BASIC BLOODSTAIN
PATTERN ANALYSIS
PORTLAND, ME | OCTOBER 2 - 6, 2023
BASIC BLOODSTAIN
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Instructor:
David Garber, MPA, CBPA, CSCSA Location: 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 40-hour Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) course will give students the working knowledge and tools to correctly identify and document bloodstain patterns. It will introduce the student to bloodstain terminology, the fundamental principles of BPA, theories, and science behind pattern formation, proper documentation of bloodstain patterns, and mathematic principles used in BPA. Instruction will be given through lectures, practicals, experimentation, and group presentations.
Throughout the course, students will learn how to identify different types of bloodstain patterns, such as passive, projected, and transfer patterns. They will also learn how to interpret the size, shape, and distribution of bloodstains to determine the nature and direction of the impact that caused them.
Upon completion of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of bloodstain pattern analysis and be able to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios. This course is suitable for individuals interested in pursuing a career in forensic science or law enforcement, as well as for those who want to develop a better understanding of the science behind bloodstain pattern analysis.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
COURSE CONTENT
This 40-hour Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) course will give students the working knowledge and tools to correctly identify and document bloodstain patterns. It will introduce the student to bloodstain terminology, the fundamental principles of BPA, theories, and science behind pattern formation, proper documentation of bloodstain patterns, and mathematic principles used in BPA. Instruction will be given through lectures, practicals, experimentation, and group presentations.
Throughout the course, students will learn how to identify different types of bloodstain patterns, such as passive, projected, and transfer patterns. They will also learn how to interpret the size, shape, and distribution of bloodstains to determine the nature and direction of the impact that caused them.
Upon completion of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of bloodstain pattern analysis and be able to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios. This course is suitable for individuals interested in pursuing a career in forensic science or law enforcement, as well as for those who want to develop a better understanding of the science behind bloodstain pattern analysis.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Acquire knowledge of the physical attributes of bloodstain patterns
- Acquire proficiency in the proper document and collect bloodstains and bloodstain patterns
- Develop a comprehension of the physics and mathematics employed in BPA
- Comprehend how bloodstain pattern analysis can assist in case reconstruction
COURSE CONTENT
- History of bloodstain pattern analysis
- Composition of blood
- Classification of Bloodstain patterns
- Physics of Bloodstain Formation
- Mathematics of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Determine Angle of Impact
- Determine the area of convergence and area of origin in impact patterns
- Bias in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Documentation of Bloodstain Patterns
- Case examples utilizing bloodstain pattern analysis
- Introduction to note-taking, report writing, and courtroom testimony
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