CRIME SCENE
METAL DETECTOR OPERATIONS
ANDOVER, MN | MAY 18 - 19, 2020
CRIME SCENE
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Students attending this course will receive, at no additional charge, a Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer with a retail value of $149. Read more below!
This course has been approved for 16 hours of certification/re-certification training credit in the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board. |
Instructor:
John Volek Location: Sunrise Police Department 10440 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $399.00 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Crime Scene Metal Detector Operations
Crime Scene Metal Detector Operations will provide the crime scene investigator with a basic understanding of the nomenclature and operation of metal detectors. This course will also teach the techniques needed to successfully locate metallic items of evidence such as, but not limited to, firearms, projectiles, and shell casings. This training will permit the investigator to find more evidence and/or find the evidence more quickly.
The design of this course is specific to the following metal detectors: Garrett CSI 250, Garrett CSI Pro, or the Garrett AT Pro. (For other metal detectors, please contact us.)
Course Outline
b. Metal Detectors Twelve Components and Optional Accessories
c. Assembly
d. Batteries, Power ON and OFF, and Factory Resetting
e. Metal Detector Control Panel
2. Target Information
a. Target ID Legend - Ferrous (iron) and Non-Ferrous
b. Target ID Cursor (Upper Scale) 20 graphic degree segments
c. Target ID Notch Discrimination Scale
d. Target ID Depth Indicator
e. Digital Target ID (1 thru 99)
3. Ground Balancing
a. Ground Balancing - Push Button Operation
b. Automatic Ground Balancing
c. Manual Ground Balancing
4. Frequency Adjustment
a. Frequency Ajustment (F1-F4) Interference Reduction
5. Tone ID and Tone Roll Audio
a. Low-Tones (ferrous target nails-iron)
b. Medium Tones (small non-ferrous, lead bullets, small shell casings)
c. High Tones (non-ferrous larger brass and cooper bullet casings)
d. Tone Variations (target orientation and size)
6. Search Modes
a. Custom Mode (adjustable by the user will be retained at power off)
b. Zero Mode (adjustable- not retained at power off)
7. Notch Discrimination
a. Notch Discrimination Notch DISC push buttons (+), (-)
b. Notch Discrimination ( proportional discrimination)
8. Iron Discrimination
a. Iron Discrimination Setting 0-40
b. Iron Discrimination Push Buttons Operations
c. Iron Discrimination and Combined Conductivity (multiple targets)
9. Iron Audio
a. Iron Audio ON/OFF
b. Iron Disc Settings (audible iron identification for enhanced target identification)
10. Bench or Air Testing
a. Observe Digital Target ID"s
b. Discrimination
c. Iron Audio
11. Field Metal Detecting
a. Search Grids
b. Sweeping the Coil
c. Pinpointing
d. Target Recovery
Equipment Requirements: Garrett CSI 250, Garrett CSI Pro, or Garrett AT Pro, accompanied by a Garrett Hand-Held Pin-Pointer Metal Detector, Metal Detector Headphones, and a handheld digging tool.
Practical Exercise: The topics presented in this class will be evaluated by written tests and performance evaluations during the entirety of this course.
FREE Garret Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer! Students attending this course will receive, at no additional charge, a Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer with a retail value of $149. The Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer is completely submersible (up to 10 feet). It features simple, one-button operation; retune sensitivity adjustment; silent vibration mode; automatic power-off feature; and a lost pinpointer alarm, ensuring you can easily locate your pinpointer if it is misplaced. The Pro-Pointer AT is only 9” in length and includes a Garrett belt holster, lanyard attachment, and a 2-year warranty. Add accuracy to your tools and find your evidence before you dig; take the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer on your next crime scene.
Crime Scene Metal Detector Operations will provide the crime scene investigator with a basic understanding of the nomenclature and operation of metal detectors. This course will also teach the techniques needed to successfully locate metallic items of evidence such as, but not limited to, firearms, projectiles, and shell casings. This training will permit the investigator to find more evidence and/or find the evidence more quickly.
The design of this course is specific to the following metal detectors: Garrett CSI 250, Garrett CSI Pro, or the Garrett AT Pro. (For other metal detectors, please contact us.)
Course Outline
- Introduction to the Garrett Metal Detector
b. Metal Detectors Twelve Components and Optional Accessories
c. Assembly
d. Batteries, Power ON and OFF, and Factory Resetting
e. Metal Detector Control Panel
2. Target Information
a. Target ID Legend - Ferrous (iron) and Non-Ferrous
b. Target ID Cursor (Upper Scale) 20 graphic degree segments
c. Target ID Notch Discrimination Scale
d. Target ID Depth Indicator
e. Digital Target ID (1 thru 99)
3. Ground Balancing
a. Ground Balancing - Push Button Operation
b. Automatic Ground Balancing
c. Manual Ground Balancing
4. Frequency Adjustment
a. Frequency Ajustment (F1-F4) Interference Reduction
5. Tone ID and Tone Roll Audio
a. Low-Tones (ferrous target nails-iron)
b. Medium Tones (small non-ferrous, lead bullets, small shell casings)
c. High Tones (non-ferrous larger brass and cooper bullet casings)
d. Tone Variations (target orientation and size)
6. Search Modes
a. Custom Mode (adjustable by the user will be retained at power off)
b. Zero Mode (adjustable- not retained at power off)
7. Notch Discrimination
a. Notch Discrimination Notch DISC push buttons (+), (-)
b. Notch Discrimination ( proportional discrimination)
8. Iron Discrimination
a. Iron Discrimination Setting 0-40
b. Iron Discrimination Push Buttons Operations
c. Iron Discrimination and Combined Conductivity (multiple targets)
9. Iron Audio
a. Iron Audio ON/OFF
b. Iron Disc Settings (audible iron identification for enhanced target identification)
10. Bench or Air Testing
a. Observe Digital Target ID"s
b. Discrimination
c. Iron Audio
11. Field Metal Detecting
a. Search Grids
b. Sweeping the Coil
c. Pinpointing
d. Target Recovery
Equipment Requirements: Garrett CSI 250, Garrett CSI Pro, or Garrett AT Pro, accompanied by a Garrett Hand-Held Pin-Pointer Metal Detector, Metal Detector Headphones, and a handheld digging tool.
Practical Exercise: The topics presented in this class will be evaluated by written tests and performance evaluations during the entirety of this course.
FREE Garret Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer! Students attending this course will receive, at no additional charge, a Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer with a retail value of $149. The Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer is completely submersible (up to 10 feet). It features simple, one-button operation; retune sensitivity adjustment; silent vibration mode; automatic power-off feature; and a lost pinpointer alarm, ensuring you can easily locate your pinpointer if it is misplaced. The Pro-Pointer AT is only 9” in length and includes a Garrett belt holster, lanyard attachment, and a 2-year warranty. Add accuracy to your tools and find your evidence before you dig; take the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Pinpointer on your next crime scene.
LODGING
Sheraton Suites Plantation
311 N. University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324
954-424-3300
Room Rate: $139.99 plus tax
Booking Info: Contact the hotel directly or use the hotel booking link below.
Sheraton Suites Plantation
311 N. University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324
954-424-3300
Room Rate: $139.99 plus tax
Booking Info: Contact the hotel directly or use the hotel booking link below.
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.