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The Cold Case Seminar is a 3 ½ day course designed to provide the investigator with an overview of the NCIS Cold Case Methodology and Protocol. A wide range of investigative steps, to include the use of non-traditional investigative techniques, will be covered in depth during the course of instruction. The methodology and protocol will be illustrated through case studies of successfully resolved cold homicide investigations. Upon completion of this course, the investigator will have a sound knowledge of how to prepare and conduct a cold homicide investigation. Information on the LINX, a database system that provides access to law enforcement incident and investigative data collected and contained within a central data warehouse.

Type: Advanced

Length: 3 1/2 days

Curriculum

  • NCIS Cold Case History
  • Methodology and Protocol: Reactivating Cases Solvability Factors
  • Methodology and Protocol: Case Studies
  • Violent Criminal Apprehension Program: A Cold Case Approach
  • Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LiNX)
  • Forensic Art and Its Application in Cold Case Investigations
  • Forensic Video Graphics and its Use in Cold Case Investigations
  • Psychological Consultation for Cold Case Homicide Investigations
  • Forensic Anthropology and All That Remains
  • Using the Media in Cold Case Investigations
  • Historical Cell Phone Analysis

Tuition and Cost

Tuition is FREE. Students will be responsible for travel, lodging and meals.

Prerequisites for Attendance

Applicants must be sworn law enforcement officers from state, local, campus, or tribal agencies. Prosecutors, investigators and Attorneys General are also invited to attend.

Registration Information

Contact Information

Registration Questions:  Call 800-743-5382 or email stateandlocaltraining@dhs.gov

Training Dates

Charleston, SC -- Mar 26, 2013 to Mar 29, 2013
Houston, TX -- Jun 04, 2013 to Jun 07, 2013
Coeur d'Alene, ID -- Jul 09, 2013 to Jul 11, 2013
Cincinnati, OH -- Sep 10, 2013 to Sep 13, 2013