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Basic Internal Affairs Training

October 1-4, 2013
8:00am-5:00pm

Harrisonburg, Virginia

This program is designed to provide administrators, investigators and supervisors with the basic information to conduct a thorough internal affairs investigation. Personnel completing this program will have the basic knowledge to conduct a fair and objective professional standards investigation.

Program brochure

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This training has been approved for DCJS credits, and the appropriate paperwork will be completed during the training.  

This program is suitable for: 

  • Chiefs of Police/Sheriffs
  • Fire Chiefs/Investigators
  • Human Resource Personnel
  • Union/Association Officials
  • Internal Affairs/Professional Standards Personnel

 Some agencies that have previously sent individuals for training:

  • State, County, and Municipal Police Agencies
  • Campus Police Departments
  • Airport Police Agencies
  • Human Resource Agencies
  • Fire Services

 Topics covered:

  • Introduction to Internal Investigations
  • Misconduct and Discipline
  • Introduction to Courts and Civil Liability in Discipline
  • Conduct and Discipline Law
  • Policy, Procedure, and Document Issues
  • Administrative Procedures
  • First Amendment Issues
  • Conduct Unbecoming Rules
  • Administrative Investigations
  • Management Audit
  • Disclosure of Internal Affairs Files
  • Drug Screening and Testing Law
  • Early Intervention

Program cost is $550/person.

Lodging:

Contact information and details for reserving rooms will be emailed to registrants.

For planning purposes:

Courtyard by Marriott, 1890 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Special Room Rate - $77/night  (A limited number of rooms are available at this rate)

Amenities: Complimentary on-site parking, fitness center, pool, high-speed wireless internet

Training will be held at:

James Madison University

Memorial Hall

395 S. High St.

Harrisonburg, VA 22807

 

If you have any questions about registration, please contact us at (540)568-4253 or outreach@jmu.edu.