Institute for Criminal Investigation Core Course

The Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigation (ICI) Core Course is the prerequisite for all subsequent ICI Foundation Specialty Courses. It is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the individual criminal investigators skills in performing the multi-disciplined, multi-leveled tasks necessary to successfully conduct comprehensive criminal investigations. Instruction in this course is provided through a coordinated, experience-based adult learning approach which addresses crime scene management, interviewing and interrogation skills, search and seizure issues, search warrant preparation, surveillance techniques, case reporting, informant management, and courtroom testimony.

Mandatory Prerequisite: Search Warrant Fundamentals (accessible online via POST Learning Portal).

Students are required to bring a laptop for this course.

All attendees must be actively employed by a POST-participating Law Enforcement Agency. Priority will be given to those assigned to a detective role or will be assigned to a detective role within six months. Other sworn/non-sworn personnel may attend ICI on a space available basis.

Tuition & Details 

• Cost: $0 ($2,460.08 for non-POST reimbursable agencies)
• Certification Hours: 80 Hours
• POST Plan: IV
• Tuition tentative, subject to change

2025-2026 Dates

Registration

• Classes can fill quickly, we recommend registering as early as possible. Have your training department call (562) 985-4940 or email the Center for Criminal Justice to reserve a spot. Click Request for Training to send your request.
• Include the following:
• Class Name and Date
• Agency Name
• Training Manager’s Name, Email, and Phone
• Attendee Name(s)
• POST ID #
• Attendee Email Address
• Pre-requisite Certificate Completion

For those participants who will be flying in, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Long Beach Airport (LGB) are closest.

For those participants who will be flying in, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Long Beach Airport (LGB) are closest.

You will receive a confirmation email once registered for the course. Spots are first come, first served; a waitlist will be created when the class is full.

Attendee General Information

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