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PRACTICAL SHOOTING INCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

SAN DIEGO, CA  |  SEPTEMBER 18 - 22, 2023
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This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/re-certification training credit in the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.
Instructors:  
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Matthew Steiner, MS, CSCSA & Edward Dingman

Location:
San Diego Police Department
4230 Spruance Road
San Diego, CA 92101
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​Hours:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuition:  $699.00

This course is presented in partnership with the
International Association for Identification.
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Practical Shooting Incident Reconstruction

The Practical Shooting Incident Reconstruction course is designed for police officers, detectives, criminalists, forensic scientists, and crime scene investigators who would be tasked to investigate a shooting scene. The course focuses on firearms mechanics; ballistic trajectories; how bullets interact with various surfaces; and practical recognition, documentation, processing, and analysis of shooting scene evidence. Students will review real-world cases, investigate mock scenes, and gain experience with empirical testing and experimentation.

This course includes many hands-on experiments and practical exercises.

Topics Include:
  • Understanding Internal Ballistics
  • Comprehending External Ballistic paths
  • Interpreting Terminal Ballistic Damage
  • Orientation, sequencing, position, and range of firearm discharge
  • Document and reconstruct trajectories
  • Location and positioning of victim
  • Application of chemical reagents
  • Proper use trajectory reconstruction tools and techniques
  • Documentation techniques
    • Notes and Reports
    • Diagrams
    • Laser Scanning
    • Photography

Course Outline:
DAY # 1
  • ​​Introduction
  • Pre-Test
  • Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction
  • Three Types of Ballistics
  • Components of Cartridge
  • Ballistic damage at the crime scene
 
DAY # 2
  • Shooting Reconstruction
  • Identifying and Documenting Firearms and Firearms related evidence
  • Processing Firearms Evidence
  • Firearms Discharges Involving Members of Service
  • Chemical Testing
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DAY # 3 RANGE DAY
  • ​Materials
  • Exercises
 
DAY # 4
  • ​​Mock Scenes
 
DAY # 5
  • ​​Report Writing
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Case Presentations
  • Test​ ​

LODGING

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport
2211 Lee Court
San Diego, CA 92101
619-881-2710 


Room Rate:  $161 plus tax (includes breakfast)

Parking:   $15 per night

Amenities:  Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi

Booking Info:  Call the hotel directly or use the hotel booking link, below, to receive this special rate.
**Cutoff date for this rate is ​August 18, 2023
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We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.
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