BASIC BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS
CENTENNIAL, CO | JUNE 14 - 18, 2021
BASIC BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS
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Instructors:
Gary Graff, CBPA & Iris Dalley Graff Location: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 13101 E. Broncos Parkway Centennial, CO 80112 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
Holiday Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center - Centennial
6638 South Nome Streeet
Centennial, CO 80111
303-708-3000
Booking Rate: $99 plus tax (single/double) | Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office training or use the booking link below to receive the special rate.
Holiday Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center - Centennial
6638 South Nome Streeet
Centennial, CO 80111
303-708-3000
Booking Rate: $99 plus tax (single/double) | Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office training or use the booking link below to receive 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 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.