Investigation and Prosecution of Cold Case Homicides
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Investigation and Prosecution of Cold Case Homicides

May 20-21, 2020 | Aurora, CO

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Improve investigative techniques and prosecutorial efforts needed to successfully decipher unresolved and cold cases. Explore essential investigative, forensic and prosecution methodologies through the dissection of actual cases, best practice examples, interactive discussions, and contemporary resources. Learn proven strategies to avoid complications that are detrimental to the prosecution of cold cases. Discuss practices relevant to the establishment and maintenance of an efficient cold case unit.

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***This class has been cancelled. Sign up for our mailing list to ensure that you are notified when this is rescheduled.*** The cold case course is instructed by a proven team who has afforded scores of family members as well as the original investigative teams, with investigative and prosecutorial focus. This focus has resulted in resolved cases that had been considered closed, suspended or forgotten. Our team of experts include: * Brian Killacky, Retired Detective from Chicago PD Cold Case Unit and former Sergeant of the Complex Murder Unit CCSAO Investigations Bureau, Illinois * Tom Biesty, Supervisor, Cold Case Homicide Unit, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Investigation Bureau, Illinois

What's In It For You

Past participants had this to say... *"Combining a prosecutorial perspective with cold case investigations was great!"* *"I really enjoyed the interaction and networking with other investigators/agencies from around the country."* *"Excellent instructors with vast knowledge. They provided great tips to use in cold case investigations."* *"I learned new methods of DNA extraction that will assist me immediately with a cold case I am working on!"* *"The training really made me think- It gave me some new ideas and great leads."* *"Instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about the investigation and prosecution—they provided great insight and guidance!"*

Is This Training For You?

* Crime Analysis Team Members * Forensic Service Units * Coroners and Medical Examiners * Law Enforcement * Prosecutors

About the Venue

Aurora Public Safety Training Center 25950 E. Quincy Avenue Aurora, CO 80016

Lodging Options

There is no room block. Please request state/government rate when booking reservations. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 24192 E. Prospect Avenue Aurora, CO 80016 Holiday Inn Denver - Parker - E470 19308 Cottonwood Drive Parker, CO 80138

This fee includes 16 hours of training, program materials, instructional costs, and refreshment breaks. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals, travel, and lodging.

Pre Training Detail

Another great training opportunity in Aurora, Colorado! [Child Homicide Investigations](http://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/training/details/TR00000077/TRI0009212/child-homicide-investigations) May 18-19, 2020 Join us for an intensive training focused on understanding and building relationships between the forensic pathologist, homicide investigator, and prosecutor in successfully investigating and prosecuting child homicide cases. Learn autopsy protocols, forensic essentials, and the criticality of determining the cause and manner of death. Understand the unique aspects of investigating a child homicide including interviewing and interrogation, suspect pool development and the role and importance of the prosecutor in gaining appropriate convictions.

Instructors
Presenter - Mark MacKizer
Mark MacKizer   NCJTC Associate Instructor

Mark retired after 27 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he spent most of his career conducting violent crime investigations. Mark held positions such as Crisis Management Coordinator, Violent Gang Safe Streets Task Force Coordinator, and team leader for the FBI’s Southeast Region Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team. For the last 7 years of his career, he was assigned to the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) where he was responsible for providing behaviorally based operational support to law enforcement involved in the investigation of violent crimes and threats. Mark co-authored Crimes Against Children: Behavioral and Investigative Perspectives and the third edition of the FBI’s Child Abduction Response Plan.

Mark MacKizer   NCJTC Associate Instructor

Mark retired after 27 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he spent most of his career conducting violent crime investigations. Mark held positions such as Crisis Management Coordinator, Violent Gang Safe Streets Task Force Coordinator, and team leader for the FBI’s Southeast Region Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team. For the last 7 years of his career, he was assigned to the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) where he was responsible for providing behaviorally based operational support to law enforcement involved in the investigation of violent crimes and threats. Mark co-authored Crimes Against Children: Behavioral and Investigative Perspectives and the third edition of the FBI’s Child Abduction Response Plan.

Presenter - Tom Biesty
Tom Biesty   Supervisor, Cold Case Homicide Unit, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Investigation Bureau, Illinois (retired)

For the past four years Tom has been an instructor for NCJTC in various class including Child Homicide, Cold Case Homicide and Major Case Investigations. Mr. Biesty was an accomplished and well-respected attorney and leader in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office with a 26 year record of prosecutorial excellence. He has an extensive trial experience across a wide spectrum of cases including many first-time prosecutions for the State of Illinois. For 15 years Tom was a Supervisor in Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago, IL. Some of his responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating investigations among various law enforcement agencies and applying new methods and science to solve cold case crimes. Tom has been the recipient of numerous awards in 2015 and 2013 the Award of Excellence from the Illinois Homicide Investigators Association.

Tom Biesty   Supervisor, Cold Case Homicide Unit, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Investigation Bureau, Illinois (retired)

For the past four years Tom has been an instructor for NCJTC in various class including Child Homicide, Cold Case Homicide and Major Case Investigations. Mr. Biesty was an accomplished and well-respected attorney and leader in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office with a 26 year record of prosecutorial excellence. He has an extensive trial experience across a wide spectrum of cases including many first-time prosecutions for the State of Illinois. For 15 years Tom was a Supervisor in Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago, IL. Some of his responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating investigations among various law enforcement agencies and applying new methods and science to solve cold case crimes. Tom has been the recipient of numerous awards in 2015 and 2013 the Award of Excellence from the Illinois Homicide Investigators Association.

Contact Information

Jessica Heimann
(855) 866- 2582
jessica.heimann2274@fvtc.edu
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