In this intensive 40-hour class that prepares students for the Louisiana State Private Investigator Exam, participants will learn basic investigative skills and discovery techniques. During the course, students will become familiar with state/federal investigator laws, undercover investigations, surveillance techniques, interview/statement methods, court record research, court procedures, computer database research, video/still photography techniques, locating witnesses and missing persons, and testifying strategies.
This course is required before taking the LA Private Investigators Board Exam and obtaining a private investigator license.
Instructor
Robert "Jerry" DeFatta, CFE, BAI, CRT
Class Dates
Spring I: February 13, 14, 20, 21*, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (register by February 6)
Spring II: May 15, 16, 22, 23*, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (register by May 8)
*Exam will be taken the afternoon of the last class day.
Class Location
Filhiol Hall, room 209
Course Price
- $375.00 course fee (paid at registration)
- $100 exam fee (see payment information below)
Requirements
- $100 check or money order made out to "Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners" is due on Sunday before taking the exam (instructor cannot take cash or credit card for the exam fee)
Parking
The office will email a temporary parking permit to each enrolled student a week before the first day of the course.
Location:
- Class meets February 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- License exam will be taken on the afternoon of the last class day.
Location:
- Class meets February 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- License exam will be taken on the afternoon of the last class day.