Internal Affairs Conference and Certification

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.