Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Scene Investigation Training

This event will max out at 100 participants. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket. If you are unable to cancel your ticket, please contact Alexis Builta at abuilta@health.in.gov.This is critical so that we can allow other participants to attend the event.

Location- This event will be held at The Israel "Izzy" Edelman Fire & Police Department Training Center- 1740 S 8th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 from 8:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m EST.

Parking- There will be additional parking available at Paragon Training Center if needed.

Target Audience- Law enforcement, first responders, child services, death scene investigators, prosecutors, coroners, and pathologists.

Arrival-Please arrive approximately 30 minutes early to sign in.

It is highly recommended that you complete the entire training. You will not receive coroner or law enforcement CEU credits if you are unable to complete the full day training. You must fill out the evaluation at the end of the training to receive credit.

For coroners, I will contact Lisa Barker at the Coroner Association regarding your CEU. All other agencies please email me at abuilta@health.in.gov and I can provide you with the sign in sheet to share with your supervisor for your credits.

Course Objectives
1. Apply nationally recognized standards in order to conduct a thorough infant death investigation.

2. Analyze scene and interview information to determine proper investigative steps and identify the correct circumstances for utilizing a doll/scene reenactment according to the National Association of Medical Examiner’s and Center for Disease Control best practices.

3. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to rigorously investigate an infant death.

4.Utilize trauma-practicing principles for communication and investigative processes at a child death scene to ensure that all stakeholders are treated with empathy and respect.

Course Instructors
Course Instructors:

Tyler Counsil, Ed. D. – With over a decade working in forensic science and investigative roles, Tyler has held key roles as a Forensic Scientist with the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and currently serves as the Chief Deputy Coroner for Daviess County, Indiana. Additionally, he is the Director of Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) for Zero Abuse Project, using his academic expertise to advance child advocacy initiatives and assist faculty in implementing child abuse prevention programs.

Jo Catania, MPA, D-ABMDI – Drawing from 23 years of investigative experience as the Chief Medical Examiner Investigator for 13 counties in Michigan and as a Police Officer, she brings her education and strong passion to provide innovative standardized training. Jo enjoys collaborating with various organizations to develop meaningful curriculum for field investigators, police officers and child protection services professionals.

Roland Kohr, M.D. – A Board Certified Forensic Pathologist, who provided forensic autopsy services for over 20 counties in western Indiana and eastern Illinois during his nearly 40-year career. He has performed over 7500 autopsies. He was also the elected Coroner of Vigo County, serving a total of 4 terms.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the SUID/SDY Program Manager with IDOH at abuilta@health.in.gov.