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Introducing the CFDI!Certified Forensic Death Investigator
Developed by Associates in Forensic Investigations and partnered exclusively with the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) - two powerful teams in their expertise, joining together to offer the CFDI Program specialized training and Board Certification in advanced criminal defense investigations.
-- Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI, CFDI-Expert and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI, CFDI-SME Associates in Forensic Investigations This CDITC Accredited Board Certification is now available starting March 1st 2021. |
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About the CFDI
Board Certified Forensic Death Investigator
Board Certified Forensic Death Investigator
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Thank you for considering this CFDI Program, developed by Associates in Forensic Investigations and in partnership exclusively with the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) and specifically for Criminal Defense Investigators. First, this about more than attaching CFDI to your signature line and CV. We also offer support and networking. We want YOU to succeed! As long as you maintain your CFDI credential, you will have the following:
The CFDI will enhance any Criminal Defense Investigator skills, and all CDITC and other preeminent certifications and experiences to bring your Criminal Defense Investigations to a new level of advanced knowledge and skills for the most demanding Criminal Defense Investigations areas – involving Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI) incidents. You will also have unique access to collegial networking and continuing education.
The CFDI is intended to challenge, educate, and elevate you. There are three basic requirements: 1) Qualifications; 2) Complete and pass the basic Pre-Requisite Courses; and 3) Completing and passing this advanced-level Program. Once attained, there is an annual CE requirement. To get started, you must meet Minimum Qualifications as an active Criminal Defense Investigator, and have minimum specific and general experience.
After you have met the minimum requirements, and qualify to begin the CFDI process, you must have completed and passed the basic pre-requisite Equivocal Death / SBI Investigations for PIs Certificate Course at www.MedicolegalDeathInvestigations.com.
You are then ready to continue to the Certified Forensic Death Investigator Program, and must complete and pass the full course, complete and pass the written exam, and complete a written sample report from a case study and image(s) provided. You will have several hours of study, course work and experience preparing you for your role as a CFDI to your criminal defense clients.
There is no substitute for education, training and experience - and continuing education to maintain your CFDI.
* Once the CFDI has testified three times as an expert, the credential is upgraded to CFDI-Expert. Testimonial proof is required.
- Our agency is exclusively available to you to offer guidance on your case. We will offer support guidance at no charge. If you or your client requires our expert consultation, we will discuss details at that time - and offer YOU a discount or referral fee more generous than the standard.
- As a new Program, we need CFDIs to support and network with each other. This includes a CFDI only listserv, listing on this website as a CFDI or CFDI-Expert with full contact information.
- You will have the option to use, at no charge, a subdomain redirected to your site and the email @CertifiedForensicDeathInvestigator.com (not a standalone hosted domain or email service, but a forwarding service to your primary site and email).
- All CFDIs receive an additional discount on all proprietary courses for their Continuing Education requirements.
The CFDI will enhance any Criminal Defense Investigator skills, and all CDITC and other preeminent certifications and experiences to bring your Criminal Defense Investigations to a new level of advanced knowledge and skills for the most demanding Criminal Defense Investigations areas – involving Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI) incidents. You will also have unique access to collegial networking and continuing education.
The CFDI is intended to challenge, educate, and elevate you. There are three basic requirements: 1) Qualifications; 2) Complete and pass the basic Pre-Requisite Courses; and 3) Completing and passing this advanced-level Program. Once attained, there is an annual CE requirement. To get started, you must meet Minimum Qualifications as an active Criminal Defense Investigator, and have minimum specific and general experience.
After you have met the minimum requirements, and qualify to begin the CFDI process, you must have completed and passed the basic pre-requisite Equivocal Death / SBI Investigations for PIs Certificate Course at www.MedicolegalDeathInvestigations.com.
You are then ready to continue to the Certified Forensic Death Investigator Program, and must complete and pass the full course, complete and pass the written exam, and complete a written sample report from a case study and image(s) provided. You will have several hours of study, course work and experience preparing you for your role as a CFDI to your criminal defense clients.
There is no substitute for education, training and experience - and continuing education to maintain your CFDI.
* Once the CFDI has testified three times as an expert, the credential is upgraded to CFDI-Expert. Testimonial proof is required.
Over 150 years of combined expert Criminal Defense Investigations
CFDI Directors
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Dean A. Beers CLI CCDI
Expert Legal Investigator Expert Medicolegal Consultant / Witness
Dean founded the agency in October of 1987. A longstanding career, and experience, that is rare in the industry. Since 2008 he has specialized, with his Wife Karen, in Expert Consultations and Legal Investigations nationwide in Personal Injury, Negligence & Death in Civil, Criminal and Probate litigation. Dean is a member, including current and past board and committee member, of several associations, including Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado, National Association of Legal Investigators, National Council of Investigation & Security Services, Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council, World Association of Detectives, and others. |
Karen S. Beers BSW CCDI
Legal Investigator Medicolegal Subject Matter Expert
Karen joined the agency in 1996. Her background, education and experience with victim advocacy and counseling are valuable assets in working with families and victims of traumatic events. Since 2008 she has specialized, with her Husband Dean, in Expert Consultations and Legal Investigations nationwide in Personal Injury, Negligence & Death in Civil, Criminal and Probate litigation. Karen is a member of several associations, including Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado, National Association of Legal Investigators, National Council of Investigation & Security Services (Executive Director), Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council, World Association of Detectives (Administrative Manager), and others. |
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Brandon A. Perron
CCDI, CFI-FTER Professional criminal defense investigator, criminal justice trainer and consultant with over 32 years of experience. Brandon is a nationally recognized Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator, Certified FTER Forensic Interviewer, and Florida Licensed Private Investigator. He has also served meritoriously as a Criminal Investigator with the United States Air Force and as a Florida Public Defender Investigator for the 19th Judicial Circuit where he continues in the capacity as the Investigations Director. In 1994, he developed the Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation and authored Uncovering Reasonable Doubt: The Component Method, which is used to train criminal defense investigators in the public and private sector. He has also authored Forensic Testimonial Evidence Recovery: The FTER Method - A Forensic Approach to the Interview for the Criminal Defense Investigator as well as the novel The Quest For Truth. Brandon has delivered the Component Method training and certification to thousands of public defender investigators across the nation to include but not limited to the US Military Defense Counsel, USMC Defense Counsel, Federal Public Defenders, over twenty (20) states Public Defenders, nine (9) Florida Public Defender agencies, and countless private investigators specializing in criminal defense. |
Brad Perron
CCDI, CFSI Licensed Private Investigator, Blood Spatter & Blood Detection Expert, Certified Forensic Science Investigator (CFSI) and Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI) with nearly 30 years experience as an investigator. Brad joined CDITC and added a forensic science component to the mix, providing investigative expertise through application and training on a national level for many years. Brad developed the CDITC Certified Forensic Science Investigator program, and oversees the program including providing the training sessions. In addition, Brad provides expert consultations of forensic investigations, and is an Expert Consulting member of the International Association for Identification (IAI), Florida Chapter. He applies a process of logic and reasoning allowing for creative and critical thinking to all of his cases. |
Dennis Root
BCFI, CFI, CCDI, CFI-FTER Renowned law enforcement trainer and nationally recognized expert in the use of force by law enforcement and for self-defense. His area of expertise has him working force cases across the United States and he has appeared on many national and local news media programs. Dennis also served as the use of force expert during the well-publicized cases involving George Zimmerman (FL) and Micah LeMaster (WV). Dennis has a law enforcement career that spans more than 27 years. Dennis provides force related training for both law enforcement, professional investigators, and private individuals. He has trained countless professionals throughout Florida and across the US. Since leaving full time law enforcement, Dennis has served as an expert witness, for cases in both State and Federal court. Dennis’ vast law enforcement experience empowers him with a keen insight into the complexities of the cases being brought before these courts. Dennis has earned a solid reputation for supporting the truth, no matter who it was for or against. This reputation for being able to remain neutral quickly had Dennis being sought after to conduct independent reviews of investigations conducted by law enforcement Internal Affairs Divisions. |