16 Hour Detective Boot Camp
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- This event meets the criteria for specific mandated training
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Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Ends On: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ends On: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Fairview Heights Police Department
Instructor: Lou Tessmann, (Ret.) CFI from the Waukegan Police DepartmentFairview Heights Police Department
10027 Bunkum Road
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208
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Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208
Class Limit: 50
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This 2-day class is for new and experienced detectives. It provides a comprehensive review of the skill set needed to be an effective criminal investigator. A successful criminal prosecution starts with a thorough investigation. Your experienced instructor will lead the participants through the steps of an investigation by reviewing case studies and actual criminal investigations. Along with the practical approach, investigative techniques that build the foundation of most investigations will be reviewed. The objective is to prepare the participant to be able to apply these skills in the field immediately.
From newer officers to the more experienced detectives, participants will learn a legal and ethical approach to criminal investigations.
Course goals: Attendees will learn:
From newer officers to the more experienced detectives, participants will learn a legal and ethical approach to criminal investigations.
Course goals: Attendees will learn:
- Command of Crime Scene - Debriefing Witnesses
- Preservation of Evidence - Search & Seizure
- Case Management - Fourth & Fifth Amendment issues
- Resources - Defining and addressing implicit bias
- Warrants
