The Criminal Investigator Certification Program

Criminal Investigator Certification Application

 (144 Hours)

The AACOG Criminal Investigator Certification Program is a comprehensive program consisting of training in various types of skills expected of knowledgeable and effective Criminal Investigators.

Whether you are currently a Criminal Investigator or looking to become one in the future, the AACOG Criminal Investigator Certification Program will provide the training and resources you need to confidently get the job done.

The program curriculum contains a total of twelve (12) criminal investigation training courses.  Upon completion of all twelve courses a person may submit an application for a certificate of completion for the program to the Academy along with copies of their course certificates.  All courses must have been completed through the AACOG Regional Law Enforcement Academy (with the exception of the SAFVIC course). 

Applications and course certificate copies may be submitted via fax to Ms. Doris Haby at 210-824-5881, or they may be e-mailed to dhaby@aacog.com.   

For questions or concerns about the Criminal Investigation Certification Program please contact Mr. Michael Valiente, Training Specialist at 210-362-5224 or mvaliente@aacog.com.

Criminal Investigator Certification Program Curriculum

DATES                HOURS              COURSE

Basic Crime Scene Investigation

● Sep 23-24              (8)                  Basic Crime Scene Investigation- # 2017       
6:00p-10:00p                                   Academy      $45
Instructor/ Asst. Chief Rutherford

(Note: Intermediate Crime Scene Search # 2106 (taken at AACOG) may substitute for Basic Crime Scene Investigation)

Basic Latent Fingerprinting

Nov 3                         (8)                   Basic Latent Fingerprinting - #   4005  
8:30-5:30                                          Academy       $45
Instructor/T. Brod

Basic Crime Scene Photography/Video

Oct 23                        (8)                   Basic Crime Scene Photography/Video- # 2017       
8:30-5:30                                          Academy      $45
Instructor/T. Brod

Interview & Interrogation

● Sep 16-17              (8)                  Interview & Interrogation- #2029           
6:00p-10:00p                                   Academy      $45
Instructor/ Asst. Chief Rutherford

Burglary & Insurance Fraud Investigation

Dec 4-5                      (16)                 Burglary & Insurance Fraud Investigation #2013
8:30- 5:30                                         Academy      $60
Instructor/ Sgt. Investigator Seamans

Basic Auto Theft Investigation

Aug 19                       (8)                Basic Auto Theft (Vehicle Theft Recognition) #2010
8:30-5:30                                       Balcones Height Police Department        $FREE
Instructor/D.P.S.                            3300 Hillcrest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78201

Jan 8, 2009               (8)                Basic Auto Theft (Vehicle Theft Recognition) #2010
8:30-5:30                                      Academy         $FREE
Instructor/D.P.S.                           

Basic White Collar Crime

Sep 30                       (8)               Basic White Collar Crime - # 2031         
8:30-5:30                                       Academy      $45
Instructor/ Sgt. Investigator Seamans

Sexual Assault & Family Violence Investigators Course (SAFVIC)

Oct 20-22                  (24)               Sexual Assault & Family Violence Investigator

8:30-5:30                                       Certification (SAFVIC) # 3264
Instructor/Sgt. Springer                   Academy      $ FREE

 

Dec 15-17                 (24)                Sexual Assault & Family Violence Investigator

8:30-5:30                                       Certification (SAFVIC) # 3264
Instructor/Paul Blea                        Academy      $ FREE

Basic Death Investigation

Dec 11-12                 (16)                Basic Death Investigation- # 2020        
8:30-5:30                                        Academy      $60
Instructor/ Sgt. Investigator Seamans

Writing Search Warrant Affidavits & Execution

Nov 6-7                     (16)                Writing Search Warrant Affidavits & Execution – #3200
8:30-5:30                                        Academy      $60
Instructor/ Sgt. Investigator Seamans 

Investigative Case Analysis & Presentation

Dec 18-19                 (16)                 Investigative Case Analysis & Presentation – #3200
8:30-5:30                                         Academy      $60
Instructor/ Sgt. Investigator Seamans

Courtroom Testimony for Investigators

Oct 17                        (8)                   Courtroom Testimony for Investigators - #2057       
8:30-5:30                                          Academy      $45
Instructor/ Sgt. Investigator Seamans

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How to enroll in one of these courses

For more information, contact:

Doris Haby, Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 362-5291
Fax: (210) 824-5881
E-Mail: dhaby@aacog.com