Basic Detective Investigations Course

Overview

• Mandatory Training

• Name

  CJSTC SPECIALIZED COURSE #9999
• Dates and Times

  January 23 – 24, 2025; 0800 – 1700 hrs.
• Course Description

  This 16-hour Specialized course equips the officer with the foundational skills to tackle any investigation, from gripping violence to crafty financial schemes.  Master the art of evidence collection, witness interviewing, and suspect interrogation.  Learn to unravel tangled alibis and build airtight cases that stand strong in court.  Hone your investigative skills, boost your clearance rate and secure more convictions.  Topics include types of investigations, investigative process, timelines, search warrants, interviewing, basic crimes scene, court testimony, report writing and investigative resources. This course may only be applied toward satisfying an officer’s mandatory continuing education requirements; it is NOT salary incentive.

• Location

  Institute of Public Safety Kirkpatrick Center 3737 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609
• Equipment
• Dress Policy

  Casual/business casual clothing is recommended. Flip flops, shorts, tank tops and/or offensive T-shirts are unacceptable attire. Law enforcement personnel not in uniform that are carrying exposed firearms must prominently display agency ID and/or badge at all times while on college property.
• Cost

  No cost to officers in Region IV. Priority is given to officers in Alachua and Bradford Counties. All other officers will be waitlisted and added to the roster as space permits.
• Registration

  • Seating is limited to 24.
  • Forms must be submitted prior to 01/02/2025.
  • Please complete the Training Authorization Form and email to Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator or fax to 352-271-2929. You will receive an email confirmation that the form has been received.
• Questions?

  Contact the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator.