Criminal Defense
Investigation Academy
5 day Criminal Defense Investigation Academy scheduled for Spring 2023 on the beach at The Lucie on Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Florida.
Curriculum & Schedule
The Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management
Instructor Brandon A. Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER
The Component Method will be presented as an action plan to facilitate a comprehensive approach to the investigative process: Classroom and Group Problem Solving.
- Forensic Case Review & Analysis
- The Defendant Interview
- Crime Scene Examination
- Impeachment/Background Inquiries
- Witness Interviews
- Documentation & Report Writing
NOTE: Successful completion of the training and online test will earn participants the designation of CDITC Criminal Defense Specialist. No Fee for testing.
Forensic Science Applications for the Criminal Defense Investigator
Instructor - Brad Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER, CFSI
- Recognize forensic science needs and applications
- Work with forensic science experts to recognize and develop evidence
- Critique of the crime scene and process of evidence collected
- Understand blood spatter and blood stain analysis
- Recognize finger print and impression evidence / hands on developing a print, powder, glue
- Develop theories and question firearm function and use from a forensic perspective
Note: Completion of the two day forensic science program will qualify participants to take the test and earn the Certified Forensic Science Investigation (CFSI) Designation.
Force Investigations for the Criminal Defense Investigator
Instructor: Dennis Root, BCFI, CCDI, CFI-FTER
Participants will engage the processes required to successfully accomplish a Use of Force Investigation.
- Force Investigations provides intensive training on the concepts needed to separate self-defense from criminal action.
- Events involving the use of force are high-stress and rapidly evolving situations that go well beyond the general understanding of the average person.
- The complexities of a force event demand the investigator have specialized training and investigative skills.
NOTE: Completion of the 1 day Force Investigations training will qualify participants to test for the national certification. Testing Fee: $ 50.00
Training Schedule
Monday - Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management
Tuesday - Component Method continued
Wednesday - Forensic Science Applications
Thursday - Forensic Science Applications continued
Friday - Special - Force Investigations
TUITION/FEE
4 Day Component Method & Forensic Applications
Tuition: $995.00 Early Reg: $895.00
Member Reg: $795.00
2 Day Component Method Training Only
Tuition: $525.0 Early Reg: $475.00
Member Reg: $425.00
2 Day Forensic Appplications Tranining Only
Tuition: $525.00 Early Reg: $475.00
Member Reg: $425.00
1 Day Special Force Investigations Tranining Only
Tuition: $250.00 Early Reg: $225.00
Member Reg: $ 200.00
W/TH/FR PDI19 Intern Rate $ 475.00
Any 2 Days PDI19 Intern Rate $ 325.00
Any 1 Day PDI19 Intern Rate $ 175.00
2 Day Forensic Sciene Program Early Registration
$375.00
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2 Day Forensic Sciene Program Early Registration
$375.00
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1 Day Homicide Program Early Registratrion
$195.00
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1 Day Homicide Program Early Registratrion
$195.00
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