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Enhanced Family Violence Investigations

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Enhanced Family Violence Investigations

March 15, 2016

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Description:

This course will address the role of law enforcement and investigative techniques to increase offender accountability for specialized areas that constitute family violence.  The topics include:

  • Human Trafficking and Cultural Competency: by Tara Huges, Youth Trafficking Coordinator, International Institute of Buffalo and Deputy Sheriff Theresa Nietzel, Erie County Sheriff's Office.
  • Introduction to the DV High Risk Team and Law Enforcement Response: by Lynette Reda, Chief, Domestic Violence Unit, Erie County District Attorney's Office and Brandi Sutherland, Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist, Crisis Services Advocate Program.
  • Investigative Practice and Proceedures in Elder Abuse Cases: by Gary Ertel, Assistant District Attorney, Erie County District Attorney's Office and Detective Dan Brinkerhoff, Erie County Sheriff's Office.
  • How Trauma and Intimidation Affect Case Outcomes: by Tina Pilkey, Director, Domestic Violence Survivor Services, Erie County District Attorney's Office.
  • Domestic Violence and Guns, a Deadly Combination: by Rachel Newton, Chief, Felony Trial Bureau, Erie County District Attorney's Office.

Target Audience:

This course is recommended for all sworn officers.

Please Note:

  • Agencies may be limited in enrollment to allow equal opportunity to this course.
  • There is no cost for Erie County Police Agencies.  Other agencies should call to see if a fee applies.
  • Out of county officers must provide a certificate of residency form.

Please Observe the Academy Dress Code:

Uniform or shirt and tie for men, proper business attire for women; blue jeans are NOT acceptable

Location:

Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy, Erie Community College - North Campus, 6205 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221

Enrollment:

Registration can be done online HERE or you may print and fax the form to 716-270-5390.

For additional information or for students in need of special assistance, please call the Academy at 716-270-5370

Sincerely,

Edward C. Hempling, Director of Training