Burglary/Robbery Investigations: Current Trends by IPTM
Burglary/Robbery Investigations: Current Trends
This comprehensive 24-hour training program explores contemporary property and person crime investigation methodologies. Participants will gain practical knowledge about current criminal trends affecting their jurisdictions and develop skills essential for successful case resolution.
Course Overview
The program provides an in-depth examination of property crimes including larceny, auto theft, and burglary, as well as person crimes such as battery, aggravated assault, and robbery. You will understand criminal methodology—how offenders plan and execute crimes, the tools and techniques they employ, and the investigative approaches needed to counter these threats effectively.
Key Learning Areas
Property and Person Crime Investigation
- Property crime categories: larceny, auto theft, and burglary
- Person crime categories: assault, battery, robbery, and sexual battery
- Solvability factor analysis and investigative procedures
- Initial scene response and crime scene management
Evidence and Interview Techniques
- Physical evidence identification and collection methods
- Victim and witness interview strategies and trauma considerations
- Victim, witness, and offender profiling approaches
- Statement analysis and truth verification techniques
Resources and Investigative Tools
- Intelligence gathering and database applications
- ViCap and AFIS utilization
- Media engagement for case resolution
- Informant development and management
- Operational planning, surveillance, and stakeout strategies
Legal Framework
- Constitutional considerations under the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments
- Subpoena and search warrant procedures
- Operational planning within legal parameters
Case Management and Trends Analysis
- Department of Justice UCR reporting and national crime trends
- Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Detective leadership and case management best practices
Target Audience
This program is designed for patrol officers, detective personnel at all experience levels, and crime scene investigators. Enrollment is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement agency personnel.
Course Details
Duration: 24 hours
Class Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fee: $695.00
Location: Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (University of North Florida)
Instructor: Donnie Winston
Scheduled Sessions
October 5-7, 2026
May 3-5, 2027
October 4-6, 2027