NSU offering private investigator course this summer

NATCHITOCHES (KTAL/KMSS)—Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education is offering a Basic Private Investigator Training Course this July.

“The course is meticulously designed to equip private investigators with a comprehensive understanding of the following areas: Louisiana private investigator law, constitutional principles, gun laws, criminal law and procedure, state and federal legal systems, relevant laws to private investigators, evidence, discovery, domestic investigations, surveillance, reports and other relevant areas to the private investigative industry in Louisiana,” a press release stated. “This thorough coverage ensures that participants are well-prepared for the challenges of their profession.”

The release added that students will also learn to conduct undercover investigations, employ surveillance techniques, perform interviews, and take statements. 

The class will be offered at NSU’s Natchitoches campus on July 11-13 and 18-20 in the second-floor classroom of South Hall. Classes will be held on Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The course fee is $375 with an added $100 board fee due on July 20, payable to the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners (LSBPIE). To learn more or register for the course, visit checkout.nsula.edu or call 800-376-2422 or 318-357-6355.