Seminar Title
PREA Investigator Training for Allegations of Inmate Sexual Abuse
Dates of Events
01/06/2027 through 01/07/2027
Last Updated: 09/10/2026
Instructor(s): Jeffrey Carter
Location: St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office - 300 Brownswitch Road, Slidell, LA 70458
Hotel: Homewood Suites by Hilton - 175 Holiday Blvd., Slidell, LA
70461
Course Registration Fee: $325
Instructor Bio
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.
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.
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
This 2-day training is designed for individuals responsible for investigating allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment of inmates in facilities, covering both administrative and criminal investigations.
The seminar aligns with PREA Standard 115.34(b) and addresses:
· Why these investigations are different.
· Specialized skills and knowledge required.
· How sexual abuse victims may respond.
· Techniques for interviewing sexual abuse victims.
· Proper use of Miranda and Garrity Warnings.
· Evidence collection and preservation in confinement settings.
· Maintaining objectivity and investigative integrity.
· Criteria and evidence needed for administrative findings and criminal prosecution.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
· Understand the unique nature of investigating sexual abuse in confinement
· Know effective techniques for interviewing sexual abuse victims
· Apply the proper uses of Miranda and Garrity Warnings
· Use correct techniques for the collection and preservation of physical evidence
· Apply best practices for reaching investigative conclusions
· Describe the level of evidence required to substantiate both administrative and criminal findings
The seminar aligns with PREA Standard 115.34(b) and addresses:
· Why these investigations are different.
· Specialized skills and knowledge required.
· How sexual abuse victims may respond.
· Techniques for interviewing sexual abuse victims.
· Proper use of Miranda and Garrity Warnings.
· Evidence collection and preservation in confinement settings.
· Maintaining objectivity and investigative integrity.
· Criteria and evidence needed for administrative findings and criminal prosecution.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
· Understand the unique nature of investigating sexual abuse in confinement
· Know effective techniques for interviewing sexual abuse victims
· Apply the proper uses of Miranda and Garrity Warnings
· Use correct techniques for the collection and preservation of physical evidence
· Apply best practices for reaching investigative conclusions
· Describe the level of evidence required to substantiate both administrative and criminal findings