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Continuing Legal Education Training Program_Special Agent

Acronym
CLETP_SA
Length
2.5 Training Days

Description

The Continuing Legal Education Training Program_Special Agent (CLETP_SA) is designed to provide refresher training to field agents in legal subject areas covering the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments, use of force, electronic law and evidence, civil liability, federal court procedures and recent statutes and rules changes.  Instruction is updated by a review of the most recent court decisions and legislative changes to the laws that are applicable to law enforcement agents.  This training can prevent evidence admissibility problems, increase investigative skills in gathering evidence, and help agents avoid being liable for alleged improper conduct.  The CLETP_SA meets the continuing training requirements of various agencies and departments. 

Prerequisites

Employees of a federal, state, local, tribal or international agency who perform functions directly related to a law enforcement organization or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission; regulatory investigators or regulatory inspectors may also find this material beneficial and may attend the program.  This program is open to investigators, auditors, analysts, attorneys, and individuals serving as direct law enforcement support personnel.

Required Training Materials

None.

Program Syllabus/Curriculum

  • Officer Liability
  • Legal Update
  • Federal Court Procedures
  • Fourth Amendment
  • Use of Force - Legal Aspects
  • 5th & 6th Amendment
  • Electronic Law and Evidence

Program Contact Info

Glynco, Charleston, & Cheltenham: (912) 267-3429 or (912) 554-4857

Artesia:  (575) 746-5676

Program Registration