Officer Involved Shooting Investigations

Officer Involved Shooting

Investigations

Topics Covered:

Interviewing the Involved Officer
Involved Officer's Statement: Voluntary vs. Garrity
Human Performance under stress
Major Incident Scene Management
Investigative techniques
Media in High Profile Cases
Handling In-Custody Suspects

Identifying Potential Witnesses
Crime Scene Procedures
Interviewing the Involved Officer
Involved Officer's Statement: Voluntary vs. Garrity
Administrative & Criminal Investigation
Important Case Law and Court Decision Regarding Use of Force

Course Overview:

The use of force, especially deadly force (Officer-involved shootings) have been heavily scrutinized both inside and outside of the law enforcement agency. The highly sensitive nature of these investigations requires that they are conducted in a very professional and thorough manner. This block of instruction is designed for detectives, patrol officers, supervisors, administrators, and anyone involved in the investigation or review of this type of case. The student will gain knowledge and a better understanding of the investigative process and what occurs during each phase of the investigation. Discussions and presentations of investigative topics and techniques that include the latest research and information regarding officer involved shootings will be beneficial to the newest detective as well as the most seasoned investigator.

This two-day training course will help officers understand the investigative process and help detectives ensure that they are properly equipped to conduct an officer-involved use of force investigations, or an officer involved shooting.

Participants will gain knowledge regarding how to handle and investigate one of the most important types of cases in their careers. Case studies, court decisions, grand jury outcomes, and trial outcomes will all be discussed, providing the class participants a unique opportunity to study cases from the beginning to their conclusion.

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