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Private Investigator

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TTC’s Private Investigator Training Program consists of four courses. Each course lasts approximately seven weeks. Upon completion, you should have the skills to be an effective investigator. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) issues time credits to students who complete this program toward the three-year internship required before investigators can receive business licenses. Criminal Justice Introduction and Private Investigation Introduction may be taken individually without completing the program.

For more information, call Regina Lane at 843.574.6366.

Note: A SLED criminal background check is required before employment as a private investigator.

Term I
Introduction to Continuing Education Online Learning
Private Investigation Introduction
Criminal Justice Introduction

Term II
Judicial Process for Private Investigators
Criminal and Civil Investigation

Online Access Instructions:

  1. On the day the course begins, go to: http://cecourses.tridenttech.edu/.
  2. Click on log in for continuing education students.
  3. Follow the directions.

Courses are listed in recommended order:
Introduction to Continuing Education Online Learning

This course provides an introduction to software applications necessary to participate in Continuing Education online programs. Other applications reviewed are Microsoft Outlook and searching the Internet. This course is a prerequisite to all online courses. Book not required

XPHH 568-513     

9/1-14

$40

I
Private Investigation Introduction

This course introduces S.C. laws and regulations for private investigators including licensing and required contracts. Topics include a discussion of ethics in client relations, investigative procedures and reporting. The importance of customer relations, client communications and human resource issues are addressed. Other topics include information-gathering; purpose of investigation; research including the use of public records; database searches and the use of the FOIA; marital and child custody investigations; surveillance; insurance fraud; undercover investigation; industrial fraud; and court testimony. Participants will have project assignments, case studies and report preparation. Books not included

XPOL 521-502    

9/15-10/19

$189

I
Criminal Justice Introduction

This course introduces the various components of the criminal justice system, emphasizing ethical investigative tactics and honestly reporting facts. Topics include the juvenile justice system, family court actions and the Department of Corrections, including sentencing. You will gain an understanding of crime and justice in a multi-cultural society and demonstrate a practical knowledge of contemporary criminal justice and defense functions, trial and post-trial procedures, and punishment and sentencing. Other topics include crime data collections, critical issues in policing and crime control policy, including ethics. Books not included 

XPOL 522-502    

10/22-12/15

$189

I
Judicial Process for Private Investigators

This course includes an overview of the interpretive function of the court, the growth of common law, the structure and organization of the courts, court processes and procedures involved in criminal and civil cases, and the question of reform for the administration of justice. Topics include special issues involving ethics in investigations and court with specific attention to court testimony and procedure and evidence chain of custody. The role of private investigators in divorce and custody cases in family, general sessions and common pleas courts are emphasized. Books not included

XPOL 527  

January 2010

$189

I
Criminal and Civil Investigation

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects. Special emphasis is on taking detailed notes and preparing written statements for use in deposition/court. Different methods of conducting crime scene searches and investigating various civil and criminal cases are studied. Other topics include case scenarios and investigative plans. Rules and procedures in the service of process are also included. Books not included

XPOL 528  

Spring 2010

$189

I

 

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