ACFEI

Registered Investigator, RISM program

RI

About the Registered Investigator, RISM program

The Registered Investigator, RI program instructs, measures, and assesses knowledge and competency of investigators in both the public and private sectors. Providing a foundation of forensics basics, this course creates a measure of standardization in the field of investigation. As the National Academy of Sciences’ report on the Forensic Sciences reflects, certification for investigators is more crucial than ever before to fill the gaps in the field. The RI course will cover the following topics: 

  • » Investigation types
  • » Promoting your case 
  • » Sources 
  • » Evidence 
  • » Crime scene processing 
  • » Interrogations and interviews 
  • » Homicide  
  • » Trial

 

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Learning Objectives

  1. Define and give examples of different types of investigations. 
  2. List the different types of sources used in an investigation. 
  3. Describe how to use physical evidence.  Identify how to process a crime scene. 
  4. Explain the differences between interrogations and interviews. 
  5. Explain how a polygraph test works. 
  6. Define how notes, photographs, and sketches are used during investigations. 
  7. Identify why people may become violent. 
  8. List the four forms of abuse. 
  9. Use proper investigation terminology and definitions relating to investigation.

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Requirements

By Examination

  • » Send us the completed application at this link.
  • » Provide documentation of at least two years of related working experience. 
  • » Provide copies any degrees, licenses, certificates, and/or commissions.  
  • » Provide a résumé/curriculum vitae. 
  • » Provide a copy of your driver’s license. 
  • » At least 21 years of age.
  • » Proof of resident status or legal alien.
  • » Pass the RI exam.   

 

By Portfolio Review

  • » Send us the completed application at this link.
  • » Provide an updated résumé/curriculum vitae, including at least 10 years of law enforcement/private sector (investigative) experience (no gaps).
  • » Provide copies of any degrees, licenses, certificates, and/or commissions. 
  • » Provide a copy of your driver’s license. 
  • » At least 21 years of age.
  • » Proof of resident status or legal alien.
  • » Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a high-ranking individual in the law enforcement/private sector.

For more information call toll free (800) 423-9737.

How to Apply

»  Call ACFEI Member Services Department at (800) 423-9737.

»  Download the application and mail to: 2750 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, MO 65804 or fax to: (417) 881-4702.

Limited Grandfathering Period

This course is now being offering for the limited-time low price, so enroll now!

You may qualify as a diplomate of the American Board of Registered Investigators.

» Learn More about the Diplomate Distinction

How to maintain the RISM designation

Individuals are expected to complete 15 hours of forensic-related continuing education credits per year to maintain their RI status. The Phase I of the RI course provides 12–15 CE credits, depending on the amount of elective modules you take.

Future CEs may be earned through ACFEI’s National Conferences and journal learning articles from The Forensic Examiner® provided on our online course catalog.

Other sources may be submitted to ACFEI by using the CE Reporting Form for RI (PDF).