2023 Courses of Instruction

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

  • July 31-August 4, 2023

Prerequisite: Basic Law Enforcement Training

Course Description: The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control host this training at the Academy.  The program provides in-depth instruction in the process and techniques that apply to all aspects of criminal investigation.  Topics include crime scene investigation, sex crimes investigations, digital forensics, child abuse investigation, death investigation, investigative resources, legal aspects, interview and interrogation, and case management.

Course Instructors: Classes are instructed by numerous experts to include Captain Everett Babcock of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department; Randolph County, Missouri Prosecuting Attorney Stephanie Luntsford; State Technical Assistance Team (STAT) Investigations Supervisor Kimberly Grebner; MIAC analysts; MSHP Division of Drug and Crime Control analysts; and MSHP Division of Drug and Crime Control Investigators.

Who Should Attend: Recently assigned investigative officers and officers from smaller departments that require an officer to manage criminal investigations from beginning to end.  Patrol officers involved with, or interested in, criminal investigation should also attend.

Tuition/Registration Fees: Registration fees are due 7 days prior to the start of the class.  If fees are not paid in full, the student will not be allowed to attend the course.  Forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation is required for full tuition refund.  Exceptions to the refund policy will be made at the discretion of the Director of Training.

Cost:

  • $340 - tuition and meals
  • $540 - tuition, meals and lodging

Continuing Education Hours:

  • 25 hours of Technical Studies
  • 2 hours of Interpersonal Perspectives
  • 3 hours of Legal Studies
  • 2 hours of Skill Development

Mineral Area College Credit:

  • 3 hours
Coordinator:
    Sergeant Brandon Parker
  • brandon.parker@mshp.dps.mo.gov
For enrollment email applications to:
    TNDmail@mshp.dps.mo.gov

Application For Training