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How Law Enforcement Investigations, Reports, & Testimony Secure Convictions

April 29, 2026

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sourcewell

Learn how to best use law enforcement investigations, reports, and testimony to secure convictions.

Date: April 29, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Free, lunch is provided

CEUs: 8 POST credits

Learning objectives:

Gain comprehensive guidance on writing effective, professional, and legally sound reports.
Get guidance on preparation and delivery of effective courtroom testimony.
Be introduced to child protection investigations through a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach.

Description:

This training is intended for officers in small to medium-sized agencies to learn and discuss report writing, testifying, CHIPS investigations, law enforcement's role in child welfare and CSC investigations, and to get an update on use of force standards and potential Brady Legislation.

About the leader:

This training will be lead by Region 5 elected and appointed county attorneys.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: April 19, 2026

Check-in: 30 minutes prior to start

Questions: community@sourcewell-mn.gov