NY/NJ Chapter Training: Introduction to Garrity with Select Case Studies

The Association of Inspectors General New York/New Jersey Chapter is pleased to present An Introduction to Garrity with Select Case Studies. This training will be held in-person at the Office of MTA Inspector General on Monday, December 8 2025, at 1:30 - 3:30 pm ET.
Program Description:

In Garrity vs. New Jersey (1966), the United States Supreme Court ruled that public employees could not be forced, under clear threat of discipline, to violate the principles of compulsory self-incrimination. This decision established what have come to be called "Garrity Rights" for public employees.

If a public employee is ordered to answer questions by their employer under the threat of discipline about a potential criminal matter, they are making statements under duress. Law enforcement cannot use statements made under these conditions to further an investigation or gather evidence to be used in a criminal investigation. This rule is similar to Miranda Rights for public employees.

Garrity has given rise to "Garrity Administrative Warnings." These are warnings that are typically read to public employees who are targets and/or witnesses of work-related misconduct investigations prior to questioning by agency employers. The warnings can be tailored to accommodate both voluntary and involuntary employee participation in interviews, but essentially provide employees notice of their rights against self-incrimination.

Garrity is an important case for all those conducting administrative investigations and engaging in employee disciplinary matters within public agencies, particularly those in which both administrative and criminal penalties may apply. This program will provide an in-depth description of Garrity and its progeny with instruction on effectively implementing the safeguards developed by the courts. The program will also focus on a case study involving parallel investigations by the Queens County (N.Y.) District Attorney's Office and New York City Police Department, as well as discuss recent cases involving Garrity issues.

Learning Objectives:

• gain a thorough understanding of the legal principles of Garrity and its progeny;
• learn how to implement Garrity safeguards during investigations;
• learn effective means for conducting parallel investigations within constitutional parameters;
• identify ethical implications of Garrity and its progeny on investigations; and
• gain an appreciation of recent Garrity trends.

Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live

CPE Credits: Attendees may be eligible to receive up to 2 CPE credits in Business Law.

CLE Credits: This presentation may qualify for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. Application for New York accreditation of this program is currently pending. The Association of Inspectors General does not process or issue Continuing Legal Education credits. All questions regarding CLEs for this training should be directed to the NY/NJ Chapter.

The NY/NJ Chapter of the AIG offers a scholarship to cover the cost of attendance for those who have a documented financial hardship.

Program Knowledge Level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

The training will be held in-person from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm ET at the Office of MTA Inspector General:

One Penn Plaza 11th Floor

New York, NY 10119

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