Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Course Offerings
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Impact of Critical Incidents on Eye Witness Testimony
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
Officers face many challenges when investigating a critical incident. Those challenges include the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. Eyewitness testimony is a complex issue and its reliability is often questioned. It is important that an officer understands some of the elements…
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Overview of Investigations – From Initial Contact to the Court Appearance
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
An effective investigator must possess a variety of skills to achieve the desired objective. This course examines some of those skills and the impact that they have on the outcome of an investigation. It provides insight on the impact that…
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Response and Understanding a Death Scene
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
Graphic Warning This course does contain photographs and videos depicting actual death. This course is approved for continuing education credits by Missouri POST, and the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) In nearly all instances, a law enforcement…
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Investigative Value of Handwritten Statements
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
In this online training, the student will be introduced to the investigative value of handwritten statements as an investigative tool. The instructor will lead students through the proper techniques of obtaining a handwritten statement from any parties involved in a criminal…
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Monthly Membership
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
Membership has its privileges! At the Death Investigation Academy, we believe education is a lifelong pursuit, and we want to empower you to achieve your goals throughout your life and career. We’re continually working to improve our courses and platform…
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Understanding Sciences used in Death Investigations
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
This training introduces the student to various scientific disciplines that may be involved in an investigation of death. The course is divided into two distinct sections. First, it covers the most common scientific disciplines both in forensics and non-forensic environments.…
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Scene Arrival, Assessment, and Documentation
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
This course systematically walks an investigator and responding officer through the steps of proper arrival and securing of a crime scene. Then proceeds to scene assessment, evidence interpretation, and collection, as well as proper documentation of the scene and evidence.…
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Professional Conduct – Skill and Attributes
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
This course will walk the student through what ethical investigation practices are, how they can impact an investigation as well as a career. In addition, this course will cover the attributes a successful investigator must possess and/or develop. Ethical behavior goes…
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Implications in Cause and Manner Rulings
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
This course is designed to walk the student through understanding cause and manner of death as well as the three categories used in time of death determination. Further, this course will introduce the student to the implications and issues that…
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Collecting and Documenting Evidence From the Body
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
This course is designed to lead the medicolegal and police investigator through the proper understanding and practice of an external body exam of a decedent. An initial exam while still on the scene is imperative for the overall determination of…
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Courtroom Testimony, Preparation, and Credibility
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
When testifying in court; the eyes of the jury, the judge, the prosecutor, the defense, and the public– are on you! Your reputation and that of your department may be enhanced or destroyed by your courtroom presentation. A single ineffective…
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Managing Workplace Conflict
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
Conflict resolution within an agency can be very difficult. Some action, even if that is deliberate non-action, must take place. But how do we understand conflict, and when is it out of line.Very few leaders fail because of their inability…
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Asphyxial Death – Classifications and Causes
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
This entry-level course will introduce the student to the four primary classifications of asphyxial deaths, which are; mechanical, inert-gas, environmental, and pathological. The course will cover each classification and describe how death occurs and what investigators need to know…
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Chemical Suicide – First Responder Safety
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
A trend in a method of committing suicide is continuing to grow in the United States and it poses a viable threat to first responders. This method does not involve firearms, knives or medications, but rather common household products. When…
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Proper Death Notification Procedures
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
Death notifications can be some of the hardest conversations you will ever have. The emotional toll on you and the surviving family can be forever engraved in your mind. How you make the notification is vital to the grieving process…
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Recognizing and Combating Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS)
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
The burden of dealing with tragedies associated with the day-to-day duties of police officers, coroners, and medicolegal death investigators, often remains unspoken and follows the officers into their off-duty and personal lives. Failure to recognize and provide an acceptable outlet…
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Cultural Diversity and Anger De-escalation For Death Investigators and Police
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
You can believe a different way, or have a differing cultural background, and still work toward the same goal. It starts with understanding and compassion for humanity. This course is approved for continuing education credits by Missouri POST, American…
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Investigating Infant and Child Death (SUIDI)
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
Investigating infant and child deaths require a unique approach and can be complicated for even the most experienced investigators. These scenes, more than any other type, are highly charged and emotional. If not investigated with a pre-determined set of standards;…
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Understanding and Investigating Gun Shot Injury
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
As injuries due to firearms are common in most areas of the United States, skill in the interpretation of these injuries is vitally important for the practitioner of death and injury investigation.This course will examine the forensic importance of gunshot…
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Investigating Suicide and Self Harm Death
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
This course is an overview course in the investigation of suicide and self-harm death. The course is specifically designed for patrol officers, investigators, and coroners who have the duties of responding to and/ or investigating a death. Specific causes of suicide…
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Autoerotic Fatalities – Interpreting and Investigating the Scene
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
Autoerotic death investigations are rare, and knowledge comes from two sources; experience and education. Where you may lack experience with actual scenes, knowledge can be gained through education and research. My intention through this course is to give the investigator,…
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Cutting and Stabbing Injuries – A Forensic Overview
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
Police, coroners, and death investigators must know and understand the difference in wound type and how different wounds are made. Many times, wounds such as lacerations and incised wounds (cuts), are misidentified or terminology is incorrect. In this course, you are…
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Determining Time of Death – A Forensic Overview
Instructor: Darren Dake, D-ABMDI, CI, CCI
Open
This is an intermediate level investigative training course for law enforcement, police, coroners, medical examiners, crime scene, and forensic technicians. This course will walk you through the steps used for determining a time of death and will explore the science…