Juvenile Interrogation and Delinquency Update

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This course is designed for new and experienced law enforcement officers, as well as newly assigned juvenile officers. Students will examine and discuss the latest changes to the Juvenile Court Act, Chapter 705, Articles 1 and 5, Delinquency Provisions, along with recent court cases directing law enforcement in conducting proper interrogations and interviews while guaranteeing minor’s rights.

Topics to be examined include:

• Law Enforcement interrogation skills

• Juvenile Court Act, Chapter 705, Delinquency Provisions

• Examination of Juvenile Rights

• Juvenile Court Act

• Responsibilities of arresting Officer

• Recent court decisions

• Station Adjustments

• Parental rights

This training has been certified for the following mandates:

Civil Rights: 1.5 Hrs

Constitutional/Proper Use of LE Authority 1.5 Hrs

Legal Updates 1.5 Hrs

Human Rights   2  Hrs

Lead Homicide Officer   8 Hrs

Juvenile Law   3 Hrs

Officer & Youth Interaction   5 Hrs