BASIC BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS
CLEARWATER, FL | MAY 22 - 26, 2023
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/recertification training credit by the IAI Crime Scene Certification & Bloodstain Pattern Certification Boards.
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Instructors:
Heidi Sievers, Ph.D., CBPA, CCSI & Austin Sievers Location: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Sciences Division 4801 145th Avenue North Clearwater, Florida 33762 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $747 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. *NEW REGISTRATION/PAYMENT PROCESS: Please see the bottom of this course page to make your payment and register for this course.
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Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
This Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis course is designed for beginner investigators or for those who have not yet had bloodstain pattern analysis training or exposure to bloodstained crime scenes.
Students will learn how to correctly identify bloodstains both based on appearance as well as pattern mechanism. The course contains theory and principles of bloodstain pattern analysis as well as practical activities, mock scenes, and evidence.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DAY 1- Students will learn the fundamentals and composition of blood, principles and theories, proper terminology, and bloodstain characteristics based on variables of height, angle variance, and surface. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practical exercises.
DAY 2- Students will have the opportunity to build upon what they learned on day 1 by recognizing various bloodstains of spatter, passive, and altered characteristics. Students will go beyond examining visual characteristics and will begin measuring stains and engaging in basic bloodstain mathematical calculations.
DAY 3- Students will be introduced to documentation methods of individual bloodstains as well as bloodstain patterns. Students will photograph stains using proper equipment and methods.
DAY 4- Students will focus on the search, identification, and enhancement of bloodstains on a crime scene and items of evidence. Students will be exposed to various chemical enhancement techniques and begin analyzing and documenting bloodstains on fabrics and textiles. Students will also be tasked with photographing their results from chemical enhancement. Students will be introduced to the basics of bloodstain report writing and courtroom testimony.
DAY 5- Students will review concepts discussed throughout the week and have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a practical setting. Students will be provided a scene scenario with multiple bloodstains. Students will calculate area of convergence and origin, and fully document the bloodstained scene. They will then compile a rough draft of report for review.
*It is recommended that students have previously completed a basic crime scene processing workshop course or have experience in the field.
**Students will need to bring the following equipment, if possible:
Scales and manual calipers will be provided. Please bring a digital caliper, if you wish.
This Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis course is designed for beginner investigators or for those who have not yet had bloodstain pattern analysis training or exposure to bloodstained crime scenes.
Students will learn how to correctly identify bloodstains both based on appearance as well as pattern mechanism. The course contains theory and principles of bloodstain pattern analysis as well as practical activities, mock scenes, and evidence.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Develop a working knowledge and understanding of the physical properties and characteristics of blood
- Utilize proper documentation and collection methods for bloodstains and bloodstain patterns.
- Employ proper mathematical principles for determining angle of impact, area of convergence, and area of origin.
- Understand and apply bloodstain pattern analysis findings to crime scenes and written reports
DAY 1- Students will learn the fundamentals and composition of blood, principles and theories, proper terminology, and bloodstain characteristics based on variables of height, angle variance, and surface. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practical exercises.
DAY 2- Students will have the opportunity to build upon what they learned on day 1 by recognizing various bloodstains of spatter, passive, and altered characteristics. Students will go beyond examining visual characteristics and will begin measuring stains and engaging in basic bloodstain mathematical calculations.
DAY 3- Students will be introduced to documentation methods of individual bloodstains as well as bloodstain patterns. Students will photograph stains using proper equipment and methods.
DAY 4- Students will focus on the search, identification, and enhancement of bloodstains on a crime scene and items of evidence. Students will be exposed to various chemical enhancement techniques and begin analyzing and documenting bloodstains on fabrics and textiles. Students will also be tasked with photographing their results from chemical enhancement. Students will be introduced to the basics of bloodstain report writing and courtroom testimony.
DAY 5- Students will review concepts discussed throughout the week and have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a practical setting. Students will be provided a scene scenario with multiple bloodstains. Students will calculate area of convergence and origin, and fully document the bloodstained scene. They will then compile a rough draft of report for review.
*It is recommended that students have previously completed a basic crime scene processing workshop course or have experience in the field.
**Students will need to bring the following equipment, if possible:
- DSLR camera
- Tripod
- Macro Lens
- External Flash
Scales and manual calipers will be provided. Please bring a digital caliper, if you wish.
LODGING
Hampton Inn and Suites
4050 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762
727-572-7456
Room Rate: $119 plus tax
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention Tri-Tech Forensics or the BPA Course to receive the special rate.
Hampton Inn and Suites
4050 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762
727-572-7456
Room Rate: $119 plus tax
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention Tri-Tech Forensics or the BPA Course to receive the special rate.
REGISTRATION
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- Once you are logged in or your account is created, click the "Add product" button under your student name to select this course.
Note: Our system requires you to create an account owner before identifying a student. If you are registering yourself for a course, the account owner and student is the same, and you'll need to put your information in both places. If you are an agency representative signing up multiple students, put your information as the account owner and then add as many students as you need to register for the course.