A Grim Look at Death: Death and Homicide Investigations

Courses

Death and Homicide Investigations



Course Dates and Locations

Lakeland Police Department, Lakeland, FL (Tampa Area)
June 10-12, 2026


Randall County Sheriff’s Office - Amarillo, TX
July 8-10, 2026


Hillsboro Police Department - Hillsboro, NH
August 24-26, 2026


McDowell Technical Community College - Marion, NC (Asheville Area)
Sept. 1-3, 2026


Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
Sept. 9-11, 2026
To register for this class please contact Bob Tokarchic at rtokarchic@nvcja.org


NESPIN Headquarters - Franklin, MA
Oct. 26-28, 2026 - 8:30AM - 4:30PM



Contact us at info@pinnacletci.com to host this course.

A Grim Look at Death: Death and Homicide Investigations

Pinnacle TCI's 3-day Death and Homicide course is designed to provide officers and detectives with real-world investigative techniques drawn from actual criminal cases worked by the instructors. This course covers a broad range of critical topics, including cause and manner of death, child death investigations, crime scene staging, cold case investigations, and investigative genetic genealogy. Participants will also gain valuable insights into 911 call analysis, witness interviews, suspect identification, canvassing, and courtroom preparation and testimony.

The course provides an overview of our HELP ME TRUST interview technique, a proven method featured in Pinnacle TCI’s Conversations to Confessions course. This approach is designed to help investigators build rapport in order to obtain the truth, and providing them with effective tools to advance their cases through interview techniques.

The course emphasizes building strong cases from the ground up, equipping detectives with the knowledge to minimize the risk of wrongful arrests. Participants will also gain valuable insights into common pitfalls in death and homicide investigations. Participants will also gain insights into common mistakes made in death and homicide investigations

With a focus on practical application and expert instruction, this course has received excellent reviews for its depth and ability to enhance investigative skills. It’s a high-demand course that prepares detectives to approach homicide and death investigations with greater confidence, accuracy, and efficiency.

Join us for three days of learning, and leave with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to tackle death and homicide investigations with a new level of expertise.