Homicide Seminar

Practical Homicide Investigation Seminar


 
Presented by the Grapevine Police Department and the Grapevine Citizen's Police Academy Alumni in Grapevine, Texas from
April 24-26, 2019. This seminar is restricted to Law Enforcement only and credentials will be verified in advance. 24 hours of TCOLE credit will be given to Texas Officers.

Program Description:

This seminar is an intensive program based upon Vernon J. Geberth’s personal experience as a New York City Homicide Commander, author, lecturer and consultant in death investigations, extensive research of written materials in the field, and personal interviews and associations along with experts in the sphere of forensic science and criminal investigation.

 
The course of instruction will cover the entire sequence of events which occur in a homicide. The program will then focus on practical tactics, procedures, and forensic techniques which can be employed in sound, efficient and professional homicide investigation.

Objectives: At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will have acquired a greater understanding of their role as homicide investigators and should be able to:
-Follow logical steps in the management of a homicide investigation
-Adequately document a case for future reference or court appearance
-Identify the various types of wounds and injuries which can result in homicide
-Be familiar with homicide cases of a sexual nature
-Recognize the value of psychological profiling in the solving of homicide cases

This program is American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators certified. More information is available at: P.H.I. Investigative Consultants, Inc.

Practical Homicide Investigation® will feature Vernon J. Geberth. The $550 fee includes the textbook Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures and Forensic Techniques Fifth Edition and the Newly Revised P.H.I. Checklist & Field Guide Second Edition for each attendee.

Cost: 3 day seminar $550
 
Location: This three day seminar will be held at the Embassy Suites Dallas - DFW Airport North Outdoor World at 2401 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX.   The seminar hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. 

This all-suite DFW Airport hotel is two miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and close to Highways 635, 114 and 121.  Embassy Suites is adjacent to dozens of fine restaurants, entertainment venues, and shopping. Free shuttle service from/to DFW Airport is available via Embassy Suites shuttle.

Where to stay:  A block of rooms is available at Embassy Suites at the government rate of $164 per night.  This price includes a cooked to order breakfast each morning and a cocktail or beverage at the Manager's Reception each evening. Telephone: 972.724.2600.

Mention GPD: Practical Homicide Investigations Seminar if registering by telephone.

Hotel Reservations must be made by Monday, April 3, 2019.

Please register for the upcoming conference by completing the online Registration Form

Email questions to: pdregistration@grapevinetexas.gov or call: 817.410.3200.