What Is the Park Law Enforcement and Ranger Institute

What is the Park Law Enforcement and Ranger INSTITUTE PROGRAM Institute? BASIC SECTION The Institute is a practical education program for visitor and resource security personnel, administrators, policy Role of Law Enforcement in Parks makers and students. The inclusion of both law Planning for Security on Trails enforcement and ranger in the Institute name reflects the Media Relations in Law Enforcement involvement of certified and non-certified personnel in Enforcement Techniques for Sexual/Social Deviants enforcement, education and management concerning Gaining Compliance with Non-Certified Personnel visitors and resources. Civil Rights in Arrest, Search and Field Interview Stress Management in Law Enforcement Since 1970, the Institute has brought together professionals and students from around the country who Integrating Park Operations and Law Enforcement learn from leaders in the field and educate one another Diffusing Confrontations in Parks through sharing experiences. MSU Lifelong Education Case Studies by Participants certifies the Institute and attendees who participate in all sessions receive CEU's. Program provides 2.9 CEU's (29 hours instruction) Is it tailored to meet individual needs? ADVANCED SECTION

The Institute has Basic and Advanced Sections. The Role of Law Enforcement in Parks Basic Section is for those relatively new to recreation law enforcement and security. It is also excellent for students Training Seasonal Park Law Enforcement Personnel contemplating this career path and administrators and Communication Skills in Park Law Enforcement policy makers who supervise certified enforcement or Personnel Management ranger personnel, but do not have that background. The Evaluating Use of Force Policies Advanced Section is for those with more experience or Interview and Interrogation Procedures those who have completed the Basic Section. We Natural Resource Protection Enforcement recommend that both be taken in a two-year sequence. Coping with Gangs However, those who choose may take the Advanced Cultural Resource Protection Enforcement Section without having previously attended the Basic Relationship Marketing and Park Law Enforcement Section. Case Studies by Participants

When and where will the Institute be held? Program provides 2.9 CEU’s (29 hours instruction) The Basic and Advanced Sections begin Sunday, January 23, 2000 with registration from 6:00 - 7:00 PM and a welcoming reception following. Program sessions are The Park Law Enforcement and Ranger Institute is a held Monday through Thursday (1/24-1/27). A program of the Department of Park, Recreation and recognition banquet will be held Wednesday evening. The Tourism Resources at Michigan State University. It is Institute will conclude at 4 PM Thursday. under the direction of Dr. Charles Nelson. Contact him with any questions about the program at 517-353-5190 The MSU Kellogg Center for Continuing Education (a (ext. 116) or by email at [email protected]. Please 167-room hotel and conference facility) located in East contact Ms. Brenda Bast (same phone ext. 102 and email Lansing, Michigan, is the site for the Institute. The scenic [email protected]) with questions regarding registration. 5,000-acre MSU campus surrounds the Center and provides many opportunities for recreation. The Center has two restaurants, and many other eateries and attractions are within walking distance. MSU in an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution lodging option. It is necessary to pay separately for hotel accommodations and Institute registration. What are the Park Law Enforcement and Ranger REGISTRATION FORM Institute enrollment procedures? Please detach and mail by January 4, 2000, to:

PARK LAW ENFORCEMENT AND RANGER Enrollment is limited for the Basic and Advanced INSTITUTE Sections. Applications will be accepted in the order Dr. Charles Nelson, Director received. THE REGISTRATION FORM ON THE Attention: Brenda Bast REVERSE SIDE MUST BE COMPLETED AND 131 Natural Resources Building RETURNED BY JANUARY 4, 2000. Tuition is $390 for Michigan State University the Basic or Advanced Sections. This includes study East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 materials, daily continental breakfasts, recognition (517) 353-5190 banquet, and refreshments during break times. Other FAX (517) 432-3597 meals, transportation, and lodging are not included. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Students from Michigan State University and The Ohio State University majoring in Parks, Recreation and NAME: ______Tourism or related programs who envision a career in (As it will appear on your certificate) park or natural resource law enforcement are eligible for a reduced registration fee of $140. NAME: ______(As it will appear on your nametag) Airport: OCCUPATION/TITLE: ______Lansing's Capitol City Regional Airport is located only eight miles from campus and provides flight service by AGENCY: ______seven major airlines. MAILING Lodging Options: ADDRESS: ______CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______Lodging for the Institute is at two locations. Please make reservations by January 5 before our rooms are released. WORK PHONE ( )

The first is at the MSU Kellogg Center for Continuing EMAIL ADDRESS: ______Education. Standard single rooms are $65 plus tax/night and shared rooms with two beds are $32.50 plus Disabled Person Accommodation Needs: ______tax/night/person. Make room reservations and arrange for free airport shuttle service by calling 800-875-5090. For Sweatshirt Size: ___Medium (38-40); ___Large (42-44); direct billing of hotel expenses, ask for Kellogg Center ___X-Large (46-48); ___XX-Large (50-52) Accounting. PROGRAM: A second lodging option is available for students and Basic Section ($390) ______Department of Park, Recreation others in the Butterfield Guest House (a wing of the Advanced Section ($390) ______and Tourism Resources Brody Dormitory) located across the street from the MSU/OSU Student ($140) _____ Basic _____ Advanced Kellogg Center. Rates are $30 plus tax/night for a single (Make check payable to MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY and $20 plus tax/night/person for a double (2 beds). or indicate bill agency) Make room reservations by calling Terry at 517-355- 7480. BILLING PREFERENCE: Check Enclosed ______Will Pay Upon Arrival ______Please indicate that you are attending the Park Law Bill My Agency following Institute ______Enforcement and Ranger Institute when staying at either (Any cancellation received after JANUARY 4, 2000, will be billed a $125.00 cancellation fee).