Investigations 101

Investigations 101 was developed over 35 years ago by then Homicide Detective David Rivero while working for the City of Miami Police Department (MPD). Back then, there was no training course that would help and teach new MPD detectives the basics of criminal investigations.

A veteran homicide sergeant and the Miami Police Training Center asked Detective Rivero to help develop a week long course for new detectives. The original course created by Rivero contained a segment titled Developing the Case File. That segment has been augmented and enhanced through the years by Rivero by adding more and more information, such as videos, pictures, samples, and case studies. This compilation of invaluable information and resources is the final product—now titled Investigations 101. 


Overview

Investigations 101 is a 4-day course delivered in 10-hour increments to students by way of large group multimedia lectures usually held at police department training centers in the USA. As an alternative, a 2-day Investigations 101 course is available for new detectives.

  • Teaches new detectives all aspects of Criminal Investigations, such as:

    • Start an investigation –

      • Know the two ways to investigate any crime

      • Assemble a case file

      • Know the investigative rules

      • Recite the key aspects of physical evidence and witness evidence

      • Know the basics of Hearsay laws

      • Recite the key points of the case studies discussed in class

    • Process a crime scene

    • Find and collect evidence

    • Take notes

    • Handle witness evidence

    • Conduct interviews and interrogations

    • Use covert operations and electronic surveillance

    • Pursue cases in the federal system

  • Covers all the laws and procedures dealing with Searches and Seizures*, including topics like:

    • Constitutional basics

    • Consensual encounters

    • Investigative stops

    • Arrests

    • Dealing with vehicles

    • Search warrants

    • Interviews

    • Interrogations

    • Electronic searches

    *Note: This section is only included in the 4-day course.

4-day course details: Instructors will present the Investigations 101 portion of the course during the first two (2) days of the week, and the Search and Seizure portion of the course in the last two (2) days of the week.

2-day course details: Instructors will present the Investigations 101 portion of the course within two (2) days.

To receive a graduation diploma, all sections must be attended.

Developed over 35 years ago, this unique seminar is designed to create and enhance the knowledge of patrol police officers or new investigators

+ Earn continuing education credits via thiS course

Pricing

The 4-day course includes two notebooks, Investigations 101 and Search and Seizure —each more than 150 pages. The 2-day course includes the Investigations 101 notebook.

All participants will receive their courses assigned notebook(s), as well as a thumb drive full of great checklists, sample documents, studies, and more—plus a graduation diploma upon course completion.

$450

4-DAY COURSE Registration fEE

$259

2-DAY COURSE Registration fEE

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Reviews

— Reviews

  • Chief Rivero is well-versed in course material, and backed by personal experience!

    -Seminar Attendee

  • Great PowerPoint data, and kept it interesting.

    -Seminar Attendee

  • The experience and knowledge of the instructor as it applied to modern day law enforcement was most valuable.

    -Seminar Attendee

  • There was great information, and it was well delivered.

    -Seminar Attendee

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Call 305-216-3927, email david@investigations101.com, or submit this form to inquire:

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