Private Investigation

Course Module Hours
1. Security Officer Levels I,II, III 40
2. Introduction to Private Investigation – Image of the Private Investigator & Private Investigation Act 4
3. Introduction to Administration of Justice, Terms and Common Usage 8
4. Powers to Arrest & Constitutional Rights 8
5. Firearms – Concealed Weapons 14
6. Self Defense Tactics/Pepper Spray/Stun Gun 8
7. Criminal & Civil Investigation Formats:
Family Law & Child Support 4
Motor Vehicle Accidents & Other 4
Insurance & Claims Investigation (Insurance Adjuster) 12
Background Investigations – Employment, Financial & Character 8
Insurance Frauds – Types, Indicators of & DOI Reporting Requirements 8
Arson & investigations related to Fire 4
Financial Crime Investigations (White Collar Crime) 14
Homicide & insurance Contestable Death investigations 4
Loss Prevention & Risk Management 4
Workers Compensation & Disability Investigations 8
Sexual Harassment – Employer, Professional, Spousal Abuse 4
8. Concepts of Evidence & Identification Methods – Types, Collection, Retention & Presentation 8
9. Interview of Interrogation, Field Notes & Recorded Statements 8
10. Investigation Leads & Information Resources 4
11. Basic Report Writing – Specific Investigation Formats 14
12. CPR/First Aid 4
13. Surveillance – Foot, Photo, Video, Electronic-Rules of Privacy 8
14. Court Room Demeanor & Strategies 8
15. Field Assignments 24
16. Getting Started, Advertising, developing clients & equipment needs 6
TOTAL HOURS: 240

Total course includes 240 hours of training and instruction.

ENTIRE 240 HRS = $4,100.00

NO Equipment is supplied for This Course.

In order to train with and perform assignments with professional equipment, it is suggested that the following be provided by the student:

  • Computer, preferably a laptop.(Approximate cost: $1,000 or less)
  • Video Camera, preferably with low light/night vision, (Approx. cost $700)

*All Prices are subject to change*