Course Description

This is an ICI Foundation Specialty of POST’s Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigations (ICI). This 40-hour course will provide investigators with an enhanced understanding of crimes committed against children, including physical abuse, neglect, drug endangered children and sexual exploitation. The course provides instruction in proper investigative techniques, forensics, child abuse law, collection and handling of evidence, suspect interrogation and victim interview techniques.  

All ICI courses are based upon adult learning principles. The classroom activities are practical, “hands-on,” and interactive. 

Course Topics

• Child Abuse Laws & Legal Update
• Child Abuse Dynamics & Forensic Interviewing
• Child Forensic Medical Exams
• Physical Evidence in Child Abuse Cases
• Investigative Skills and Techniques
• Suspect Dynamics & Interrogation Techniques
• SIDS/SUDS, Abusive Head Trauma
• Physical Abuse, Neglect & Drug Endangered Children
• Investigative Technology & Digital Forensics around Sexual Exploitation & Pornography
• Investigator Resiliency

Course Prerequisites

Course Fee Information:

POST Reimbursement Plan IV: There is no tuition for POST reimbursable agencies. Student travel and per diem reimbursement will be via Training Reimbursement Request (TRR) for POST reimbursable agencies only.

Non-POST Reimbursable agencies: Tuition is $829.76 for FY2425. There is no reimbursement for travel and per diem.