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FSA105 - Basic Criminal Investigation - 40.00 Hours

Start Date End Date Location Class Number    
7/15/13 7/19/13 New Braunfels, TX USA LS FSA105 30 [register] [details]  
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule.

Course Description


FSA105 - Basic Criminal Investigation - 40.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Participants must be licensed or certified peace officers with a current commission or non-commissioned personnel assigned to investigate/process crime scenes.

Description

The Basic Criminal Investigation (BCI) course prepares participants for their transition from a traditional patrol/traffic function to an investigative position such as Detective. The BCI course is also appropriate for those agencies that require officers to perform both patrol and investigative functions once calls for service are received. The course prepares officers to manage a wide variety of common criminal investigations from a response to the initial scene to case preparation and presentation for prosecution. Emphasis is placed on managing the legal processes involved in investigations including; preparation of affidavits, procurement and execution of search and arrest warrants, interview and interrogation procedures as well as, rules governing the collection and preservation of evidence. Additionally, participants will learn case preparation techniques and unique aspects of special topic investigations such as narcotics, property crimes, and crimes against persons.

GSA Logo GSA Contract #GS-07F-0357V GSA customers, please contact the division to register. Call 979-845-6677.

Topics

  • Basic principles of criminal investigation
  • Interviewing and interrogation techniques
  • Utilizing informants
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Subpoenas, warrants and search warrants
  • Case preparation
  • Narcotics investigations
  • Property crime investigations
  • Crimes against persons investigations
  • Other types of investigation

Educational Credit:
Attendees will receive 40-hours credit with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).

Audience

Patrol officers, newly assigned investigators/detectives and crime scene investigation personnel.

Other Information

In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.

Attendees will receive 40-hours credit with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).

Contact Information
If you need additional information contact a customer service representative at 979-845-6677 or email us at publicsafety@teex.tamu.edu

Price
Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.

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