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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

KNOXVILLE, TN

PRINCIPALS OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATION--OAK RIDGE CAMPUS

This comprehensive, basic 40-hour course in Private Investigation will facillitate a career in the investigative field. This program is also designed for the individual in other careers who need to obtain information, e.g. paralegals, legal secretaries, insurance adjusters, attorneys, collection agencies, law enforcement, criminal justice and law students.
This 40-hour certificate program includes:• Private investigation as a profession

• Study of federal and state laws as they involve the private investigator
• How to write an investigative report
• Billing and fee collection• Techniques of surveillance
• Investigation of criminal and civil cases, personal injury, workmen’s compensation, and missing persons, domestics (divorce and child custody investigations), process service, obtaining client information, taking of witness statements, and small office management for investigators
• Techniques of testifying in court, interviewing and taking of statements, and researching public records and computer databases.

The Private Investigator Certificate offers a working knowledge for the individual to practice as a private investigator and issues a certificate of completion upon passing an exam at the conclusion of the 40-hour course.

Course Developer: RGS Specialists, Inc., a professional development education corporation. RGS Specialists, Inc., is course developer and provider of this basic 40-hour Private Investigation course.

Fee: $395*

*Course manual fee of $20 is due the instructor at the first class meeting.4.0 CEUs provided on request.40-hour course will meet:
Fri., September 30, Oct 1,2
Oct. 7, 8, 9, 2005
Class times:
Fri: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2005
UT Oak Ridge Center1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike

Advanced Investigative Research

This course is an advanced research course and a compliment to the 40-hour basic Private Investigator course. Individuals who are considering a career in private investigation, insurance adjusters, law enforcement, or adjunct to a current career and want the ability to gather information—this course is for you!

The first part of the day will be held at Anderson County Courthouse with student participation in actual record retrieval exercises. Examples include criminal background checks, civil judgments, domestics, wills, marriage, deeds, and more. You will learn to use the public records using the County Court facilities.

Following time at the courthouse, students will return to the classroom for class lecture and student participation in computer database research. Students will gain knowledge of free and paid databases and use of Information Brokers for investigative assignments.

Class size may be limited, register early! Instructor: Licensed private investigator. Fee: $99 *

Course manual fee of $12 is due the instructor at the first class meeting..

6 CEUs provided on request.

Fri., June 10, 2005 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
UT Oak Ridge Center
1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike

All students are to meet at the Oak Ridge Campus classroom at 10:00am

THIS IS A FUN AND INFORMATIVE CLASS - ONE THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE AGAIN UNTIL THE FALL

Class space may be limited so register early.
Contact the University Contiuning Education department for registration.

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA PRIVATE INVESTIGATION COURSE

JOIN IN THE FUN AT THE GEORGIA CENTER ---BULLDOG COUNTRY

Welcome to the Private Investigator Certificate Course, sponsored by the University of Georgia and RGS Specialists, Inc.!

Learn the skills you need to become a Private Investigator

Consider these special benefits:
•Learn from expert instructors with a wealth of training and field experience.
• Build or enhance your career as a Private Investigator from the University of Georgia and RGS Specialist, Inc.

• Train quickly and conveniently! Receive 40-hours classroom instruction. • Qualified instructors and licensed private investigators with extensive field and teaching experience.
• This course is designed for individuals in other careers who need to obtain information, e.g., paralegals, insurance adjustors, attorneys, law enforcement, collection agencies, and students studying criminal justice or legal studies, etc!Register Online Today!

Sign up for the Private Investigator Certificate Course online. No need to print out registration forms, send in faxes, or mail the registration - just go to our registration page.

All contents copyright © 2004.University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.All rights reserved.URL: http://www.gactr.uga.edu/is/pi/index.phtml



Course Details and Course DatesHave You Always Wanted To Become Private Investigator And Didn't Know Where To Start? ... This comprehensive, basic 40-hour course in Private Investigation will facilitate a career in the investigative field. This course is also designed as an adjunct for an individual in another career, who needs to obtain information, e.g. paralegals, legal secretaries, insurance adjusters, attorneys, collection agencies, nurse legal consultants, law enforcement, criminal justice students.

This 40-hour certificate program includes:
• Private investigation as a profession • Overview of Federal and State laws as they involve the private investigator
• Overview of Georgia codes and statutes as they pertain to the practice of private investigation
• Techniques of testifying in court, interviewing and taking statements, and researching public records and computer databases
• How to write an investigative report
• Accident reconstruction
• Investigation of criminal and civil cases, personal injury, workmen's compensation, and missing domestics (divorce and child custody investigations) process service, and small office management for investigators
• Techniques of pre-surveillance and surveillance • Ethics as practiced in the profession of private investigation
• Written and oral examinations
• Class lectures, class interactive assignments, multi-media presentationsCourse PrerequisitesThe course is designed for students who have earned a high school diploma or a GED (General Equivalency Diploma). Participants must be at least 18 years of age.Course Fee Includes: • Course materials
• Expert instruction • Course examination • Daily refreshment breaksWhat do Successful Course Graduates Earn?
• A Certificate of Completion awarded to students earning a 70% or better from the University of Georgia and RGS Specialists, Inc.
• 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded by the University of GeorgiaCourse

Dates and Locations:
Two Weekends!
August 5,6,7,and 12,13,14 2005,
Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA (#57108)

This 40-hour program is offered over two weekends. You must attend both weekends to complete the program.
Each weekend schedule begins on
Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and continues on
Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.or

Three Weekends!October 7,8,14,15,21,22 and 29-30, Gwinnett University Center, Lawrenceville, GA (#57169)
This 40-hour program is offered over three weekends. You must attend each weekend to complete the program. Each weekend schedule begins on Friday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Register Now for Private Investigator Certificate Course!
All contents copyright © 2004.University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.All rights reserved.URL: http://www.gactr.uga.edu/is/pi/course_details.phtml

Registration & Fees
You have four easy ways to register:
Web: Register for the course online -- Credit card only.Fax: Call up our printable registration form, print it out, complete it and Fax to +1-706-542-7537 -- Credit Card OnlyPhone: Call +1-706-542-6692 or 800-325-2090 (toll free in the U.S.) and complete your registration over the telephone -- Credit Card OnlyMail: Mail the completed printable registration form with payment (check or money order payable to the University of Georgia) to: Certificate Programs, Suite 196Georgia Center for Continuing EducationThe University of Georgia CenterAthens, GA 30602-3603U.S.A.

FeesYour course price for Private Investigator Certificate Course is $459. To secure a seat in the course, fees must be paid in advance.

For additional information regarding payment, please contact Bob Wells at +1-706-542-6692 or 800-325-2090 (toll free in the U.S.).Lodging/Meals/TransportationAthens, GA: All participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements and for any costs associated with their lodging, meals, and transportation. If you require overnight lodging in Athens, please contact the Georgia Center Hotel's lodging reservations at 1-888-295-8894. There is no need to leave the Georgia Center for breakfast, lunch or dinner -- dine with us!

The Courtyard Cafe and the Savannah Room proudly serve Starbucks coffee!Lawrenceville, GA: All participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements and for any costs associated with their lodging, meals, and transportation. Several lodging and dining options are located near the Gwinnett University Center. The Hampton Inn at Riverside Drive offers special rates to UGA course participants. For names of nearby hotels, call the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau at 888-494-6638, or visit the bureau online at www.gcvb.org.

Program Cancellation and Refund PolicyThe Georgia Center will gladly issue full refunds (minus a $50 processing fee) for cancellations made 10 business days before the first day of the Course. No refunds will be issued after this deadline. Substitutions are welcomed with advance written notice to the Georgia Center. If a program is cancelled for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any cancellation changes/charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

All contents copyright © 2004.University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.All rights reserved.URL: http://www.gactr.uga.edu/is/pi/pi_reg_index.phtml

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CURRENT CLASSES

Interested students can contact any of the following Universities for updates on the private investigation classes.

Macon State University
Macon, GA
Department of Continuing Education
40 Hour Couse: January 28,29,30 weekendFeburary 4,5,6, 2005
478-471-2832

University of South Alabama
Mobile, Ala.Department of Special Courses
Feb.11,12,13 - Feb. 18,19,20
40 Hour Basic Private Investigation Course
Weekends only
334-431-6411

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tn
Department of Professional Development
40 Hour Basic Private Investigation
Weekends onlyFeb. 25, 26, 27 - March 4, 5, 6,
865-974-0150

University of Georgia
Atthens GA
Department of Professional Development
40 Hour Basic Private Investigation
Weekends onlyMarch 4,5,6,- 18,19,20
706-583-0424

West Georgia State University
Carrollton, GA
Private Investigation
Douglasville - Old Courthouse 03/11/05 - 03/20/05
Department of Continuing Education
Weekends only
678-839-6614

West Georgia State University
Carrollton, GA
Private Investigation
Newnan Center April 29,30, 5/1, - May 6,7,8
Weekends only - Held in Newnan Center
Newnan, GA
678-839-6614

PI EDUCATION

RGS SPECIALIST, INC. RGS is an educational specialist in the field of private investigation and other course venues. Private investigation affords little opportunity for the individual to study the field with established institutions supporting the course study.

RGS has over 4 years experience with the instruction of private investigation within the University system of professional developemt and provides CEU credits to the student upon completion of the course. RGS Specialists, only holds courses on a university campus or university online venue.

This website is designed for the enrichment of a student of basic private investigation. We will supply the student with a basic overview in the private investigation industry. Our courses will prepare the student with the basics to pursue the profession of private investigation as a career. Every student has the opportunity to obtain a “working” knowledge of the private investigation industry that will facilitate in advancing their career.

Courses with RGS supply an introduction to the legal system, of which, our country is founded. This knowledge will enlighten the student on what the courts can and cannot accomplish in the scope of its authority. A clear pathway to the process of Federal Criminal Procedure and Federal Civil Procedure as it works in our judicial system is shown.The foundation of a state is a system of codes and statutes that regulate state government. The student of private investigation will be introduced to the codes and statutes as they fall within the scope of the private investigator. States as they govern themselves by these set rules or codes and the appellant process that affords the added potential of a fair and just trial are covered in detail.

Specific state codes are provided for study. Also, included are the domestic laws as they pertain to private investigation, and staying within the scope of the legal process for the investigator. How does the investigator gather information for the private client, attorney or corporation? Also, covered are the laws that govern the private investigator in the performance of his/ her profession and serve to protect the investigator in times of need. The basic structure of private investigation as a profession and how to be a private investigator is covered in extensive text, activities, discussions, and student interactivity, as well as class assignments.

We also make the student aware of the requirements of a professional investigator and the many areas of specialization for the investigator to consider. The process of building an investigative case from the client call to the final report submission, and closing of the case is covered. The student will be aware of the secrets of the trade, and learn how to conduct themselves in the private investigative field. The student with an inquisitive mind and an attention for detail will find the field of private investigation a fascinating and rewarding career.

Private investigation has escalated in popularity and demand in the past ten years. The profession is considered an important part of criminal investigations. Civil litigations often use a private investigator for both the plaintiff and defendant. Governed by education and licensure, private investigation has become a respected field in both the community and the legal system. How the attorney relies on the investigator for gathering evidence for the client is unsurpassed in any other information gathering field. The testimony of the private investigator in a courtroom setting is oftentimes the basis of a just verdict. The basics of the investigative report and how to write it successfully are covered, with the student being required to turn in a fabricated investigative report. The process of reporting the facts to the client or to the attorney of record is made clear. Closing a case is often as important as opening the case file for your client.

Courtroom conduct is often the area a student needs to be confident in themselves, as well as, the facts presented. This is often the “fear” area for the new investigator. Activities are provided that will encourage a student to gain this confidence of testifying in court. It has been our endeavor at RGS Specialist, Inc to present the contents our our courses' and workshops in a clear and precise manner. A deliberate attempt is made to leave out insignificant information, and present only the basic information for the student to pursue a career in the private investigation industry. However, the student that is not a typical beginning student can attend anyone of the many workshops in advanced courses.

Knowledge is power, and having a knowledge of the basics is the first step to serve a student in his/her current profession or for a new career in private investigation. A student with basic knowledge of the industry can build upon this knowledge with experience, dedication, determination and desire to obtain a successful career in the industry.

All course work and class lectures are monitored and instructed by licensed private investigators. Guest instructors may be called upon to supply instruction and input into the course material. All modern technology in teaching aids are used to facilitate the student in the learning process. On campus classes are conducted with lecture, powerpoint, smartboard, computer data bases for student participation.