PSI Police Science Institute
Course Description
This program involves the comprehensive study of criminal, civil and insurance investigations. Students will be introduced to concepts of law and evidence. They will also be given advanced courses in evidence collection, witness interview and interrogation techniques and surveillance operations. The curriculum includes investigative techniques using proven and ethical methods. Students will be trained in the tactics to identify and defuse threats to the safety of the investigator. Instruction in photographic and video equipment in conduction surveillance operations and the documentation of evidence will be covered in the course.
Educational Objectives
- To develop a comprehensive understanding of criminal and civil investigations.
- Training in the proper methods of evidence collection and analysis.
- Investigation gathering techniques and presentation of investigation results to court and client
- The use of surveillance equipment and techniques.
- To provide training in investigator safety and defensive tactics.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the investigation course will be prepared for entry in the field of private, insurance or criminal investigation. Examples are: insurance investigator, surveillance operative, employment background investigator, civil investigator, criminal defense investigator, serurity analyst, district attorney investigator, insurance adjuster, evidence photographer, personal security consultant and executive protection.
Length of Course and Class Schedule
The investigation program will consist of 160 hours of training presented in three blocks: one 78 hour block, one 42 hour block and one 40 hour block. As with all training courses, the student will be required to take an entrance exam as well as a final exam, which must be passed with a score of 80% or better.
Instructors
Senior Instructor Ray Zarate, BPPVE, BSIS and DoJ licensed. Veteran of the Merced Police Department.
Instructor Ron Sawl, BPPVE, BSIS and DoJ Certified.
