Seminar Title
National Internal Affairs Training and Certification
Dates of Events
04/05/2027 through 04/09/2027
Last Updated: 10/22/2026
Instructor(s): John Jack Ryan, Jeffrey Carter, Jerry Rodriguez, Brian J. Clouse, Esq., Rodney Hill, Esq., Bridget Truxillo, JD
Location: Tarrant County Sheriff's Academy - 1500 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Cityview - 6400 Overton Ridge Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132
Hotel: Hampton Inn Fort Worth Cityview - 4799 S W Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76132
Course Registration Fee: $595
Instructor Bio
John Jack Ryan
Jack Ryan is an attorney in Rhode Island, a graduate Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude Suffolk University Law School and has 20 years of law enforcement experience as a police officer with the Providence Police Department, Providence, RI.
Jack’s law degree and experience as a police officer gives him the unique perspective of public safety legal and liability issues. Jack is a former adjunct faculty member at Salve Regina University and lectures frequently throughout the United States. He has authored several legal publications, including the LLRMI Best Selling “Legal Guide for Law Enforcement Officers and Supervisors” – an annually updated quick reference guide to U.S. Supreme Court case law impacting law enforcement policies and procedures. Jack has authored "Law Enforcement Best Practices" 6th Edition, "Jail and Best Practices", and "Emerging Legal Trends for SWAT, Tactical and Emergency Response Operations" Jack has written policies and procedures that have been adopted by over 1,000 law enforcement and corrections agencies across the United States.
Jeffrey Carter
Jeff Carter, Deputy Director (Retired) Fayette County Detention Center Adult Facility Lexington, Kentucky
Jeff Carter retired December 2018 as the Deputy Director of the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Over his 20-year career, he has worked all levels of custody inside a 1300 bed correctional facility located in the horse racing capitol of he world. Jeff was an instructor for 5 years inside the academy where he trained over 700 recruits, molding them into successful leaders in the Corrections field. He’s trained and commanded the CERT team, as well as, taught Drill and Ceremony to the Division Honor guard. While promoting through the ranks he commanded the Professional Standards Unit where he specialized in Internal Affairs investigations and Gang Intel for 7 years. Jeff completed over 200 administrative investigations, as well as, conducted over 100 PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) investigations. He is well versed in PREA and is a PREA Investigator Instructor. Jeff has completed the top Leadership Academies at the National Institute of Corrections in Aurora, Colorado. He brings experience from proudly serving 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, followed by obtaining his BS degree in Correction’s and Juvenile Services/Political Science from Eastern Kentucky University, through his career as a Corrections Leader. Jeff was a Certified Deputy Coroner within the Commonwealth of Kentucky for 8 years. He presents jail training throughout the country and serves as an Expert Witness around the United States focusing on jail litigation.
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.
Brian J. Clouse, Esq.
Brian Clouse is a 43-veteran of law enforcement with 14 years of experience in school safety and security, leading two major urban school police departments as their Chief of Police and Coordinator of Safety and Security. Brian now provides consultation services to schools, including the provision of school vulnerability assessments and training for school resource officers and school administrators. Brian has also provided expert witness services in police and school liability cases, and has been an attorney for 26 years. Brian is a member of the National Association of School Resource Officers, the Indiana School Resource Officers Association, and is the founder of the Indiana School Resource Officers Association Foundation.
Rodney Hill, Esq.
Rodney Hill is currently a Law Professor at Stevenson University, a weekly News Contributor with WBFF-TV, and serves as an Expert Witness in Police Practices, Use-of-Force investigations, and Internal Affairs investigations. He is the former Chief of Internal Affairs Division for the Baltimore City Police. He has worked as a Criminal Prosecutor in Baltimore County, the Chief Legal Advisor for the Baltimore County Police, and a Chief Solicitor with the Baltimore City Police, and is a retired Police Lieutenant with the Montgomery County Police. He is the principal owner of Hill Legal Consultants, LLC.
Bridget Truxillo, JD
Bridget was a Deputy Sheriff in Florida, spending time on patrol, in the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOCU), and on the SWAT team. Bridget experienced the pressures of law enforcement firsthand, in the field and within her own department.
Although Bridget loved serving the public, her real-world perspective inspired her to serve law enforcement in a different way. She became an attorney.
Bridget founded Lady Law Shield to help law enforcement officers and first responders alleviate legal worries. Lady Law Shield legal services are designed to provide comfort, ease, and support for a more balanced and joyful life.
Jack Ryan is an attorney in Rhode Island, a graduate Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude Suffolk University Law School and has 20 years of law enforcement experience as a police officer with the Providence Police Department, Providence, RI.
Jack’s law degree and experience as a police officer gives him the unique perspective of public safety legal and liability issues. Jack is a former adjunct faculty member at Salve Regina University and lectures frequently throughout the United States. He has authored several legal publications, including the LLRMI Best Selling “Legal Guide for Law Enforcement Officers and Supervisors” – an annually updated quick reference guide to U.S. Supreme Court case law impacting law enforcement policies and procedures. Jack has authored "Law Enforcement Best Practices" 6th Edition, "Jail and Best Practices", and "Emerging Legal Trends for SWAT, Tactical and Emergency Response Operations" Jack has written policies and procedures that have been adopted by over 1,000 law enforcement and corrections agencies across the United States.
Jeffrey Carter
Jeff Carter, Deputy Director (Retired) Fayette County Detention Center Adult Facility Lexington, Kentucky
Jeff Carter retired December 2018 as the Deputy Director of the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Over his 20-year career, he has worked all levels of custody inside a 1300 bed correctional facility located in the horse racing capitol of he world. Jeff was an instructor for 5 years inside the academy where he trained over 700 recruits, molding them into successful leaders in the Corrections field. He’s trained and commanded the CERT team, as well as, taught Drill and Ceremony to the Division Honor guard. While promoting through the ranks he commanded the Professional Standards Unit where he specialized in Internal Affairs investigations and Gang Intel for 7 years. Jeff completed over 200 administrative investigations, as well as, conducted over 100 PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) investigations. He is well versed in PREA and is a PREA Investigator Instructor. Jeff has completed the top Leadership Academies at the National Institute of Corrections in Aurora, Colorado. He brings experience from proudly serving 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, followed by obtaining his BS degree in Correction’s and Juvenile Services/Political Science from Eastern Kentucky University, through his career as a Corrections Leader. Jeff was a Certified Deputy Coroner within the Commonwealth of Kentucky for 8 years. He presents jail training throughout the country and serves as an Expert Witness around the United States focusing on jail litigation.
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.
Brian J. Clouse, Esq.
Brian Clouse is a 43-veteran of law enforcement with 14 years of experience in school safety and security, leading two major urban school police departments as their Chief of Police and Coordinator of Safety and Security. Brian now provides consultation services to schools, including the provision of school vulnerability assessments and training for school resource officers and school administrators. Brian has also provided expert witness services in police and school liability cases, and has been an attorney for 26 years. Brian is a member of the National Association of School Resource Officers, the Indiana School Resource Officers Association, and is the founder of the Indiana School Resource Officers Association Foundation.
Rodney Hill, Esq.
Rodney Hill is currently a Law Professor at Stevenson University, a weekly News Contributor with WBFF-TV, and serves as an Expert Witness in Police Practices, Use-of-Force investigations, and Internal Affairs investigations. He is the former Chief of Internal Affairs Division for the Baltimore City Police. He has worked as a Criminal Prosecutor in Baltimore County, the Chief Legal Advisor for the Baltimore County Police, and a Chief Solicitor with the Baltimore City Police, and is a retired Police Lieutenant with the Montgomery County Police. He is the principal owner of Hill Legal Consultants, LLC.
Bridget Truxillo, JD
Bridget was a Deputy Sheriff in Florida, spending time on patrol, in the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOCU), and on the SWAT team. Bridget experienced the pressures of law enforcement firsthand, in the field and within her own department.
Although Bridget loved serving the public, her real-world perspective inspired her to serve law enforcement in a different way. She became an attorney.
Bridget founded Lady Law Shield to help law enforcement officers and first responders alleviate legal worries. Lady Law Shield legal services are designed to provide comfort, ease, and support for a more balanced and joyful life.
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
This seminar provides comprehensive training and professional certification for those engaged in Internal Affairs (IA), Professional Standards, and Administrative Investigations.
It is designed for:
● IA investigators and supervisors
● Risk management personnel
● Human resources professionals in public safety
● Both seasoned IA veterans and newly assigned staff
The program establishes professional credibility through certification, ensuring participants meet the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards.
Certification represents both competency and a commitment to continuing education in the Internal Affairs field.
Course Objectives
WHY GET AN IA CERTIFICATION?
● Demonstrates expertise and professionalism in IA investigations
● Enhances credibility and impartiality in sensitive, high-profile cases
● Strengthens both agency integrity and community trust
● Provides recognition through a nationally standardized process
● Helps investigators stay current with emerging trends and case law
Certification and Re-Certification
THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS CERTIFICATION PROCESS
● 5-Day Training Course: Required attendance covering IA/OPS core content
● Written Examination: Multiple-choice test covering material from the course
● Essay Requirement: 500-word essay on an IA subject chosen from a provided list
RE-CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
To maintain status as a Certified Internal Affairs Investigator/Supervisor, graduates must:
● Attend one Internal Affairs training program within the 3-year certification period
● Complete one Professional Internal Affairs Certification Course before certification expiration
INTERNAL AFFAIRS CERTIFICATION CREDENTIALS
● Certificate of Completion (for the 5-Day PSIAI Training Course)
● Certification Credential Card (with name and certification dates)
● Formal Certification Certificate (designating Internal Affairs Certified status)
● Legal Update Bulletins (electronic distribution to keep skills current)
It is designed for:
● IA investigators and supervisors
● Risk management personnel
● Human resources professionals in public safety
● Both seasoned IA veterans and newly assigned staff
The program establishes professional credibility through certification, ensuring participants meet the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards.
Certification represents both competency and a commitment to continuing education in the Internal Affairs field.
Course Objectives
WHY GET AN IA CERTIFICATION?
● Demonstrates expertise and professionalism in IA investigations
● Enhances credibility and impartiality in sensitive, high-profile cases
● Strengthens both agency integrity and community trust
● Provides recognition through a nationally standardized process
● Helps investigators stay current with emerging trends and case law
Certification and Re-Certification
THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS CERTIFICATION PROCESS
● 5-Day Training Course: Required attendance covering IA/OPS core content
● Written Examination: Multiple-choice test covering material from the course
● Essay Requirement: 500-word essay on an IA subject chosen from a provided list
RE-CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
To maintain status as a Certified Internal Affairs Investigator/Supervisor, graduates must:
● Attend one Internal Affairs training program within the 3-year certification period
● Complete one Professional Internal Affairs Certification Course before certification expiration
INTERNAL AFFAIRS CERTIFICATION CREDENTIALS
● Certificate of Completion (for the 5-Day PSIAI Training Course)
● Certification Credential Card (with name and certification dates)
● Formal Certification Certificate (designating Internal Affairs Certified status)
● Legal Update Bulletins (electronic distribution to keep skills current)