ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS & GARRITY STANDARDS

A comprehensive Five-day certification program covering the legal and procedural requirements of modern internal affairs cases, from intake to Garrity interviews and final case file preparation.

Course Overview

This intensive certification program provides the fundamental knowledge and tactical skills required to conduct credible, thorough, and legally defensible professional standards investigations. Participants will examine the lifecycle of an internal affairs case, from intake through final adjudication, ensuring strict adherence to constitutional standards and organizational integrity.

What You'll Learn

Procedural Standards

Mastering the formal steps of case intake, classification, and timeline management for administrative cases.

Legal Compliance

A deep dive into Garrity immunity, due process rights, and the legal framework governing public employee interviews.

Interview Logic

Tactical strategies for interviewing witness and subjects while maintaining investigative objectivity.

Final Findings

Drafting comprehensive finding letters, disciplinary recommendations, and maintaining case files that withstand scrutiny.

Who Should Attend

This course is specifically designed for public safety professionals responsible for personnel accountability and organizational trust. This includes Internal Affairs investigators, Professional Standards staff, sergeants and first-line supervisors, command staff, and legal counsel involved in labor relations.

Captain Robert A. Sterling

Lead Instructor, Professional Standards Bureau

Captain Sterling brings over two decades of command-level experience in law enforcement, specializing in internal affairs and use-of-force policy implementation. He provides practical, evidence-based training designed to help sergeants and command staff navigate the complexities of accountability, Garrity protections, and administrative misconduct investigations. His approach combines decades of field experience with a rigorous legal standard, ensuring training that stands up to professional and judicial scrutiny.

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Session Logistics

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Location

[City, State]

Format

In Person / Virtual Live / On Demand

Course Length

24 Training Hours

Training Credit

POST Certified / State Credit Eligible

Tuition

$495.00 per attendee

Provider

[Training Provider Name]