The Saint Albans Police Department is excited to announce a two-day training event, “9-1-1 Homicide: Is the Caller the Killer – Identifying the Innocence or Guilt of a Caller Reporting Homicide.” The event will be held on April 10th and 11th, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Saint Albans Police Department’s new headquarters at 613 MacCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV 25177.

Tracy Harpster, a seasoned police officer in Ohio with over 30 years of experience, will lead the training. DC Harpster is a member of the Vidocq Society and has shared his research on identifying indicators of innocence and guilt of 9-1-1 homicide callers at conferences across the country. He has used his research to investigate over 2500 homicides.

This training is specifically designed for criminal justice personnel, including Dispatchers, Law Enforcement Officers, Detectives, Supervisors, Medical Examiners, and Prosecutors. It is approved by LEPS for 16 hours of annual or supervisory in-service credit. The cost of the training is $250 per student.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and skills to assist in homicide investigations.

**REGISTRATION IS ONLY $250.00**

SEATING IN OUR COURSE IS LIMITED AND RESERVED ON A FIRST-COME BASIS.  TUITION INCLUDES A CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE AND ALL TRAINING MATERIAL PROVIDED ONLINE.

Registration is required and can be done by contacting Captain P.A. Bass or Donna Neal at [email protected] or by calling 304-727-2251.

Or you can complete your preliminary registration on the form below.   A member of the St. Albans Police Department staff will contact you to complete your registration and secure payment for your attendance.

Pre-Register Online