CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS WORKSHOP
MERIDIAN, ID | JANUARY 23 - 27, 2023
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/recertification training credit by the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board and 16 hours by the Forensic Photography Certification Board.
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Instructor:
Sharon Plotkin, MS, CCSI Location: Idaho State Police 700 S. Stratford Dr. POST Building 8 Meridian, ID 83642 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $649 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Crime Scene Investigations Workshop
Crime scene processing is the foundation for successful investigation and prosecution of crimes. Without a thorough crime scene investigation, key elements of a crime may not be recognized or established. Although each crime scene will vary slightly, there are essential crime scene investigation practices that can guide crime scene personnel in physical evidence recovery and methodical documentation. Physical evidence recovered from the crime scene may take various forms; therefore, having an understanding of the types of physical evidence typically encountered at a crime scene will aid the investigator in locating and collecting the most valuable evidence. Developing proper documentation and evidence collection practices are critical for any crime scene investigator.
This five-day, Essential Crime Scene Investigations course is designed to introduce crime scene personnel to essential crime scene processing methods that can be employed at any type of scene. Initial crime scene response, note-taking, diagramming, search techniques, and photography principles will be covered. Various types of evidence typically located at crime scenes will be discussed, as well as methods for proper collection, development, and preservation of located evidence. Friction ridge and footwear processing and preservation techniques will be covered in detail along with documentation of bloody scenes and collection of biological evidence, to include chemical processing with Amido Black and LCV. Topics will include cleaned crime scenes and blood search techniques such as grid searching and Bluestar®, in addition to low light photography principles. Lastly, the course will delve into report writing, court testimony preparation and techniques, and Photoshop processing tools.
Practical exercises will be utilized throughout the course to enhance the learning experience. All practical activities are designed to provide participants with a foundation to better approach crime scenes and employ best practices. At the culmination of this training, students will be well equipped to approach crime scenes with knowledge and essential tools to perform a systematic crime scene investigation.
DAY 1
Crime scene processing is the foundation for successful investigation and prosecution of crimes. Without a thorough crime scene investigation, key elements of a crime may not be recognized or established. Although each crime scene will vary slightly, there are essential crime scene investigation practices that can guide crime scene personnel in physical evidence recovery and methodical documentation. Physical evidence recovered from the crime scene may take various forms; therefore, having an understanding of the types of physical evidence typically encountered at a crime scene will aid the investigator in locating and collecting the most valuable evidence. Developing proper documentation and evidence collection practices are critical for any crime scene investigator.
This five-day, Essential Crime Scene Investigations course is designed to introduce crime scene personnel to essential crime scene processing methods that can be employed at any type of scene. Initial crime scene response, note-taking, diagramming, search techniques, and photography principles will be covered. Various types of evidence typically located at crime scenes will be discussed, as well as methods for proper collection, development, and preservation of located evidence. Friction ridge and footwear processing and preservation techniques will be covered in detail along with documentation of bloody scenes and collection of biological evidence, to include chemical processing with Amido Black and LCV. Topics will include cleaned crime scenes and blood search techniques such as grid searching and Bluestar®, in addition to low light photography principles. Lastly, the course will delve into report writing, court testimony preparation and techniques, and Photoshop processing tools.
Practical exercises will be utilized throughout the course to enhance the learning experience. All practical activities are designed to provide participants with a foundation to better approach crime scenes and employ best practices. At the culmination of this training, students will be well equipped to approach crime scenes with knowledge and essential tools to perform a systematic crime scene investigation.
DAY 1
- Introductions
- Initial Scene Response, Notes, Diagramming
- Crime Scene Photography
- Practical Exercises
- Crime Scene Photography Review
- Scene Search, Physical Evidence, Evidence Collection
- Vehicle Processing
- Friction Ridge Development and Processing Techniques
- Practical Exercises
- Processing, Documentation, and Collection of Blood Evidence
- Cleaned Scenes, Bluestar®
- Low Light Photography
- Practical Exercises
- Biological Evidence
- Presumptive Testing
- DNA Collection
- Footwear Evidence and Footwear Processing Techniques
- Chemical Processing Techniques to include Amido Black and LCV
- Examination Quality Photography
- Practical Exercises
- CSI Recap
- Report Writing and Court Testimony Techniques
- Creating Demonstrative Aids
- Photoshop Techniques
- Practical Exercises
LODGING
Courtyard by Marriott Boise West / Meridian
1789 S Eagle Road
Meridian, ID 83642
208-888-0800
Room Rate: $129 per night
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Please call the hotel and mention the CSI Training course to receive the special rate or use the following booking link to make your hotel registration at the special rate.
Courtyard by Marriott Boise West / Meridian
1789 S Eagle Road
Meridian, ID 83642
208-888-0800
Room Rate: $129 per night
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Please call the hotel and mention the CSI Training course to receive the special rate or use the following booking link to make your hotel registration at the special rate.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].