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Complete the Certified Forensic Death Investigator Program:

5. Successfully complete and pass the Certified Forensic Death Investigator Program. This program
includes 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.
A. Complete each webinar;

B. Complete and pass the written exam (80% to pass, 225 questions – 1/3 from Equivocal Death /
SBI Investigations for PIs Webinar Series and 2/3 from this program webinars, reference

materials, and accompanying book;
C. Complete a written sample report from a case study and image(s) provided.

o The written portion is last, and is a Pass or Fail and must pass to complete the CFDI
examination process.

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

o A sample case study is provided with at least one accompanying image.
o 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.

o 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
6. An annual 10 hours of CE is required, and is not exclusive to the CFDI. There are two components:

1) 5 hours specific to forensic death investigation or related; and 2) 5 additional hours of criminal

defense investigation or related. A list of credit hours options are provided.

Annual CE Compliance
CFDI Continuing Education is available from several sources, and skills of the CFDI. The following are

acceptable options, and in order of preference:
• Any written report (redacted) in which the CFDI provided review and analysis in a criminal defense

case. (1 hour each; max 2 hours applicable)
• Court testimony as a CFDI fact witness in any criminal defense case. (1 hour each; max 2 hours

applicable; testimonial proof required)

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