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CRIMINAL DEFENSE

INVESTIGATOR ACADEMY

 
Reserve your seat in the CDITC National Criminal Defense Investigation Academy! 
Attend and earn your "Black Belt" in Criminal Defense Investigation. 
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The CDITC National

Criminal Defense Investigator Academy 

CDITC NATIONAL ACADEMY 
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CDITC National Criminal Defense
 Investigation Academy
 
June 10-14, 2024


Criminal Defense 
Investigation Academy

5 day Criminal Defense Investigation Academy scheduled for Spring 2024 on the beach at The Lucie on Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Florida. 

Curriculum & Schedule 

The Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management  

Instructor Brandon A. Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER

 

The Component Method will be presented as an action plan to facilitate a comprehensive approach to the investigative process:  Classroom and Group Problem Solving.


The Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management

 

  1. Forensic Case Review & Analysis
  2. The Defendant Interview
  3. Crime Scene Examination
  4. Impeachment/Background Inquiries
  5. Witness Interviews
  6. Documentation & Report Writing 

NOTE:  Successful completion of the training and online test will earn participants the designation of CDITC Criminal Defense Specialist. No Fee for testing and training book included. 

Serial Killers & Homicides

Guest Speaker:  Kimberlie Massnick, Ph.D. 

Victimologist and Criminologist


An examination of homicides and focus upon Serial Killers. 


Forensic Science Applications for the Criminal Defense Investigator

Instructor - Brad Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER, CFSI


  • Recognize forensic science needs and applications
  • Work with forensic science experts to recognize and develop evidence 
  • Critique of the crime scene and process of evidence collected
  • Understand blood spatter and blood stain analysis
  • Recognize finger print and impression evidence / hands on developing a print, powder, glue
  • Develop theories and question firearm function and use from a forensic perspective

 

Note: Completion of the two day forensic science program will qualify participants to take the test and earn the Certified Forensic Science Investigation (CFSI) Designation. 


Training Schedule


Monday       - Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management 

Tuesday      - Component Method continued

Wednesday - Component Method Scenario/Mock Case

Wednesday - Special Guest: Kimberlie Massnick, Ph.D

Thursday     - Forensic Science Applications A  

Friday          - Forensic Science Applications B


TUITION/FEES 

5 Day Component Method & Forensic Applications

Regular Tuition: $995.00 Early Registration: $850.00 

Member Registration: $750.00

3 Day Criminal Defense Component Method Only 

Regular Tuition: $550.0 Early Registration: $450.00 

Member Reg: $400.00


2 Day Forensic Appplications Tranining Only 

Regular Tuition: $450.00 Early Registration: $400.00 

Member Reg: $350.00 


2 Day Forensic Sciene Program Early Registration

$375.00

2 Day Forensic Sciene Program Early Registration

$375.00

1 Day Homicide Program Early Registratrion

$195.00

1 Day Homicide Program Early Registratrion

$195.00

Serial Killers/Homicides 
with Dr. Kimberlie Massnick, Ph.D  
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Kimberlie Massnick, Ph.D is a criminologist and victimologist who specializes in sexual offenders and serial killers. She is a professor of criminal justice at Florida Indian River State College. Dr. Massnick is the Founder of the Institute for Cold Case Investigations at Indian River State College, a True Crime Media Commentator for Oxygen Media and a dynamic and very poplular presenter at CRIMECON.  She has also been trained and certified in the Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation & Case Management and has activily engaged in criminal defense investigation efforts.  Dr. Massnick continues to expand her depth of experience to all areas of criminal investigation. 


Dr. Massnick will be presenting an information packed lecture to Academy Participants on Wednesday, June 12th.

*MUST BE PAID/REGISTERED PRIOR TO May 17, 2024
**CDITC, FALI, NCISS, NDIA and Public Defender member rates good until June 3, 2024
CANCELLATIONS must be done by May 24th for full refund.
CANCELATION POLICY:  No Refunds after MAY 24, 2024

EARLY REGISTRATION - *MUST BE PAID/REGISTERED PRIOR TO May 17, 2024


MEMBER'S ONLY REGISTRATION - **CDITC, FALI, NCISS, NDIA and Public Defender member rates honored until June 3, 2024

FIVE DAY PROGRAM - Pay Registration

5 Day Program Early Registration Discount

$850.00

5 Day Program Member's Only Discount

$750.00

THREE DAY PROGRAM - Pay Registration

3 Day Program Early Registration Discount

$450.00

3 Day Program Member's Only Discount

$400.00

TWO DAY PROGRAM - Pay Registration

2 Day forensic Program Early Registration Discount

$400.00

2 Day Program Member's Only Discount

$350.00

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