Internal Affairs Training - National Audience

This 3-day course provides a comprehensive overview of all phases of internal affairs investigations, from allegation to disciplinary appeal. Participants will explore best practices, industry standards, and effective strategies for managing internal affairs cases and related proceedings. Instruction emphasizes legal considerations, administrative procedures, and sound investigative strategy. Due process obligations under the U.S. Constitution and relevant state authorities will be addressed, along with key legal precedents including Garrity, Weingarten, Loudermill, and other significant court decisions.

Chief Horak will specifically cover the WI rights statute, WI case law and 7th Circuit dictum in this class.

This course is suitable for sworn and non-sworn members of all public safety disciplines, ranks, and assignments who have a role in administrative investigations, discipline, and associated proceedings.