The Virginia Center for Policing Innovation offers a tuition-free 16-hour course to help investigators and prosecutors successfully resolve cold cases. The course is sponsored by the National Institute of Justice. It provides:
- A practical foundation in forensic biology and DNA evidence identification.
- Guidance in identifying cases for investigation.
- A review of communication basics and impediments.
- Examples of solved cases, using an investigator's point of view.
- Instruction on maximizing successful prosecution of cold cases.
- A discussion on how to create a successful cold case homicide squad.
- Strategies for working with the media.
Apply now for upcoming sessions (see below for details):
- June 16-17, 2009 Richmond, VA
- July 15-16, 2009 Chicago, IL
- August 26-27, 2009 Portland, OR
- September 16-17, 2009 New Orleans, LA
Who Should Attend
American law enforcement and prosecutors who are actively involved in investigating and prosecuting complex criminal cases should attend. Teams of law enforcement are also encouraged to attend.
Application Process and Costs
The program is tuition-free. Travel, lodging and per diem will be provided for most participants.
Participants will be selected through an application process.
Applications are due February 2, 2009.
Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted beginning on March 1, 2009.
Learn more and download an application from the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation.
