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The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce a 3-day “General Investigations” training.
Description:
This class serves as an introduction to criminal investigations and a refresher for veteran investigators.
Topics to be Covered:
- Introduction to investigative techniques and procedures
- Establishing timelines
- Basic evidence collection, packaging, and documentation
- Crime scene management (scope of control)
- Neighborhood canvases
- Legal demands
- Search warrant affidavit (cell phone/electronic devices)
- Interview/Interrogation techniques (victims, witnesses, and suspects)
- Case preparation and courtroom testimony
- Investigation findings
Who Should Attend:
This training is available to sworn law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Partial In-service Credit:
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available.
Transportation, Lodging, and Meals:
Participants are responsible for their transportation, lodging, and meal expenses.
Training Details:
Check-in will begin at 8:45 am.
Training begins at 8:30 am and concludes at 4:30 pm each day.
Cost and Registration:
There is no registration fee for this course; however, pre-registration is required.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS-assigned course coordinator to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Denied registrants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.