Training Programs

Advanced DUI Training for Investigators and Prosecutors
This year we will again offer this extremely popular training at two locations across the state. The first presentation was held in Williamsburg on February 22-24, 2012, while the western program will be conducted in Staunton on August 22-24, 2012.
Much like our TOP GUN and MURDER ONE Programs, this training program utilizes a team-training format requiring a team consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction.
There is no charge for this 3-day long training program. Overnight accommodations will be provided, as will breakfasts and lunches. In-Service Training Credits and MCLE credits have been approved.

Click here to register for Advanced DUI Staunton Training.

For more information, contact Ed Hibbard at whibbard@wm.edu or 757-253-4994.

Gang Busters I: Investigation and Prosecution of Criminal Street Gangs in Virginia; March 12-15, 2012, Goochland, VA
Training topics include Investigation/Prosecution Strategy and Planning, Affidavits and Search Warrants, Statutory and Case Law Update, and Collection of Electronic Intelligence.

Like CASC’s TOP GUN and MURDER ONE Programs, GANG BUSTERS team-training format requires a team consisting of a prosecutor and a gang investigator from the same jurisdiction. Attendance is limited to 25 prosecutor/investigator teams. This is the initial presentation of what CASC anticipates will be an annual training event.

There is no charge for this 4-day training program and meals and overnight accommodations will be provided at the Department of Corrections Academy for Staff Development at Crozier, Virginia (Goochland County).

Please note that DOC Academy accommodations are not hotel rooms. Two (2) students are housed per room, and two (2) rooms share a connecting bathroom. Lodgings are basic dorm style rooms - no televisions or radios, but do offer a hard-wired internet outlet. On-site recreational opportunities at the Academy include a small television lounge, exercise room and gymnasium.

CASC asks that prosecutors register the jurisdiction’s team.

All contact/information dissemination will be via email, and both team members must provide an email address. Registration does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Please contact Ed Hibbard at whibbard@wm.edu or 757-253-4994 if you have any questions.

Registration for Gang Busters I is now closed.

Cops in Court : One Day Training for Law Enforcement Officers at six locations across the State

            CASC is presenting this day-long training program for law enforcement officers at six locations across the state. This course focuses on increasing the ability of law enforcement officers to communicate effectively and confidently in the courtroom. With a goal of assisting officers in presenting testimony in a professional, accurate and convincing manner, the course topics include issues such as “the courtroom environment”, “report writing”, “preparation”, “effective direct examination” and “surviving cross examination”. While the course is structured around a DUI case, it will develop skills useful for officers who testify in all types bench or jury trials.
            Discussions of direct examination and the goals of cross-examination will enable law enforcement officers to better understand the nature of their own testimony, anticipate what questions might be asked of them, and increase their credibility on the witness stand. We will examine the various types of cross-examination strategies, highlight particular areas subject to attack, and discuss how to avoid pitfalls.
            Adapted for Virginia from NHTSA’s “Cops In Court” program, this training will be presented without charge at the following locations across the state:
            March 20, 2012, at the Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
            May 8, 2012, at the Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
            June 5, 2012, at Chincoteague (Sign-up with HRCJTA)
            August 7, 2012, at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy
            Aug 27, 2012, at the Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy
            September 11, 2012, at the Albemarle County Police Department (Sign-up with Central  Shenandoah CJTA)
Pre-registration is required. Registration is conducted by the hosting location.
In-Service Training Credits are pending. (No MCLE credits for this training.)
Contact Ed Hibbard at whibbard@wm.edu or (757) 253-4994 for more information.

Spring Institute Program : March 24-27, 2013, Richmond Marriott Hotel (downtown)

The Spring Institute Program is a multi-track continuing legal education program offering at least 16.0 hours of MCLE credit and emphasizing current developments in the criminal law, including recent legislative enactments and judicial decisions. Attendance is open to all Virginia prosecutors.

Click here to view 2012 Legislative Update.

For more information, contact Jane Chambers at jscham@wm.edu.

DUID Training for Investigators and Prosecutors

CASC will be conducting five DUID Training Programs across the Commonwealth in 2012. This training focuses on the difficult cases involving driver impairment due to the use of illegal and/or prescription drugs. Topics to be covered include: Recognizing the Drugged Driver, Keys to Winning DUID Cases, Blood Testing Issues, and much more. The latest version of the Virginia DUI Manual will be distributed to all participants. There is no charge for this single day training program. Lunch will be provided. MCLE and In-Service Training Credits have been approved.
The DUID Program will be presented at the following locations in 2012:

Chesapeake on March 29, 2012, at the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office
Abingdon on May 17, 2012, at the Virginia Highlands Community College
Manassas on June 15, 2012, at the Prince Wm Co PD Criminal Justice Academy (Nokesville)
Lynchburg on July 6, 2012, at the Central Virginia Training Academy
Richmond on September 19, 2012, at the State Police Training Academy

Click here to register for Abingdon DUID Training. (class now full)

Click here to register for Manassas DUID Training. (class now full)

Click here to register for Lynchburg DUID Training.

Click here to register for Richmond DUID Training.

For more information, contact Ed Hibbard at whibbard@wm.edu or 757-253-4994.

Investigation and Prosecution of Drug Cases ("TOP GUN"), May 6-11, 2012, Williamsburg, VA
TOP GUN is an intensive, workshop-style, interactive training course on the prosecution of drug cases. Attendance is limited to 20 teams, each of which consists of a prosecutor and a police investigator from a given jurisdiction. This program covers the latest developments in the law, the criminal practices used, and the latest illegal drug types and their usage. This year’s program emphasis will be on gang related drug prosecutions. Preference will be given to teams with gang-drug experience. The training will be held at the Holiday Inn Patriot, Williamsburg VA. Same gender students will be housed in double rooms (2 double beds). Same gender teams will be kept together; otherwise we will arrange same gender housing.
This is a five day program. There is no tuition: housing, as described and most meals are provided.

ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration by both team members, an application will be emailed to each team member to be completed and emailed or faxed back to CASC. Applications must be received from BOTH team members BY MARCH 20, 2012 in order for your application to be considered.

For more information, contact Larry Martin at Lamar3@wm.edu or 757-253-4612.

Registration for this program is now closed.

Trial Advocacy Program, May 20-25, 2012, Williamsburg, VA:
The Trial Advocacy Program is an intensive five-day program offered for prosecutors at all levels of experience, offering 25 CLE hours. Attendees spend approximately 8 hours at lectures and demonstrations given by prosecutors and physicians covering medical, legal and tactical aspects of the prosecution of child abusers, focusing on shaken baby cases. The remaining time is spent in small workshop groups discussing and practicing case analysis, trial strategy, opening statements, direct examination, cross examination and closing argument in the context of a hypothetical shaken baby case. Attendees will be assigned to workshop groups with prosecutors having similar experience levels. Wednesday afternoon is free time. Two hours of ethics will be offered by video on Wednesday afternoon. Classes are held at the William and Mary Law School. Lodging is provided at a local hotel. There is a $250 per student refundable (upon completion of the course) deposit to secure your registration . A check for the $250 registration fee made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia sent to the Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council, Post Office Box 3549, Williamsburg, VA 23187-3540 is required. Online registration will reserve a spot on the roster but registration will not be officially recognized until the $250 check is received by the Council office or proof of submission of a request for payment to the locality is received by the Council office. The registration fee will be refunded for those prosecutors who attend and complete the entire course. Attendance at the Spring Institute does not preclude attendance at Trial Ad. Attendance is limited to 40 students. For more information, contact Larry Martin at Lamar3@wm.edu.

Registration for this program is now open!

Click here to register for Trial Ad.

Basic Nuts and Bolts of Gang Investigation and Prosecution, May 31, 2012, Richmond, VA

The Attorney General’s Office is presenting this day-long training program in Richmond on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Salcedo and Lebron cases will serve as the back-drop for this training. Designed for both law enforcement and prosecutors who have never worked a gang case, it is anticipated that this training will be approved for both In-Service training credit and for CLE credits.
      This free training is a prerequisite for GANG BUSTERS II training. The program is limited to 110 participants so early registration is encouraged.
       If you have any questions on this training, feel free to contact Ed Hibbard at whibbard@wm.edu or 757-253-4994.

Click here to register for Gang Nuts and Bolts.

Homicide Program ("MURDER ONE SCHOOL"), SUSPENDED PENDING FUNDING
The Homicide Program is an intensive, interactive training course on the prosecution of homicide cases. Attendance is limited to 20 prosecutors and 20 police investigators, working in teams, as in the Top Gun program above. This is a five day program, which includes workshop and discussion groups and lectures utilizing actual case studies from the crime scene, Medical Examiner,and Forensics through the trial, including dealing with the family of the victim and and incorporating decided Virginia cases in each of the subject areas covered in the course. Registration does not guarantee acceptance, teams will be selected by the faculty after registration closes.

For more information, contact Larry Martin at Lamar3@wm.edu or 757-253-4612.

Ethics Webinar, July 27, 2012, 4-6 p.m.
The Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council invites you to attend by internet a two-hour ETHICS WEBINAR on July 27, 2012, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The webinar will focus on the special responsibilities of prosecutors in Virginia, whether prosecuting a misdemeanor such as DUI, or a felony such as Vehicular Homicide.

The presenters for this webinar are Thomas Shaia, Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney (Spotsylvania County), and Shari Skipper, Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney (Hanover County).

This internet-only event is the first CLE webinar program conducted by CASC and is presented through the national Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) Program webinar account funded by the NAPC/NHTSA Cooperative Agreement, Project Number DTNH22-10-H-00289.

Click here to register on line:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/128432214

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. You must register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your ability to log into the webinar. Please retain the confirmation email from TSRP webinars [GoToWebinar.Notifications@citrixonline.com]. Without the confirmation email, you will be unable to log into the webinar.
Application has been made to the Virginia State Bar for 2 hours of ethics CLE credit.

If you have any questions or experience any difficulty in registering for this webinar, please contact Ed Hibbard at whibbard@wm.edu or at (757) 253-4994.

Annual Summer Conference, August 2-5, 2012, Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach
This training program is held at the Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, in conjunction with the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys' (VACA) Annual Conference. A single-track continuing legal education program offering approximately 9.0 MCLE credits is open to all registered Virginia prosecutors on Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4.

The cut-off date for the room block at The Cavalier is June 28, 2012.

Conference Registration: Click on the link below to access the on-line registration form. This is the only way to register. No registration packets will be mailed. Attendees can register as either: 1) MCLE only, for day students/commuters, or 2) MCLE plus VACA social events (Thursday night reception and Saturday night dinner/dance.) Information and registration fees can be found on the on-line registration form.

VACA Golf Tournament Registration: The VACA golf tournament will be held on Friday, August 3, starting at 1:30 p.m. Registration is available on-line only. The cost is $65 per person and includes lunch, use of the golf course and golf cart, practice balls, taxes and other expenses. Information and instructions for registration are found on the on-line registration page.

Hotel Room Reservations at The Cavalier Hotel: Group rates are available for those registering for the full program. Hotel room reservations can be made either by calling 1-800-446-8199 or by going to the hotel’s on-line room reservation form. This webpage includes information on rates and rooms available. The deadline for the room block is June 28. Rooms are available at the group rate for several days both before and after the conference.

To find room rates and to reserve a room at The Cavalier Hotel click here:
http://tinyurl.com/7eqcz27

For more information, contact Jane Chambers at jscham@wm.edu.

Trauma to Trial: Investigating and Prosecuting Adult Non-stranger Sexual Assaults: October 1- 5, 2012, Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton, Virginia
CASC again is offering an intensive 5-day training for 15 prosecutor/law enforcement teams on the topic of investigating and prosecuting adult non-stranger sexual assaults. Learn how to keep your victim on board through trial. Learn how to get the evidence you need to overcome the consent defense. Find out the real truth about false reports. The program is free. Meals and lodging will be provided.

ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration an application will be emailed to both team members to be completed and returned by July 6 to CASC. Applications must be received from EACH team member.

For more information, contact Jane Sherman Chambers at 757-253-5124 or jscham@wm.edu

Click here to register for Trauma to Trial.

Investigation and Prosecution of Insurance Fraud Cases ("Red Flag") , October 23-26, 2012, Fredericksburg area.

The Insurance Fraud program combines prosecutors, Virginia State Police/BCI investigators and insurance company fraud investigators for three days of team training on investigating and prosecuting insurance fraud. The training will be open to 12 prosecutors who will be matched with a BCI agent and an insurance investigator from the same general geographic region. Prosecutors should register using the link which will be provided below when registration opens, to receive an application. Insurance company investigators and State Police investigators, once selected to attend, will register using the same link to confirm attendance, to be added to the Reservation List for the hotel and to be added to the Conference Roster.

FOR PROSECUTORS, ADMITTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY TO CREATE THE REGIONAL TEAMS. Lodging & most meals are included, but mileage is not. The program begins at noon on Tuesday, October 23rd, and ends at noon on Friday, the 26th of October.

For more information, contact Larry Martin at Lamar3@wm.edu or 757-253-4612.

Executive Program, December 6-8, 2012, Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton
The Executive Program is a training seminar devoted to management issues, with attendance restricted to the 120 elected Commonwealth's Attorneys and their chief deputies. The program addresses leadership skills, office management, case management, employment practices and personnel issues, police relations, press and public relations and other topics important to prosecutors in leadership positions.

For more information, contact Jane Chambers at jscham@wm.edu.

Registration will open in the Fall of 2012 for the Executive Program.

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