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East Central Illinois Law Enforcement Training

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Law & Order: 40-hr Lead Homicide Investigator

Time Mon, February 1, 2027, 8:30am – Fri, February 5, 2027, 4:30pm
Location Denny Stewart Law Enforcement Training Center, 3121 Dewitt, Mattoon, Il.
Description

Comprehensive 40-Hour Training Program for Lead Homicide Investigators

Join our intensive 40-hour program designed for lead homicide investigators, covering the full spectrum of investigating and prosecuting death cases. From the initial investigation to evidence collection, suspect interviews, press conferences, trial testimony, and securing convictions, this course provides in-depth training using state-of-the-art techniques. Gain valuable insights from an ex-Commander of a Major Crimes Task Force, a seasoned Prosecutor, and a top Cyber Crimes Investigator.

Key Topics Covered:

 Introduction to Homicide Investigations

 Managing and Evaluating the Crime Scene

 Death Notifications

 Cause and Manner of Death

 Death Certifications

 Investigative Tactics

 Sources of Information

 Internet and Cell Phone Technology

 Developing Cold Case Leads

 Task Force Operations

 Information Control and Distribution

Please Enroll by going to the MTU 13 website and enrolling through the regis-tration form on the web-site.

Observed Mandates Include:

Civil rights

Cons. Use of LE Authority

Cultural Competency

Human Rights

Reporting Child Neglect

This course is funded by a grant of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.

 Managing the News Media

 Trial Preparation and Testimony

 Report Writing

 4th Amendment Law

 5th Amendment Law

 False Confessions

 Elements of Written and Formal Interrogations

 Multiple Methods of Interview and Interrogations

Legal Updates

Procedural Justice

Lead Homicide Investigator

Psychology of Dom Violence

Capacity 30 spots remaining
Registration Registration: Fri, March 13, 2026, 2:13pm – Mon, February 1, 2027, 8:30am
Add-on registrants allowed.
Primary registrant's email required.
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