PIs in Fatal & Serious Bodily Injury Cases (Updated - 1.5 CE)

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
It is helpful to know the laws and regulations of investigations, licensing and records in your area.

There are no prerequisites or quizzes.  This is designed for the interested, new or veteran investigator.

Who are your target students?
All new investigators, as well as experienced looking for a refresher.  This is not for the expert level investigator.

What will students learn in your course?

(This is Chapter 1 of the full Equivocal Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigations for the Professional Investigator
Webinar Series)

- The Role of the Private Investigator in Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigations
- Protocols in Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigations
- Cause and Manner of Deaths
- Post-Mortem Assessment and Signs of Death / SBI

The Role of the Private Investigator in Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigations
•    Death and SBI cases These are serious incidents that may result in serious criminal charges or be a cause of action in a civil or administrative action.
•    Death investigation is not limited to homicide – an assault is a personal injury that requires similar investigative principles.
•    Your case investigation and/or expertise includes: Criminal Defense, Civil Torts / Litigation, Probate, and Administrative proceedings.
•    What are the types of Death & SBI investigations?

Protocols in Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigations
•    The Investigative Protocols of Prepare, Inquire, Analyze, Document & Report.

Cause and Manner of Deaths
•    Learn the Cause of Death and Manner of Death, and elements of each.
•    Learn how the same investigative criteria are followed. Non-Fatal Assaults (SBI), similar to Homicide. This will include Sex Assaults.

Post-Mortem Assessment and Signs of Death / SBI
•    Learn the signs of death and Time of Death estimation.
•    Learn the elements of body assessment to assist with Time of Death estimation.

Understanding Death / Serious Bodily Injury Investigations for PIs

•    Role of PIs in Death and SBI Investigations
•    Protocols in Death and SBI Investigations
•    Cause and Manner of Deaths
•    Post-Mortem Assessment and Signs of Death / SBI

This is designed for the interested, new or veteran investigator; however, experience is recommended. If you are a legal investigator looking to improve your knowledge in Death and Serious Bodily Injury investigations for civil and criminal litigation, this webinar series is for you.