Criminal Investigation Fundamentals
Course Hours: 40.0 Hours
Course Description
This course is designed for personnel who are newly assigned, or may be assigned, to perform criminal investigations. Instructional blocks include Physical Evidence, Legal Aspects, Case File Preparation, Interviews and Interrogations, Sex Crimes, Crimes Against Children, and the Trial Process.
Who Should Attend
Students must be a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certified peace officer or Georgia Fire Standards and Training certified as a state fire investigator.
Special Notes
Printed materials will not be issued in class. Students must either download or print class materials to be allowed to attend. Students will be able to purchase the manual from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center Print Shop should they not bring one to class.
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Location | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 09/08/2025 | 09/12/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | LPAA25611 | Closed |
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 10/27/2025 | 10/31/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | LPAA25818 | Waiting List |
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 11/17/2025 | 11/21/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | LPAA25883 | Register |
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 01/12/2026 | 01/16/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 03/09/2026 | 03/13/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 05/11/2026 | 05/15/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 07/13/2026 | 07/17/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 09/14/2026 | 09/18/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Criminal Investigation Fundamentals | 11/16/2026 | 11/20/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |