2026 IMPD Homicide & Major Investigations School

The IMPD Homicide Division has the primary responsibility for all aspects of homicide and death investigations in Indianapolis.
About this Event

The IMPD Homicide & Major Investigations School will help participants conduct investigations, identify and interrogate suspects and provide various ways to analyze case information and data to assist in the solution of homicide and other major cases.

Agenda
Topics Include

Info: • Initial Response and Case Development: Approach, Control, & Priorities • Mass Casualty Investigations and Crime Scenes • Suspect Interviews & Interrogations • Officer involved shootings: special considerations • Digital Device Technology • Social Media Current Trends & Investigative Tools • Video Forensics • Child Abuse Injuries and Death Investigations • Neurobiology of Traumatized Witnesses • Crime Scenes: What is important? What testing should be done? • Mock Crime Scenes/Analysis • DNA + CODI • The Autopsy: Presented by MCCO Pathology • NIBIN Leads & Firearms eTrace Data: Discovery Requirements & Using the Information • Legal Updates: Successful Search Warrants + Miranda / Confessions • Criminal Legal Defense Tactics; Learn about attacks on a case from a veteran Defense Attorney • Veteran Homicide Detective Round Table - Consult w/ the BEST!