Unsolved and Historical Death Investigations
Course details
2024
| Session(s) | Location | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-01 English | Ottawa | 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-27 |
| Tuition |
|---|
| $2,375.00 |
Notes
- Accommodations are offered to course participants. Our rooms are subject to availability and the request must be indicated on the course registration form
- Meal plans are offered to course participants. The specific meal plan must be indicated on the course registration form
- Travel grant funding is available to our non-federal law enforcement agencies
2025
| Session(s) | Location | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-01 English | Ottawa | 2025-06-17 | 2025-06-26 |
| Tuition |
|---|
| $3,475.00 |
Notes
- Accommodations are offered to course participants. Our rooms are subject to availability and the request must be indicated on the course registration form
- Meal plans are offered to course participants. The specific meal plan must be indicated on the course registration form
- Travel grant funding is available to our non-federal law enforcement agencies
Description
Unsolved historical investigations (also known as cold cases) can be complex and challenging for investigators. This course:
- teaches investigators a methodological approach to historical investigations
- covers the most recent advancements in forensic technologies
- uses case studies to illustrate different strategies for this type of investigation
Format and delivery
- Length of course
- 8 days
- Class size
- maximum 30 students
- Delivery setting
- theoretical components of this course are delivered in a classroom setting
Learning outcomes
After this course, participants will be able to:
- Assess current practices in historical investigations
- Determine which practices are the most effective
- Develop investigative models based on specific methodologies
- Identify case characteristics to develop a critical path for the investigation
- Evaluate the types of cases most likely to be solved
- Develop a prioritizing process for cases
Eligibility and mandatory requirements
This course is for law enforcement investigators who:
- have extensive investigative experience in homicide investigation
Assessment
- The college will issue a certificate to participants who successfully complete the course
- Candidates must fully participate and attend each class to pass
- The instructor may conduct re-tests or re-evaluations at their discretion
Contact
For more details or other information about the course, please email cpc_registrar-registraire_ccp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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