Training Classes Offered
Management of Criminal Investigation Units
3 days
Training incorporates investigative case management skills and knowledge that have been developed in recent years. Participants will learn how to improve efficiency in managing the criminal investigations process and improve the effectiveness of the total investigative effort. Registration includes instructor’s 156 page Training Manual.
This training is designed for Investigation and Patrol Supervisors responsible for case screening and assignment, case management and the supervision of criminal investigators or patrol officers assigned follow-up caseloads. Investigations and Administrative Commanders planning or developing an improved case management system, or developing an investigator productivity improvement program should attend this course.
Topics include
- Management of Criminal Investigation
- Case Control Practices and Techniques
- The Patrol Officer As Investigator
- Managing Continuing Investigations
- Measuring Investigative Productivity
- Improving Investigative Productivity
- Case Rating Factors, Case Decision Rules and Case Solvability Factors
- Determining The Required Number of Criminal Investigators
- Implementing Improved Investigative Management Systems
- Effective Uses of Solvability Factors
- Investigative Information Systems
- Managing Continuing Investigations
- Cold Case Management
- Technology Applications
Management of Evidence and Recovered Property
2 days
Training in the essentials for a safe, legally compliant, efficient and secure evidence and property control system
Topics include
- Evidence and Property Records Systems
- Application of Criminal and Civil Laws
- Storage Systems for Evidence And Property
- Evidence Control and Audit Procedures
- Introduction To Computer Evidence
- Evidence Procedures Manuals
- Property Disposal
- Developing Policies and Procedures
- Property Room Design
- Packaging and Inventory Methods
- Computers and Barcoding
Advanced Techniques in Evidence Room Management
2 Days
Picks – up where all other courses end. Intended for sworn and civilian employees who possess experience and basic knowledge of evidence and property management. Also, those responsible for the planning, design, staff audit, or development of evidence and property control systems.
Topics include
- Legal Update on Evidence Management and Civil Liability
- New Appellate Court decision on evidence destruction
- New DNA Evidence Issues
- New NIJ report on law enforcement forensic evidence backlogs
- DNA in “Minor Crimes”
- Low Copy Number (LCN) DNA
- Air Drying Standards and Procedures
- Cold Case Evidence
- Planning and Design of Evidence Systems
- Assessing Evidence Control Computer / Barcoding Systems
- Developing An Effective Evidence Control Procedures Manual
- New Standards for Preparing Court Exhibits [biohazardous evidence]
- Retention and Disposal of Biological Evidence
- Managing Electronic and Computer Evidence [New federal procedures]
- Managing Hazardous Materials and Devices
- New NIJ study on forensic evidence in property rooms (2010)
- Disposal of Biohazard Materials
- Evidence Storage, Air Quality and Mold [including federal NIOSH audits]
- Comprehensive Evidence Audits (Advanced techniques)
- Preparing an Evidence Disaster Contingency Plan
Police Record System Operations
Introductory Records Training – 2 days
Records training program is directed toward police records personnel; sworn and civilian, records supervisors and administrative command personnel with little formal training in the principles, practices and legal considerations associated with police records operations.
Topics include
- Legal Aspects Of Police Records Operations
- Technology Applications In Records Operations
- Principles and Components of Police Records
- Systems Databases and Interfaces
- Records Systems Design, Methods, Indexes
- State and Federal Record Systems
- Records Custody and Quality Control Procedures
- Practical Records Problem Solving
- Sealing and Expungement of Records
Police Records Management
Advanced Records Training – 2 days
Training is designed to provide law enforcement records managers and supervisors with practical information and methods of addressing record system problems and assist them in improving records management practices.
Topics include
- Role of the Police Record Manager
- Record Workload Measures and Standards
- Legal Issues In Police Records Management
- Record Workload Analysis
- Supervising Civilian Record Personnel
- Record Studies, Surveys and Reports
- Record Management Techniques
- Report Distribution Schedules
- Developing Records Inventory
- Drafting Records Policies and Procedures
Freedom of Information and Open Records Acts
For police records - 2 days
Training provides records personnel, investigators, and staff and command officers with a practical understanding of the intent, application and issues associated with Freedom of Information and Open Records Acts Training is directed specifically toward police records.
Participants will learn the procedures necessary to make decisions regarding the release of information, liability issues, examine the sources of requests for information and respond appropriately.
Topics include
- Purposes of Public Records Acts
- Analyzing Information Requests
- Inspection, Copying and Disclosure of Police Records
- Related State and Federal Laws
- Processing Information Requests
- Copy Fees and Appeals
- Investigative and Informant Information
- Records Retention Mandates
- Right to Privacy Analysis
- and much more
Attendees receive a comprehensive Training Manual containing relevant case law, information request response phrases, and public policy justifications for withholding (redacting) various records and information.
If your agency would like to host a training class offered by
R.A. Doran & Associates, please contact us for details.
