Police Internal Affairs by IPTM
Police Internal Affairs
This thorough educational program is tailored for newly appointed internal affairs officers and supervisors, seasoned investigators seeking professional development, civilian investigators in this field, and administrative or management personnel overseeing internal affairs operations. The curriculum accommodates the distinct needs and operational structures of small, medium, and large law enforcement and public safety organizations.
Participants will develop competency in investigative methodologies and gain comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks essential for conducting internal affairs investigations. The program covers administrative inquiries, specialized investigations into officer conduct, officer-involved shootings, and in-custody death cases.
The curriculum takes participants through each phase of professional and impartial internal affairs investigations. Instruction covers administrative and criminal complaint investigations, as well as specialized inquiries into sexual harassment allegations and hostile workplace concerns. Participants will receive detailed instruction on current judicial precedents and industry-standard protocols for complaint procedures, employee rights protections, social media governance, applicable administrative regulations, and media relations procedures. The course includes practical interview preparation and execution techniques designed for complainants, witnesses, and accused personnel.
Course Topics
- Professional conduct and integrity standards in law enforcement
- Internal affairs policies and regulatory frameworks
- Complaint receipt and management procedures
- Undercover testing and verification operations
- Personnel misconduct investigations
- Interview preparation and execution strategies
- Documentation, filing systems, and prevention programs
- Sexual harassment and workplace hostility inquiries
- Applicable statutes and relevant court precedent
- Officer-involved shootings and custody-related death investigations
- Video recording devices and digital evidence
- Collaborative projects and team presentations
Program Details
Duration: 40 hours
Class Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fee: $995.00
Target Audience
This program is designed for personnel engaged in administrative investigations and internal affairs work, professional standards units, law enforcement and public safety leadership, and human resources or governmental managers with oversight responsibilities for law enforcement or public safety personnel. The course is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement professionals.
Scheduled Sessions
October 26-30, 2026 – Jacksonville, Florida at IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224. Instructors: Mark Panaccione, Michael Durham, Karan Sharma
November 30 - December 4, 2026 – Jacksonville, Florida at IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224. Instructors: Mark Panaccione, Michael Durham, Adam Draisen
January 25-29, 2027 – Denham Springs, Louisiana at Denham Springs Police Department, 447 Lamm Street, Denham Springs, LA 70726
March 22-26, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida at IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
April 26-30, 2027 – Alpharetta, Georgia at Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center, 11565 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
August 9-13, 2027 – Altamonte Springs, Florida at Altamonte Springs Police Department, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
September 13-17, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida at IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
December 6-10, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida at IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224