Internal Affairs Conference and Certification (Conference)
Description
COURSE AGENDA AND OBJECTIVES (Click Here)
DAY 1
- Introduction and Description of I.A. Certification Program
- The Role of Internal Investigations in Maintaining Professional Standards
- The I.A. Process – Complaint Acceptance, Investigation, Interviews, Reporting & Disposition
- Administrative Statements – Compelled vs. Voluntary, 5th Amendment Implications
- Due Process Considerations
DAY 2
- Preparing to defend the internal affairs investigation and process
- Conducting administrative searches in the workplace
- Investigating Use of force complaints for internal affairs investigators
DAY 3
- Case file preparation and report writing workflow for internal affairs investigators
- Officer-Involved shootings or In-Custody Death Investigations
- Trending complaint reviews
- Case reviews
- Class practicum
DAY 4
- Body-Worn Camera Programs – The Impact on Complaints & Use of Force Incidents and Best Practices
- Social Media Misconduct and the First Amendment Implications
- Other Legal Issues Related to Internal Investigations
DAY 5
- Defending the Internal Investigation & Disciplinary Action
- Early Intervention Systems
- Open Forum – Q & A
- Wrap-Up & Completion of Final Written Examination
NOTE: The course description may be modified to accommodate scheduling of instructors.