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WAPI Training Center/Private Detective Course (70hrs) Georgia
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Private Detective Course (70hrs) Georgia

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Georgia Private Detective Pre-Licensing Course (70 hours) is an online course designed to be certified as a unarmed Private Investigator in the state of Georgia in accordance with the Georgia Private Detective and Security Agencies Act.
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Contents

Introduction

This course covers State of Georgia Private Detective's 70 hour training requirement. Upon completing this course, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Course Acknowledgement
The Georgia Board of Private Detectives & Security Agency

History of Law Enforcement and Private Investigation

The Origins of Law Enforcement
The Origins of Private Investigation
Crime and Security in the United States
Crime and Security in the United States

Note Taking

Purposes of Notes
Notes Track Progress
Notes and Reports
Memory, Testifying and Uses
Field Notes
Key Details and Short Cuts
Office Notes and Reading File
Characteristics of Effective Notes
Recording Devices
Case File
Original Notes
Points to Remeber
Surveillance is an Art

Report Writing

Types and Purposes of Investigative Reports
The Initial Report
The Progress Report
The Final Report
Supplemental Report
Mechanics of Writing a Report

Interviewing

Interviewing v. Interrogating
Obtaining the Facts
Facts relating to the victim
Semantics
Analysis
Situational Analysis
Behavioral Analysis
Obstacles of the Mind
Psychology
Perception
Memory
Stress
Attitudinal Obstacles
Resistance
Resentment
Overcoming Attitudinal Resistance
Victims and Witnesses
Witnesses
Using an Observer
Three Steps to interviews

Interrogation Techniques

Interrogation Techniques
Sympathy and Reasoning Tactics
Kinesics
Personal Space
Bogy Signals & Body Gestures
Interrogation Documentation
Statements
Electronic Recordings

Executive Protection

Executive Protection in Georgia
The Nature of the Protective Mission
Elements of the Protective Mission
Protection at the Office and Home
The Threat
Kidnap
Personal Protection File
Avoid Attracting Attention
Avoid Predictable Patterns
Abduction
Contact
Ransom
The Reso Case
Event Protection
In-Depth Defense
Operational Plan

Surveillance

Types of Surveillance
Fixed Surveillance
Loose Surveillance
Close Surveillance
Photographic Surveillance
Working from a Vehicle
Aerial and Technical Surveillance
Technical Surveillance
Surveillance by Eavesdropping
Tips and Tricks
Planning
Equipping, Training, and Rehearsing
Attributes of the Surveillant

Crime Scene Investigation

Crime Scene & Private Investigators
Crime Scene Equipment Checklist
Documenting the Crime Scene with Photographs
Physical Evidence
The Reasoning Process
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Crime Scene Processing
Collecting and Preserving
Gun Shot Residue
Sketching and Measuring
Marking and Packaging Evidence
Evidence Documentation
Forensic Tests
The Crime Laboratory
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) Analysis
Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) and Atomic Absorption Analysis (AAA)
Basic Videography and Photography

Source & Information

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Fair Treatment and Discrimination Laws
Screening Criteria
Drug Screening
The Nature of Background Checking
Database Searches and Social Security Numbers
Social Security Numbers
In-Person Inquiries
Checking References
Interviewing Knowledgeable Persons
Pretexting
The Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Conclusion
Knowledge Check

Criminal Defense Investigation

Criminal Defense Investigation Defined
Role of the Private Investigator
Tasks of the Private Investigator
The Defendant
Defense Attorney
The Defendant’s Rights
Knowledge Check

Rules of Evidence

Physical Evidence
Testimonial Evidence
Opinion Testimony
Expert Testimony
Direct and Circumstantial Evidence
Character Evidence
Photographic Evidence
Hearsay
Exclusionary Rule
Burden of Proof
Evidence Standards
Knowledge Check

Terrorism

What to Do: Suspicious or Unattended Item
Terrorism Tactics
Exploitation of the Media
Suicide Attacks
Vehicle Bombs
Infliction of Casualties
Actions
Terrorist Preparations
Planning
Target Selection
Special Targets
Knowledge Check

Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security Mission
DHS Management
Patriot Act and Homeland Security Act
Pre-Incident Indicators
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Supporting Agencies
Knowledge Check

Ethics

Ethical Standards
Social Aspects of Ethics
Personal Commitment
The Lure of Money
Right and Wrong
Ethical Responsibilities
Bribery
Honest Business Dealings
Conflict of Interest
Confidential Information
Respect the Law
Professional Conduct
Use of Force
Professional Image
Professional Development
Case Study
Knowledge Check

Process Serving

Service
Court Documents
Personal Service and Substituted Service
Acceptance and Return of Service
Knowledge Check

Civil Law

Civil Law Explained
Criminal Law versus Civil Law
Tort Law Purposes
Damages: Compensatory and Punitive
The Intentional Tort of Intrusion
Case Law

Undercover Operations

Selection of the Undercover Operative
Testing the Operative
Evaluation of the Prospective Operative
Conclusion of the Operation
Knowledge Check

White-Collar Crime

The Nature of White-Collar Crime
Internal Forms of White-Collar Crime
Organized Crime
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
White-Collar Crime
Business-Related Schemes
Computers, Credit Cards and Checks Fraud
Bid-Rigging and False Billing
The Forensic Investigator
Prosecution
Knowledge Check

Courtroom Testimony

The Importance of Testimony
Preparation
Legal Terms & Definitions
Common Objections and What They Mean
Pre-Trial Conference
The Trial
Criminal Trial
Direct Examination
Cross-Examination
Using Notes
Techniques for Testifying
Demeanor and Appearance
Telling the Truth
Knowledge Check

Forensics

Forensic Evidence
Types of Analyses
Samples
Fingerprints

Insurance Fraud

Insurance Fraud
Arson
Auto Accident Claims Indicators
Workers’ Compensation
Bribery
Surveillance
The Fraud Investigator

Eavesdropping

Eavesdropping Detection
Types of Eavesdropping Devices
Detection of Eavesdropping Devices

Business Practices

Services Agreement
Private Investigator Contracts and Retainer Agreements
Sample Non-Disclosure Agreement
Job Assignments
Confidentiality
Authorization to Release Information
Invoicing
Client Relations

Domestic Relations

Divorce
Uncontested Divorce
Alimony
Property Division
Child Custody
Child Support
Functions of the Private Investigator
Knowledge Check

Criminal Acts

Criminal Acts
Elements of Proof
The Intoxication and Age Defenses
Self-Defense and Entrapment
Double Jeopardy, Mistake, Compulsion and Necessity
Intent
Motive
Principals and Accessories
Federal Offenses
Knowledge Check

Principal Georgia Felonies and Misdemeanors

Principal Georgia Felonies and Misdemeanors
Felonies
Defense of Property and Habitation
Disorderly Conduct Crimes
Drug-Related Crimes
Homicide
Knowledge Check

Arrest Laws - General

Probable Cause
Arrest Laws Generally
Arrest and Detention
The Meaning of Search
The Warrant
Search & Seizure
Fruits and Tools of the Crime
Non-Warrant Searches
Knowledge Check

Georgia Board of Private Detectives & Security Agencies Rules & Regulations

43-38-7. Licensing of armed employees; qualifications; continuing education; fingerprints; license card; suspension
Rule 509-3-.06 Basic Training Requirements for Unarmed Security, Armed Security & Private Detectives
43-38-7. Licensing of armed employees; qualifications; continuing education; fingerprints; license card; suspension
43-38-11.1. Suspension of license, registration, or weapons permit
Rule 509-2-.04 Exposed Weapon Permit
Rule 509-2-.05 Concealed Weapon Permit
Georgia Board of Private Detective & Security Agencies UPDATES
43-38-16. Unlicensed Penalty
Rule 509-4-.05 Weapons Discharge Report
Chapter 509-4 SAFETY AND CONDUCT OF LICENSEES AND REGISTRANTS

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing all lessons for this course. We hope you have achieved your learning goals. You have a few more items left to obtain your certificate. We wish you the best of luck, stay safe!

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