Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance
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Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Class Time(s): 4/21/2026: 1:00 PM -- 5:00 PM
Class Time(s): 4/21/2026: 1:00 PM -- 5:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Frankfort Police Department
Instructor: Provided by the Illinois Innocence ProjectFrankfort Police Department
20602 Lincoln-Way Lane
Frankfort, IL 60423
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Frankfort, IL 60423
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
Course Description:
This 4-hour course introduces police officers to the factors that contribute to wrongful convictions of innocent persons with the goal of minimizing the likelihood of convicting individuals for crimes they did not commit. Officers will learn about the prevalence and statistics surrounding wrongful convictions, nationwide. Officers will hear firsthand accounts of the impact of wrongful convictions from two exonerees from the Illinois Innocence Project Speaker’s Bureau. Officers will learn about the factors that contribute to wrongful conviction through the exoneree’s stories and lectures led by IIP staff.
Course Objectives:
This course, conducted in collaboration with the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP), aims to educate law enforcement professionals on the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions. The program underscores the shared responsibility of both law enforcement and advocacy groups in ensuring that only the guilty are convicted while the innocent remain free. Through case studies, expert insights, and first-hand accounts from exonerees, participants will develop a deeper understanding of wrongful convictions and their impact on the justice system and society.
* This class is partially funded by and administered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board.
This training covers the following mandates:
- Constitutional / Proper Use of LE Authority - 2 hours
- Procedural Justice - 2 hours
