1. Investigative Training Investigating Allegations of Staff Sexual Misconduct with Offenders July 2005

2. 2 Training Objectives Identify essential training techniques Review why it is important to train investigators on how other agencies work Identify why it is essential to demystify the investigative process through training Review why effective investigative training is important Discuss the impact successful training can have on investigations

3. 3 Essentials of Investigative Training Interviewing victims Understanding how complaints are received Understanding evidence Understanding time lines Understanding communication between agencies

4. 4 Interviewing Victims Rapport building Quality of information Quality and accuracy of first responders

5. 5 Receiving Complaints OffenderStaff Offender Family Staff Family Phone Monitoring Mail Monitoring Camera Observation Body Language

6. 6 Evidence NotesClothingLogs Phone Records DNA Theory of Transfer Camera Evidence

7. 7 Time Lines Radio Communications PA Announcements Lunch Menus

8. 8 Communication CourtsPoliceProsecutorsAdministrationInvestigators

9. 9 Understanding Other Agencies Victim Services Law Enforcement ProsecutionMedical Internal Affairs

10. 10 Training More than Investigators Why –Improves Morale –Identifies Boundaries Who –Staff –Volunteers –Contractors –Maintenance Workers –Clergy –Medical –Food Service

11. 11 Why Effective Training is Important? Prevention –Public backlash –Employee backlash –Litigation Protection –Employees –Offenders –Agency –Community

12. 12 Impact of Successful Training on Investigations Changes culture Creates staff buy-in Increases likelihood for prosecution Acts as a deterrent