Critical Incident Interview

Following any critical incident, be it an officer- involved shooting, in- custody death, or other law enforcement action that results in the death of an individual, there will be a criminal investigation to determine if your actions were unlawful or negligent. You are the "subject officer", known in criminal law and the real world as the suspect. During the criminal investigation, you will be asked or expected to provide a statement concerning your actions and observations, the articulation of what you did and why you did it.

This course is designed to educate the law enforcement officer on specifics of the criminal interview as it relates to them, the "subject officer" of a criminal investigation. We will delve into where, when, and how the interview will occur, should you choose to give a voluntary statement to a criminal investigator. This presentation will also cover the questions that will be asked and your rights during the criminal investigation.

Instructor

Eddy Summers is a veteran of law enforcement. Following his retirement from the Greensboro Police Department, he continues to serve his agency. While working full-time, Eddy spent nearly 24 years assigned to the Department’s Canine Unit as a handler, trainer, and corporal, and he served 19 years with the Department’s Special Response Team. Eddy continues to serve as an instructor in law enforcement academies and community colleges. Additionally, Eddy served for 8 years as the president of the Greensboro Police Officers Association.

Total Course Hours: 8

Location: LET Building, Room 101

Date: November 18, 2027

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM