Cold Case Investigations

October 18-22, 2010 (tentative dates)
$695.00

THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO SWORN PERSONNEL ONLY.

COLD CASES are an all too common occurrence in the investigation of criminal activity. A systematic approach must be utilized to clear and prosecute old and unsolved cases. Homicides make up a significant portion of COLD CASES. These homicides are also scrutinized by many groups including the news media and more importantly, the families of the victim(s).

As demonstrated by the Homicide Fact Sheet, many law enforcement agencies experience a statistically low clearance rate. There are many speculations as to why this phenomena occurs. Everything from drugs to gangs, increased use of firearms and the perceived increase in stranger type homicides are to blame.

The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science is proud to present a five day workshop aimed at teaching and honing the skills necessary to properly investigate COLD CASES.

DAY 1
Reconstructing Cold Cases
Physical Evidence Considerations
Conceptualizing a Cold Case

DAY 2
Psychological, Physical and informational factors in Reconstruction
Role of the States’ Attorney in Cold Case Investigation
Profiling, Interviewing and Investigation strategies

DAY 3
Forensic Science in Cold Case Investigation
Technological Advances

DAY 4
Case Presentations and Discussion

DAY 5
Case Presentation and Discussion