Seminar Title
Internal Affairs Administrative Investigation and Officer Discipline
Dates of Events
10/20/2026 through 10/22/2026
Last Updated: 09/25/2026
Instructor(s): Jerry Rodriguez
Location: Comal County Sheriff's Office - 3005 W San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Course Registration Fee: $350
Instructor Bio
Jerry Rodriguez
Jerry Rodriguez spent 26 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, retiring in 2013 at the rank of Captain. His leadership assignments included assignments such as Patrol Commanding Officer, Adjutant to the Office of Operations, Watch Commander, Sergeant, and Field Training Officer. In addition to this, Jerry has experience in the Baltimore Police Department,
as the Deputy Police Commissioner in Charge of the Professional Standard’s Bureau, as well as Chief of Investigations for the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.
For years Jerry consulted and guided municipalities on high profile police-involved incidents as a member of the agency. However,in retiring as a Law Enforcement Expert in 2021, he has been recruited to work on high-profile and sensitive cases. Jerry is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 234 and holds a master’s degree in Leadership from St. Mary College of California, as well as, a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
He also has policing experience with the West Coast and East Coast Law Enforcement Agencies and has participated in many investigations throughout his professional career.
Jerry Rodriguez spent 26 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, retiring in 2013 at the rank of Captain. His leadership assignments included assignments such as Patrol Commanding Officer, Adjutant to the Office of Operations, Watch Commander, Sergeant, and Field Training Officer. In addition to this, Jerry has experience in the Baltimore Police Department,
as the Deputy Police Commissioner in Charge of the Professional Standard’s Bureau, as well as Chief of Investigations for the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.
For years Jerry consulted and guided municipalities on high profile police-involved incidents as a member of the agency. However,in retiring as a Law Enforcement Expert in 2021, he has been recruited to work on high-profile and sensitive cases. Jerry is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 234 and holds a master’s degree in Leadership from St. Mary College of California, as well as, a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
He also has policing experience with the West Coast and East Coast Law Enforcement Agencies and has participated in many investigations throughout his professional career.
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
Course Objectives
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in Internal Affairs (IA) investigations and officer discipline.
It is designed for:
IA investigators (sworn and civilian)
Correctional supervisors
First-line supervisors managing professional standards or conducting personnel complaint investigations
The program emphasizes national best practices and practical strategies for handling both citizen-initiated and department-initiated complaints. It covers the legal framework, employee rights, and public trust factors, ensuring investigations are timely, thorough, transparent, and defensible.
Course Objectives
Professional Standards Investigative Model – Apply best practices to product impartial, fact-based, and professional reports
Agency-Wide Culture of Professional Standards – Build consistent practices across the organization to manage complaints and discipline effectively
Identifying At-Risk Behavior – Recognize early warning signs of officer misconduct or problematic behavior before escalation
Complaint Intake & Case Management – Master the intake, classification, and assignment process for both internal and external complaints
Evidence Gathering & Preliminary Investigation – Conduct proper evidence collection and evaluation to ensure credibility
Bifurcated Investigations – Distinguish between criminal investigations and administrative reviews
Interviewing Accused Employees – Develop fair, legally sound methods for officer interviews
Report Writing & Case Presentation – Prepare investigative reports that meet legal and professional standards
Legal Aspects & Employee Rights – Understand the laws and due process protections that govern IA investigations
Community Impact – See how transparent IA processes enhance community trust and agency legitimacy
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in Internal Affairs (IA) investigations and officer discipline.
It is designed for:
IA investigators (sworn and civilian)
Correctional supervisors
First-line supervisors managing professional standards or conducting personnel complaint investigations
The program emphasizes national best practices and practical strategies for handling both citizen-initiated and department-initiated complaints. It covers the legal framework, employee rights, and public trust factors, ensuring investigations are timely, thorough, transparent, and defensible.
Course Objectives
Professional Standards Investigative Model – Apply best practices to product impartial, fact-based, and professional reports
Agency-Wide Culture of Professional Standards – Build consistent practices across the organization to manage complaints and discipline effectively
Identifying At-Risk Behavior – Recognize early warning signs of officer misconduct or problematic behavior before escalation
Complaint Intake & Case Management – Master the intake, classification, and assignment process for both internal and external complaints
Evidence Gathering & Preliminary Investigation – Conduct proper evidence collection and evaluation to ensure credibility
Bifurcated Investigations – Distinguish between criminal investigations and administrative reviews
Interviewing Accused Employees – Develop fair, legally sound methods for officer interviews
Report Writing & Case Presentation – Prepare investigative reports that meet legal and professional standards
Legal Aspects & Employee Rights – Understand the laws and due process protections that govern IA investigations
Community Impact – See how transparent IA processes enhance community trust and agency legitimacy