Description
This course is designed for students who have an interest in learning how to conduct a death investigation. It involves the process of analyzing all aspects of a death case so as to arrive at the true course and manner of death (homicide, suicide, accidental, natural and unknown.) The importance of scene analysis, physical and psychological evidence, autopsy, etc. is emphasized. Motivation, both physiological and psychological are discussed along with criminal investigative analysis.
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Instructor
Richard L. Mathers is a recognized educator in the behavioral and forensic sciences within the law enforcement community. Following 36 years of service with the F.B.I., Rick retired in October of 1999 and formed Rick Mathers & Associates. He continues to offer in-service training in death and violent crime investigation to the law enforcement community for increased effectiveness and productivity.
Designed For
This course is designed for qualified students who have had limited exposure to the various aspects of death investigation. Excellent CPT for existing homicide investigators.
Prerequisites:
Basic Police Academy or equivalent
Hours
32.0 Hour(s)
Units
0.50 Semester Unit(s)
Certification
P.O.S.T. Plan IV. Certificate awarded upon completion.
Payment Information
We accept Visa and MasterCard (effective August 1, 2024 a non-refundable transaction fee of 3% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.
*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.
Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.
Reservations
Agency personnel: Call (408) 229-4299 or email to: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:
Self-sponsored students: Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 to register. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class
Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, but wish to attend one of our courses, one of our Instructional Staff Assistants may contact you for more information.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Out of consideration for students on waiting lists, cancellations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. For cancellation deadlines, please refer to the Fee Information tab on this flyer. There may be a minimum cancellation fee of $50 assessed for material expenses associated with cancellations. Substitutions or transfer of your reservations to another student is permitted upon approval.
Course Cancellation by South Bay
Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks prior to the beginning of the class, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full (minus non-refundable processing fee).
Start: Tue Sep 28, 2010
End: Fri Oct 1, 2010
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