Training Courses

Internal Affairs Certification Program (5 Day) – Millis PD

Date & Time:
  • September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026 - 8:30 AM–2:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
1003 Main Street, Millis, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute

Investigate with Integrity, Lead with Confidence

FACTS

  • Instructors: Alfred P. Donovan, APD Management
  • Dates: September 21, 2026 - September 25, 2026
  • Location: Millis Police Department
  • Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Price: $699.00 USD

OVERVIEW

This five-day seminar equips internal investigators from Massachusetts with the competencies and current legal knowledge required to perform thorough internal investigations within their organizations. The program covers standardized training protocols, departmental policies, and essential case law, culminating in certificates of completion. Designed specifically for Massachusetts law enforcement personnel.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this seminar is to provide internal investigators from Massachusetts with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct realistic internal investigations within their departments by supplying them with the necessary information and the latest legal updates. Standardized training and policies will be provided. Certificates for Completion of Course will be provided. This course is specifically designed for Massachusetts Law Enforcement Officers.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Review of Post Commissions Guidelines and Mandates
  • Review 500. CMR 1.00 Procedural Rules
  • Review of Policy and Accreditation Standards
  • Review of Case Law and Required Notices
  • Review of Procedures and Requirements and steps necessary to starting and planning your investigation
  • Review of Applicable Case Law: Weingarten, Broderick vs Boston Police Comm, Mass Correctional Officers Federated Union vs. LRC, town of Hudson vs IBPO, Town of Framingham vs DOLR, City of Boston vs DOLR, Downing v. LeBritton, and Commonwealth vs Harvey
  • Dealing with request from Unions for Information
  • Review of Necessary Forms: Notice of Allegations, Order to appear at Investigative Interview, Notice of Extenuating Circumstances, Notice of Administrative Leave (example), Article 12 Waiver Form, Interview Ground Rules
  • Review of Interview Techniques: Includes the plan for conducting an investigative interview or interrogation, techniques to use to obtain the information needed, discussion of employee and union rights. Includes techniques for conducting both an Administrative Investigation and a Criminal Investigation. Recording and Transcribing investigative interviews. Types of questions discussed, leading questions, direct questions, clarification questions, what works and what will be scrutinized.
  • Weighing and Assessing Evidence: Discussion and review of the standards of evidence needed at the various venues, preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt. Includes discussion how to collect and process evidence, Discussion on truthfulness and proving untruthfulness, discussion on making credibility assessments and determinations.
  • Report Writing: The fact-finding report, the Investigative Report, complete discussion on what needs to be in the report, reports provided for POST and the Division of Police Standards, Investigative File Formats, Report Formats, Decision making and drawing conclusions in your report. Investigative Directive, Executive Summary, Allegations, Discussions, Persons interviewed, persons not interviewed, Findings and conclusions, making recommendations or not in compliance with POST regulations.
  • Conducting Use of Force Investigations: Administrative and Criminal components and laws discussed, Venue requirements and legal challenges, Policy Investigations, MGL 6E sections 14 and 15 requirements and investigations, Criminal Investigations, 1983 Law Suite investigations. Standards of evidence discussed. Constitutional Protections and waivers fully explored and discussed. Video scenario presented and evaluated. Case law and MGL to be fully discussed and explored. Duty to Intervene and Duty to Report fully reviewed and discussed. Use of Force checklist and investigative forms provided.