This two day, nationally-prominent program will provide participants with the knowledge and insights required to conduct and administer timely, objective, and thorough internal affairs investigations. This comprehensive introduction includes an overview of the importance of competent administrative investigations, preventing employee misconduct, section functions and responsibilities, a thorough discussion of employee rights, complaint investigation procedures, officer-involved shooting, and in-custody death investigations, using video evidence in use of force investigations, and workplace searches, and special testing.
Topics
Beginning the Investigation
The Investigation Process
Interviewing the Accused
Due Process Rights
Concepts of Police Discipline
Compelled Statements and Exculpatory Evidence
Liability in Law Enforcement Operations
Truthfulness and Other Issues
Use of Force and Preliminary Force Investigations
First Amendment Issues
Initiating the Complaint Process
