What Others Say:
Advanced & Criminal
Investigative Analysis


Meet the Instructor:
Wayne Porter
Course Schedule Course Info:
Investigative Analysis
Meet the Instructor:
Pheobe Kelsoe, PhD
Course Info:
Advanced Investigative

"The program overall is outstanding. Wayne Porter's knowledge is phenomenal!"
Mary K. Walden
Clayton County Sheriff's Office

"The program is amazing. I've learned so much at once while truly enjoying the class. I liked how Wayne Porter incorporated real life videos within his presentation. It aided in my understanding. There is nothing in this course I didn't enjoy!"
Tiffany Carista
Hampton Police Department

"Excellent! This is the best training I've received on psychological profiling. The hands-on approach and homework are great. Dr. Kelsoe's knowledge on the subject is vast."
Judy Kimminau
Fort Collins Police Department

"Excellent!  The layout of the exercises and the manner in which the variety of information was presented were a perfect one-two punch.  I also appreciated the instructional block on child abuse and found it very helpful."
M. Angela Lindsay
Montgomery County Department of Police

"Excellent! Very practical and useful knowledge that will provide tangible benefits right away!"
A.H. Reese
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

"Excellent--Very informative. Wayne Porter presented (the class) in an understandable and productive manner."
Detective Sgt. John Whitworth
Toronto Police Service

"I most enjoyed the instructor (Wayne Porter). Wayne is very approachable and a wonderful source and valuable contact for future reference."
Bobby L. Garcia, Chief of Police
Moriarty Police Department

“Excellent – good materials (well organized and easy to follow), and good instructor. Dr. Kelsoe is well prepared, encourages but doesn’t force decision, and answers questions promptly.”
Veronica Sorban
Charlotte Mecklenburg

“Very well put together. Excellent resource material. The instructor was great!”
Skip Baylor
Montgomery County Department of Police

“GREAT! I would recommend this course to any police officer or detective that has – or may come into – contact with an involved crime scene with no known suspect.”
Michael A. Marquis
Tiffin Police Department

“This program provides valuable insight into the role of profiling in the investigative process. Instructor Wayne Porter was GREAT!”
Carmen Stanley
Georgia Bureau of Investigation

“Excellent course, well presented, with excellent use of actual cases. Wayne Porter was a good guest speaker.”
Sgt. Brian Ife
Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

“This is a great program! Dr. Kelsoe involved everyone in the class, asking for their input and presenting the material well. I would like to continue with this and future classes.”
Jerry Cota-Robles
Tucson Police Department

“This class was outstanding. Not only have I learned a great deal, but I am eager to continue gathering information and expertise in this field.”
Eric T. Wisherd
DeKalb County, GA, Police Department

“Very informative. Excellent workbook and Study Guide to aid in completing profiles. Don’t change a thing!”
Tanya Campbell
Atlanta Police Department

“Good class! It will help me look at crime scenes and victimology in a different light.”
Michael Collins
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

“Excellent presentation and information. Wayne Porter did an amazing job keeping the class engaged throughout the week. GREAT CLASS!”
Kevin Graham
Virginia State Police

“Excellent class! Wayne Porter was very knowledgeable and interested in his information. Awesome class. I highly recommend this class!”
Detective Terry Burchett
Gilbert Police Department

“Dr. Kelsoe's presentation on Criminal Investigative Analysis is dynamic, intriguing and extremely informative. This course is a MUST for ALL criminal investigators and detectives.”
Joe R. Flores
Carrollton Police Department

“Excellent course! All crime scene investigators should be required to take this course!”
Laura Hanley
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office

“I believe this course is very relevant to anyone seeking to improve their knowledge in the area of homicide/sexual assault investigation.”
Mike Harris
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office

“This is a great program with far more information that I had intended on receiving.” Good reference CD as well.”
Detective Angel S. Lewis
DeKalb County Police Department

“Excellent Program! More detectives need to attend this course. It will be an effective tool to use on serious cases.”
Douglas Malik
Decatur, GA, Police Department

"GREAT COURSE! Wayne is an excellent instructor and easy to follow. I received a lot of information that I was able to understand and use!”
Darrell Lanis
DeKalb County GA, Police Department

“Great Program-thank you! As usual for Alpha Group classes, FANTASTIC! Wayne did a SUPER job!”
George Poole
DeKalb County, GA, Police Department

“It was great! It opened my eyes ‘again’ in my approach to crime scenes. After a lot of years you may get complacent. This class revitalizes you!”
Sgt. Greg Hammond
Marietta, GA, Police Department

“Excellent class! It is informative, interesting, professionally presented, and offers a lot of opportunities to ask questions. No matter what training you have already had or your level of expertise, this class is easily understandable, challenging, and very interesting. Wayne Porter is a great presenter. He is knowledgeable and puts out the information in a clear and interesting way.”
Zetta Lowry
Marietta, GA, Police Department

“Phoebe Kelsoe is well prepared and knows both the theoretical as well as the practical applications of criminal profiling. She is an extremely interesting (and fun!) teacher who maintains student interest.”
Jerry Nachurski
Burlington County Prosecutors Office

“I learned the steps necessary to make a thorough analysis of a case and to make a presentation to investigators and other staff. I feel honored to have attended.”
Cynthia Guterriz
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office

“This course was a good review of the overall process used to develop a profile. Having two separate groups profile the same case was an excellent training tool.”
Marie Flanagan
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

“The advanced concept brings analysts and officers together: backgrounds, skills, opinions, and knowledge – an excellent experience!”
Susie Ortiz
Bellingham Police Department

“I gained a better insight into offender make-up and a better understanding of the differences between and investigation and profiling.”
Randy Lawton
Newport Beach Police Department

“Highly worthwhile class. A great extension to the beginning class. The best concept was gaining insight into different opinions regarding one case- things that one group picked up on and that others expanded upon. Great course!”
Michelle Jacksa-Smith
San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Department

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