Auditing & Inspections

Rationale:

Police agencies have a myriad of policies, procedures and rules. Many times, those standards are not universally implemented throughout an organization and sub-cultures and inconsistencies within that organization can result.  Methods to ensure Department wide compliance should be developed and implemented to develop the overall competence of the organization.  A rigorous set of inspections and audits can allow senior leadership to be confident that the agency’s policies are being followed.

Overview:

This 8 hour course is presented in one full day.  It is designed for Chiefs and Command Officers.  It explores the “whys” and “how's” associated with conducting audits and inspections in police organizations though presentations, lectures and discussions.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the participants will:

1. Understand the need for audits and inspections within law enforcement agencies and the impact on public trust.
2. Identify the basics of Risk Management.
3. Identify the steps needed to prepare for an audit or inspection of a process.
4. Identify the critical areas where audits and inspections are needed.
5. Development and use of working papers such as checklists.
6. Determine when a practice or situation represents a nonconformance or finding.
7. Reporting results of an audit.
8. Verify corrective action of audit findings.

A&I Course Materials

Instructor: Jeff Bert