Turning Knowledge Into Justice
Courses Offered
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This comprehensive one-day course is designed for both sworn and non-sworn personnel working in a law enforcement capacity. Participants will gain valuable insights into handling sensitive cases with a focus on:
Identifying and understanding common injury patterns
Specialized techniques for evidence collection
Approaches to encourage and manage victim disclosure
Attendees will leave with practical, field-ready investigative skills that can be immediately applied across various roles and departments. This training is open to all agencies, and we welcome collaboration from professionals across jurisdictions.
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This intensive two-day course is designed to enhance the skill set of experienced investigators, equipping them with advanced techniques to improve case outcomes and support justice for victims and their families.
Participants will explore:
Advanced interview and disclosure techniques to obtain both victim statements and suspect confessions
Pretext phone call strategies and their effective implementation
Major case studies to analyze real-world investigative successes and challenges
Specialized focus on Crimes Against Children (CAC) and the unique considerations required in these sensitive cases
This course provides a deeper understanding of complex investigations and promotes strategies that can be applied immediately to strengthen case integrity and investigative impact.
Testimonials
“This class should be taken by everyone! If your current assignment or possible future deals with crimes against children, this class will give you immediate tools for success. If you’re a supervisor, this class will give you tools to help your officers or deputies the best chance at success in their investigations. Sgt. Kirby and Det. Bennington give educational information, but more importantly, they give real world examples of how to apply the information and how it has worked and lessons learned along the way.
Personally, I’ve been able to use Sgt. Kirby’s methods to handle investigations on scene at the patrol level with a baby not breathing call for service as well as the detective level which recently led to an admission during an extensive interview of a child sexual predator. I cannot recommend this class enough- It’s a MUST HAVE for investigators.”
— Deputy J. Adams“I took the class in October 2025. I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge. Just a week after taking it, I was able to put into practice what I learned. Without the class I would have overlooked important details pertinent to the case. It taught me to slow down, observe, and think before proceeding. It was an amazing class and a great opportunity to expand on what I already knew.
Sergeant Kirby and her team are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they teach. If you’re debating about taking the class, don’t. You’ll leave knowing a lot more than what you think you did.”
— Deputy G. RazoSchedule your training
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About the Instructors
Sergeant Christine Kirby
Sergeant Christine Kirby has proudly served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for over 25 years. While working patrol, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Human Resources, demonstrating her commitment to both education and service.
After being promoted to detective, Sergeant Kirby was assigned to specialized investigations, where she dedicated several years to Crimes Against Children and Homicide. In 2017, she was promoted to sergeant and has since focused on mentoring and training her team in advanced investigative techniques.
Sergeant Kirby is currently authoring a book centered on her self-developed analogy, Splinters, a method she has refined throughout her career to obtain victim disclosures and secure suspect confessions.
Detective Curtis Bennington
Curtis Bennington began his law enforcement journey as an Explorer with Hesperia Police Station in 2008, where he volunteered thousands of hours. Since joining the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 2014, Curtis has served in multiple roles—including Patrol, School Resource Officer, Traffic (MAIT), Child & Elder Abuse, and as Acting Detective.
In 2023, he was promoted to Detective, handling complex cases from fraud to violent crimes.
In 2025, Curtis was assigned to Internal Affairs investigations. Curtis is known for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to advancing investigative training.
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