Police Internal Affairs by IPTM
Police Internal Affairs
This extensive training program is tailored for newly appointed internal affairs officers and supervisors, as well as seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their expertise. The course also welcomes civilian investigators and law enforcement administrators interested in mastering proper internal affairs investigation procedures. Designed to accommodate agencies of all sizes—from small departments to large public safety organizations—this program presents a model-based approach to investigating complaints and misconduct.
Upon completing this course, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of investigative methodologies and legal frameworks required to execute effective internal affairs investigations. This includes handling cases involving potential criminal conduct and officer-involved shooting incidents.
The curriculum walks attendees through each phase of conducting professional, impartial, and methodical administrative investigations. Special emphasis is placed on investigations into sexual harassment allegations and hostile workplace complaints, along with contemporary interview strategies for complainants, witnesses, and accused personnel.
Topic Coverage
- Ethical standards and professional integrity in law enforcement
- Internal affairs policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures
- Complaint receipt, documentation, and case management
- Integrity assessments and undercover operations
- Personnel complaint investigation protocols
- Interview preparation and execution strategies
- Documentation management, filing systems, and early identification programs
- Sexual harassment and hostile workplace investigation procedures
- Current legal precedents and relevant case law
- Officer-involved shooting investigations and in-custody fatality procedures
- Body camera policies and evidentiary applications
- Collaborative group assignments and formal presentations
Additional instruction covers recent court decisions affecting investigations, media relations protocols, employee rights protections, social media management policies, and administrative record retention requirements.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for sworn officers and civilian staff involved in administrative investigations, professional standards units, law enforcement command personnel, and human resources or municipal officials supervising law enforcement or public safety personnel. Enrollment is restricted to authorized law enforcement and public safety personnel.
Course Details
Duration: 40 hours
Daily Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $995.00
Available Sessions
October 26-30, 2026 – Jacksonville, Florida
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
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
Denham Springs Police Department, Room TBD, 447 Lamm Street, Denham Springs, LA 70726
March 22-26, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida
IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
April 26-30, 2027 – Alpharetta, Georgia
Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center, Classroom 4, 11565 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
August 9-13, 2027 – Altamonte Springs, Florida
Altamonte Springs Police Department, Training Room, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
September 13-17, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida
IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
December 6-10, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida
IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224