The Texas Investigation & Prosecution of Strangulation (TxIPS) Training Program was developed in 2017 by the Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigator Course (SAFVIC) Program. The goal was to create an 8-hour training course on how to effectively investigate and prosecute strangulation crimes.
The purpose of the Texas Investigation & Prosecution of Strangulation Training Program is to build a bridge in educating law enforcement and prosecutors about the symptoms, effects, and lethality of strangulation in the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, stalking, and dating/acquaintance violence. The program is funded by the S.T.O.P Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Program Grant from the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Texas Governor’s Office.
Eligibility
The Texas Investigation & Prosecution of Strangulation (TxIPS) is open to licensed Texas peace officers and prosecutors. Victim service representatives are welcome if space is available.
To see how many strangulation deaths have occurred in your area or in the state of Texas please click the following link for an interactive map: Texas Statewide Strangulation Map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1bQzQDV_xF9j8jnR4VEDVm_e7iNr3HZph&ll=31.01359811033261%2C-100.16537360000002&z=6).