Enhancing Performance, Reducing Risk, and Strengthening Officer Training

Join us in person to boost skills, cut risks, and supercharge law enforcement training for real-world impact!

Enhancing Performance, Reducing Risk, and Strengthening Law Enforcement Training Outcomes

Join Chief Connor with the Indialantic Police Department, and other law enforcement leaders for an interactive roundtable focused on improving training effectiveness and reducing officer injuries across Florida.

This NO COST session has been designed to bring together command staff and training professionals to explore injury trends, risk reduction strategies, and modern approaches to training design.

The session will feature a guest presentation by internationally recognized police training and development expert Jeff Johnsgaard and will provide practical insights on applying the science of learning to create training that truly transfers to real-world performance.

Why Attend?

This session is designed to move beyond traditional training approaches and focus on what improves officer performance and safety. By combining data-driven insights, expert instruction, and peer collaboration, agencies will leave with practical ideas they can immediately implement.

What You’ll Gain?

• Insight into Officer Injuries: Understand the most common law enforcement injuries in Florida and contributing risk factors.
• Risk Reduction Strategies: Learn actionable approaches to reduce injuries through smarter training and operational practices.
• Designing Training for Transfer: Explore how to apply learning science to improve retention, adaptability, and performance in the field.
• Interactive Demonstration: See how to design training environments that incorporate variability, context, and realistic conditions.
• Peer Collaboration: Participate in an open discussion to share best practices, challenges, and innovative ideas with other agencies.

Featured Session: Designing Training for Transfer:

Presented by Jeff Johnsgaard with https://www.onpurpose.training

Jeff is a retired Det/Sgt and has worked for multiple companies, including Force Science. Jeff has made a niche in the application of research for improving officer skills and decisions. This session is about:

• Applying the science of learning for performance that transfers
• Building training that enhances decision-making under real-world conditions
• Creating adaptable officers through representative and context-driven training design

Who Should Attend?

• Command staff overseeing training operations
• Training coordinators and supervisors

Event Details:

• Host Agency: Indialantic Police Department
• Host: Chief Michael A. Connor
• Location: Brevard County Emergency Operations Center (1751 Huntington Ln, Rockledge, FL 32955)
• Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
• Time: Doors open at 8:30 AM. Session is from 9:00 AM (Sharp) – 11:30 AM
• Cost: FREE
• Refreshments: Snacks and refreshments provided
• Lunch: Lunch will be provided for any agency insured by the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) following the event

Need More Info?

• Contact Trevor Reschny with the FMIT treschny@flcities.com with any questions.