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Investigative briefs · Cold Case Inc
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Build your instincts. Test them against the evidence. Work your way from Rookie to Inspector through 15 practical lessons.
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The smallest detail can change everything.
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Training Case 00
A stationary phone and a disconnected watch. What do the records actually establish?
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Level 01 · The fundamentals
Rookie
Start here if you’re new to serious sleuthing or want to sharpen the fundamentals. These Investigative Briefs teach the core mindset and basic techniques every detective needs, the foundation that turns guesses into evidence-based conclusions.
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Chain of Custody: Why ‘How’ You Found It Matters More Than the Evidence Itself
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Statement Analysis 101: Spotting Verbal Red Flags in Witness Statements
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Detective
Once you’ve mastered the mindset, it’s time to pick up the tools. This section dives deep into the digital forensics and technical analysis required for modern investigations, from scrubbing 4K CCTV feeds to deconstructing the hidden metadata within a suspect’s digital footprint.
Level 03 · The psychology & case closing
Inspector
The final tier of investigation focuses on the human element and the legal finish line. These briefs cover advanced behavioural profiling, alibi deconstruction, and the art of the interrogation, the high-level skills needed to connect fragmented evidence and build a brief that stands up in court.
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The Alibi Audit: Stress-Testing the 24-Hour Timeline
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