BASIC BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS
CHARLOTTE, TN | FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 4, 2022
BASIC BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS
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Instructors:
Gary Graff, CBPA & Iris Dalley Graff Location: Dickson County Sheriff's Office 140 County Jail Drive Charlotte, TN 37036 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $749 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop
The 5-day (40 hour) Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop is designed for detectives, forensic technicians, crime scene analysts, and others involved in bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA). Through lecture and practical exercises, attendees learn and practice accepted methodologies for identifying, documenting, and classifying bloodstain patterns. The fluid dynamics of blood and the association of bloodstain characteristics with the actions that caused them is explored.
Class Requirements
The workshop is designed to develop fundamental knowledge of bloodstain pattern analysis principles and methodologies. No prerequisites; prior investigative or crime scene experience is required.
Course Learning Objectives
The 5-day (40 hour) Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop is designed for detectives, forensic technicians, crime scene analysts, and others involved in bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA). Through lecture and practical exercises, attendees learn and practice accepted methodologies for identifying, documenting, and classifying bloodstain patterns. The fluid dynamics of blood and the association of bloodstain characteristics with the actions that caused them is explored.
Class Requirements
The workshop is designed to develop fundamental knowledge of bloodstain pattern analysis principles and methodologies. No prerequisites; prior investigative or crime scene experience is required.
Course Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history and development the bloodstain pattern analysis discipline.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the inherent limitations of bloodstain pattern analysis.
- Identify and accurately describe discreet bloodstain patterns.
- Demonstrate the relationship between blood fluid dynamics and bloodstain characteristics.
- Identify forces associated with the creation of various types of bloodstains.
- Demonstrate ability to create a variety of discreet bloodstain patterns.
- Demonstrate ability to estimate impact angles of bloodstains.
- Demonstrate ability to identify point of convergence of related bloodstains.
- Demonstrate ability to relate impact angles with points of convergence to estimate area of origin of bloodstains.
- Recognize proper protective measures to be used in bloodstain scenes.
- Demonstrate proper photographic and written documentation methods for bloodstain scenes.
- Demonstrate ability to identify discreet patterns in a basic bloodstain pattern scene.
- Identify criteria for sequencing bloodstain patterns.
- Recognize factors which may contribute to contextual and confirmation bias in bloodstain pattern analysis.
- Identify procedures which promote objectivity and minimize bias in bloodstain pattern analysis.
- Identify basic format for a bloodstain pattern analysis report.
- Identify criteria for expert testimony in bloodstain pattern analysis.
LODGING
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dickson
147 Gum Branch Road
Dickson, TN 37055
615-560-1531
Booking Rate: $96 plus tax | Single/Double Occupancy
Amenities: Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi
Booking Info: Call the Hotel directly at 615-560-1531 and mention the Bloodstain Course group, group code number BSCA, to receive this special rate.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dickson
147 Gum Branch Road
Dickson, TN 37055
615-560-1531
Booking Rate: $96 plus tax | Single/Double Occupancy
Amenities: Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi
Booking Info: Call the Hotel directly at 615-560-1531 and mention the Bloodstain Course group, group code number BSCA, to receive this 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 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.