“The Honor is to Serve” TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT:

Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice ServicesDivision of Professional StandardsU.S. Indian Police Academy“Indian Country Law Enforcement Continuing Education and Development”TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT:Training Program:Investigating and Prosecuting Indian CountrySexual Assault CrimesTraining Date: November 14-16, 2012Training Location:Northern Quest Resort and Casino100 N Hayford Road, Airway Heights, WA 99001The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, together with the FederalBureau of Investigation, the Department of the Interior, and the Office of LegalEducation, are pleased to announce the co-sponsorship of this training.Course Description: This seminar is designed for federal and tribal investigators,prosecutors, and victim witness personnel who work Indian Country child andadult sexual assault crimes. This training will cover applicable federal sexualassault statutes, initial crime scene investigations, interviewing victim andsuspects, an overview of medical evidence, trial issues including pre-trialmotions, the use of expert testimony, and common defenses.Application Deadline: October 19, 2012Cost: Tuition is free, participant’s agency is responsible for travel, lodging and per diem costassociated with attending this program.Training Registration Process: Fax U.S. Indian Police Academy Advanced/Specialized TrainingApplication to: Veronica ToersBijns, BIA Training Technician to (505) 563-3090. Scanned applications canbe emailed to: veronica.toersbijns@bia.govApplicants will receive a selection letter from the U.S. Indian Police Academy toconfirm the applicant has been selected to attend this training program.Contact Information: Veronica ToersBijns – (505)563-3157 or by email atveronica.toersbijns@bia.govFuture Additional Regional Conference Are Planned.“The Honor is to Serve”Tentative Dates and Locations:January 15-17, 2013 – Albuquerque, NMFebruary 12-14, 2013 – Phoenix, AZApril 23-25, 2013 – Missoula, MTMay 14-16, 2013 – Sioux Falls, SD

Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice ServicesDivision of Professional StandardsU.S. Indian Police AcademyAdvanced Training ApplicationName of Training Course: _______________________________ Date of Course: ________________Location of Training: City _____________________________ State ___________________________Name of Applicant: _______________________________ Rank/Title: __________________________Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________E-Mail Address: ___________________________ Telephone Number: _________________________Total Years of Law Enforcement Experience: ______________________________________________Emergency Contact: ____________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________Description of Law Enforcement/Detention Duties:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name of Department: __________________________________________________________________Address of Department: ________________________________________________________________Name of Supervisor: ____________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________AffidavitBy affixing my signature Hereto, I affirm that all prerequisites have been met for the application to attend the Indian Police academy, FederalLaw Enforcement Training Center and approve their attendance in the requested training program. I understand that failure to meet theprerequisites will result in non-selection or dismissal from training.______________________________________ ______________________________ _________________________________Applicant Signature Title Date_______________________________________ ______________________________ _________________________________Authorizing Official Signature Title Date“The Honor is to Serve”