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The Institute of Police Technology and Management was established in 1980 to provide training to municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement.
UNF is an equal access/equal opportunity university. The Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) is a division of the University of North Florida’s Training and Service Institute. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, IPTM is a self-supporting, not-for-profit organization. IPTM was established in 1980 with a simple yet lasting philosophy: to provide cost-effective, cutting-edge training to the criminal justice community, thus enhancing the quality of service by law enforcement to our communities. For more than 30 years, this basic philosophy has guided IPTM as it has grown into the largest and most varied national law enforcement training institute in the country. Currently, IPTM conducts nearly 500 courses to approximately 10,000 law enforcement professionals each year. These professionals include operational, supervisory, and command level officers from throughout the United States, the U.S. territories, and numerous foreign countries. Our courses are designed to improve the skills and abilities of officers and acquaint them with the new technology, theories, and techniques in their fields of interest. Classroom presentations are often coupled with practical, hands-on exercises giving students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills learned in the classroom to situations faced by today’s law enforcement agencies. The IPTM instructional team consists of professionals who possess a blend of practical law enforcement skills, years of police training experience, and quality academic credentials. The full-time faculty is supplemented by a cadre of highly qualified adjunct instructors who remain as practitioners within the law enforcement community and keep the programs in touch with the modern technology, current trends, and social demands of today’s society. In addition to our open tuition classes, IPTM courses are also available on a contractual basis. Our on-site contract training can be a cost-effective means for obtaining customized instruction that is specifically tailored to the needs of your agency.
09/30/2026
Our Crash Investigation Training Coordinator, Ken Harmon, is presenting at at the Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators annual conference next week. There's still time to register. Just click the link below.
On Wednesday next week, Ken Harmon from IPTM will be presenting a case study of a collision involving a pedestrian and a Ford Mustang. You can still join us. Check out https://iatai.org/event-6659260 for sign up information.
Ken began his career with the Tempe Police Department in 1979. He has completed assignments as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Solo Motor Officer, Traffic Collision Reconstructionist, Hit and Run Detective, SWAT, Hostage Negotiator, Crime Prevention, and Plain Clothes Surveillance Officer. He was promoted to Police Sergeant in 1996. From 2000 to 2006, he supervised the Vehicular Crimes Unit and the Hit and Run Detectives. Ken retired from the Tempe Police Department, Tempe, Arizona in 2009.
From 1987 to 1996, Ken was assigned to the Tempe Police Traffic Bureau. While there, he specialized in Traffic Collision Reconstruction and the prosecution of impaired drivers involved in fatal collisions. He has testified as an expert in the field of Traffic Collision Reconstruction as well as Human Factors for Drivers in both criminal and civil courts.
Mr. Harmon has completed training in traffic collision reconstruction from the Institute of Police Technology and Management, Northwestern Traffic Institute, University of California at Riverside, and Texas A&M. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resource Management from Ottawa University in August 2005.
Ken has been serving as a member of the adjunct faculty of the Institute of Police Technology and Management since 1993. He has instructed courses in Traffic Collision Investigation and Collision Reconstruction.
Between 2008 and 2023, Ken coordinated IPTM’s level 1 and level 2 Pedestrian/Bike Collision Investigation Courses. In 2023, Ken became the IPTM Traffic Crash Coordinator. Ken is a published author in the Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation/Reconstruction field.
09/29/2026
Congratulations to the newest recipients of IPTM's William H. Hagerty Hostage Crisis Negotiations Proficiency Certificate!
By completing 120 hours of advanced hostage crisis negotiations training, these professionals have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in critical incident response and communication. This year's recipients represent 16 agencies from Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky, showcasing a shared dedication to professional growth and public safety.
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
09/24/2026
Congratulations to Sgt. Lawrence Parastatal (Toronto Police Service) on winning the free IPTM course given away at the Pennsylvania State Police/Pennsylvania Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Society Conference! We look forward to welcoming him to an upcoming IPTM course and supporting his continued professional development.
09/23/2026
Attending the Pennsylvania State Police/Pennsylvania Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Society Conference this week? Stop by the IPTM table to meet our Crash Investigation Coordinator, Ken Harmon, learn about our newest training opportunities for crash investigation professionals, and discuss how IPTM can support you and your agency's investigative goals. Plus, register for a chance to win a free IPTM course.
09/22/2026
Congratulations to our friend and incredible instructor, Andy Rich, for winning the Sully Award! He was recognized today during Pennsylvania State Police Collision Reconstruction Seminar. Congratulations, Andy, on your well-deserved recognition!
Congratulation to Andrew Rich! The winner of this years “Sully Award” for excellence in collision investigation and training! Well deserved!!
09/22/2026
🍂 Conference season continues in October!
IPTM will be exhibiting at several industry conferences throughout the month, and we invite you to stop by our booth to connect with our team. Whether you're interested in crash investigation, reconstruction, leadership development, criminal investigations, or specialized law enforcement training, we're here to help you find the right training solutions for your agency.
Visit us at Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators Conference (400th Annual), California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists Conference (25th Annual), Napars Joint Conference, and International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference.
We look forward to seeing familiar faces and making new connections along the way!
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✅ Attending one of these conferences? Let us know in the comments and be sure to stop by the IPTM booth.
09/22/2026
Good morning from Tucson! ☀️
Our Associate Director, Donnie Barker, is onsite at the SEHIA - Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association Annual Conference, connecting with homicide investigators and forensics professionals from across the nation.
If you're attending, stop by the IPTM booth to explore our nationally recognized criminal investigation, homicide, and crime scene forensics programs. While you're there, register for a chance to win a free IPTM course.
We look forward to meeting you in Tucson!
09/21/2026
Attending the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Conference? Stop by the IPTM booth and meet Edward William Doyle.
While you're there, enter to win a free IPTM course. If you've never trained with IPTM before, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the practical, instructor-led training that has helped law enforcement professionals across the country advance their skills and careers.
09/21/2026
Hands-on training, real-world application, and a dedicated group of professionals committed to improving crash investigations.
Last week, instructors David Benn and Chris Sanchez delivered Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation Level I to this exceptional group of New York crash investigators. Thank you to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for making this training possible, and a huge shoutout to Sean Dubaj of 2060 Auto Parts and Rusiniak's Service Inc. for providing a vehicle for testing and helping bring the classroom lessons to life.
09/17/2026
We have a winner! Chris Gilmore of the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office won our last social giveaway. Thank you for stopping by and visiting with us!
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