Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigations
Topics Covered:
- Qualified Immunity & Case Law Updates in Use of Force Cases
- Involved Officer's Statement: Voluntary vs. Garrity
- Human Performance under stress
- Major Incident Scene Management
- Media in High Profile Cases
- Deadly Force & State Created Danger
- Analyzing & Documenting Use of Force
- Video examination and review in critical incidents
- Crime Scene Procedures
- Administrative & Criminal Investigation
Course Overview:
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This two-day training course will provide investigators with an understanding of the investigative process and ensure that the investigators are prepared to conduct an officer-involved critical incident.
Participants will gain knowledge regarding how to handle and investigate crucial cases that could greatly impact their careers. Case studies, court decisions, grand jury outcomes, and trial outcomes will all be discussed, providing the class participants with a unique opportunity to study cases from beginning to end.
Most police critical incidents are investigated by homicide detectives. Investigating an officer involved critical incident requires specialized knowledge and training. Officer-involved critical incidents are not the same as the crimes detectives typically investigate, thus additional perspectives and knowledge may be needed.
The review and analysis of critical incidents are complex and requires specialized training. To complete a fair, impartial, and thorough investigation it is crucial to gain the knowledge to do so. Critical incidents like in-custody deaths, use of force, especially use of deadly force, have been heavily scrutinized both inside and outside of the law enforcement community. Due to the highly sensitive nature of these investigations, it is imperative that they are conducted with the utmost thought and professionalism.
This training course is designed for anyone involved in the investigation or review of officer involved critical incidents. While taking this course, participants will gain knowledge and a better understanding of the investigation process and what occurs during each phase of an investigation. The discussions and presentations of this training course will include the latest research and information regarding officer involved incidents. This training course is valuable for everyone, from the newest detective to the most experienced investigator.