VM’s Erich Knorr Joins CALPELRALearn as Program Trainer
Partner Erich Knorr will serve as a trainer for CALPELRALearn’s virtual training program, Conducting Effective Investigations, taking place January 21–22, 2026. Erich will co-present alongside Christina Ro-Connolly of Oppenheimer Investigations Group, bringing practical insight and real-world experience to this in-depth program designed for public sector professionals.
About CALPELRALearn: Conducting Effective Investigations
Investigations are an essential but often misunderstood part of supervising and managing employees. This program will give you the tools you need to plan, conduct, and oversee investigations in public agencies.
In this two-day online program, you'll learn:
Why conduct investigations?
When is an investigation required or advisable?
Who should conduct the investigation?
How to ...
Collect background information
Identify appropriate witnesses
Plan interview questions
Address potential biases
Choose effective interview locations
Deal with reluctant witnesses
Ask effective questions
Assess conflicting evidence
How should you assess credibility and reach conclusions?
When should you bring in an outside investigator?
How should you document investigation findings?
Who should you inform about the investigation findings?
Note: This program will touch on special POBRA and FPBRA issues, but will not focus on police and fire investigations.
Who Should Attend Training Certification And Continuing Education Credits
CALPELRA certification.
7.25 hours of MCLE credit (general) are offered for this Learn program.
7.25 SHRM PDC's are offered for this Learn program. (CALPELRA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits.)
7.25 HRCI credit hours are offered for this Learn program. (CALPELRA is an approved HRCI provider; CALPELRA's programs have met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit. Use of HRCI's name/seal does not constitute HRCI's endorsement of the program quality.)
