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Basic Internal Affairs Training

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May 14-18, 2012

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

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:

Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisonburg, 1946 Medical Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Room rate: $77/night (approved government rate)

Amenities: Complimentary on-site parking, fitness center, pool and jacuzzi, complimentary hot breakfast, 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.