Internal Affairs Update: 8-Hour POST-Certified Training | November 3, 2026

This comprehensive 8-hour POST-Certified Internal Affairs Update Course is designed for law enforcement professionals, including non-peace officers (HR directors, in-house attorneys, managers) responsible for conducting, supervising, or overseeing Internal Affairs investigations. The course provides an in-depth review of the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR), including recent legislative updates, evolving legal requirements, and current best practices affecting administrative investigations.

Participants will examine recent case law and legal developments interpreting key POBR provisions, with particular emphasis on procedural compliance, officer rights, investigative responsibilities, and agency obligations. The course also addresses the impact of Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) and its reporting, documentation, and decertification requirements, helping agencies ensure compliance with California's evolving professional standards framework.

Through a combination of instructor-led discussion, case studies, and practical application exercises, attendees will gain valuable insight into the legal, ethical, and operational challenges frequently encountered during Internal Affairs investigations. Topics include investigative planning, employee interviews, allegations of misconduct, evidence collection and documentation, findings and disciplinary considerations, confidentiality requirements, and risk management strategies.

The course is highly interactive and incorporates real-world scenarios and case-based learning exercises that challenge participants to analyze complex situations, apply applicable laws and policies, identify potential procedural pitfalls, and develop defensible investigative outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to conduct thorough, fair, and legally compliant investigations while reducing organizational risk and enhancing public trust.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Review the fundamentals and recent developments related to POBR.
• Understand current legislation affecting Internal Affairs investigations.
• Analyze recent court decisions and their impact on investigative practices.
• Ensure compliance with SB 2 reporting and certification requirements.
• Identify common procedural errors and legal challenges.
• Apply best practices for conducting fair, objective, and defensible investigations.
• Strengthen investigative decision-making through real-world scenario analysis.

This course is ideal for Internal Affairs investigators, supervisors, managers, command staff, and agency executives seeking to remain current on California laws, legal trends, and professional standards governing administrative investigations.

POST Course Control Number: 8021-32104-26-002

Date/Time:

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Fee:

$299* per attendee (*training fee includes comprehensive course materials, recertification credits, refreshments)
Space is limited, register early to secure your spot.

Location:

Placer County Probation Office
10810 Justice Center Drive
Roseville, CA 95678

Instructor:

John H. Bakhit is a retired Oakland Police Officer and a partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR), where he leads the firm’s Law Enforcement Team. John advises and counsels Law Enforcement Agencies on all matters concerning Internal Affairs Investigations, POBR, Officer Involved Shootings (OIS), Discipline, Policy Audits and Updates, and Collective Bargaining. Prior to joining AALRR, John represented Police, Fire, and Attorney associations for over 16 years.

Questions?  john.bakhit@aalrr.com

Recertification Credits: 

This program will be submitted for 7.0 General CLE credits in California. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is a California CLE approved provider.

This program will be submitted for 7.0 PDC hours for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM.

This program will be submitted for 7.0 Conference recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at www.hrci.org. The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.