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3. You must have at least 2,000 hours of documented exclusive Criminal Defense Investigations

experience.
* The CCDI or CLI designations include the experience requirements.

Complete and pass the basic Pre-Requisite Courses:

4. Successfully complete and pass the Equivocal Death / SBI Investigations for PIs Certificate Course
webinar series at www.MedicolegalDeathInvestigations.com. A presentation of the completion and

passing certificate is required. The webinar series includes the webinars and reference material, and
the book Death and Serious Bodily Injury Investigation for the Professional Investigator at

www.DeathandInjuryInvestigationGuide.com available from our agency at a discount.
* This series has no pre-requisites and can be completed any time.

Complete the Certified Forensic Death Investigator Program:

5. Successfully complete and pass the CFDI Program. This Program includes the webinars and reference
materials, and accompanying book. The book is sent directly from our agency after registering for the

Program and is included in the Program cost.
6. Complete each webinar;

7. Complete and pass the written exam (80% to pass, 225 questions – 1/3 from Equivocal Death / SBI
Investigations for PIs Certificate Course webinar series and 2/3 from this Program webinars, reference

materials, and accompanying book;

8. Complete a written sample report from a case study and image(s) provided.
• The written portion is last, and is a Pass or Fail and must pass to complete the CFDI examination
process.

• A sample report is provided, and a report template – which may be customized by the CFDI

applicant.
• A sample case study is provided with at least one accompanying image.
• Due to the inability to review a complete case, we take this into account for the report. The report

is written as a Review & Analysis process and must fully describe the process specific to the

information provided. Full instructions and guidance are provided.
• Grading is based on applying the CFDI protocols, spelling and grammar, subject matter covered,

facts presented, and professional standards. The grading process is fair, and confidential.

Maintaining your CFDI and Continuing Education:

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