Discover the truth beneath the surface. Join us for a comprehensive training event focused on Aquatic Abuse, Death & Homicide Investigations. This two-day course, with an optional third day of outdoor skills, is designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and expertise necessary to unravel the mysteries surrounding bodies found in water.

Led by esteemed instructor Andrea Zaferes, renowned worldwide for her expertise in Forensic/Rescue, this program will revolutionize your approach to water-related incidents. Whether you are a Detective, Patrol Officer, Crime Scene Technician, Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, Coroner, Child Abuse Physician, Forensic Nurse Examiner, Domestic Violence worker, Legal Practitioner, or part of a Dive and Water Rescue Team, this training is tailored to enhance your investigative skills.

Dates & Costs:
$275/person for 2-day class (all classroom) (May 29-30, 2024)
$395/person for Days 1-3 day Classroom+ Outdoor Skills Day  (May 29-31, 2024)

What will you learn in this immersive training experience? Prepare to challenge your preconceptions as you delve into the following topics:

1. Differentiating between accidental death and homicide: Is it a body dump or a drowning?
2. Uncovering fatal and nonfatal aquatic child abuse and intimate partner violence cases.
3. Mastering documenting and photographing bodies and scenes in water-related incidents, including bathtubs, buckets, toilets, pools, and open water.
4. Deciphering the intricate signs that distinguish SIDS from Homicidal Drowning.
5. Preserving and managing potential water crime scenes for effective investigations.
6. Understanding the behavior of submerged bodies and evidence.
7. Techniques for recovering and processing submerged evidence, such as DNA, weapons, fabrics, pollen, and more.
8. Differentiating between missed evidence and absence of evidence: The dive team’s role in investigations.
9. Identifying key indicators of homicides by drowning.
10. Shedding light on autoerotic aquatic asphyxia and Aquatic Sexual Sadism.

Andrea Zaferes, our esteemed instructor, has captivated audiences at Forensic/Rescue Conferences worldwide. With her extensive experience in homicidal drowning cases across the U.S. and Canada, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge to this training. Recognized with prestigious diving honors, including the DAN Rolex Award, Beneath the Sea Diver of the Year Award, and induction into the Women Divers Hall of Fame, Andrea Zaferes is a leading authority in the field.

By attending this program, you will receive invaluable insights into body-found-in-water investigations and earn continuing education units (CEUs), including ABMDI credits. Each participant will receive a comprehensive HDI manual/workbook and a prestigious wall certificate to commemorate their successful course completionAqua.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your investigative capabilities. To register or inquire about course information, please contact Lifeguard Systems at (845) 657-5544 or [email protected]. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

Uncover the hidden truths of water-related incidents and gain the skills necessary to bring justice to those affected. This training program will forever change the way you approach and manage aquatic abuse, death, and homicide investigations.

Need Accommodation for Our Training Events?

For recommended lodging options and potential discounted rates, please reach out to the St. Albans Police Department. We’re here to help make your stay comfortable and affordable.

Contact Us for Details:
Phone: (304) 727-2251
Email: [email protected]