Expectations of the public and the courts have risen dramatically over the last several years in the area of physical evidence collection and forensic identification. Additionally, there is a need for “Homeland Security” protection through awareness, collection, and identification of physical evidence at the local level. Working a crime scene is a “process” that involves a broad range of Skills. With these issues in mind, the purpose of this course is to train crime scene personnel in the skills needed to identify, photograph, process, and preserve the crime scene and items of evidence found in it. The course is intended to provide a foundation for the future development of such expertise through experience and continued training.

This five-day crime scene course provides instruction in the identification, processing, preservation, and recovery of physical evidence, including: scene responsibilities, crime lab capabilities, scene equipment, scene and evidence photography, searching & measuring, biological & trace evidence, footwear & tire evidence, fingerprint processing, and handwriting evidence. Expectations of the public and the courts have risen dramatically over the last several years in the area of physical evidence collection and forensic identification. Working a crime scene is a “process” that involves a broad range of skills. With these issues in mind, the purpose of this course is to train crime scene personnel in the skills needed to identify, photograph, process, and preserve the crime scene and items of evidence found in it. The course is intended to provide a foundation for the future development of such expertise through experience and continued training. Attendees will receive lectures and demonstrations, participate in class discussions, and perform practical exercises to demonstrate acquired skills.