifying areas of concern and mitigation strategies.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements in daily operations, maintaining high standards of performance.
• Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Enhanced safety measures through regular inspections and equipment maintenance, reducing incidents.
• Provided support during critical situations or emergencies when needed while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

• Assigned as the supervisor of the Services Division – Training Unit.
• Managed day to day operations of the Training Unit.
  Build staffing analysis for Public Safety Training Center
  Budget planning
  Curriculum oversite
  Employee Certifications
  Continuing staffing analysis
  Leadership/Mentoring Training
• Project Management
• Senior Use of Force and Survival Skills Instructor

Firearms

Defensive Tactics

• Design, implement and coordinate professional development and compliance training programs on a department wide basis; identify and evaluate training needs to ensure that training programs are aligned with department goals and objectives.
• Prepared project presentations and reports.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
• Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
• Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
• Assess training needs and analyze the results; develop department training programs that align with identified training needs; coordinate and consult with management and supervisory staff about the specific training needed.
• Partner with County Human Resources in the development, implementation, coordination, and delivery of supervisory,
  management and leadership training modules such as supervisory skills, effective communication, conflict resolution strategies and techniques, performance management, decision making, problem
  solving, and other County training initiatives.
• Maintained training records for over 500 employees.
• Negotiated contracts with outside training vendors for hosted training.
• Conduct risk assessments for deployment or another agency assistance
• Training curriculum development and design.
• Senior Instructor - Survival Skills
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

The training liaison is responsible for the development and maintenance of training for all sworn and civilian personnel, monitor and audit trainers and training programs.

• Act as liaison to other department managers for training-related issues and questions.
• Plan and administer recruit academies and in-service training, yearly training plans/calendars to provide both maintenance training and advanced training.
  Develop curriculum for yearly in-service, which is required through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
  Schedule instructors, facilities and equipment needed to perform training safely and efficiently.
  Administer, maintain, coordinate, plan, develop and conduct training programs.
  Prepare and distribute quarterly reports for the Training Unit Sergeant
  Conduct or otherwise provide for the presentation of in-service training, specialist training and other educational or training programs for all members of the department.
  Select and train instructor development courses for new instructors.
  Implement and evaluate departmental training programs.
  Review and approve all lesson plans to maintain consistency with department policy and to coordinate the department's overall training objectives.
  Created the training advisory committee made up of program managers, Rangemaster, Use of Force Program Manager and other special team representatives.
  Provide specialized training to employees whose job assignments require such training.
  Utilize training resources available through public and private organizations, locally and nationwide, to broaden or enhance training curriculum through hosted training.
• Mentored new recruits during their probationary period, offering guidance on policy adherence, tactical skills, and professionalism.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and emerging trends in law enforcement.
• Conducted public presentations on various topics related to law enforcement responsibilities or community issues; effectively educating citizens while fostering strong relationships.
• Senior Instructor in firearms and self-defense tactics.