Friday, April 18, 2014
Upgrading license from A to C
In the next few months we will be upgrading our license from A (Investigations only) to C (Investigations and Guard Company) so we can provide armed patrol services during related activities.
Still contributing to the investigative community with the latest by the ACFEI The Certified Criminal Investigator, CCI
How versatile are your investigative skills?
I am Dennis Chevalier, vice chairman for the CCI program.
Investigating criminal behavior
involves many different facets. Investigators have to identify the crime scene,
identify evidence (including trace evidence), conduct interviews, properly
handle evidence, make out different wound types, and testify in court. Being
efficient in these areas attests to your knowledge as an investigator.
Why should you choose the CCI credential?
The Certified Criminal Investigator,
CCI® program measures and assesses knowledge and competency of
investigators in both the public and private sectors. Providing a foundation of
forensics basics, this program creates a measure of standardization in the
field of investigation. As the National Academy of Sciences' report on the
Forensic Sciences reflects, certification for investigators is more crucial
than ever before to fill the gaps in the field.
Benefits of becoming a Certified Criminal Investigator, CCI®
- Grants recognition of knowledge and skills by a third
party
- Supports continued professional development
- Demonstrates a high level of commitment to the field
- Serves as a differentiator in a competitive job market
Credential Content
The topics covered in the CCI
credential are:
- History of forensic science
- Crime scene investigation
- Evidence
- Digital forensics
- Investigations
- Trials
- Homicide
- Cyber predators
- Death investigation
- Psychological autopsy
How do I maintain the CCI
credential?
Individuals are expected to maintain
membership and complete 15 hours of forensic-related continuing education
credits per year to maintain their CCI status. The initial CCI course provides
15 CE credits, fulfilling this requirement.
Future CEs may be earned through ACFEI's Executive Summits and/or completing tests for the continuing education articles located in The Forensic Examiner®, provided in our online course catalog.
Future CEs may be earned through ACFEI's Executive Summits and/or completing tests for the continuing education articles located in The Forensic Examiner®, provided in our online course catalog.
Steps to becoming a Certified
Criminal Investigator, CCI®
- Meet the eligibility requirements
These requirements must be met in order to apply for the CCI program. - Become a member of the American College of Forensic
Examiners Institute® or be a member in good standing
- No felony convictions
- Recommended: 2 years of work experience; or an
Associate's degree with 1 year of experience; or a Bachelor's degree.
- Complete the application by one of the following
methods:
- Click - Apply Online
- Call - 800.423.9737
- Fax - 417.881.4702
- Mail - 2750 E. Sunshine, Springfield, Mo 65804
- Enroll in the program
Submit the application, fees, and required supporting documentation, including the following: - Current resume/curriculum vitae
- Degrees
- Licenses, certifications, certificates, and/or
commissions (If applicable)
- At least two professional references
- Prepare for the exam
Once you have been approved, you can begin preparing for the exam. You will be provided access to online study materials. It is recommended that you review the text and materials before sitting for the exam. - Sit for the exam
After successful completion of the exam, you will receive a certificate of completion from ACFEI. This certificate will also award you with 15 continuing education credits. Your certificate will be mailed to you within 4-6 weeks of completion of the exam.
Welcome to the new site for Chevalier and Associates CSIR
Dennis H. Chevalier,
BS-CJ, MSM-CJ
Director
Chevalier and
Associates CSIR #A-16595
729 Grapevine Hwy
Ste. 441
Hurst, Texas 76054
817.400.4917
Chevalier and
Associates is an Investigations company licensed by the Texas Department of
Public Safety Private Security Bureau.
The company was started in 1996 in South Fort Worth, Texas by Dennis H.
Chevalier and has grown to include a training academy for security officers,
firearm sales and training and management services for start-up security
agencies and service of capias on wanted fugitives (Bail Bond hunters) .
Mr. Chevalier has experience
dating back to 1983 in the investigations industry and includes employment as a
Texas Peace Officer in various positions that include special weapons and
tactics (SWAT), investigations and service of civil process including warrant
apprehensions of felons.
Mr. Chevalier is a
trained and experienced criminal personality profiler and is certified as a
Criminal and Psychological Personality Profiler (CPPP) specializing in serial
rapists. Additional expertise in electronic counter-measures, Kenesic interrogative
interviewing techniques and the REID Technique, special electronic videography
(covert) and still photography including crime-scene evaluations benefits’ our diverse
clientele.
Mr. Chevalier is
certified or licensed in the additional areas below that can assist in the
recovery of hard to acquire evidence:
PADI -Rescue diver/Advanced open water
|
FAA -Commercial instrument pilot and
instrument ground instructor
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Technician class HAM radio operator
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Microsoft Certified Professional
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A+ Certified hardware technician
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Federal Firearms Dealer
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No matter the case
demands, we have the training, and certifications to provide court-defensible
investigative primary as well as backup support.
Special
investigative aviation support is available with the DJI Phantom Vision 2
RC Quad Copter RTF w/GPS, Camera, FPV to obtain the almost impossible video on
subjects keeping a low profile while defrauding the insurance carriers.
Services
Service and locate
of civil process
Child support
Background vetting
Military records
research
Veracity
investigations
Jury profiling
Criminal
Psychological Personality Profiling
Medical insurance
verifications
Official Record
Statement Evaluations
Sub-rosa
investigations
Personal Protection
Officer (Armed body guard-plain cloths)
Coming soon
Armed patrol
services in marked and unmarked units
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