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The success of a criminal investigation often hinges on the initial response and the thoroughness of crime scene processing. This Crime Scene Investigations Course equips students with essential skills for properly documenting scenes, identifying, processing, and collecting evidence, and preparing to testify on their findings. Designed for basic to intermediate-level investigators and technicians, and forensic science teachers. This course is ideal for those with limited field experience and experienced investigators that need a refresher on new procedures and processing techniques.Course Structure
Instruction is delivered through engaging lectures followed by hands-on exercises, ensuring students can immediately apply the concepts learned. Photography plays a crucial role in crime scene documentation and evidence processing, and students will incorporate photography into the hands-on processing segments.
Required Equipment
Students must bring the digital camera, lenses, tripod, and high-intensity flashlight they use in their department. Exceptions can be made if your agency uses a different method to photograph scenes.
Topics Covered
Crime Scene Investigation Process – From initial response to final walkthrough
Investigative Equipment & Techniques – Tools for effective scene processing form inexpensive to high-end equipment
Crime Scene Photography – Manual mode, depth of field, ISO settings, file sizes, and tripod use
Low-Light & Light-Painting Photography – Techniques for capturing critical details
Scene Diagramming – Proper documentation and layout mapping
Vehicle Processing – Specialized techniques for collecting evidence from vehicles
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis – Identifying and interpreting blood evidence
Chemical Processing for Blood Evidence – Use of Amido Black, Leuco Crystal Violet, Bluestar, and phenolphthalein
DNA Evidence Collection – Proper handling and preservation techniques
Detection of Cleaned-Up Crime Scenes – Methods for uncovering hidden evidence
Latent Print Development – Including superglue fuming, powder processing, and ninhydrin application
Footwear & Tire Evidence – Locating, documenting, casting impressions, and creating exemplars
Mock Crime Scene Investigation – Applying learned techniques in a realistic scenarios
By the end of this course, students will have a strong skill set in crime scene investigations, enabling them to confidently process scenes, document evidence, and contribute effectively to criminal cases.
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Londonderry Police Department, Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States
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