Training Courses

Internal Affairs

Date & Time:
  • November 17, 2026 - 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
95 Main Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Agency:
Michael Cunniff
Training Hours:
8 hrs

Instructor: Michael A. Cunniff, Esq.

Date: November 17, 2026

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $279.00

Location: Dirigo Safety, LLC, 95 Main Street, Auburn, ME 04210

Class Format: Hybrid (In-person and Zoom attendance options available)

Registration Deadline: November 2nd

Category: Law Enforcement

Accreditation: Meets MLEAP Standard 3.19 – Internal Affairs Investigator Training

Course Overview

This engaging, interactive course delivers an in-depth examination of the foundational concepts that guide internal affairs investigations, emphasizing police accountability, procedural fairness, and equitable treatment. Participants will examine the complete internal investigation framework from multiple viewpoints, including perspectives of the officer under investigation, union representation, attorneys, internal investigation personnel, and oversight entities responsible for determining the outcomes of personnel complaints. The training emphasizes investigative methodologies designed to produce fact-based, impartial conclusions while building institutional credibility and safeguarding the interests of all parties. Additionally, the course examines organizational practices that may compromise investigative integrity and presents actionable policy recommendations.

Course Objectives

  • Gain comprehensive understanding of the complete internal affairs process spanning from initial complaint filing through final determination, including the roles of all stakeholders.
  • Recognize the various forms of personnel liability arising from substantiated misconduct findings and understand how internal investigations connect with other external accountability systems.
  • Implement industry best practices for executing impartial, comprehensive, and objective internal investigations.
  • Recognize and mitigate administrative practices that could diminish the credibility of investigation conclusions.
  • Review legal and operational protections that serve both the organization and the investigated employee.
  • Strengthen accountability mechanisms through open, fact-based decision-making processes that enhance public trust in law enforcement.

Equipment Required: None