This course is designed to prepare current and aspiring supervisors of Evidence Units. This webinar will take attendees through how to effectively, professionally, and ethically run an Evidence Division. It focuses on leadership principles, operational management, legal responsibilities, as well as quality assurance. Participants will develop the skills needed to manage bulk evidence, support investigative objectives, maintain evidence integrity, and build high-performing teams. Students will learn how to: Ensure proper evidence handling and documentation standards Maintain quality control and compliance with legal requirements Communicate effectively with command staff, investigators, and prosecutors. more info...
This 3 day class is designed for crime scene investigators, detectives, and anyone tasked with processing crime scenes. This class introduces students to strategies for dealing with a large-scale mass casualty event. Participants will follow along with 3 case studies before being introduced to the Incident Command System and ways to have multiple agencies work together to quickly, methodically, and effectively process a large incident. The class will participate in round table exercises as well as work a mock mass casualty scene as a large group of people who may not generally work together. In today's society unfortunately it’s not if, but when the next event happens. This class will prepare the investigators to handle a complex, multifaceted crime scene that encompasses numerous scenes and locations while incorporating resources from all agencies who have responded. This class is approved by the I. A. I. for 24 hours towards certification or recertification. more info...
Whether you are the first responder or the lead investigator, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to thoroughly and professionally investigate any possible homicide situation.
We will show you the various types of homicides that you may encounter and common approaches to each. You will learn a systematic process for handling the crime scene, from the initial approach through scene documentation and evidence collection. And, you’ll see how the latest technology and forensic sciences can assist you in your investigation.
Beyond the crime scene, you’ll also learn about criminal profiling, interrogation techniques and how to handle the news media’s involvement.
Investigations can be challenging enough but when you and your team aren’t quite on the same page, that can be an even bigger challenge.
Being able to have conversations that are difficult but necessary, is vital in any profession, especially law enforcement.
Having difficult conversations with command staff, subordinates, and co-workers is never easy but there particular techniques that can help make these types of discussions not so difficult.
Key takeaways from this webinar include:
Where to begin the conversation
What to expect when having these conversations
Techniques to make challenging discussions easier.
This Courtroom Testimony for the Forensic Science Professional's course is designed to instruct proper testimony techniques to forensic science professionals, such as those employed in the fields of crime scene investigations, fingerprint analysis, and laboratory analysis.
Practitioners in these disciplines are frequently called upon to testify in court regarding the techniques, observations, and conclusions undertaken in their work. Often, they are requested to express opinions in their courtroom testimony, which is only possible when they are accepted by the court as expert witnesses. The goal of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to successfully testify in a court of law as a forensic expert witness.
The first step in being accepted as a forensic expert witness is to survive the “voir dire.”
Students will learn how to prepare themselves and the concerned attorney(s) for this important initial step. The course will continue by covering techniques the witness can employ to more effectively explain scientific evidence to the judge and jury.
This course will further enhance the skills you acquired in IPTM's Homicide Investigation course and supply you with the knowledge and abilities to handle even the most challenging homicide investigations.
You will learn how to organize a complex homicide investigation and how to apply advanced forensic techniques to the case. We will discuss criminal profiling and abnormal psychology and you will learn specific interrogation techniques to use on the suspects.
Lectures during the course will be held to a minimum. Instead, emphasis will be placed on practical exercises. You will be provided the opportunity to apply the skills you have acquired while studying complex homicide cases presented by the instructors.
This 24-hour, hands-on workshop delivers practical training in the real-world application of forensic science across multiple investigative disciplines. Designed for professionals who want applied experience, not just theory. This course immerses participants in the tools, techniques, and decision-making used in operational forensic environments.
Limited seats to maintain a hands-on training experience.
Over three days, participants rotate through focused modules in:
Digital Forensics
Forensic Serology
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Instruction is led by experienced forensic scientists with extensive casework and courtroom testimony experience. Participants will engage in guided exercises and demonstrations that reinforce key concepts, workflows, and decision-making used in forensic practice.
This workshop emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills. Reflecting the realities of modern forensic casework.
The Facial Examination Training (F.I.T. 202) curriculum is designed to enhance the skill set of analysts and is the most comprehensive course offered by the FaCE. This 40-hour course equips examiners with essential strategies and techniques for conducting facial comparisons.
With a low student-to-instructor ratio (12:1), participants benefit from extensive comparison exercises, real-time instructor feedback, and collaborative class reviews. It is an ideal course for professionals in federal, state, local, commercial, or international organizations involved in facial recognition or facial comparisons.
Key system-agnostic topics include (but are not limited to):
History of facial comparison
The current state of the Facial Identification field, including standards and guidelines
Facial anatomy, morphology, and the stability of facial features (with detailed analysis of each feature)
Step-by-step comparisons using ACE-V and morphological analysis methodologies
Recognizing and managing challenges and bias in Facial Identification
Practical tips and techniques to assist examiners during comparisons
Throughout the course, students will apply learned concepts to one-to-one comparisons, with a focus on effective documentation—critical for decision-making, quality assurance, and reporting. The course also includes opportunities to perform one-to-many (1:N) comparisons.
Image sets span a wide demographic range, including variations in ancestry, age, health, weight, and more, ensuring exposure to realistic and diverse scenarios.
This webinar is designed to help law enforcement personnel develop effective, professional relationships within their department’s chain of command.
Participants will learn how communication, trust, accountability, and mutual respect contribute to a more cohesive and efficient organization.
The course emphasizes practical strategies for interacting with supervisors and subordinates, understanding expectations at each rank, and navigating conflict in a constructive manner.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the roles and expectations within each level of the chain of command
Develop effective upward and downward communication skills
Build trust and credibility through consistent performance and accountability
Navigate disagreements and conflict professionally
This webinar explores the structure and composition of crime scene investigation units, focusing on the advantages and challenges of using sworn personnel, civilian investigators, or a combination of both. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how different staffing models impact operational effectiveness, investigative outcomes, and overall agency efficiency.
The course will examine the benefits and potential limitations of mixed units compared to fully sworn or fully civilian models, including considerations such as training, cost, staffing flexibility, and role specialization. Emphasis will also be placed on how agencies can successfully integrate sworn and civilian personnel to create a cohesive, high-performing unit.
In addition to operational insights, this webinar will address the broader value to the agency, including resource allocation, retention, and long-term sustainability. This session is particularly relevant for agencies evaluating or transitioning to a mixed or civilian-based crime scene unit, offering guidance and real-world perspectives to support informed decision-making.
Key topics include:
Comparative benefits and challenges of sworn, civilian, and mixed CSI unit models
Operational and organizational impacts of different staffing approaches
Strategies for building cohesion and collaboration within mixed units
Considerations for agencies transitioning to civilian or hybrid models
The value of unit composition on efficiency, effectiveness, and agency resources
This two-day course will further enhance the skills you acquired in IPTM’s Homicide Investigation and Advanced Homicide Investigation courses. You will learn how to bring life back into your agency cold cases, not only by using modern technology that wasn't available to previous investigators but also going back to the basics. This course will also touch on the use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) in cold cases.
You will learn about some of the fatal mistakes made in these investigations that have both contributed to the case going cold but also remaining cold. You will learn about some of the new techniques and technologies available to detectives today.
These types of cases are some of the most difficult to solve, but also the most rewarding when they are solved, and you can give the victim the justice they deserve and their families some peace.
Topics Include
Reasons for family denial of suicide
How to identify a viable cold case
How to prioritize and organize cold cases
Systematic review of your cold case
Forensic advancements & investigative tools for cold cases
Suspect identification and analytical workup
The witness/suspect interview process years after the crime
Family notification
Unidentified remains and the use of NAMUS
Examining mistakes that may have been made
Cold case reviews
Audience
Newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel
The course is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement and medical examiner personnel.
Crime scene technicians, detectives, and investigators from all levels of experience, child protection team members, state and defense attorneys and nurses will benefit from this training as we cover the topic of child and infant death investigations. The presentations will cover medicolegal, crime scene, and autopsy finding aspects of the subject. We will specifically discuss scene processing, evidence collection and investigative techniques as they relate to child death investigations. Child and infant death investigations require a unique approach and can be complicated for even the most seasoned investigator. This in-depth 24-hour training will thoroughly cover the numerous aspects of these investigative cases and promote critical thinking and evaluation of these crime scenes and all the puzzle pieces to help delineate homicides from accidental and natural deaths, even in the most subtle of cases. Actual case scenarios will be presented with attendees solving the cases in small working groups with hands-on review of actual forensic case materials.
These 24 course hours have been approved by the International Association of Identification (IAI) to be applied to credit hours used to acquire IAI Crime Scene Certification as well as re-certification. more info...
To successfully solve violent, sexually motivated crimes, you need to be aware of the criminal personality you are confronting. You also need to be aware of the special investigative skills that are needed to manage and investigate these cases, as well as the proper evidence needed for prosecution.
This course will cover basic and advanced investigative concepts and provide you with the knowledge and skills of an effective sex crime investigator. Students will engage in an in-depth study of the lust murderer, the pedophile, the child molester and the rapist. We will also explore the psychology of the sex offender, as well as the victim, and explain the role physical evidence and the medical examiner’s findings play in the successful investigation and prosecution of these cases.
As these cases are often sensitive in nature, you’ll also learn the principles of victimology in sexual assaults and how to best deal with the victims’ psychological problems. We’ll examine the latest proven techniques for interviewing both adult and child victims suffering the after effects of such a traumatic experience.
Topics Include
Overview of sexually motivated crimes
The pedophile vs. the child molester
The criminal mind and abnormal psychology
Paraphilia and erotosexual dysfunction
Exploitation of children, child pornography and sex rings
Behavioral and personality traits of rapists
Physical evidence in sex crimes
Serial and lust murders
Autoerotic and equivocal death investigations
Crime scene profiling
Audience
Newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, prosecutors and military investigative personnel
This class is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and those personnel assigned directly to law enforcement agencies.
Whether you are the first responder or the lead investigator, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to thoroughly and professionally investigate any possible homicide situation.
We will show you the various types of homicides that you may encounter and common approaches to each. You will learn a systematic process for handling the crime scene, from the initial approach through scene documentation and evidence collection. And, you’ll see how the latest technology and forensic sciences can assist you in your investigation.
Beyond the crime scene, you’ll also learn about criminal profiling, interrogation techniques and how to handle the news media’s involvement.
Topics Include
Death scene preservation
Duties of the first officer on the scene
Investigative procedures at the death scene
Team approach to death investigations
Autoerotic death investigations
Causes and manner of death
Time of death determination
Criminal personality profiling
Organized vs. disorganized crime scenes
Death scene search techniques
Handling the news media in death investigations
Suicide investigations
Homicide interrogation techniques
Audience
Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel
Class is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and those personnel assigned directly to law enforcement agencies.
This week long course is designed to give the attendee an opportunity to apply the principles of bloodstain pattern analysis they learned during the 40 hour basic course. Much of the week is spent participating extensive case study reviews focusing on identifying, defining and analyzing bloodstains from actual closed homicide and battery cases.
Students will learn advanced blood enhancement techniques that can be applied at the scene and in the laboratory on both non-pourous and porous items (including clothing).
This course is eligible for 40 IAI Certification Hours
Instructor: Anna M. Cox, MFS has worked in Forensics for over 23 years. Cox has provided bloodstain pattern analysis and conclusions in over 215 violent cases across the United States, and in federal and military jurisdictions. more info...
This course will provide you with in-depth instruction on the correct procedures for processing blood evidence at a crime scene or in a lab. You will gain an understanding of basic bloodstain patterns encountered at crime scenes, how to properly document those patterns, and how to utilize various chemical enhancement techniques. You will learn methods to evaluate a crime scene to determine the type of crime that has been committed and the physical parameters of the area of involvement. We will show you how to properly locate, document, collect, and preserve the physical evidence at the scene. You will also be introduced to networks and databases that can assist you in the investigative process.
Exercises will reinforce the classroom discussions to enhance your understanding of the basic principles of bloodstain pattern analysis, enhancement techniques, including chemical and alternate light sources, and proper documentation and collection.
Topics Include
Crime scene analysis
Overview of bloodstain principles
Recognition of bloodstain patterns
Presumptive tests for blood
Blood chemical enhancement techniques
Photography documentation
Audience
Crime scene technicians, crimes against persons detectives, investigations supervisors, forensic investigators, first responding officers, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel, and non-sworn personnel who process crime scenes.
This course is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement and medical examiner personnel.
Whether you are the first responder or the lead investigator, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to thoroughly and professionally investigate any possible homicide situation.
We will show you the various types of homicides that you may encounter and common approaches to each. You will learn a systematic process for handling the crime scene, from the initial approach through scene documentation and evidence collection. And, you’ll see how the latest technology and forensic sciences can assist you in your investigation.
Beyond the crime scene, you’ll also learn about criminal profiling, interrogation techniques and how to handle the news media’s involvement.
Topics Include
Death scene preservation
Duties of the first officer on the scene
Investigative procedures at the death scene
Team approach to death investigations
Autoerotic death investigations
Causes and manner of death
Time of death determination
Criminal personality profiling
Organized vs. disorganized crime scenes
Death scene search techniques
Handling the news media in death investigations
Suicide investigations
Homicide interrogation techniques
Audience
Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel
Class is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and those personnel assigned directly to law enforcement agencies.
Economic crimes—especially those involving cryptocurrency—are now among the fastest-growing and most financially damaging offenses in the U.S. As digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi) continue to evolve, the complexity of fraud is increasing, making these crimes some of the most challenging to understand and investigate.
In this updated course, you’ll learn how to unravel the complexities of modern fraud and apply a structured, practical approach to investigating a wide range of financial and consumer crimes—with a strong focus on cryptocurrency-related offenses.
You’ll engage with real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and scenario-based exercises that reflect the evolving nature of economic crime. Whether you're a seasoned investigator or just starting out, this course equips you with timely, relevant knowledge and tools that directly support your work in the field.
You’ll also explore legal processes like issuing subpoenas to crypto exchanges and applying blockchain forensics—skills that are essential to modern fraud investigations.
Topics Include
Traditional fraud schemes (e.g., check fraud, identity theft, embezzlement)
Cryptocurrency-related crimes and blockchain forensics
Investigative tools and techniques for digital fraud
Legal processes and jurisdictional considerations
Real-world case studies and investigative best practices
Audience
Patrol officers, criminal investigators, and economic crimes unit personnel who are responsible for conducting fraud investigations
This course is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.
This course will further enhance the skills you acquired in IPTM's Homicide Investigation course and supply you with the knowledge and abilities to handle even the most challenging homicide investigations.
You will learn how to organize a complex homicide investigation and how to apply advanced forensic techniques to the case. We will discuss criminal profiling and abnormal psychology and you will learn specific interrogation techniques to use on the suspects.
Lectures during the course will be held to a minimum. Instead, emphasis will be placed on practical exercises. You will be provided the opportunity to apply the skills you have acquired while studying complex homicide cases presented by the instructors.
Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel
This class is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and those personnel assigned directly to law enforcement agencies.
This course will provide a basic and fundamental knowledge in the field of bloodstain pattern analysis and illustrate the scientific principles and practical applications of bloodstain pattern analysis to actual casework. The course of instruction is designed for crime scene technicians who respond to crime scenes on a regular basis.
The 40-hour week-long course includes extensive laboratory work with blood that illustrates the concepts and fundamentals discussed during lectures. The students will become acquainted with the Academy of Forensic Science Standards Board Recommended Terminology.
Along with extensive laboratory work, this course uses several case studies, worked by the instructor, to emphasis and illustrate the concepts and fundamentals discussed during lectures more info...
This advanced course will take you beyond the blood basics and increase your knowledge and skills in bloodstain pattern analysis. We will also take an in-depth look at the judicial process for becoming qualified to give effective witness testimony.
“Hands-on” experience with actual bloodstain patterns and advanced chemical processing techniques will help strengthen your recognition and analytical abilities and enhance your knowledge of various applications.
We will analyze case studies to teach you how to prepare and document your findings and a moot court exercise will give you an opportunity to testify about your conclusions. We will also examine the Daubert Decision and other expert witness issues that may impact your testimony.
This course will help law enforcement and civilian investigators present their opinions involving bloodstain patterns in a courtroom setting with confidence, while meeting the minimal requirements for expert testimony.
Topics Include
Pattern identification
Case studies
Preparing experiments for confirmation of findings
Preparing exhibits for the courtroom
Moot courtroom testimony
Audience
Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel, and prosecuting attorneys
This class is restricted to active law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys employed by governmental agencies.
In this fast-paced course, you will learn processes and techniques that apply specifically to crimes against children. From the initial call to the courtroom, you’ll receive an in-depth analysis of investigative methodologies you can use to solve these crimes.
We will examine the persistent patterns of behavior of the seven types child molesters and teach you effective techniques for interviewing these criminals. We will also help you develop the skills needed to conduct forensic interviews of child victims and witnesses.
Using case studies, we will introduce you to the different classifications of evidence and how each applies to your investigation. You will learn how to prepare an expert search and seizure warrant for a preferential child molester to include seizing child pornography, child erotica, DNA and computer evidence.
Finally, we will discuss the criteria for amber alerts and the importance of the initial response to a child abduction. You will learn how to develop a Child Abduction Response Team (CART)–a multidiscipline, multijurisdictional team of experts–and how it can greatly improve your ability to recover a missing child.
Topics Include
Definitions and diagnostic criteria for the DSM-5
Patterns, behaviors and characteristics of offenders
Pedophilia and offender
Investigative and interviewing techniques
Preparing an expert search and seizure warrant
Emerging investigative strategies
Forensic interviews of a child
Understanding predatory behaviors
Developing a Child Abduction Response Team (CART)
Prerequisite(s)
It is recommended, but not mandatory, that you have completed a basic investigations course or have the knowledge of proven investigative techniques necessary to investigate most crimes against children cases.
Audience
Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, military investigative personnel, non-sworn personnel who participate in investigations, and prosecutor’s office personnel who investigate and prosecute crimes against children
This class is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement, investigators, and prosecuting attorneys employed by governmental agencies.
This course will provide you with insight into the latest trends of property crimes to include larceny, auto theft, and burglary. It will also give you a well-rounded understanding of the various types of person crimes such as battery, aggravated assault and robbery.
You will learn how burglars approach their crimes, how they learn their trade and the techniques and tools used by today's offenders. When it comes to persons crimes, we'll show you methods for investigating each type and explain how to apply available resources and manage the legal system in order to bring cases to a successful conclusion.
We will present techniques that can help you locate valuable evidence and determine how the crime occurred. You will learn how to identify and gather physical evidence, conduct effective victim/witness interviews, and use subpoenas and search warrants during the course of your investigation. We will also discuss strategies for operational plans, stakeouts, the use of media to solve cases, and the use of informants to help you stop the crimes before they occur.
This workshop is designed as an advanced learning experience for civilian law enforcement employees seeking to build their administrative and leadership competencies. Civilians are a growing segment of the law enforcement community. They have increasing importance in the administration of law enforcement agencies and the management of personnel. This 3-day academy provides intensive, efficient instruction to help civilian leaders elevate their potential and hone their skills as reliable and trusted public safety professionals.
Attendees who complete this workshop will:
Understand the nuances of law enforcement culture
Be able to balance risk with potential rewards in decision making scenarios
Know the value of personality diversity in the workplace
Learn how to improve internal culture by creating organizational predictability and rhythm
Understand what causes misconduct and failures of professional responsibility
Gain confidence in their ability to manage employee performance and discipline
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.
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.
This advanced five day, 40-hour course is designed for crime scene investigators, detectives, crime laboratory analysts and others in the field of forensic science that have the basic training and skills for shooting crime scene examinations. This course will assist law enforcement officers in connecting all of the forensic pieces for the purpose of shooting crime scene reconstruction. A crime scene is a huge puzzle, and piece by piece we compile the physical evidence in each case; the more difficult job is trying to connect those pieces to obtain the big picture, the shooting crime scene reconstruction. This course will also assist in the documentation of physical evidence at the scene which previously might not have been recorded. The
attendees will have a brief review of basic techniques and skills that may have been acquired in other courses but will quickly expand their knowledge base and skill set with advanced techniques acquired through lecture and hands-on performance of exercises designed to test the attendees’ ability to put all the pieces together. At the conclusion of the course the attendees will have acquired the ability to be able to generate a shooting reconstruction report for the purposes of ultimately providing expert testimony. Mock scenes for this course are specifically designed to assist the attendee in the importance of scene documentation, and to obtain the maximum, accurate information for ultimate shooting crime scene reconstruction. The course will be challenging but will yield the attendee great rewards in advancing their abilities in shooting reconstruction scenes.
These 40 course hours have approved by the International Association of Identification (IAI) to be applied to credit hours used to acquire IAI Crime Scene Certification as well as re-certification. more info...
Proving suicide can be a daunting task for the investigator due to factors such as family denials, scene interference, insurance issues, and the basic stigma surrounding an intentional self-inflicted death. This course is specifically designed to help you overcome these difficulties by providing you with the skills necessary to thoroughly and properly investigate the death and to recognize and document all indicators of suicide. Your thorough investigation can be the sole basis for a Medical Examiner/Coroner to rule the manner-of-death as suicide.
The reasons one decides to take his or her own life can be psychological, biological, social or a combination of the three. We will explore each of these reasons in-depth. We will also cover the physical possibility of suicide – i.e. could the deceased have physically killed themselves, the most common methods employed, and the development of intent.
Classroom lectures and “case analysis” exercises will be used to teach you the proper steps to take when investigating suspected suicides. You will also be given a number of recommendations for dealing with the family of the victim of suicide.
Topics Include
Reasons for family denial of suicide
Dealing with the family of the decedent
Determining the physical possibility of suicide
Developing and detailing all indications of intent on the part of the decedent
Developing motive
The most common methods of suicide
Importance of determining the body position when a firearm is utilized
Differentiating between an intentional hanging and an autoerotic death
Reasons why a person may commit suicide
The biological, psychological and sociological perspectives of suicide
Audience
Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, and military investigative personnel.
The course is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement and medical examiner personnel.
This course will arm you with a solid foundation to efficiently and effectively manage a variety of major case situations including multi-incident investigations, cross-jurisdictional cases, mass arrest projects, and more.
We will take you through the process of handling major cases beginning with the policies and infrastructure that should be in place before a situation occurs. We will examine a typical major case organizational structure and discuss the effective use of chain of command in both single agency and multi-agency situations.
Next we will take you step-by-step through the various components of major case management. You will learn how to handle the initial crisis, manage the crime scene, allocate personnel, track the leads and the investigation, coordinate the assisting agencies, and handle the news media. We will also discuss the pros and cons surrounding the use of 24-hour hotlines, citizen volunteers, confidential sources, special prosecutors, and others.
Throughout the course, you will learn about the state and federal resources available to you during these investigations. You will also learn the case reporting and documentation that should be completed along the way so that proper evaluation and debriefing can be done upon the conclusion of operations.
Topics Include
Major case management goals and objectives
Types and components of major cases
Multiple incident or “crime pattern” investigations
Extended resource/long term investigations
Multi-jurisdictional major cases
Undercover and sting operations
Mass arrest projects
Operational and support functions
Communications plan and information management
Lead management and follow-up
Single agency and multi-agency task force operations
Mutual aid agreements and memorandums of understanding
Special problems and common errors
State and federal resources
After action reporting and debriefing
Audience
New and veteran investigative unit supervisors, patrol supervisors seeking command responsibilities, division commanders, and agency executives.
This course is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.
From the time evidence is collected, through the presentation of evidence in the courtroom, to the final disposition and disposal, this course will provide you with all the information you need to maintain the security and integrity of your department's property and evidence. You will learn how to properly document, inventory, control, dispose of and purge property and evidence of all types.
Lectures will focus on the physical security of the property/evidence room as well as the legal issues pertaining to the operation of such facilities. OSHA requirements and regulations will be discussed and storage solutions for the evidence room will be explored. You will learn about the special considerations surrounding hazardous, bio-hazardous, and other special risk items as well as preferred procedures for packaging the evidence for storage and submission for testing.
Topics Include
Physical security of property and evidence rooms
Policies and procedures relating to the evidence function
Legal issues pertaining to the operation of evidence facilities
Evidence packaging for storage and submission for testing
Evidence integrity
Computerization of property and evidence rooms
Narcotics destruction - burn procedures and certification
Bio-hazardous evidence storage and destruction
OSHA requirements and regulations
Personal safety issues
Storage solutions
Audience
Sworn law enforcement officers, as well as non-sworn property and evidence custodians and supervisors responsible for overseeing their departments’ property and evidence facilities
Whether you are the first responder or the lead investigator, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to thoroughly and professionally investigate any possible homicide situation.
We will show you the various types of homicides that you may encounter and common approaches to each. You will learn a systematic process for handling the crime scene, from the initial approach through scene documentation and evidence collection. And, you’ll see how the latest technology and forensic sciences can assist you in your investigation.
Beyond the crime scene, you’ll also learn about criminal profiling, interrogation techniques and how to handle the news media’s involvement.
Are you ready to take your blood evidence detection and enhancement skills to the next level? Whether you’re a crime scene investigator, lab analyst, detective, law enforcement officer, or student, this 3-day hands-on workshop will give you the confidence and skills you need to detect, process, and investigate bloody evidence like a pro.
In this unique course, you’ll:
- Understand blood as forensic evidence — dive into the fundamentals of blood physiology and its significance in investigations.
- Master detection techniques — get hands-on practice with the cutting-edge Foster+Freeman Crime-lite AUTO to search for and document bloodstains on various surfaces. You’ll also learn how to conduct presumptive and confirmatory testing on bloodstains by working with:
- Luminol
- Bluestar
- Phenolphthalein
- OBTI test kits
- Learn bloodstain enhancement methods — practice enhancing latent prints including how to select and apply the right fixatives and how to visualize developed latent prints with the Crime-lite AUTO using:
- Amido Black
- Leucocrystal Violet
- Acid Yellow 7
- Acid Violet 17
- Hungarian Red
- Coomassie Blue
- Refine your investigative approach — learn the proper sequence for processing bloody evidence to maximize investigative opportunities, ensuring you leave no stone unturned in your real-world cases.
Join us for three days (24 hours) of hands-on training focused on the search, documentation, and recovery of buried and surface scattered human remains. This training will include the following topics:
This course will further enhance the skills you acquired in IPTM's Homicide Investigation course and supply you with the knowledge and abilities to handle even the most challenging homicide investigations.
You will learn how to organize a complex homicide investigation and how to apply advanced forensic techniques to the case. We will discuss criminal profiling and abnormal psychology and you will learn specific interrogation techniques to use on the suspects.
Lectures during the course will be held to a minimum. Instead, emphasis will be placed on practical exercises. You will be provided the opportunity to apply the skills you have acquired while studying complex homicide cases presented by the instructors.
This course is specifically designed for detectives who investigate violent crimes but are not responsible for the documentation or collection of blood evidence.
The objective is to enhance the knowledge of homicide and crimes against persons detectives in various areas of bloodstain pattern analysis, with an emphasis on understanding the value of bloodstain evidence and how it can be effectively applied as a forensic tool throughout their investigation. We will provide you with a cohesive understanding of the cause, effect, and implications of different bloodstains and patterns, as well as the actions that caused them.
We will use several actual case studies to emphasize and illustrate the concepts and fundamentals discussed during lectures. This course is not designed for crime scene investigators, as it does not have a laboratory component.
Topics Include
How to recognize bloodstains and patterns that provide probative information regarding the actions that caused the blood-letting events and movements of individuals - during and after the events
How to extrapolate relevant evidence from altered scenes
How to recognize the differences between medical and suspicious deaths
Understanding the documentation processes available to capture the bloodstains and patterns for future analysis by an expert
Types of bloodstains to select for DNA analysis that will provide the most probative value to the investigation
What to expect from a bloodstain pattern analysis conducted by an expert
How expert analysis can be applied throughout the investigation and its relevance in criminal proceedings
Audience
Law enforcement, detectives, investigators, and military investigative personnel. It is not designed for crime scene investigator, as it does not have a laboratory component.
Class is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and those personnel assigned directly to law enforcement agencies.
Whether you are the first responder or the lead investigator, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to thoroughly and professionally investigate any possible homicide situation.
We will show you the various types of homicides that you may encounter and common approaches to each. You will learn a systematic process for handling the crime scene, from the initial approach through scene documentation and evidence collection. And, you’ll see how the latest technology and forensic sciences can assist you in your investigation.
Beyond the crime scene, you’ll also learn about criminal profiling, interrogation techniques and how to handle the news media’s involvement.