Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery - The FTER Method - Criminal Defense Investigation

Brandon A. Perron

ISBN 10: 0967061512 / ISBN 13: 9780967061511

Published by Investigative Support Specialist, Inc., 2011

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Synopsis:

Brandon Perron delivers his ability to simplify the methodical process of investigation to the discipline of Forensic Interviewing. He has added to the process with a new Forensic Interviewing book and methodology! Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery - The FTER Method was developed by Brandon as a supplement to the Component Method of criminal defense investigation. FTER enhances the investigative interview process by elevating the investigator's understanding of testimonial evidence as it relates to analysis, evaluation, recovery, and documentation. Testimonial evidence often becomes the primary focus in pursuit of the truth and the development of a sound defense theory. Therefore, the CDI as a professional criminal investigator must understand the evolutionary process of testimonial evidence and the manner in which it becomes fact and ultimately introduced as evidence. This is a must read for the professional criminal defense investigator. Contents - Introduction, The Truth Seeker and Agent of Counsel, The Component Method of Criminal Investigation, History of Interviewing / Ethical Considerations, Interviewing: Art of Science? FTER: Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery, Strategic Applications, Critical Thinking & The Nature of Truth, The Anatomy of a Lie, The Elements of Testimonial Evidence, Preparation & Planning, Conducting the Interview, Advanced Interviewing Techniques, The Defendant Interview.

About the Author: Brandon Perron is a nationally recognized and award winning professional licensed private investigator, criminal justice trainer, motivational speaker and consultant. Brandon earned his B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from Columbia Southern University and is a graduate of the United States Air Force Security Police Academy and the United States Army Military Police Investigator School as well as numerous advanced criminal investigation training programs. He began his career in 1985, serving meritoriously as a Criminal Investigator with the United States Air Force and as a Florida Public Defender Investigator for the Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit, State of Florida. In 1989, he opened his own Private Investigation Agency on Florida s Treasure Coast doing business as Investigative Support Specialist, Inc. In 1994, he developed the Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation and authored the ground breaking and highly acclaimed Uncovering Reasonable Doubt: The Component Method A Comprehensive Guide for the Criminal Defense Investigator, which is used to train criminal defense investigators in the public and private sector. In 1999, Brandon started the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council and developed the Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI) designation. In addition to developing training programs for public defenders, the Component Method has been the foundation for college level degree programs for such institutions as Indian River State College and Boston University. He maintains Consulting Director positions with public defender agencies and holds the position of Strategic Operations Director for Case In Point Investigations of New England. Brandon Perron is one of the most sought after trainers and speakers within the discipline of criminal defense investigation and private investigation. In 1998, Brandon was named one of the Top Ten Private Investigation Leaders in the United States by P.I. Magazine and has been qualified by the courts as an Expert in Criminal Investigation. The National Association of Investigative Specialists named him the 1999 Most Dynamic Speaker . In 2002, he was awarded the highly prestigious Kentucky Public Advocate Award for bringing the highest standard of dedication and excellence to DPA investigators . In addition, the National Association of Investigative Specialists also named him the Investigator of the Year for 2003 and 2004. The Florida Board of Certified Investigators presented Brandon with the 2005 Award of Excellence for distinguished service in the area of educational advancement. Brandon s experience includes the investigation of thousands of complex criminal cases and hundreds of 1st Degree Murder Cases involving the Death Penalty. Brandon has two adult children, Alyssa and Christopher, and is married. He works with his wife Amy and his brother Brad at their Florida based Private Investigation Agency. Amy specializes in Death Penalty cases as a Mitigation Specialist and Brad is a Forensic Science Investigator and expert in Blood Stain Pattern Analysis. Amy and Brad are also Florida Licensed Private Investigators, Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigators, and Criminal Justice Trainers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery - The...
Publisher: Investigative Support Specialist, Inc.
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Brandon A. Perron
Condition: New