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This training is only open to sworn law enforcement officers
Description:
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the “Constitutional Foundations of Law Enforcement” training course presented in cooperation with the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier.
This course provides historical context for the development of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights as well as in-depth instruction related to the application of the United States Constitution to the work of law enforcement.
Topics to be covered include:
- James Madison: Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights
- First Amendment: Protected Speech and Expression; The Rights to Assemble and Petition for Redress of Grievances; Responding to Protests and Rallies
- Fourth Amendment: Detentions and Arrests; Vehicles and Consent; Special Needs; Use of Force
- Fifth Amendment: Public Employees; Eyewitness Identification
- Second Amendment: Perspectives of Officers, Citizens, and Courts
- Sixth Amendment: Confrontation Clause and Implications for Investigations
- Qualified Immunity and Police Discretion
Who should attend?
This conference is open to sworn law enforcement officers only.
Seminar Attire:
Business Casual
Partial In-service Credit:
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers is pending approval.
Seminar Details:
Early check-ins to lodging - June 16, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Late check-ins - June 17, 2025, 8:45 am - TBD
Training Hours
Training will run from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm on June 16, 2025
Training will run from 8:45 am – 5:30 pm on June 17, 2025
Training will run from 8:45 am – 3:00 pm on June 18, 2025
Meals, Travel and Lodging
On-site lodging and meals are included for participants.
Participants are responsible for travel arrangements.
Cost and Registration
There is no fee to attend the conference; however, pre-registration is required.
Training materials will be provided.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS-assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
For More Information, Contact:
Steve Witmer
804.688.5090
Email Steve