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Criminal Investigation & the Law

About This Course

In the final course, you’ll delve deep into the private investigator's role in the prosecution and defense of criminal cases. You’ll learn how to assist attorneys in determining the facts of the case, work with discovery, interview witnesses and prepare for trial. Once you complete the course, you’ll take the exam to become a licensed Washington state private investigator.

What You'll Learn

  • How to build a case file

  • The fundamentals of criminal case discovery, evidence and forensics

  • Techniques for interviewing, note-taking, audio and video recording, and report writing

  • Best practices for working with law enforcement, attorneys and expert witnesses

Course Sessions

Online Synchronous

June 2027
Dates Jun 29 - Aug 31
Location Online
Instructor Molly Gilbert
Cost $1,631
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Jun 29, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jul 6, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jul 13, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jul 20, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jul 27, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 3, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 10, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 17, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 24, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 31, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Learning Format

Online Synchronous: Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You'll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 3.0 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.