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 investigative 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 Manual,” 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 manual 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:
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Article Archives Papers:
Theory, practice and career development
Intelligence as an investigative function
Surveillance: operation, ethical and legal considerations
Conducting comprehensive background investigations
Strategies and techniques for investigative interviewing
Introduction to Investigation contents:
Part I Background Information |
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History of Investigations and the Investigations Industry
The Investigating Process |
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Part II The Tools of Investigations |
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The Crime Scene
Report Writing and Case Management
Law, Evidence, and Investigating
Criminalistics and Technology in Investigations
Interviews and Interrogations
Sources of Information
Surveillance and Undercover Investigations |
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Part III Types of Investigations |
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The Investigation of Violent Crimes: Murder, Rape, or Sexual Assault, Aggravated Assault and Kidnapping.
The Investigation of Property Crimes: Burglary, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft and Arson.
The Investigation of Narcotics and Drug Offenses
The Investigation of Terrorist Activities
The Investigation of Computer Crime
Private Sector Investigations |
Protection Officer Training Manual 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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