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Criminal Investigation Fundamentals   

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This course will provide you with in-depth instruction of the processes and techniques that apply to all aspects of criminal investigations, from the initial response to the scene to the final courtroom presentation.

You will learn methods to investigate property crimes up to violent crimes against persons. We'll show you how to properly locate and document the physical evidence to aid in your investigative efforts. Techniques for interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects will be covered. You will also learn about networks and databases that can assist you in the investigative process.

During the course, we will teach you how to perform basic investigative duties and prepare you for future, more specialized training.

Topics Include

  • Basic investigative responsibilities
  • Case assignment and case load management
  • Recognition of physical evidence
  • Interviewing witnesses and suspects
  • Using confidential sources of information
  • Property crimes: burglary, economic crimes, organized retail crimes
  • Crimes against persons: sex crimes, robberies, death investigations
  • Use of DNA and social media
  • Electronic evidence: cell phones, cell sites, geo-fencing, Wi-Fi downloads, and more
  • Case reporting and documentation
  • Sources of intelligence

Audience

Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel, and non-sworn personnel who must effectively interact with sworn officers

This course is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement and medical examiner personnel.

Course Length

24 hours

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