Homicide Investigations
Course Hours: 40.0 Hours
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to teach investigators the fundamentals of death and homicide investigations. Topics include the following: Fundamentals of Homicide Investigation, Homicide Scene Documentation, Medicolegal Concerns in Homicide Investigation, Modes of Death, Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, The Georgia Death Investigation Act, Reconstruction and Case Studies.
Prerequisites
Investigators must have completed Criminal Investigation Fundamentals or possess equivalent knowledge.
Who Should Attend
Investigators must be one of the following: Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Peace Officer assigned to conduct death investigations, Georgia Fire Standards and Training certified as a State Fire Investigator, Coroner, Deputy Coroner, or Prosecutor.
Special Notes
Due to the sensitive nature of this material, this course is restricted to personnel employed by a public safety agency.
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Location | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide Investigations | 08/25/2025 | 08/29/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | LPAA25582 | Register |
| Homicide Investigations | 10/13/2025 | 10/17/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | LPAA25779 | Register |
| Homicide Investigations | 12/01/2025 | 12/05/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Homicide Investigations | 02/16/2026 | 02/20/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Homicide Investigations | 08/17/2026 | 08/21/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Homicide Investigations | 10/19/2026 | 10/23/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |