Basic Crime Scene Investigation 1 - 40 Hour

PLEASE CLICK ON DOWNLOAD FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCOURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for patrol officers, crime scene investigators, detectives, and investigation supervisors. Learning will occur through extensive practical exercises and case study. Officers will learn various evidence collection, identification, and preservation techniques. The impact of these techniques upon specific criminal investigations will also be discussed.COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:� Crime scene management; Photography; sketching and Diagram� Forensic Laboratory Sections� Evidence recognition, handling, packaging, and submission� Trace, tool mark, and firearm evidence� Footwear/tire track castings� Latent prints and impression evidence� Biologic evidence and DNA� Search warrants and consent� Extensive case study� Legalities of crime scene processing and management� Courtroom TestimonyOFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING CAMERA EQUIPMENT (CAMERA, DETACHABLE FLASH, FLASH CORD, TRIPOD, AND MEMORY CARD) AND BASIC FINGERPRINT PROCESSING KIT (BLACK POWDER, BLACK MAGNETIC POWDER, FIBERGLASS BRUSH, MAGNETIC APPLICATOR, AND LIFTERS/LIFT TAPE).