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2020 Courses of Instruction

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

  • July 20-24, 2020

Prerequisite: Basic Law Enforcement Training

Course Description:  The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control host this training at the Academy.  The program provides in-depth instruction in the process and techniques that apply to all aspects of criminal investigation.  Topics include crime scene investigation, sex crimes investigations, digital forensics, child abuse investigation, death investigation, investigative resources, legal aspects, interview and interrogation, and case management.

Course Instructors: Classes are instructed by numerous experts to include Captain Everett Babcock of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department; Randolph County, Missouri Prosecuting Attorney Stephanie Luntsford; STAT (State Technical Assistance Team) Investigations Manager Kimberly Grebner; Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab Director Brian Hoey; Corporal Patrick Sublette of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Digital Forensics Investigative Unit; Lieutenant Steven Wilhoit and Sergeant's Scott Mertens and Scott Rawson of the Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control.

Who Should Attend: Recently assigned investigative officers and officers from smaller departments that require an officer to manage criminal investigations from beginning to end.  Patrol officers involved with, or interested in, criminal investigation should also attend.

Tuition/Registration Fees: Registration fees are due by the first day of class.  If fees are not paid in full prior to completion of class, certificates and continuing education hours will not be issued unless payment is received.

Cost:

  • $450 - tuition, meals, and lodging
  • $265 - tuition and meals

Continuing Education Hours:

  • 22 hours of Technical Studies
  • 4 hours of Interpersonal Perspectives
  • 3 hours of Legal Studies
  • 2 hours of Skill Development

Mineral Area College Credit:

  • 3 hours
Coordinator:
  • Lieutenant Steve Wilhoit
  • steve.wilhoit@mshp.dps.mo.gov
For questions concerning enrollment:
  • Jeanette Ford
  • 573-751-3626 or jeanette.ford@mshp.dps.mo.gov

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