Investigating Cases of Child Death 

Greenwich, CT

August 08-09, 2022

 

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Child death cases can be some of the most difficult cases any detective will ever have to work. Some detectives have young children of their own and separating the personal from the business can be an up-front challenging task. Having to overcome the devastating nature of child death cases in and of themselves at the outset of the investigation will be what sets apart a successful detective to be able work such a case. The reality of child death cases is that the child will never experience what life has to offer to its fullest. Thus, it is incumbent upon us as detectives to determine why. Knowing what to look for in child death cases are crucial when it comes to determining death by natural causes as opposed to infant homicide.

 This two-day course will explore the ins and outs of these types of cases, starting with the first 911 call, all the way through to the completion of the case. It will explore the investigative measures that will need to be taken during the preliminary investigation, examining the medical history of the parents, interpreting the autopsy findings by attending the autopsy and working with the Medical Examiner’s Office, follow up investigation, including interview strategies when dealing with the parents, stepparents, and caretakers of the child, and charging considerations in cases of abuse and/or homicide. Numerous case examples and scenarios will be presented throughout the course to enhance the concepts and principles offered during the course.

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Prerequisite: Each attendee shall be required to provide a certificate of completion as to having completed a Basic Death Investigation Course at the time of registration. Certificates can be emailed to reggie@srrtraining.com. Even though the computer may confirm your seat in the class, you will not be allowed to attend unless we have a certificate in hand, prior to the course. If you have any questions, please call 413-626-9554, we will make a determination on your eligibility.

 

Workshop Content:

Day 1 Orientation Introduction to Child Death Processing Child Death Scenes Early Investigation Phase Child Death Terminology An Overview of Filicide: Maternal/Paternal and Step-parents Day 2 Genetic Genealogy Used in Unidentified Remains Cases SID/SUID Infant Deaths Utilizing Doll Reenactments as a Tool Shaken Baby Syndrome Filicides and Case Studies Closing Remarks, Course Evaluations and Certificates

Cost:  $349.00 per person

Where:  Greenwich Police Department,. 11 Bruce Place, Greenwich, CT 06830
When:   August 08 - 09, 2022
Check-in: 7:30AM – 8:00AM  
Class Hours:  8:00AM – 4:00PM

To Register:  Please go to www.srrtraining.com and register online.

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Inquiries can be Directed to:   
Chief Reggie Redfern (Ret.)  Phone: 413-626-9554   Email: reggie@srrtraining.com    
Sgt. Dave Hall, Training Supervisor,  Phone: 203-622-3353  Email: Dave.Hall@greenwichct.org 

Instructor: Det. Jonathan Smith, is currently assigned to the Norfolk Police Department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit and serves as the only sworn member of the unit. Jon has spent most of his career working in the Violent Crime Unit where he has worked hundreds of death investigations, including homicides, suspicious, accidental, and natural deaths. He has also worked several capital murder cases. Jon has experience handling many high-profile cases, including a homicide case that led him to Ft. Lauderdale, FL to apprehend two murder suspects after the case was featuomred on the television show, America’s Most Wanted. He is a native of North Carolina, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. He joined the growing list of professional instructors for SRR Training in 2019.