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SUMMARY:First Amendment Considerations for Public Safety
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael A. Cunniff​\, Esq. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				First Amendment Considerations for Public Safety\nMay 5 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nWhile mostly considered while addressing First Amendment auditors and protests\, achieving an understanding of the nature and extent (including the obligations and limitations) of the First Amendment’s guarantees of freedom of religion\, freedom of speech\, freedom of the press\, freedom to assemble peacefully\, and freedom to petition the government for a redress of grievances is a benefit both to law enforcement personnel and civil society. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nThe Role of State and Local Law Enforcement at First Amendment Events.\nPreparing for a potential First Amendment audit.\nLimitations on a law enforcement officer’s speech.\nExceptions to the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/first-amendment-considerations-for-public-safety-5-5-26/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corrections,Dispatch,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs
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SUMMARY:Internal Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael A. Cunniff​\, Esq. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Internal Affairs\nApril 7 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis interactive course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underlying internal affairs investigations including police accountability\, due process\, and fairness considerations. Participants will explore the internal investigative process from multiple perspectives\, such as those of the affected officer\, union representatives\, legal counsel\, internal investigators\, and oversight authorities responsible for dispositions of complaints against agency personnel. Emphasis is placed on investigative proceedings that are designed to generate evidence-based\, just outcomes that simultaneously promote public confidence in the institution and the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved. The course also addresses management practices that may lead to flawed or otherwise unjust internal dispositions and offers practical policy solutions to those potential concerns. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the full internal affairs process from initial complaint to final disposition\, including all stakeholder roles.\nUnderstand the various sources of employee liability for sustained misconduct allegations\, as well as the potential relationship between an internal investigation and parallel mechanisms of oversight.\nApply best practices for conducting fair\, thorough\, and unbiased internal investigations.\nIdentify and address management practices that may compromise the integrity of investigative outcomes.\nExamine legal and procedural safeguards that protect both the agency and an affected agency member.\nPromote accountability through transparent\, evidence-based decision-making that strengthens public trust.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 3.19 – Internal Affairs Investigator Training\n\n			\n				Download MLEAP Training Proof
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/internal-affairs-4-7-26/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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