An orientation designed for advisors—including contractors, local, state, and federal partners—who implement INL programs.
Subject matter experts deliver this highly interactive training that builds upon and enhances participant knowledge and skills to prepare for collaboration with overseas counterparts in support of criminal justice development programs for the U.S. Department of State. Participants are trained together by INL to better understand the mission and their relationship to INL.
Our Approach
INL PREP offers adult-centered principles using work groups and facilitation
Interactive
Scenarios, role-play, case studies, learning technologies
Collaborative
Fun and engaging team-building activities
Personalized
When possible, divided by region/mission
Country-Specific
Relevant, country-specific tools and materials
Core Themes
Mission
Human Rights
Foundations
Personal Safety
Advisorship
Program Offerings
Standard predeployment training
Audience: Criminal justice advisors
Requirement: Deploying for more than 90 days
Duration: 5 days |
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2025 Calendar
Location: ECTC (Sterling/Dulles)
Predeployment for INL partnerships
Audience: State and Local Partners
Requirement: Currently serving federal, state, and local partners
Duration: 1 day |
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Location: Nationwide
Customized predeployment
Audience: Advisors who could not attend PREP
Requirement: Staff and advisors at post
Duration: 3 days
Location: International
CURRENTLY NOT AN OFFERING
What people are saying about the experience
"After 20 years of contract work for INL programs, this is the first time I have received an overview of what INL is, what its mission is, and where it exists within the Department of State. No one should ever be deployed without this training"
INL PREP participant
"Great examples of activities to keep the interest of the students. Great info for international travel as a government worker/ law enforcement officer"
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, NV (INL Mobile)
"As a first-time participant in international police training it was helpful to understand the background of INL/State and what their overall mission is as it pertains to the three C's"
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts (INL Virtual)
"All parts were very favorable, and the instructors were extremely knowledgeable of countries and overseas work. It makes me proud that I have made the decision to work in this area"
INL PREP participant
"This has been the best training course for PDT that I have ever been to. Excellent job by Cindy and everyone involved!"
INL PREP participant
Location
- 25 miles from Washington, DC
- Within 2 miles (north) from Dulles International Airport
- INL covers lodging, onsite meals, and local transportation
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)
