NCIT Basic: Nashville, Tennessee

Start
September 20, 2010
07:30 AM
End
September 22, 2010
05:00 PM
Location
Nashville, Tennessee - Sheraton Nashville Downtown - 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN 37219

Registration

Registration - $375.00 (USD)
includes all materials, examinations and coffee breaks during the training

CLEAR is pleased to announce it will offer the Basic National Certified Investigator/Inspector Training (NCIT) program in Nashville, Tennessee from September 20-22, 2010.

CLEAR’s Basic Program provides a three day, hands-on training and certification program in investigation and inspection techniques and procedures. Participants will receive:

Day One: (7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Check-in and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Introduction and Welcome: A member of CLEAR's staff and an instructor review the NCIT curriculum and answer any questions about the training program (1 hour) Professional Conduct: Learn how to develop professional attitudes, conducts and relationships with other regulatory and law enforcement agencies (1 hour) Principles of Administrative Law & the Regulatory Process: Provides the basic guidelines to understanding administrative law and procedure and the regulatory process (2 hours)
Investigative Process: Teaches a basic understanding of the investigative process including the intake of complaints, investigative planning and the execution of an investigative plan (4 hours)

Day Two: (8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.)
Principles of Evidence: Reviews sources of evidence law, types and forms of evidence and the rules and use of evidence in administrative proceedings (2 hours) Evidence Collection, Tagging & Storage: Furnishes the student with basic guidelines for gathering evidence, including proper techniques of custody and storage of evidence (2 hours)
Interviewing Techniques: Explains the proper interviewing method, how to establish rapport, and proper and improper questioning techniques. (4 hours)

Day Three: (8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Overview of Inspections & Inspection Procedures: Reviews the inspector’s role and the specific steps of an inspection; from planning and conducting the inspection to writing the formal report (1 hour)
Report Writing: Teaches students ways to improve factual, investigative reports. Learn how to write a report that is accurate, logical, clear, concise and complete (3 hours)
Administrative & Criminal Proceedings: Provides attendees with an understanding of the role of the prosecutor, as well as mental and physical preparation for testifying on the witness stand (2 hours)
Question and Answer Session: Attendees are invited to ask any questions that have not been answered during the course of the training (1 hour)
Examination: a multiple choice exam that tests students’ learning. A score of 70% or better, plus a year of employment with your agency/organization, qualifies the student for CLEAR certification (1 hour)

Conference Hotel:

Please note: CLEAR's block at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown is full at the reduced rate and the hotel only has limited availability for remaining rooms at prevailing rates. A roomblock at an overflow hotel has been established:

Hotel Indigo

301 Union St.
Nashville, TN 37201
reservations: 615-891-6000
rate: $139 single/double, plus applicable taxes

The cut-off date for the Hotel Indigo is Friday, September 10 or until the block is sold, whichever comes first. Please identify yourself as a participant in the CLEAR Annual Conference when calling.Hotel Indigo is located 2 blocks from the conference hotel and offers complimentary shuttle service within a 3-mile radius, based on availability.

Training location:
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 800-447-9825
Hotel website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1236
Parking at the hotel is $20.00 daily for self-parking or $24 daily for valet.

Grayline is offering a discounted $16 round-trip airport shuttle - no advance reservation needed. Click here for instructions.

Nashville NCIT attendees may also be interested in the Developing a Professional Attitude: Ethics for the Regulatory Investigator module offered on Thursday, September 23, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Separate registration fee of $85.
Attendees of the NCIT in Nashville are eligible to attend the Investigator Issues Discussion Groups (conference sessions) on Thursday only at no additional charge.

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