Upcoming Events
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION / ORAL INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES SEMINAR
What people are saying:
THIS WAS EASILY THE BEST CLASS I HAVE ATTENDED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE CONTENT WAS EXTREMELY THOUGHTFUL AND VALUABLE. YOU DON'T USUALLY HAVE SUCH THOUGHT PROVOKING CONTENT IN A TCOLE CLASS.* THIS CLASS WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. THERE WERE MANY TOPICS ADDRESSED THAT NOT ONLY I WAS NOT AWARE OF, BUT ALSO MY AGENCY. I WILL DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS TO MANY OTHERS. CHIEF BRATTON IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.* EXCELLENT TRAINING. THIS CLASS MADE US REALIZE HOW "AT RISK" OUR DEPARTMENT IS TO CIVIL LIABILITY AND HOW WE NEED TO UPGRADE OUR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIVE PROCESSES.* I CHOSE TO ATTEND AFTER HAVING GONE TO A DIFFERENT CLASS AND INSTRUCTOR. THIS CLASS WAS HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THE OTHER. EVERYTHING WAS PRESENTED WELL AND IS PERTINENT. THANK YOU!* GREAT CLASS, WELL PRESENTED, DISCUSSED AND RECEIVED. A CLASS ALL LEADERS, SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS SHOULD ATTEND. REFRESHING AND FUN!* EXCELLENT TRAINING! VERY ORGANIZED AND WELL PRESENTED. THIS DEFINITELY MADE ME MORE CONFIDENT WITH DOING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS.* THOUGHT PROVOKING. I HAVE A MUCH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AFTER TAKING THIS CLASS.* THIS WAS A GREAT CLASS. I WAS NEVER BORED (WHICH IS UNUSUAL).* *taken from actual instructor evaluations. |
Upcoming Schools:
BACKGROUND INTERVIEW SCHOOL
BACKGROUND/ORAL INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES SCHOOL
DATE: JULY 29-30, 2025
LOCATION: DEER PARK, TEXAS
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Topics to be covered in this seminar are:
Fundamentals of the E.E.O.C. Guidelines
Relationship of EEO Guidelines to background investigations and interviews
Role of the investigator and interviewer in discrimination complaints
Necessary documentation of investigation and interview procedures
Determining job-related areas for investigation and interview
Objectives of the background investigation
Use of the Personal History Statement
Evaluation of background findings
Determination of personal characteristics for investigation and interview
Pre interview objectives
Use of the Interview Guide
Use of the Interview Summary Form
Interview objectives
Use of situational reasoning questions
Do's and don'ts of successful interviewing
Speaker: Chris Bratton
Cost per participant: $280.00
All Law Enforcement participants will receive 16 hours TCOLE credit for this class
TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT SEMINAR
What people are saying:
GREAT CLASS. MUCH BETTER THAN PREVIOUS COURSES I HAVE TAKEN WITH OTHER INSTRUCTORS.* LIKE THE EXPLANATIONS AS THEY WERE TIED TO ACTUAL APPLICATIONS. GREAT EXPLANATIONS. INFORMATION BACKGROUND HELPS. AG OPINIONS TIED TO SECTIONS - VERY GOOD.* I HAVE COME TO THIS CLASS 2 YEARS IN A ROW AND EACH TIME I COME I LEARN SOMETHING NEW OR AN EXCEPTION I HAD FORGOTTEN ABOUT.* GREAT CLASS! VERY INFORMATIVE! I FEEL LIKE I LEFT WITH GREAT INFORMATION AND COMFORTABLE THAT MY AGENCY IS DOING THE RIGHT THING.* *taken from actual instructor evaluations. |
Upcoming Seminars:
Texas Public Information Act Seminar, May 14-15, 2025
TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT SEMINAR
Date: May 14-15, 2025
Location: EMBASSY SUITES, 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
NEW NEW NEW
Due to popular demand, Bannon & Associates is now offering a two-hour Open Records Basics class prior to the actual seminar. The basics seminar will take place from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, May 14 for the nominal cost of $50.00 per participant. Our speaker, Laura Mueller, will be available to answer your individual questions and help you understand the whys and wherefores of the job. She will also discuss the history of the Open Records Act to give you some framework as to how we got to where we are today. The Basics class will take place at the same location as the seminar. =============================================================The Texas Public Information Act seminar is designed to provide instruction to law enforcement and city/county administrative personnel on the operative provisions and requirements of TPIA, as well as practical guidance on how to prepare responses to frequently requested information, including the preparation of requests for open records opinions of the Texas Attorney General. Seminar Topics include:
Historical overview of the origin and development of TPIA and fundamental concepts such as:
Who is subject to TPIA?
What is public information?
What constitutes a public information request?
Presumption of openness
Permissible Communications with the Request or
Timelines for gather information and responding
Mandatory vs. Discretionary Exceptions
Requestor’s Special Right of Access to Certain Information
Information Protected by Right of Access to Certain Information
Law Enforcement Records Relating to Pending Investigations
Challenging an opinion of the Attorney General
Charging for Public Information
Penalties for non-compliance of TPIA
And much more...
THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS TO FULFILL THE STATE MANDATED PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS.
Speaker: Laura Mueller
Cost per participant: $300.00
Texas Public Information Act - BOTH CLASSES
Cost per participant: $350.00
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