Seminar Title
3-Day New Detective and New Criminal Investigator: Tactics, Techniques, Procedures and Case Management
Dates of Events
10/06/2026 through 10/08/2026
Last Updated: 09/10/2026
Instructor(s): Robert G. Lowery, Jr.
Location: Mt. Juliet Police Department - 1019 Charlie Daniels Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn - 1975 Providence Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Course Registration Fee: $325
Instructor Bio
Robert G. Lowery, Jr.
Robert Lowery was the 5th police official to be appointed as Commander of the elite 35-year Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad, a multi-jurisdictional violent crime task force concerned with the high profile murder investigations in Missouri and Illinois. Serving 2.5 million citizens across 12 counties. Formed partnerships with Federal Law Enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United State Marshal Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Secret Service and Internal Revenue to maximize resources available for in-progress homicide cases. Robert created the Technical Operations Group, a specially trained team designed to provide electronic support in tracking and locating suspects. Robert created the Family Liaison Program which provided specially trained investigators to work with families of victims of homicide cases, investigated violent crimes with 500 Law Enforcement Investigators from over 100 local, county, state, federal agencies and managed high-level murder cases in collaboration with numerous officers and agencies.
Robert is a member of the International Homicide Investigators Association, Quantico, Virginia, United State Department of Justice, Federal Agency Task Force on Missing and Exploited Children, Washington DC, International Coroners and Medical Examiners Association and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Academy Association.
Robert Lowery was the 5th police official to be appointed as Commander of the elite 35-year Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad, a multi-jurisdictional violent crime task force concerned with the high profile murder investigations in Missouri and Illinois. Serving 2.5 million citizens across 12 counties. Formed partnerships with Federal Law Enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United State Marshal Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Secret Service and Internal Revenue to maximize resources available for in-progress homicide cases. Robert created the Technical Operations Group, a specially trained team designed to provide electronic support in tracking and locating suspects. Robert created the Family Liaison Program which provided specially trained investigators to work with families of victims of homicide cases, investigated violent crimes with 500 Law Enforcement Investigators from over 100 local, county, state, federal agencies and managed high-level murder cases in collaboration with numerous officers and agencies.
Robert is a member of the International Homicide Investigators Association, Quantico, Virginia, United State Department of Justice, Federal Agency Task Force on Missing and Exploited Children, Washington DC, International Coroners and Medical Examiners Association and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Academy Association.
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
Course Overview
This training is designed for newly assigned detectives and criminal investigators, providing a comprehensive overview of investigative techniques and steps necessary to handle a wide range of criminal incidents. Whether the case involves homicide, child death, sexual assault, property crime, or financial crime, participants will learn to apply core investigative principles and strategies that lead to successful case resolution.
Key topics include:
• Scene preservation and evidence recognition
• Application of 4th Amendment issues in investigations
• Identification, collection, and preservation of forensic and physical evidence
• Proper methods for seizing and securing evidence for laboratory examinations and database searches
By the end of this course, participants will understand how to effectively gather, analyze, and document information to
identify responsible individuals and support successful prosecutions.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
Apply both traditional and modern investigative techniques, balancing the use of technology (internet, communications, smart devices, surveillance cameras, databases, social media) with proven methods such as neighborhood canvassing, lead development, face-to-face interviews, and behavioral analysis.
Recognize the vital importance of comprehensive reporting, ensuring that all facts and circumstances are clearly and accurately documented for prosecution and case review.
Demonstrate proficiency in core investigative skills, including:
♦ Interview and interrogation techniques
♦ Report writing
♦ Search and seizure practices
♦ Application of 4th Amendment considerations
♦ Crime scene management and suspect development
Stay current with emerging science and technology, including laboratory advancements, data management tools, and cutting-edge forensic methods such as genetic genealogy.
This training is designed for newly assigned detectives and criminal investigators, providing a comprehensive overview of investigative techniques and steps necessary to handle a wide range of criminal incidents. Whether the case involves homicide, child death, sexual assault, property crime, or financial crime, participants will learn to apply core investigative principles and strategies that lead to successful case resolution.
Key topics include:
• Scene preservation and evidence recognition
• Application of 4th Amendment issues in investigations
• Identification, collection, and preservation of forensic and physical evidence
• Proper methods for seizing and securing evidence for laboratory examinations and database searches
By the end of this course, participants will understand how to effectively gather, analyze, and document information to
identify responsible individuals and support successful prosecutions.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
Apply both traditional and modern investigative techniques, balancing the use of technology (internet, communications, smart devices, surveillance cameras, databases, social media) with proven methods such as neighborhood canvassing, lead development, face-to-face interviews, and behavioral analysis.
Recognize the vital importance of comprehensive reporting, ensuring that all facts and circumstances are clearly and accurately documented for prosecution and case review.
Demonstrate proficiency in core investigative skills, including:
♦ Interview and interrogation techniques
♦ Report writing
♦ Search and seizure practices
♦ Application of 4th Amendment considerations
♦ Crime scene management and suspect development
Stay current with emerging science and technology, including laboratory advancements, data management tools, and cutting-edge forensic methods such as genetic genealogy.