Training Courses

Managing and Conducting Background Investigations – Andover PD

Date & Time:
  • October 2, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
32 N Main Street, Andover, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

Facts

Instructors: Captain John Serson (Ret.), Stephen A. Taranto, J.D.

Date: October 2, 2026

Location: Andover Police Department

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $199.00 USD

Overview

This one-day seminar is designed for patrol officers, supervisors, and administrators tasked with managing or conducting pre-employment background investigations. The course equips law enforcement managers with the essential knowledge, resources, and methodologies needed to perform thorough and effective background investigations across agencies of any size.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This class is ideal for officers responsible for managing or conducting pre-employment background investigations. The class is appropriate for officers of any rank. A one-day seminar for patrol officers, supervisors and administrators responsible for managing or conducting pre-employment background investigations for any size agency. The course objective is to explain the purpose and value of quality background investigations and to provide tools, sources and techniques that will assist police managers in conducting quality background investigations.

Who should be involved?

What goes into a quality investigation?

Topics Include

  • Timelines
  • Areas of inquiry
  • Importance of an in-depth inquiry
  • Making the investigation fit the need
  • Importance of social networks
  • Critical issues
  • Suggested forms
  • Interview techniques
  • Suggested data sources
  • Accountability
  • Record keeping
  • Policy Development
  • Requirements for Massachusetts and C.A.L.E.A. Accreditation/Certification