DISCOVERING TRACE EVIDENCE
ORLANDO PARK, IL | MARCH 27 - 29, 2024
This course has been approved for 32 hours of certification/recertification training credit by the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.
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Instructor:
Sharon Plotkin, EDD, CCSI Location: Village of Orland Park Police Department 15100 Ravinia Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $549 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Discovering Trace Evidence
Trace evidence is defined as minute quantities and applies in the forensics field and Locard’s Exchange Principle which refers to the transfer of material of physical evidence that is small (Ogle & Plotkin, 2018). Locating, documenting and examination of trace evidence requires instrumentation for these minute pieces of evidence. Despite the challenges of trace evidence in linking specific individuals to crime scenes and one another through individual characteristics, the importance of class evidence is its ability to clear or exonerate suspect quickly and effectively.
The purpose of this 4-day Discovering Trace Evidence workshop is to introduce attendees to the importance of trace evidence such as hair, fibers, soil, paint, accelerants, glass and gunshot residue in crime scene investigations and the ability to successfully locate this evidence through tools such as alternate light sources, document this evidence through advanced photographic techniques and effective collection for submission to the lab for analysis. Power points, lectures, interactive activities, and many hands-on labs will be implemented throughout the workshop to ensure all objectives are met.
LEARNING GOALS: At the completion of this 4-day workshop, attendees will be introduced to the importance of trace evidence as valuable minute evidence on crime scenes, and the tools and equipment necessary for the documentation and collection of this evidence.
SCHEDULE:
Trace evidence is defined as minute quantities and applies in the forensics field and Locard’s Exchange Principle which refers to the transfer of material of physical evidence that is small (Ogle & Plotkin, 2018). Locating, documenting and examination of trace evidence requires instrumentation for these minute pieces of evidence. Despite the challenges of trace evidence in linking specific individuals to crime scenes and one another through individual characteristics, the importance of class evidence is its ability to clear or exonerate suspect quickly and effectively.
The purpose of this 4-day Discovering Trace Evidence workshop is to introduce attendees to the importance of trace evidence such as hair, fibers, soil, paint, accelerants, glass and gunshot residue in crime scene investigations and the ability to successfully locate this evidence through tools such as alternate light sources, document this evidence through advanced photographic techniques and effective collection for submission to the lab for analysis. Power points, lectures, interactive activities, and many hands-on labs will be implemented throughout the workshop to ensure all objectives are met.
LEARNING GOALS: At the completion of this 4-day workshop, attendees will be introduced to the importance of trace evidence as valuable minute evidence on crime scenes, and the tools and equipment necessary for the documentation and collection of this evidence.
SCHEDULE:
- Day One- Introduction to Trace Evidence/ documentation
- Importance of Trace evidence/ Locard’s Exchange Principle- 90 minutes
- Types of Trace evidence- 60 minutes
- Forms of documentation- 90 minutes
- Photographic techniques- 120 minutes
- Photography practical- 120 minutes
- Day Two- Hair, fibers, soil, paint, accelerants
- Introduction to Hair, fibers, soil, paint, accelerants -90 minutes
- Collection techniques- 90 minutes
- Alternate light sources- 120 minutes
- Alternate light source practical- 180 minutes
- Day Three- Application of Alternate Light source and Photography
- All day with multiple stations and practical exercises
- Day Four- Gunshot Residue/ Glass Shooting Range
- Introduction to Gunshot residue 90 minutes
- Shooting Range- 120 minutes
- Gunshot residue collection-120 minutes
- Glass evidence- 30 minutes
- Glass evidence collection- 90 minutes
- Evaluations/ certificates- 30 minutes
LODGING
Holiday Inn Chicago Tinley Park
18320 N Creek Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-840-4300
Room Rate: $146 + tax
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Use the following booking link to receive the special rate or call the hotel to reserve a room. Mention the Trace Evidence course when calling.
Cutoff Date: 02/09/24 (Please note early cutoff date.)
Holiday Inn Chicago Tinley Park
18320 N Creek Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-840-4300
Room Rate: $146 + tax
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Use the following booking link to receive the special rate or call the hotel to reserve a room. Mention the Trace Evidence course when calling.
Cutoff Date: 02/09/24 (Please note early cutoff date.)
REGISTRATION
We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.
We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.