Officer Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents are Among the Most Scrutinized Investigations. Do Them Right.
Course Overview
The use of deadly force and how these cases are investigated have become scrutinized more than ever before. This class offers students a way to assess their agency or team on how they approach these investigations. The instructor uses real case studies in order to facilitate discussion about best practices and national trends. From securing the scene, conducting an un-bias fact finding investigation, collecting and organizing all the case information, to professionally presenting the case, Police Technical has it covered. Students are encouraged to bring laptops that have the Microsoft Office Suite on them in order to participate in this interactive course.
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for any investigator, detective, or supervisor; authorized support staff will be admitted with prior agency documentation.
Material Requirements
Students should bring a laptop with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word (version 2003 or higher). Prior experience or training in PowerPoint or Word is not necessary. Students will receive samples of data for use in the classroom during hands-on session.
Course Agenda
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Day One
- Agency or County Protocol
- Agency Responsibility
- Team Supervision
- Team Activation
- Scene Investigation
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Day Two
- Evidence Collection: Common Sources
- Identification and Interview of Witnesses
- Involved Officer(s) Interview(s)
- Agency Liaison with Team
- Suspect
- Criminal Charges
- Detective Reports
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Matt Maxwell
Investigator Matt Maxwell is a law enforcement professional with 20 years of experience and is currently assigned as a District Attorney Investigator in a Major Crimes Unit in Southern California. In his current assignment, he conducts complex homicide investigations, coordinates investigative strategies with prosecutors, and assists in preparing major criminal cases for prosecution. Investigator Maxwell holds a Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Prior to joining the District Attorney’s Office, Investigator Maxwell served more than seven years as a Major Crimes Detective, investigating homicides, officer-involved shootings, robberies, gang-related violent crimes, and complex cold-case homicides. He has extensive experience in complex investigations, search warrants, digital and electronic evidence, undercover operations, and violent offender investigations. He has also testified as a narcotics, firearms, and Mexican Mafia prison gang expert. Earlier in his career, he served for three years as a Task Force Officer assigned to a state major narcotics task force, gaining extensive experience in complex narcotics investigations, surveillance operations, operational planning, confidential informant operations, and fugitive apprehension.
criminal investigations.
Host: POLICE TECHNICAL
Location: Online Seminar 647 Ohio Street Online Seminar, 47807 Get Directions
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