Police Applicant Background Investigation

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to conduct objective, thorough and legally sustainable background investigations reflective of the professional standards of your agency.
The training will guide you through the relevant statutes, case laws and administrative regulations surrounding the selection and employment of personnel.  You will learn the impact of federal and state fair employment laws along with issues surrounding sealed and public records, confidentiality, release of information waivers, and more.
We will show you the type of information to expect from a psychological evaluation, proper procedures for drug screening, and techniques for conducting applicant and subject interviews.  Finally, you will learn how to properly document all of your findings in a comprehensive report in the event of future legal challenges.
Topics include:
•  Role of the background investigator
•  Legal issues
•  Psychological screening
•  Drug screening
•  Information sources
•  Proper interviewing techniques
•  Factual and objective background reports

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