New Training Web Site Unveiled

April 22, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Joe Scott, Director of Communications
Sandi Gibbons, Public Information Officer
Jane Robison, News Secretary
(213) 974-3525

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has unveiled a new Web site for prosecutors and law enforcement officers seeking training on such vital issues as gang prosecution, foreign extradition and DNA evidence.

The Web site (http://da.lacounty.gov/CJI) highlights the work of the District Attorney’s new Criminal Justice Institute, a regional training center created to advance public safety through quality training programs for criminal justice professionals.

"The District Attorney’s Office has a proud history of offering superior training programs to criminal justice system professionals," District Attorney Steve Cooley said. "Our ultimate goal is to provide prosecutors and peace officers with first-rate professional development programs that enhance investigations and prosecutions, and advance public safety."

Through CJI, the District Attorney’s Office shares the legal knowledge and expertise of its deputy district attorneys and investigators with law enforcement personnel.

The Web site highlights the District Attorney’s top trainers, lists upcoming events and allows law enforcement agencies and others to submit online requests for specialized training in asset forfeiture law, elder abuse prevention and investigating animal cruelty cases.

Major upcoming trainings include: the Seventh Annual DNA Awareness Educational Forum & Awards Luncheon, September 9, 2008, at California State University, Los Angeles; the Ninth Annual Elder Abuse Symposium, September 23, 2008, at The California Endowment; and the Countywide Chronic Truancy Symposium, February 18, 2009, at The Quiet Cannon in Montebello.

For more information about the Criminal Justice Institute, the Web site and upcoming training events, please call (213) 974-7401.

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