Seminar Title
Officer Involved Shootings
Dates of Events
02/23/2027 through 02/25/2027
Last Updated: 09/23/2026
Instructor(s): Jerry Rodriguez
Location: Comal County Sheriff's Office - 3005 W San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites New Braunfels - 1465 IH 36 N, 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:
Officer-involved shootings (OIS) are among the most critical and high-stakes events for law enforcement agencies. Such incidents can traumatize agencies, employees, and the communities they serve. The intense scrutiny from the media, the public, and potential civil or criminal liability places immense pressure on all involved. Civil judgments and administrative consequences can significantly impact agency effectiveness, employee morale, and community trust.
This 2.5-day course prepares law enforcement personnel and investigators to manage and investigate OIS and in-custody death incidents with professionalism, integrity, and adherence to industry standards. It is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct investigations that uphold both legal and procedural integrity while seeking
the truth in complex and high-pressure scenarios.
Participants will learn investigative protocols applicable to all law enforcement use-of-force incidents, including both lethal and less-lethal applications, as well as “hits” and “non-hits,” and incidents that occur on or off duty. Instruction incorporates real-world case studies, authentic crime scene photographs, and personal investigative experiences, ensuring a practical and realistic learning experience.
This course is designed for:
Front-line investigators and supervisors responsible for use-of-force incidents
Middle managers and executive personnel responsible for adjudicating agency uses of force (criminal and
administrative)
Crime scene technicians, medical examiner/coroner investigators, military investigators, criminal analysts,
prosecuting attorneys, and district attorney investigative personnel
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply industry-standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths
Analyze and review all law enforcement uses of force, ensuring legal and procedural compliance
Incorporate lessons learned from real-world case studies and personal investigative experiences
Conduct investigations that maintain investigative integrity and prepare cases for criminal, civil, and administrative review
This 2.5-day course prepares law enforcement personnel and investigators to manage and investigate OIS and in-custody death incidents with professionalism, integrity, and adherence to industry standards. It is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct investigations that uphold both legal and procedural integrity while seeking
the truth in complex and high-pressure scenarios.
Participants will learn investigative protocols applicable to all law enforcement use-of-force incidents, including both lethal and less-lethal applications, as well as “hits” and “non-hits,” and incidents that occur on or off duty. Instruction incorporates real-world case studies, authentic crime scene photographs, and personal investigative experiences, ensuring a practical and realistic learning experience.
This course is designed for:
Front-line investigators and supervisors responsible for use-of-force incidents
Middle managers and executive personnel responsible for adjudicating agency uses of force (criminal and
administrative)
Crime scene technicians, medical examiner/coroner investigators, military investigators, criminal analysts,
prosecuting attorneys, and district attorney investigative personnel
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply industry-standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths
Analyze and review all law enforcement uses of force, ensuring legal and procedural compliance
Incorporate lessons learned from real-world case studies and personal investigative experiences
Conduct investigations that maintain investigative integrity and prepare cases for criminal, civil, and administrative review