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.
Fraternal Order of Investigators Conference - Texas
June 24-27 - Kerrville, Texas
FOI’s June 2021 Conference participants will gain access to valuable resources that will expand their investigative, security and professional skills. Opportunities will be provided for networking with peers and potential business associates. Instructors and vendors will provide access to the latest services, tools, and technologies to advance attendees’ careers. 2020 was a unique and tough year and in 2021 it is time to “Get Back to Business!”.
Pre-Conference Training Event on June 24th - Criminal Defense Investigation
UNCOVERING REASONABLE DOUBT
The Component Method -Fast-Track Seminar
Instructor: Brandon A. Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER
National Training Director
Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council
This is a special Investigators’ Conference – only accelerated 1-day version of the nationally acclaimed 2-day Certification Program. This dynamic and fast track training will detail a comprehensive approach to Criminal Defense Investigation and Case Management and best practices, as utilized by Public Defender Investigators and Private Investigators across the nation.
There is no ideology attached to this training. The Component Method is an action plan to facilitate a comprehensive approach to the investigative process and to determine the true facts of any criminal event.
Recognized as a standard of excellence, Component Method training will be presented by CDITC National Director Brandon A. Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER and will include the following components:
- Philosophy and Methodology of Investigation
- Agents of Counsel – Attorney-Client Privilege & Work-Product Doctrine
- Criminal Rules of Procedure – Legal Defenses and Defense Theories
The Six Components of Investigative Procedure
- Forensic Case Review & Analysis – Lead Generation, Development & Tracking
- The Defendant Interview
- The Crime Scene Examination
- Impeachment and Background Investigations
- Witness Interviewing & Statements
- Documentation, Report Writing & Testifying
Attendees can expect to receive and become familiar with specialized training in criminal investigation and to engage the philosophy and methodology of Criminal Defense Investigation as a specific investigative discipline.
TESTING: Testing is not required to be awarded a certificate of completion. However, Certification in the Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management will require testing. The test will be available online. The fee for the test is $ 100.00 but will be reduced to $ 50.00 for participants of this training. The test will be provided free of charge to those who apply for CDITC Board Certification. The application for Board Certification (CCDI) is $ 225.00. Upon request and payment, a link to the test will be emailed. The test is 50 question open book test.
Visit https://picon2021.com/picon2021/
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
