BASIC BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS
TACOMA, WA | JANUARY 22 - 26, 2017
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Instructor: Holly Latham, CBPA, Cory Latham, CBPA Location: Tacoma Police Department Firing Range 101 McMurray Rd NE Tacoma, WA 98422 Tuition: $749.00 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
This 40-hour Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) course is designed for the student who wants to learn how to correctly identify and document bloodstain patterns. It will begin with the fundamental principles of BPA and theories behind pattern formation, and evolve to practical application including scenario based training and mock scenes. Classroom presentations are supplemented with numerous hands-on activities, and more than 50% of the class is dedicated to practical application.
By the end of the training the student will feel comfortable analyzing a scene and be able to understand the actions that could or could not have occurred. This class will be useful to crime scene investigators, laboratory personnel who analyze bloodstained evidence, detectives who interview individuals involved in scenes of bloodshed and prosecutors who should have an understanding of the discipline before presenting BPA evidence in court.
PREREQUISITES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This 40-hour Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) course is designed for the student who wants to learn how to correctly identify and document bloodstain patterns. It will begin with the fundamental principles of BPA and theories behind pattern formation, and evolve to practical application including scenario based training and mock scenes. Classroom presentations are supplemented with numerous hands-on activities, and more than 50% of the class is dedicated to practical application.
By the end of the training the student will feel comfortable analyzing a scene and be able to understand the actions that could or could not have occurred. This class will be useful to crime scene investigators, laboratory personnel who analyze bloodstained evidence, detectives who interview individuals involved in scenes of bloodshed and prosecutors who should have an understanding of the discipline before presenting BPA evidence in court.
PREREQUISITES
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Develop an understanding of the physical characteristics of bloodstain patterns
- Learn how to correctly document and collect bloodstains and bloodstain patterns
- Develop an understanding of the physics and mathematics of blood in motion
- Understand how bloodstain pattern analysis can be utilized to aid in case reconstruction
- History of bloodstain pattern analysis
- Composition of blood
- Physics of blood and blood in motion
- Bloodstain terminology
- Bloodstain pattern analysis methodology
- Bloodstain pattern characteristics and identification
- Documentation and collection of bloodstains
- Determining area of convergence and area of origin in impact patterns
- Case examples utilizing bloodstain pattern analysis
- Limitations of bloodstain pattern analysis
- Introduction to report writing and courtroom testimony
- Bloodstain pattern analysis reconstruction
LODGING
Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
Room Rate: Prevailing GSA Lodging Rate for FY17-18
Booking Info: Call the hotel (253 -238-8000) and mention Tri-Tech Forensics to get the special rate or use the following booking link: http://tinyurl.com/Tritech-at-Hotel-Murano
Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
Room Rate: Prevailing GSA Lodging Rate for FY17-18
Booking Info: Call the hotel (253 -238-8000) and mention Tri-Tech Forensics to get the special rate or use the following booking link: http://tinyurl.com/Tritech-at-Hotel-Murano
REGISTRATION
To register for this course, please download the Course Registration Form (PDF file). Fill out the form and email the completed PDF file to Phil Sanfilippo at phil@tritechusa.com.
To register for this course, please download the Course Registration Form (PDF file). Fill out the form and email the completed PDF file to Phil Sanfilippo at phil@tritechusa.com.