Internal Affairs II

This course is designed to build off Internal Affairs Investigations I, providing you with a more in depth look and practical applications in the complexity of internal affairs investigations.

• Do you know the difference between an inquiry and an investigation or which should be used when?
• Are you comfortable interviewing people of all ranks, backgrounds, in or out of custody?
• How do you conduct investigations involving administrative, criminal, and EEOC allegations?
• Are there limitations on where you can find evidence?

The course will lead the investigator through each step of the internal investigation, focusing on practical scenarios, which will provide the student with hands on experience in a safe, non-threatening environment. Students will take a variety of mock complaints, determining if they have an inquiry or investigation, a violation of policy or a disagreement with procedure. Students will issue notice of investigations with the understanding of the importance of articulating allegations. We will discuss case tracking and gathering evidence. Students will have opportunities to improve their interviewing skills with mock subjects. Each student will discuss their findings and reporting. Students will discuss preparation for administrative hearings and courtroom appearances.

Objectives: The student will be able to:

• Define inquiry and explain when it may be used
• List three applicable legal cases to internal affairs investigations
• List locations of potential evidence from internal source
• Define legal expert and list potential experts of use in internal affairs investigations
• Compile a complete internal investigative report