Event Title:
Homicide Investigation & Crime Scene Management Training Program

Dates and Times:
September 16-18, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:
St. Albans Police Department
613 MacCorkle Avenue
St. Albans, WV 25177

Course Fee:
$310.00 per participant. Register three attendees and receive a fourth seat free of charge.

Course Description:
This nationally recognized 3-day training program is designed for law enforcement professionals including detectives, prosecutors, coroners, and medical examiners. Presented by the St. Albans Police Department, the program focuses on various aspects of homicide investigation and crime scene management. Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes development of management models, application of scientific methods, crime scene protocol, victimology, and forensic disciplines among other advanced topics.

Course Objectives:

• Develop advanced crime scene management protocols.
• Apply scientific methods to enhance investigative processes.
• Understand and implement effective crime scene evaluation techniques.
• Utilize forensic science to establish motives and methods of operation.
• Enhance skills in cold case investigations and equivocal death analysis.

Instructor:
David Newman, Retired Investigator, Norfolk Police Department
With over 25 years of experience in homicide and forensics, Investigator Newman brings extensive practical knowledge to the training program. His background includes teaching at various institutions and providing expert testimony in court.

Registration Information:

• Online registration is available at Inside the Tape.
• Complete the registration form on the website calendar page and submit via fax to 1-866-529-6152 or email to [email protected].
• Confirmation and a receipt (if paying by credit card) will be provided within 24 hours.
• Please note that once payment is made, refunds are not issued, but credits for future training courses are available.

Accommodation Assistance:
Need accommodation for our training events? Contact the Saint Albans Police Department for recommended lodging options and potential discounted rates to ensure a comfortable and affordable stay.

This course not only equips participants with the necessary tools to handle sensitive child death investigations but also emphasizes the importance of multi-agency collaboration and thorough investigative techniques.