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 also focuses on how to build solid cases from the ground up, ensuring that detectives are equipped with the knowledge to reduce the risk of arresting the wrong person.

Participants will also gain insights into common mistakes made in death and homicide investigations, drawing on real-life case studies to enhance their own investigative practices. The course further delves into suspect development strategies. Statement analysis, crime scene staging, and 911 call analysis are also covered to provide a comprehensive skill set.

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.