The Criminal Defense
Investigation
Training Council
2021 Training Schedule
CDITC National Criminal Defense Investigation Academy - Florida
April 12-16 - Jensen Beach, Florida - Successfully Delivered
5 day, 40-hour Criminal Defense Investigation Academy at the Marriott Courtyard on the Beach, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Florida. The program of instruction involves lecture and media based training in general session. Training offered to satisfy the Academic Requirements of the Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI). Review the complete program and curricullum on the Academy page.
FOI - Fraternal Order of Investigators Conference - Texas
June 24 - Kerrville, Texas - Successfully Delivered
1 day FAST TRACK Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management training. Combined wiht the online testing, the training will satisfy the academic requirements for the Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI) designation. All successful participants will be certified in the Component Method.
Forensic Firearms Investigator Course
TUITION/FEE: $ 100.00 PDI19 RATE: $ 75.00 (Special rate for current and former PDIs 19th Judicial Circuit)
TIME & DATE: 1:00 pm /Friday, September 3, 2021
LOCATION: 416 SE Balboa Avenue, Suite 2, Stuart, Florida 34952
Please email the Instructor Brad Perron, CCDI, CFSI, CFI-FTER at CDITCtraining@gmail.com or call 772-288-1485 to reserve your seat.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Participants will study the various types of firearms, operation, functional components, ammunition, evidence marks, cartridges, bullets, casings, primers, powder fired and unfired. The course will elevate the investigators knowledge of firearms necessary to faciliate working with experts and attorneys during the course of a professional criminal investigation. This course can be taken individually or as part of the complete forensic series. Completion of all four of the forensic science training programs will qualify participants to take the test and earn the Certified Forensic Science Investigator (CFSI) Designation.
Please email the Instructor Brad Perron, CCDI, CFSI, CFI-FTER at CDITCtraining@gmail.com or call 772-288-1485 to reserve your seat.
FALI U - Training
September, 30, 2021, Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore, 2225 N Lois Ave, Tampa, Florida 33607 Visit FALI at www.FALI.org
Sponsored by The Florida Association of Licensed Investigators for their members. The 3-hour program is an introduction to the FTER Method and processes. It is part 1 of a 3 part training curriculum that can be taken in whole or in parts. Successful completion of all three parts combined with testing can lead to earning the CFI-FTER designation as a Certified Forensic Interviewer – FTER Method.
The FTER Method is grounded in the theoretical understanding of testimonial evidence in its various forms. Practitioners must assimilate a comprehensive understanding of testimonial evidence relative to its creation and potential contamination for the purpose of recovery and analysis. The investigator must engage in critical thinking while evaluating testimonial evidence, as well as preparing for and conducting the interview. The professional interviewer must understand the depths of testimonial evidence in order to properly pursue recovery.
Training Objectives:
- Introduce training participants to the FTER forensic approach to interviewing and analysis of testimonial evidence
- Gain a depth of understanding of truth defined by the relative perceptions and interpretations of witnesses
- Recognize the anatomy of a lie and multiple motivations of deception
- Enhance the interview process and increase the level of information recovered from witnesses
Forensic Science Investigator Course – Blood Spatter
October 9th, 2021 Saturday 9:30AM – 5:30PM
Introduction to Blood Spatter and Blood Detection for the Criminal Defense Investigator - Instructor Brad Perron, EXPERT - BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS and BLOOD DETECTION
The basic applications of blood spatter and blood detection are examined as they apply to criminal defense investigation. The investigator’s ability to utilize forensic experts is emphasized.
Topics will include:
• Blood Detection and Blood Spatter Analysis, Case Review
• Identifying types of Specific Patterns and Blood Stains
• Documentation and photography
• Crime Scene Reconstruction
• Blood Detection Theory
• Hands on demonstrations and testing for blood.
Regular Fee for this program is $195.00
Intern/Student Discounted Price is only $150.00
Location: CDITC, 416 SE Balboa Avenue, Suite 2, Stuart, Florida 34994
772-288-1485 - Email Brad Perron at: cditctraining@gmail.com
This class if full for this date. An additional date may be announced.
Public Defender Investigator Training Program
Classes forming - get your name on the list for the next class!
The 10-12 month tuition free training program is hosted and sponsored by the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit, State of Florida. The program is open to residents of the 19th Judicial Circuit including St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties. The program combines classroom instruction focused upon the Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management, Homicide Investigaiton, Sex Crimes Investigation, and Surveillance. Participants are required to attend classes every other Tuesday at the Fort Pierece office and are also assigned to the investigations division. Intern investigators are assigned field investigations within their county of residence and are required to conduct intake interviews of defendants at the county jail 2-3 days a week. Training offered satisfies the Academic Requirements of the Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI) designation. Visit: http://www.pd19.org/investigator-interns.html
2020 Training Schedule
United States Marine Corps - Defense Services Organization
February 4
CDITC National Director Brandon Perron will be delivering 8 hours of intensive Component Method of Criminal Defense & Case Management Training to the United States Marine Corps Defense Services Organization - “Marines Defending Marines". February 4th, Marine Corps Air Station Mirimar, San Diego, CA. Participants will include Legal Investigators supporting the effort to represent Marine Corps personnel.
Successfully Delivered!
CDITC National Criminal Defense Investigation Academy - Florida
June 1-5 - Cancelled due to COVID19 restrictions - Distance Learning Offered
5 day, 40-hour Criminal Defense Investigation Academy at the Marriott Courtyard on the Beach, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Florida. The program of instruction involves lecture and media based training in general session. Training offered to satisfy the Academic Requirements of the Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI). Review the complete program and curricullum on the Academy page.
New Mexico Public Defender
June 15-16 - Converted to Distance Learning
CDITC Director Brandon Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER will be delivering training on June 6-7, 2019 to the investigative staff of the New Mexico Public Defender, Albuquerque, NM. The 2 days of training will deliver a course of instruction in Forensic Interviewing: The FTER Method.
2019 Training Schedule
Federal Public Defenders of San Diego, Inc.
January 23-25
CDITC Director Brandon Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER will deliver training on January 23-25 to the investigative staff of the Federal Public Defender, San Diego, CA. The 3 days of training will include the Component Method of Criinal Defense Investigation & Case Management and Forensic Interviewing - The FTER Method.
Successfully Delivered
Florida Association of Licensed Investigator - Annual Conference
May 4
CDITC Director Brandon Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER and Amy Perron, CCDI, Chief Investigator for the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit, will be delivering a lecture on May 4th at the FALI Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. The session will address Difficult & Uncooperative Witnesses - Strategies for Success.
Successfully Delivered
California Association of Licensed Investigator - Annual Conference
May 30 - June 1
Pre-Conference Seminar: CDITC National Director Brandon A. Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER will deliver an accelerated one day Forensic Interviewing Course. The program will introduce Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovry - The FTER Method to provide participants the opportunity to pursue the CFI-FTER designation. For more information: https://www.cali-pi.org/2019-annual-conference
Successfully Delivered.
New Mexico Public Defender
June 5-7
CDITC Director Brandon Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER will be delivering training on June 6-7, 2019 to the investigative staff of the New Mexico Public Defender, Albuquerque, NM. The 2 days of training will deliver the Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management Technology.
Successfully Delivered.
Modern Day Investigations Seminar
June 27-28
Don’t miss this High Powered Training Event! Modern Day Investigations Conference - Miami , Florida June 27-29, 2019. CDITC National Director Brandon Perron will join fellow experts Jay Marin and Michelle Stuart to deliver next generation techniques and methodologies. Elevate your level of play. Call 786-332-6300 for more information.
Successfully Delivered.
Florida Public Defender Association Summer Conference
August 1
CDITC Forensic Science Investigation Instructor Brad Perron, CCDI, CFSI, CFI-FTER will deliver one day of intensive Forensic Applications for the Criminal Defense Investigator Training to Florida Public Defender Investigators, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Successfully Delivered.
United States Marine Corps, Defense Services Organization
August 12-14
CDITC National Director Brandon Perron will be delivering three days of intensive Component Method of Criminal Defense & Case Management Training to the United States Marine Corps Defense Services Organization - “Marines Defending Marines". August 12-14th, Camp Lejuene, NC. Participants will include JAG officers and Legal Investigators supporting the effort to represent Marine Corps personnel.
Successfully Delivered.
CDITC National Criminal Defense Investigation Academy - Florida
September 9-13
5 day, 40-hour Criminal Defense Investigation Academy at the Marriott Courtyard on the Beach, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Florida. The program of instruction involves lecture and media based training in general sessions and lead breakout teams in hands-on training. Training offered to satisfy the Academic Requirements of the Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI) and Certified Forensic Science Investigator (CFSI ) designations. Special one day Death Investigation Course to be presented by Dean Beers, CCDI, CFI-FTER, CFSI, CLI.
Successfully Delivered.
PUBLIC DEFENDER, 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, STATE OF FLORIDA, Tallahassee, Florida
November 7-8
CDITC Director Brandon Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER will be delivering training on Nov 7-8, 2019 in Tallahassee, FL at the JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION, 227 N Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL 3230. The program is hosted by the Public Defender Andy Thomas, 2nd Judicial Circuit and his investigative staff. Public Defender Investigators from across the state of Florida and Georgia will be in attendance. The 2 days of training will deliver the Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management Technology. Contact Chief Investigator Chris Ellrich for more information at chris.ellrich@flpd2.com
Successfully Delivered
Forensic Science Investigator Course – Blood Spatter
October 9th, 2021 Saturday 9:30AM – 5:30PM
Introduction to Blood Spatter and Blood Detection for the Criminal Defense Investigator - Instructor Brad Perron, EXPERT - BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS and BLOOD DETECTION
The basic applications of blood spatter and blood detection are examined as they apply to criminal defense investigation. The investigator’s ability to utilize forensic experts as
investigative tools is emphasized. Learn the secrets of CSI investigators and actually see
blood stains glow in the dark using Luminol in action!
Topics will include:
• Blood Detection and Blood Spatter Analysis, Case Review
• Identifying types of Specific Patterns and Blood Stains
• Documentation and photography
• Crime Scene Reconstruction
• Blood Detection Theory
• Hands on demonstrations and testing for blood.
Regular Fee for this program is $195.00
Intern/Student Discounted Price is only $150.00
Location: CDITC, 416 SE Balboa Avenue, Suite 2, Stuart, Florida 34994
772-288-1485 - Email Brad Perron at: cditctraining@gmail.com
SEATING IS VERY LIMITED
