Management of Criminal Investigation Units
A new Management of Criminal Investigation Units course will be presented from June 25th–27th at the Criminal Justice Institute in Little Rock. Managing criminal investigation units involves the management of investigation caseloads, case information and investigators. Managing investigations involves the management of investigation caseloads, case information and investigators. This three-day course covers these major topics including: the four essential elements of investigations management, management issues, and techniques for caseload, information and investigator management.
Participants will learn proven techniques for assigning and monitoring cases, improving investigator effectiveness, redefining the patrol officer’s role in investigations, and the effective use of “solvability factors” and case control systems. Participants will also learn methods for selecting and evaluating investigators, and ensuring the privacy, security, and confidentiality of investigation information.
Who Needs This Training
This training is designed for Investigations Supervisors responsible for case screening and assignment, case management and the supervision of investigators. Also, Investigations Commanders planning or developing an improved case management system, or developing an investigator productivity improvement program should attend this course.
Purpose of This Course
Studies of the criminal investigations process show most law enforcement agencies are in need of a more systematic approach to investigations and improved case information for management decision-making. This systematic approach is needed in the assignment, continuation, suspension or closing of investigative cases. In addition, there is a need for new or improved methods of monitoring and improving investigative productivity.
This course incorporates investigative case management skills and knowledge that have been developed in recent years. Participants will learn how to improve efficiency in managing the criminal investigations process and improve the effectiveness of the total investigative effort.
Course Content
Elements of Managed Criminal Investigations
Three Investigations Management Models
Case Control Practices and Techniques
The Patrol Officer as Investigator
Case Rating Factors, Case Decision Rules and Case Solvability Factors
The Effective Use of Solvability Factors
Investigations Checklists and Case Critiques
Cold Case Management
Measuring and Improving Investigator Productivity
Calculating Number of Investigators Required For Investigative Caseloads
Implementing Improved Investigative Management Systems
Practical Case Studies
Dates and Locations:
June 25-27
Criminal Justice Institute
Little Rock, Arkansas
To register or for more information, contact Kimberly Hendricks:
(501) 570-8041 or kdhendricks@cji.edu.

