RHODE ISLAND POLICE OFFICERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS
CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD SEMINAR
Sponsored by the
Roger Williams University Justice System Training & Research Institute
in partnership with the New England Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc.
in cooperation with the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Registration 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Presentation 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
at the
Roger Williams University Baypoint Inn & Conference Center
144 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
This seminar provides both the legal and procedural background information for law enforcement personnel to understand and operate under the Rhode Island Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. The program is designed for both supervisory and subordinate officers and will address issues related to Complaint Initiation, Complaint Investigation, Charging an Employee, and Function of the Hearing Board under the statutory scheme of the Bill of Rights. Additionally, officers will be introduced to the topic of Civilian Review Boards including the various schemes under which the boards are formed and operate; as well as Early Warning Systems and using performance evaluations to discipline officers
The cost for the seminar is $120.00 which covers materials, continental breakfast, breaks and lunch. Checks should be made payable to the Roger Williams University Justice System Training and Research Institute, 144 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Telephone inquiries should be made to Denise Owens, Assistant Director at (401) 254-3320 (or e-mail dowens@rwu.edu), or Liz Campo, Administrative Assistant to JST&RI at (401) 254-3731 or fax (401) 254-3351