The IHIA is conducting a Basic Homicide Investigators Course co-sponsored by the Murfreesboro Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the Regional Organized Crime Information Center.

This internationally recognized 5 day/40 hour course of instruction is scheduled for Monday, August 26 - Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Training Center at 1004 N. Highland Ave. in Murfreesboro, TN.

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.  

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     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 Residence Inn Nashville SE/Murfreesboro at (615) 225-9250. Mention IHIA to receive the special IHIA Room Rate of $134.00 + tax per night.

For questions, please contact Lt. David Lebid with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 322-2001 or dlebid@sheriffleefl.org.