Crime and Loss Investigation Program:
Paving the way for Investigative Careers
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
In today's world there is a crucial need for competent investigators. Investigators involved in retail loss prevention, background investigation, undercover investigation and surveillance are in high demand. Virtually all beginning investigators start their careers in one of these areas and advance from there. The need for supervisory personnel in government and private industry to perform nvestigative functions, collect intelligence, oversee investigations or act upon the results of investigations is well established.
Career options in investigation are wide open for those who have mastered both the basics and advanced, specialized education. The program covers interviewing, report writing, and crime scene procedures. There is also extensive instruction on more specialized topics such as intelligence, undercover and surveillance.
Other essential topics include:
- Apprehension and Detention Procedures
- Legal Aspects of Security
- Information Security
- Counter terrorism/ VIP Security.
Mastery of these areas not only broadens the student's base of knowledge, but acts as a cost saving for students and employers. Individuals who have completed the Crime and Loss Investigation Program and meet the experience requirements will be able to take the CPO Final Challenge Option – a cost-reduction strategy developed for individuals and employers who wish to participate in the CPO process.
Professional Certification
The program also aids in preparing the student for professional certification such as the Certified Protection Officer (CPO), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) at some point in their career. These designations are increasingly sought after by employers when hiring or promoting investigative personnel. Studies have shown that professionally certified investigators receive higher rates of compensation. They may not be immediately attained, however, as there are experience requirements. The Crime and Loss Investigation Program helps the student to establish an academic foundation for professional certification.
Colleges and Universities
The program content is at a reasonable cost and its relevant, high quality and internationally recognized. The design of the program facilitates integration with coursework offered by accredited colleges and universities. Colleges may wish to utilize the historical, theoretical and related portions of the program to broaden their existing base of study. They may adopt one or both texts for their own courses. They can use the online papers to supplement and expand their existing curriculum.
PROGRAM MATERIALS:
Program topics are covered in two texts and a series of online papers.
The primary text is "Introduction To Investigation" by John S. Dempsey, a popular text for college criminal investigation classes. It is a groundbreaking work which provides ample coverage of both public and private sector investigations. The text also has online tutorials, a glossary and research aids on the publisher's web site, www.Wadsworth.com. Dempsey is a noted author and professor. He is a retired captain with the New York City police department with extensive experience both conducting and supervising investigations.
"The Protection Officer Training textbook," a comprehensive text for the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program, provides general information.. This text is widely used in colleges, secondary schools and training academies throughout the world. The textbook is a valuable reference for both protection professionals and students. Of these 45 chapters, twenty-six have been selected for inclusion in the Crime and Loss Investigation Program.
Using the IFPO article archives, students can start learning about the investigations industry without waiting for text materials to arrive. They can also sample the program free of charge. The article archives papers are authored and reviewed by an advisory committee of senior investigative managers and academicians:
Protection Officer Training textbook Material:
- The Evolution of Asset Protection and Security
- Observation Skills and Memory
- Safety and the Security Officer
- Introduction to Computer Security
- Information Security
- Strikes, Lockouts, and Labor Relations
- Workplace Violence
- Employee Dishonesty and Crime in Business
- Substance Abuse
- Effective Communications
- Security Awareness
- Operational Risk Management
- Counter terrorism and VIP Protection
- Crime Scene Procedures
- Foundations for Surveillance
- Interviewing Techniques
- Investigation: Concepts and Practices for Security Professionals
- Legal Aspects of Security
- Security Officer Law (U.S.)
- Security Officer Law (Canadian)
- Use of Force
- Defensive Tactics and Officer Safety
- Apprehension and Detention Procedures
- Public Relations
- Police and Security Liaison
- Ethics and Professionalism
ONLINE ASSISTANCE AND THE EXAMINATION PROCESS
Additional online assistance can be obtained in the form of Practice Examinations and Tutorials. These are available at no cost and serve to both reinforce and expand learning.
Examination Process
Examinations are administered by Foundation approved proctors. They can be college faculty, management personnel, etc. There is no additional charge for the examinations; everything is included in the program cost. Complete details concerning the examination process are mailed with Program materials.
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