Police Applicant Background Investigations

Hours: 8
Tuition: $149

Program Information:
The interest of serving our communities with the most qualified of police applicants is paramount to a professional law enforcement agency's success. The process of hiring reliable, trustworthy employees who are of good moral character is one the most important fundamental tasks in the selection of personnel. It is a practice that compels police departments to exercise reasonable care to ensure that they do not engage in negligent appointment/hiring practices and one that is legally defensible. This 8-hour program will prepare students to conduct thorough background investigations that are credible.

Topical areas covered:

• Sources of information/Investigative techniques
• Americans with Disabilities Act and Personnel Review Act/ Medical information & HIPAA
• Fair Credit Reporting standards
• Exploring an applicant’s military history
• Policy Development & CALEA standards
• State and Federal (NCIC & LEADS) policies
• On-line data bases/social networking sites
• Polygraph questions/usage & Psychological & behavioral testing
• Pre-interview procedures/Interviewing techniques
• Writing the final report & recommendation criteria

Program participants will receive a flash drive containing a variety of sample policies, questionnaires and other relevant materials that will facilitate agency investigations.

Instructor: Joe Leonas - Bartlett Police Department, Il. (Commander)
A police officer for the Village of Bartlett, Illinois since 1990, Joe has held several positions in his career, to include investigations, crime prevention, school resource officer and former Commander of Case Management of the Major Case Assistance Team of Cook County (MCAT). Joe graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor’s degree in English, received his Master’s degree from Western Illinois University in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration, and graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff & Command. Joe is also an instructor for the state certification of juvenile officers, as well as an adjunct instructor for Aurora University teaching a variety of courses.

 

**Cancellations for this class must be received by SLEA 35 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!**

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