Hot Topics for Law Enforcement Administrators

Program Overview
Frequently the most pressing administrative problem (with tremendous civil liability implications) for law enforcement agencies is the selection, management, and retention of employees. From pre-employment standards and decisions to termination issues, this program deals with the highest liability matters facing administrators - in a straightforward manner. The instructor will emphasize practical, positive, and proactive solutions that work. Straight talk about critical issues, from an insider with litigation experience.

• Castle Rock v. Gonzales and Domestic Violence Protective Orders
• Fitness for Duty
• Court Trends                           
• Character and Integrity Issues
  • The Brady Rule
  • Giglio Material
  • Kyles v. Whitley
• Proper Background Investigations
• Hiring Processes
• Disqualifying Conduct
  • Pre-employment
  • In service
• Liability for Failure to Discipline
• The Latest on Garrity
• Liability Trends and Issues
• FLSA and Discipline of Excluded Employees
• Drug Usage Policies and the ADA
• Limited Duty and the ADA
• Compulsory Disclosure of Personnel and Internal Affairs Records
• Policy Recommendations
• Underlying Causes of Problems in Use of Force and Emergency Vehicle Operation
• Low Cost/High Yield Training Initiatives
• Keys to Making Policy Work
• Developments in the Law of Affirmative Action
• Fraternization and Nepotism Policies
• Assuring Critical Knowledge and Abilities
• Building and Maintaining Duty and Honor Values

Who Should Attend?
Police Chiefs & Sheriffs
Patrol & Investigative Division Commanders
Mid-Managers & First Line Supervisors
Internal Affairs Investigators & Supervisors
Government Risk Managers & Legal Advisors

Instructor:
Randy Means