Forensic Techniques for Patrol

This 16-hour course is designed to bridge the gap between patrol response to crime scenes and detectives/CSI personnel, this course draws from over 20 years of experience processing crime scenes for small to medium sized departments in rural areas. Class is a blend of lecture and hands-on experience. Case studies are used to highlight the importance of preservation and processing of a crime scene. Although this course is specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of patrol personnel; this course is also suitable for new detectives who have had limited exposure to crime scene techniques.

Primary Course Topics:

-Introduction to Forensic Sciences

-Responsibilities of the First Responder

-Crime Scene Security and Integrity

-The “Basic” Crime Scene Kit

-Personal Protective Equipment

-The “Tactical” Crime Scene Pause and “Order of Operations”

-Fundamentals of Crime Scene Photography (Emphasis on Smart Phones with Evidence Database Upload Capabilities)

-Crime Scene Diagraming

-Collection and Packaging of DNA Evidence

-Blood Evidence and Presumptive Testing

-Fingerprint Evidence, Techniques and Considerations

-Footwear and Tire Tread Evidence

-Firearms and Ballistic Evidence

-Many more techniques and topics!

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