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Training

As a leading instructor and one of the most in demand lecturers for law enforcement agencies and academia nationally and internationally, LAWCOP training clients include the largest and smallest local, state, and federal agencies and prestigious law schools and universities. Ed Obayashi instructs the only California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Advanced Internal Affairs Investigations course.

POST CERTIFIED TRAINING

THE TRAINING:

Deputy Sheriff/Policy Advisor Edward Obayashi, Attorney at Law and consultant to numerous law enforcement agencies, is presenting POST certified courses for law enforcement personnel. These classes cover legal, procedural, and ethical issues that impact real world policing. In addition, customized training is available based on an agency's specific needs. Ed will travel to your location for the training.

All courses are FULLY CERTIFIED for CPT credit (MCLE credit-denoted by *)
Courses presented in variable time length formats

THE INSTRUCTOR:

As Deputy Sheriff and Legal Advisor, Edward Obayashi is uniquely qualified to present these classes.

His background includes:

POST Subject Matter Expert
Member, POST Legal Update Committee
Nationally recognized law enforcement legal expert
U.S. Government and International Law Enforcement Use of Force Expert
U.S. Government and International Law Enforcement Internal Affairs Expert
Deputy Public Defender and Civil Rights attorney
San Diego District Attorney Police Liaison

California District Attorneys Association:
Expert in Police Practices and Use of Force
Academy Instructor: Legal Update, Report Writing, Use of Force
Consultant to law enforcement legal advisors (county counsels, city attorneys, and prosecutors)
Lead Instructor, Internal Affairs Investigation (Alameda County Sheriff’s Office RTC)
Patrol Officer and Investigator
Special Prosecutor
California State BAR Use of Force Legal Expert

…AND STUDENT COMMENTS:

“Great class. This class should be taught to ALL cops.”
“The best training I have ever been involved in.”
“Excellent training and trainer.”
“Ed did a very good job. Subject matter was current and relevant.”
“Ed is very knowledgeable. A lot of good info came out of his class.”
“Ed was terrific.”

COURSES

Legal Update*:

Use of Force*:

Social Media: Personnel Issues

The purpose of his course is to develop and increase peace officers’ understanding and appreciation of the impact of their respective social media interactions, whether on or off duty. This course examines the often negative societal and law enforcement impacts of social media conduct by peace officers and the potential negative effects upon an officer's reputation and career. The course examines employee's First Amendment considerations compared to the employing agency's responsibilities. (2 hours)

Domestic Violence Update (mandated):

Bias Based Policing (mandated):

Workplace Harassment Prevention (mandated):

Internal Affairs Investigations:

Advanced Internal Affairs Investigations*:

Report Writing:

Courtroom Testimony:

Ethics:

*Approved for State BAR MCLE Credit (Mandatory Continuing Legal Education)

For more information contact

Edward Obayashi: ECO@LAWCOP.NET

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