"A "Private
investigator" means any natural person who engages in the business of,
or accepts employment to make, investigations to obtain information on
(i) crimes or civil wrongs; (ii) the location, disposition, or
recovery of stolen property; (iii) the cause of accidents, fires,
damages, or injuries to persons or to property; or (iv) evidence to be
used before any court, board, officer, or investigative committee."
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CJSI Tuition: $450.00
Hours of Training: 72 (60 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours of administration, 2 hours of practical exercises, role playing, comprehensive exam, and review.
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Registration: To register in the state of Virginia as Private Investigator, you must meet the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice guidelines, satisfactorily complete the 02E course (or 02I for In-Service registrants) with a grade of 70% or greater and submit the appropriate Virginia DCJS fees and forms which will be explained during the administration portion of the course.
Private Investigator In-Service training must be completed every 24 months, prior to expiration. As with the entry level course, all appropriate Virginia DCJS forms and fees must be submitted to successfully re-qualify as a Private Investigator.
CJSI Tuition: $100.00
Hours of Training: 8
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