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The WZ Seminar for Lead Homicide Investigators

Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc. (WZ) is pleased to announce the new WZ Seminar for Lead Homicide Investigators . This comprehensive program is the result of client requests for an expanded training curriculum on effective methodology, techniques and processes in these types of investigations. The seminar is modeled on the highly successful 3-day WZ Seminar on DOA: Death Investigations. Since first offered in October 2006, WZ instructors Lou Tessmann and Jeff Pavletic have conducted 65 seminars in 17 states. The new 40-hour course adds important instructional modules in crime scene analysis, forensic pathology, death certification, interview and interrogation, application of 4th and 5th amendments, false confessions and courtroom testimony.

This new course will feature interactive lecture and discussions of actual case histories, videos, statutes and laws specific to the state(s) represented by the seminar participants. In addition, the program is designed to meet the 40-hour course requirements of Illinois Public Act 96-1111 (SB 3491) for a training program in death and homicide investigation for law enforcement officers of local government agencies. Officers who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (ILETSB) and may be assigned as Lead Investigators in death investigations.

This comprehensive seminar provides instruction in investigating and prosecuting death cases from the start of the investigation through evidence collection, autopsy, suspect interviews, press conferences, trial testimony and ultimately conviction. It is purposely deigned to provide expert "in-the-field" instruction from the "Side of the Badge to the Side of the Scalpel to the Side of the Gavel". Learn state of the art techniques from an ex-Commander of a Major Crimes Task Force, a highly experienced Prosecutor and a leading Forensic Pathologist.

Who should attend:

  • Law enforcement personnel to include prosecutors, coroners/medical examiners, patrol officers, detectives, crime scene investigators, evidence technicians, police supervisors and major case squad members.

What you’ll learn:

  • Managing and Evaluating the Crime Scene
  • Death Notifications
  • Investigative Tactics
  • Death Certification
  • Cause and Manner of Death – Autopsy
  • Multiple Methods of Interview & Interrogation
  • Handling the News Media
  • Development of COLD CASE Leads
  • TASK FORCE Operations
  • Miranda
  • 4th Amendment – Search & Seizure
  • 5th Amendment – Evidence, GSR, Speaking
  • False Confessions
  • Preparation for and Testimony of Trial

Pricing and schedule:
5-day seminar/3 instructors - click "Register Here" for pricing

Click here to download an overview (pdf)


Additional classes:
Apr 16 - Apr 20 LHI / SLEA

Sep 17 - Sep 21 LHI / SLEA

Oct 22 - Oct 26 LHI / SLEA


Cancellation Policy

Group discount Policy:  Group discounts apply to registrations for one or more seminars; however, registrations for multiple classes must be placed at one time in order to receive the discount.

No seminars are scheduled at this time.

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