Q&A
Status of PREA investigator training with NYPD Special Victims Course
1:34:44
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Council Member Marte inquires about the status of PREA investigator training, specifically regarding the NYPD Special Victims Course. DOC officials respond, revealing that while all investigators received this training in 2018, high turnover rates have left current investigators without this specific training.
- DOC is working with NYPD to secure spots in upcoming training sessions
- The department has recently (within the past week) requested training spots from NYPD
- Details about the training duration and content are not readily available, as the program may have changed since it was last conducted
Christopher Marte
1:34:44
In response to the recommendations made by the board of corrections, the departments and pre investigators to the NYPD special victim course where they receive specialized training on investigating sexually based allegation have all current peer investigators received this training?
Ingris Martinez
1:35:06
Thank you for that question, council member.
1:35:09
So that was back in 2018.
1:35:13
We did have all all of our investigators attend NYPD criminal investigation course and sick sorry, the special victims course.
1:35:24
However, due to high turnover rates, those investigators that may have received that that training are no longer here.
1:35:32
We are working with our partners in NYPD to secure spacing.
1:35:39
And seats in the upcoming trains.
Christopher Marte
1:35:43
When was the last time you made that request to NYPD to have your current pre investigators to receive this training?
Ingris Martinez
1:35:50
As of this week and last week.
Christopher Marte
1:35:53
Okay.
1:35:54
Can you give us a little background on what this training entails and how long is it?
Ingris Martinez
1:36:00
So off the top of my head, I've attended these trainings many years ago.
1:36:04
I've been with the department 18 years, so please excuse me.
1:36:07
So if you have you have details on the time?
1:36:13
I'm I'm not really sure.
1:36:14
I don't wanna speak.
1:36:15
They might have changed the timing, how the length of the trainings.
1:36:20
I can have someone look into it for you.
