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Sexual assault cases are some of the most challenging types of investigations that criminal investigators face. Delays in reporting, uneasy victims, lack of evidence, and credible suspects often reduce the likelihood of successful prosecution. Participants in this course, whether new investigators or seasoned veterans, will learn innovative, courtroom-proven investigative techniques.
Taught nationally, this 12-hour course will provide participants with increased understanding, tools to conduct more in-depth investigations, resources to better manage victims, and tactics to obtain information from suspects. In this course, you will learn about:
• INVESTIGATIVE PRINCIPLES • ASSAULT STATISTICS
• TYPES AND SOURCES OF EVIDENCE • TRIAL ACTIVITIES
• INTERACTING WITH VICTIMS AND SUSPECTS • CASE STUDIES
• USE OF EXPERT TESTIMONY • SUSPECT INTERVIEWS
• VICTIM INTERVIEW AND SERVICES • ORIGIN OF REPORTS
• FALSE REPORTS • SUPPORTIVE CASE LAW
