Course Description
This 8 hour online course is designed to provide officers with the skills needed to complete thorough investigations and write great reports. Spread out over two weeks, you will be able to complete the course on your schedule. You and your agency’s reputation are on the line with every incident report written; make them as polished as possible. Improve your reputation and increase prosecutions! Join the hundreds of officers that have already taken the in-person course!
The course is hosted by our online training partner: Anytime Police Training. (Don’t worry, the same instructors and same great APC content.)
Topics
- Methodology and documentation of an effective investigation
- Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
- Field Notes, Arrival, Initial Observations
- Countering Common Defense Strategies
- Evidence – Proper Documentation of Chain-of-Custody
- Pro-Active Reports, including Stop-and-Frisk Articulation
- Search and Seizure Documentation
- Documenting Evidence Collection
COST: $99/ student – please contact us for bulk rate discounts
Instructor
Captain Rob Fanelli retired as the District One patrol commander at the Gainesville (FL) Police Department in December 2023 after 20 years of dedicated service. His most recent assignment prior was the Criminal Investigations Division Commander where he oversaw Robbery/Homicide, Sexual Assault, ICAC, Domestic Violence, and the Forensic Unit.
Since his retirement from the Gainesville Police Department, Rob has begun a new chapter in his life, joining the Aurora (CO) Police Department. He is currently working as a district detective.
Check out his full bio here.