Seminar Title
Online-Mastering the Public Safety Statement: Protect Your Officers, Protect Your Agency
Dates of Events
12/09/2026 through 12/09/2026
Last Updated: 10/26/2026
Instructor(s): Jerry Rodriguez
Course Registration Fee: $150
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:
Date: December 9, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
When a critical incident occurs, the first few minutes dictate the legal and operational aftermath.
A Public Safety Statement (PSS) is a vital tool for securing a scene, yet a single misstep can expose your agency to severe liability and jeopardize investigations. This webinar equips supervisors and frontline personnel with protocols for delivering a brief, objective, legally sound public safety statement grounded in the U.S. Supreme Court's Quarles decision.
When done properly, the Quarles decision provides an exception to the Miranda warning. However, the questioning must be prompted by an immediate concern for public safety.
Participants will learn to accurately accept the public safety statement to identify immediate hazards, locate evidence, and capture outstanding suspect information without veering into lengthy, unprotected narratives that could be exploited in court. Don't leave your post-incident response to chance—ensure your team has the technical proficiency to apply the public safety exception and is trained to protect officer welfare and preserve investigative integrity when every second counts.
Group Viewing Encouraged: Pay 1 Registration Fee
·Multiple attendees can group view the training from one device only and each attendee will receive a certificate.
·ONLY the registered attendee will receive a link to join the training (Link will be sent 1-2 Days Prior to the Event)
Quiz & Certificates: Within 24 hours after the live broadcast the registered attendee will receive an email with:
·Quiz link that will need to be forwarded to each person in your group so they may print a certificate after completing the quiz.
·30 Days Access of the Recording (this link may be shared with with others in your department only)
*** No Refunds After Class Link Has Been Sent**
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
When a critical incident occurs, the first few minutes dictate the legal and operational aftermath.
A Public Safety Statement (PSS) is a vital tool for securing a scene, yet a single misstep can expose your agency to severe liability and jeopardize investigations. This webinar equips supervisors and frontline personnel with protocols for delivering a brief, objective, legally sound public safety statement grounded in the U.S. Supreme Court's Quarles decision.
When done properly, the Quarles decision provides an exception to the Miranda warning. However, the questioning must be prompted by an immediate concern for public safety.
Participants will learn to accurately accept the public safety statement to identify immediate hazards, locate evidence, and capture outstanding suspect information without veering into lengthy, unprotected narratives that could be exploited in court. Don't leave your post-incident response to chance—ensure your team has the technical proficiency to apply the public safety exception and is trained to protect officer welfare and preserve investigative integrity when every second counts.
Group Viewing Encouraged: Pay 1 Registration Fee
·Multiple attendees can group view the training from one device only and each attendee will receive a certificate.
·ONLY the registered attendee will receive a link to join the training (Link will be sent 1-2 Days Prior to the Event)
Quiz & Certificates: Within 24 hours after the live broadcast the registered attendee will receive an email with:
·Quiz link that will need to be forwarded to each person in your group so they may print a certificate after completing the quiz.
·30 Days Access of the Recording (this link may be shared with with others in your department only)
*** No Refunds After Class Link Has Been Sent**
