This Internal Affairs Investigation Course provides the the law enforcement professional the necessary skills to perform an effective, thorough and defensible internal affairs investigation.  The course facilitators utilize facilitated discussion, small group activities, case studies and real-life scenarios. Students are encouraged to bring a lap-top computer and their agency’s internal affairs investigation policy.   Students will receive all course content electronically.

During this 24-hour course students will:

• identify the theory, purpose, and impact of Internal Affairs Units
• evaluate management, labor and legal priorities
• formulate investigative skills and techniques related to successfully conducting and completing a fair, impartial and ethical internal affairs investigation

Students must successfully complete a practical skills application during a scenario on the third day of the course.

PREREQUISITES:  Registration is limited to law enforcement professionals who are currently employed with a California Law Enforcement Agency.  Students must currently be assigned, pending an assignment, or be responsible for conducting Internal Affairs investigations for their agency.

PRESENTATION DATES & HOURS: This is a three day, 24-hour course.  Course hours are 0800-1700 hours each day.  See below for dates available.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:  Students are strongly encouraged to bring their agency internal affairs policy and all related forms including admonishments and all interview notices. Student dress code at the Regional Training Center is business casual.  No shorts, sleeveless shirts or open toed shoes are permitted.

CERTIFICATION:  This class is POST Plan III Certified.  POST Cert #1010-32100.