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*Basic Non-Criminal Investigator Training Program (BNCITP)* Course numbers and dates offered: BNCITP-201 10/22/11 - 11/04/11 (FLETC - Glynco,GA) BNCITP-202 04/24/12 - 05/04/12 (FLETC - Glynco,GA) BNCITP-203 06/05/12 - 06/15/12 (FLETC - Glynco,GA) Tuition Only: $1,000.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information: FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The BNCITP is a two week training program designed to familiarize non-criminal investigators and Inspector General employees, other than criminal investigators, with basic criminal, civil, and administrative legal concepts and procedures; common fraud schemes; and investigative techniques typical to the IG community. BNCITP is appropriate for federal, state/local, and military Inspector General personnel who conduct, participate in, support or assist criminal, civil, or administrative investigations. This program has been well received by general (non-criminal) and compliance investigators, auditors, attorneys, analysts, evaluators, inspectors, hotline operators, investigative research specialists, and others. BNCITP is facilitated by experienced IG criminal investigators from the field who share their expertise in small groups and with individual students. Instruction is primarily provided by subject matter experts from the IG community, IGCIA staff and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. This is an interactive program during which students will conduct interviews, write investigative reports, and participate in a mock presentation of a criminal and administrative case. For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs] *IG Investigator Training Program (IG-ITP)* Only available to CIGIE member agencies Course numbers and dates offered: IG-ITP-201 01/30/12 - 02/17/12 (FLETC - Glynco, GA) IG-ITP-202 08/13/12 - 08/31/12 (FLETC - Glynco, GA) Tuition Only: $1,150.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information: FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The IG-ITP is a three week basic training program designed to provide required training to new GS-1811 criminal investigators in the federal Inspector General (IG) community, as recommended in the CIGIE Quality Standards for Investigations. This program builds on the foundation provided in the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) by introducing criminal investigators to the IG Act of 1978, as amended, and the multitude of authorities, duties, responsibilities, and obligations that stem from this Act. IG-ITP was developed in collaboration with experienced criminal investigators representing a diverse cross-section of the federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG). Instruction is provided by a variety of subject matter experts from the IG community and the federal government. Who should attend IG-ITP: Special Agents/Criminal Investigators: a) who have successfully completed FLETC's CITP or a federal law enforcement training equivalent; b) with less than 5 years federal criminal investigative experience; c) who have received minimal or no advanced IG training; d) preferably within their first year of OIG employment, and recommended within 3-6 months of completing CITP. For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs] *IG Transitional Training Program (TTP)* This program is not recommended for non-federal agencies because of its specificity to the federal OIG community. Course numbers and dates offered: TTP-201 11/15/11 - 11/17/11 (Atlanta,GA) TTP-202 03/20/12 - 03/22/12 (Dallas,TX) TTP-203 06/19/12 - 06/21/12 (Leesburg,VA) TTP-204 09/11/12 - 09/13/12 (Chicago,IL) Tuition Only: $400.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information:** FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The TTP is a three day program designed for experienced federal criminal investigators recently hired by an Office of Inspector General (OIG). The program builds upon the criminal investigator's previous federal law enforcement experience and provides essential IG-specific investigative and legal knowledge, as well as guidance in transitioning to IG investigations. Participants are introduced to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, and the primary authorities, duties, responsibilities, and obligations that stem from the Act. Instruction is provided by subject matter experts from the IG community and the federal government. Who should attend IG-TTP: Special Agents/Criminal Investigators: a) who have successfully completed the FLETC's Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or its federal law enforcement training equivalent (e.g., FBI and DEA Special Agent Basic Training Programs) b) with more than 3 years federal criminal investigative experience, who have completed another federal agency-specific basic (follow-on) training program c) who, preferably, are within their first year of OIG employment. (Note: It is recommended that experienced agents attend TTP within 3-6 months of beginning OIG employment.) OR d) OIG Special Agents/Criminal Investigators who have been so employed for 5 or more years and have not received IG-specific basic training (IG-ITP or TTP). For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs] *Hotline Operator Training Program (HOTP)* Course numbers and dates offered: HOTP-201 01/10/12 - 01/13/12 (Leesburg,VA) HOTP-202 07/17/12 - 07/20/12 (FLETC - Cheltenham,MD) Tuition Only: $450.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information: FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The HOTP is a four day training program designed to instruct Hotline Operators in the basic skills and techniques needed to accurately collect critical information via telephonic interviews and electronic (email) correspondence. HOTP will train Hotline Operators in the appropriate documentation, procedures and legal requirements necessary to ensure the integrity of information that could lead to administrative, civil, or criminal IG investigations. This program contains numerous opportunities for practical application of skills learned during scenarios facilitated by experienced practitioners, who will provide feedback to each participant. To promote realism, scenarios will be tailored toward the agencies participating in each class, and are designed to increase each participant's skill in effectively eliciting accurate data from each caller. HOTP will provide hotline operators with vital tools and resources to assist them in recognizing and appropriately handling workplace stress, referrals to other hotlines, nuisance callers, and callers that are hostile, threatening, or appear mentally ill/suicidal. This program is intended to improve the skills and expand the knowledge of experienced Hotline Operators and develop new skills and knowledge in those that have little to no experience. For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs] *IG Interviewing for Fraud Auditors (IG-IFA)* Course numbers and dates offered: IG-IFA-201 11/29/11 - 12/01/11 (Chicago,IL) IG-IFA-202 06/26/12 - 06/28/12 (Leesburg,VA) Tuition Only: $475.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information: FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The IG-IFA is a three day training program designed to provide the auditor, analyst, evaluator, fraud examiner or inspector with tools to conduct more effective interviews, and obtain information that can assist in preventing and detecting fraud. This training is recommended for senior or experienced auditors engaged in forensic and/or fraud-related audits. In this class, students will learn to assess verbal and non-verbal behavior and become more effective at obtaining information in person, as well as via telephonic interviews. Instruction will consist of non-confrontational interview techniques, fraud indicators, methods to assess fraud vulnerability, common fraud schemes, and how to elicit potential fraud leads. Students will be taught Fraud Vulnerability Assessment Questions that can and should be used in every audit. These questions are uniquely structured, non-accusatory, non-threatening, information gathering, and designed to identify indicators of fraud. Instruction will show how these questions can flow naturally in the audit, without undermining the overall objective of the audit. Experienced investigators and managers with extensive interviewing expertise provide instruction in this program. For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs] *Undercover Investigations Training Program (UCITP)* Course numbers and dates offered: UCITP-201 01/23/12 - 02/02/12 (Newnan,GA) UCITP-202 07/23/12 - 08/02/12 (Newnan,GA) Tuition Only: $1,600.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information: FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The UCITP is a two week program designed for criminal investigators in the federal IG community who have minimal or no experience as an undercover agent. This program is designed to provide criminal investigators with the basic skills and knowledge to conduct short-term undercover activities under the supervision of experienced undercover agents and law enforcement supervisors. Current federal IG criminal investigators with extensive undercover experience serve as facilitators, role players and adjunct instructors for the entire two weeks. Additionally, attorneys and covert electronic surveillance technicians with expertise and experience in undercover investigations and operations serve as adjunct instructors. Who should attend UCITP: Special Agents/Criminal Investigators in the federal IG community who have minimal or no experience as an undercover agent. a) The agent must have completed a basic federal law enforcement training program for criminal investigators. The IGCIA recognizes the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), and the equivalent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Postal Inspection Service and U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command basic training programs. b) Additionally, each agent must have completed all agency-specific basic training in his/her current agency. c) This program is not intended for case agents or supervisors who only manage undercover agents or investigations. For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs] *Advanced Interviewing for IG Investigators (AIIGI)* Course numbers and dates offered: AIIGI-201 03/05/12 - 03/08/12 (Leesburg,VA) AIIGI-202 05/07/12 - 05/10/12 (Chicago,IL) AIIGI-203 09/17/12 - 09/20/12 (Dallas, TX) Tuition Only: $550.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information: FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The AIIGI is a three and one half day advanced training program that was specifically designed for criminal investigators from the federal IG community. AIIGI will provide participants with the knowledge and ability to better elicit truthful information from witnesses, and truthful and complete admissions and confessions from suspects. Techniques and skills proven useful during investigative interviews common to the IG community will be taught, using case studies to illustrate those techniques. Participants will be afforded the opportunity for practical application of skills learned during this training program. Interviewing is one of the most important skills for an investigator to possess in order to be effective, yet there is often no additional instruction obtained following basic agent training. Research clearly shows that investigators who receive periodic advanced training in interviewing outshine their peers in performance and results. This training program was developed in collaboration with experienced criminal investigators from several Offices of Inspectors General. AIIGI was designed for investigators who have been in the field approximately two to four years, or for those who have not previously received advanced interview training. The AIIGI is delivered and facilitated by subject matter experts from within the IG community in addition to others with extensive expertise and experience providing interview training to investigators. For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs] *Periodic Refresher Training Program (PRTP)* Course numbers and dates offered: PRTP-201 02/28/12 - 03/01/12 (Atlanta,GA) PRTP-202 05/01/12 - 05/03/12 (Leesburg,VA) PRTP-203 09/25/12 - 09/27/12 (Chicago,IL) Tuition Only: $625.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information: FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The PRTP is a three day program designed to meet the "periodic refresher training" requirements outlined in the Attorney General Guidelines for Offices of Inspector General with Statutory Law Enforcement Authority. PRTP was developed in collaboration with criminal investigators and agency counsels from a diverse cross-section of the IG community. Instruction is provided by esteemed subject matter experts from the IG community, Department of Justice, other federal agencies and the private sector. This course will review the areas of the law enumerated in the Guidelines, provide refresher instruction in the more important legal principles involved in investigations and trial, and provide an update on any new case law. For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs] *Public Corruption Investigations Training Program (PCITP)* Course numbers and dates offered: PCITP-201 03/27/12 - 03/30/12 (Dallas, TX) PCITP-202 08/07/12 - 08/10/12 (Leesburg,VA) Tuition Only: $800.00 Complete Course Cost: FY12 Course Cost (excel) For Additional Information: FY12 Training Schedule and Venues (excel) The PCITP is a four day training program designed to instruct the IG investigator in the procedures, techniques and legal issues associated with investigating allegations of employee and agency corruption. Through case studies and sharing lessons learned, participants will gain knowledge of the fundamentals and best practices of working several types of internal and public corruption cases. This program was developed in collaboration with experienced criminal investigators and senior executives from a diverse cross-section of the federal OIG community. The PCITP is taught by experienced criminal investigators, Department of Justice trial attorneys, an accomplished defense attorney, a published university professor, Office of Government Ethics (OGE) attorneys, and senior executives from the IG community. For Detailed Course Description: IGCIA Training Programs Catalog (.pdf) [Top of Page / Index of Programs]

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