Basic Internal Affairs

The Basic Internal Affairs course provides law enforcement leaders and investigators with a foundational understanding of the principles, procedures, and legal framework governing internal investigations. Designed for chiefs, agency administrators, internal affairs investigators, and supervisory personnel, the program examines why internal investigations are essential to maintaining integrity and public trust within policing. Participants explore the factors within the law enforcement environment that can lead to misconduct, the legal context surrounding internal inquiries, and eleven core investigative principles that guide ethical and effective case management. Through instruction on evidence gathering, interview techniques, and case formatting, as well as real-world case studies and scenarios, attendees develop the practical and analytical skills needed to conduct thorough, impartial, and defensible internal investigations.

Topics Covered / Course Objectives

Instructor Bio
Why do agencies conduct internal investigations and what is it about the policing environment that facilitates misconduct?
What is the legal context of internal investigations?
Eleven general internal investigative principles.
Investigative tactics; gathering evidence and conducting interviews.
Formatting an internal investigation.
Case studies and scenarios.

Who Should Attend / Admission Requirements

Chief/Agency Administrators
Investigators currently assigned to Internal Affairs
Supervisors overseeing Internal Affairs investigations
Patrol Supervisors

Course Hours

Participants will receive TCOLE credit.

Course Cost / Fee Policy

Basic Internal Affairs is $395 per person for Texas Law Enforcement Officers.

Cancellation / No-Show Policy

If the participant has already paid, he/she will be refunded half the cost of the registration fee if written notice of cancellation is received by the Program Coordinator no later than fourteen (14) business days prior to the program. No refunds are available after this date, but substitutions of attendees are permitted.

If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant or their agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if the registration fee was not previously paid.

Course Contact

Scott McCollum, LEMIT Associate Director
Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2417
Fax: (936) 294-3926
Phone: (936) 294-3193
Phone: 800-477-9248
scott.mccollum@shsu.edu

Upcoming Events

* Additional fees may apply

Status	Date	Title	Location	Registration	Fee
OPEN	Dec 09 - 10, 2025	Basic Internal Affairs	Huntsville, TX	Register Online	$395.00