Ozark, MO – Officers and Staff of the Missouri Dept. of Corrections – Nixa Probation & Parole Office, attended 2 hours of in-service training provided by the Christian County Prosecutor’s Office. Each person in attendance received credit of 2 hours in the area of Technical Studies which will be applied to their training record with the Missouri Department of Corrections.
In-service training is one of the most important responsibilities in any law enforcement agency.
Training serves four basic objectives:
– Well-trained personnel are better prepared to act decisively and correctly.
– Training results in greater productivity and effectiveness.
– Training promotes cooperation and unity of purpose.
– Provides safeguards for being legally accountable for actions of personnel
The training was conducted by JJ Goulbourne, Investigator for the Christian County Prosecutor’s Office and a Deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. JJ is a Generalist Instructor with the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Training Academy.