Upcoming Courses:
EXPERIENCED OFFICER LEGAL STUDIES
Accredited Equivalency Training
for CPO 1 Officers
February 18 - 22, 2026 (Okotoks, AB)
April 13 - 17, 2026 (Beaumont, AB)
Training Solutions
DKR Consulting Inc. provides both standardized and customizable training solutions for emergency services agencies, with a focus on municipal enforcement, emergency management and fire services.
Standardized Training Courses
MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT
Community Peace Officers (CPOs)
Experienced Officer Legal Studies (CPO1)
Course Description:
This 40‑hour, 5‑day Legal Studies course offers accredited equivalency training designed for individuals with prior or current experience as Federal Correctional Officers, Provincial Correctional Officers, or Provincial Court Sheriffs. The program supports the professional development of prospective CPO 1 Officers while serving as a valuable refresher for those already in the role. Through a blend of theory and practice, participants build a strong foundation in legal knowledge and operational skills, equipping them to confidently and effectively fulfill the responsibilities of CPO 1 Officers in the field
Preparing future officers while strengthening the skills of those in service….
Course Content:
Law & Criminal Justice System Review
Criminal Code
Charter of Rights
Peace Officer Program Review
Investigations & Documentation
Provincial Offences Procedures Act & Regulations
Search & Seizure
Traffic Enforcement
Provincial Violation Tickets
Arest, Detention & Release
Court Documents
Use of Force
Provincial Statutes (TSA & Regs, Trespass to Premises, Animal Protection & Dangerous Dogs, Gaming Liquor & Cannabis)
Court Preparation & Testimony
Course Length & Delivery: 5 days / 40 hours - Classroom delivery
Who Should Enroll?
Former & Current Federal or Provincial Correctional Officers
Former & Current Alberta Court Sheriffs
Current CPO 1 Officers seeking refresher training / skill development
Whether serving as a pathway for prospective officers or a refresher for those already in the field, this program builds lasting competence, strengthens operational readiness and supports the highest standards of professional service.
Accredited training. Practical skills. Proven readiness.
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
February 18 - 22, 2026 (Okotoks, AB)
April 13 - 17, 2026 (Beaumont, AB)
For registration details, contact: dkr.consulting@shaw.ca
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Information Officers and others tasked with providing Crisis Communication
Crisis Communications Essentials for Information Officers
This one-day (8 hour) training course is designed for anyone who is tasked with providing crisis communications for a municipality or other agency.
This course covers the following content:
Crisis Communications 101
Stages of emergency management, crisis communications plans, Director of Emergency Management, preparation-response-recovery-model, crisis communications fundamentals
Media Relations
General media relations considerations, media releases (general guidelines, FOIPPA, do’s & don’ts), message development worksheets, generic media release templates, specific incident media release templates, media interviews general information and spokesperson general guidelines
Public Information
Alberta Emergency Alerts, in-person updates at evacuation / reception centers
Crisis Writing - Practical Exercises
Message development worksheet, media release writing
FIRE SERVICES
Full time, part time, volunteer or community firefighters
Applied Legal Concepts for Firefighters
Firefighters are oftentimes the first on scene at an incident that is or may be criminal in nature. Think of motor vehicle collisions involving impaired drivers or a medical first or co-response that involves the victim of an assault, or a structure fire that was started by an arsonist
This course is designed to provide key information to firefighters so that they have a clear understanding of why documentation is so important and then provides practical and proven methods on how to write great notes in a notebook, prepare a witness statement and understand what it takes to be an excellent witness in Court.
This course takes 3.5 - 4 hours to complete and is designed to provide firefighters with the information, tools and templates that will help them in developing their skill sets related to:
Investigations/information gathering at scenes
Documentation of key information in pocket notebooks
Preparation of witness statements
Preparing for and providing evidence at Court
Customizable Training Solutions
LEGAL STUDIES REFRESHER TRAINING
Existing Level 1 Community Peace Officers (CPOs)
Modular training can be customized for existing CPOs/CPO Departments where a refresher is helpful to keep staff up to date and actioning complaints in a consistent manner across departmental lines
Any of the modules listed in the course content for the Experienced Officed Legal Studies Course can be provided singularly or in combination
Depending on the number of modules requested to be covered, this modular training could be as little as one day or up to the full 40-hour course
LEGAL STUDIES MODULAR TRAINING - FOR BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
New or Existing Bylaw Enforcement Officers (BEOs)
Modular training can be customized for existing BEOs/BEO Departments where either initial training is required or when refresher training would provide assistance to existing staff
Current modules available for delivery include:
Introduction to Law
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Bylaw Structure & Enforcement Considerations
Bylaw Enforcement Best Practices
Municipal Government Act (including Remedial Orders / Orders to Remedy) & Bylaw Enforcement
Provincial Offences Procedures Act
Provincial Violation Tickets
Court Documents (Information / Summons / Subpoena)
Bylaw Investigations, Rules of Evidence & Disclosure
Investigations & Documentation
Court Packages - Disclosure & Submission
Court Preparation & Testimony
