Homicide Case Study | Patrol Officers' Guide to K-9 Applications- 3 TS, 1 LS
| Dates: | March 27, 2026 |
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| Meets: | F from 8:00 AM to 12 N |
| Location: | MSU Public Safety Training Center |
| Cost: | $60.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
In this two part class officers will develop a comprehensive understanding of advanced investigative practices, including the ability to identify the essential components of obtaining and effectively using a GEO-fencing search warrant, as well as recognizing its investigative value in Homicide cases. They will examine key case law related to cell phones and its impact on modern investigations. Additionally, students will learn the critical elements of interview and interrogation techniques used to “lock in” witness and suspect statements early in a case. They will also gain familiarity with structured methods for organizing and managing long-term major investigations. Finally, students will learn to identify and apply three core questions used during post-case reviews to strengthen investigative performance moving forward.
Additionally, the second part of the class will prepare patrol officers with a focused overview of key police dog applications. The training covers search and seizure considerations, detection work, tracking, containment, and apprehension. Each topic will be discussed in detail to give officers a clear understanding of how to effectively and legally integrate K-9 resources into patrol operations.
Additionally, the second part of the class will prepare patrol officers with a focused overview of key police dog applications. The training covers search and seizure considerations, detection work, tracking, containment, and apprehension. Each topic will be discussed in detail to give officers a clear understanding of how to effectively and legally integrate K-9 resources into patrol operations.
| Fee: | $60.00 |
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| Hours: | 4.00 |
Call us at 417-837-2600 to see if you qualify for a discount on this course.
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | Non-Contract Price | $ 60.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | Contract Price | $ 0.00 |
MSU Public Safety Training Center
David Millsap
Sheriff David Millsap has worked in the criminal justice field for 36-years. He received a B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration and Broadcasting and Film from Central Mo. State University. Millsap holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tiffin University. He is also a graduate of the Northwestern University Police Staff and Command College and the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute. Millsap retired as a Captain with the Springfield Mo. Police Department his final assignment was serving as a Division Commander in Criminal Investigations. At the rank of Captain he has also served as the South District Patrol Commander prior to his return to head the Criminal Investigations Division. At the rank of lieutenant he commanded the Traffic Section, Special Investigations Section (Narcotics/Gang Units), and the Criminal Investigations Section. As a sergeant he served as the Springfield Police Department's Training Director and has served as a supervisor in the Patrol Section and Community Service Section. Millsap is currently past President of the Missouri Investigators Association and served on the Board of Directors of the American College of Forensic Examiners Registered Investigators.. Millsap was an adjunct instructor in Leadership, Organizational Law and Policy, and Case Preparation for Drury University and has taught Criminal Investigations at Evangel University. Prior to his appointment to the Springfield Police Department he served ten years as a Deputy Juvenile Officer in 26th Circuit Court and also served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Laclede County, Missouri.Millsap was elected Sheriff of Laclede County, Missouri in 2016, and took office in January 2017.
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