The International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) is conducting a Basic Homicide Investigators Course, sponsored by the Office of the Hampden District Attorney the Massachusetts State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation – Boston Division. This 5 day/40 hour course of instruction is scheduled for Monday May 21, 2018 thru Friday, May 25, 2017, at the Town Square Building 2^ndFloor Conference Room located at 1500 Main Street Springfield, Massachusetts.     

This program is designed to improve and enhance the abilities of the homicide investigator through the introduction of a core minimum standard of training, while also introducing updates, changes in the law and new advancements in science and technology.

Topics include: Responsibilities of the Homicide Investigator, Duties of the First Responder, Crime Scene Analysis, Homicide Types & Offender Motivation, Crime Scene processing, Role of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Investigative Resources & Techniques, Serial Murder, Interview & Interrogation, Suspect development, Victimology, Case Management, Documentation & Report Writing, Media Relations, Prosecution & Legal Matters, Ethics, Stress Management.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  Any Detective, Homicide Investigator, Crime Scene Technician, Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office Investigator, Prosecutor or First Responder tasked with investigating homicides or other violent crime.  

     The Cost of this course is $350.00 per student, which includes all instructional materials and handouts, a one-year membership in the IHIA, Certificates, ID card and daily refreshments.

   **SPECIAL GROUP RATE– Each individual department/agency registering 3 students paid in full  will receive a 4^thFULL TUITION FREE!!  

            For anyone traveling or interested in overnight accommodations, please contact the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel One Monarch Place Springfield, Massachusetts. Reservations (888) 627-7126, Rate is $110 + tax mention International Homicide Investigators Association or use the link provided.https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1712069386&key=2329D354