The success or failure of any criminal investigation is often determined by the actions of the responding officer at a crime scene. This course is specifically directed towards the responsibilities of personnel and supervisors who are the first to arrive at a violent crime scene.

In an era of unparalleled transparency and calls for police accountability to the public they serve, internal affairs investigations are more vital to agency operations than ever before. This training is geared towards any investigators and/or supervisors who are involved in the process of investigating officers for potential wrongdoing, making disciplinary decisions and/or defending those findings and decisions in court, arbitration or civil service proceedings.

Recent public opinion surveys have revealed that a substantial portion of the American public believes that racial bias has a significant impact on police operations and that this bias is widespread. At the Dolan Consulting Group, we find this very concerning. First of all, because it undermines police legitimacy among so many of our citizens. Secondly, because there is a lack of evidence to support the assertion that bias-based policing is a widespread issue.

The class addresses 5th, 6th and 14th amendment issues, as well as issues involving Miranda which come up during interviews and interrogations. The attendees will be instructed in ways to avoid mistakes in these areas which could potentially endanger the admissibility of statements, admissions and confessions in court. This portion of the class is valuable information for new detectives and a good review for veteran detectives.

Police officers need help long after they survive an officer involved shooting or other critical incident. Does your officer and your agency have a plan to help prepare for the OIS or critical incident or to help officers and their families recover after the incident?