CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
MANY, LA | OCTOBER 2 - 6, 2023
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Instructor: Shelly Dill, MS, CSCSA
Location: Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office 1125 W. Mississippi Avenue Many, La 71449 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $629 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Crime Scene Investigations Workshop
This five-day (40 hour) Crime Scene Investigation course is intended for crime scene investigators/technicians, forensic technicians and detectives/investigators in the early stages of their career. This hands-on course is designed to familiarize law enforcement personnel with the basic technical skills needed to identify, document, preserve and collect the most common types of physical evidence found at crime scenes. Attendees will participate in numerous practical exercises to establish baseline knowledge in everything from crime scene documentation and photography to collecting various types of evidence for additional laboratory processing. Attendees will also be given an opportunity to learn fingerprint and latent print processing techniques utilizing a variety of chemicals and forensic light sources.
Day One and Two:
Day Three:
Day Four:
Day Five:
** Attendees are encouraged to bring any digital camera equipment normally issued by their agency. All other equipment and forensic supplies will be provided.
This five-day (40 hour) Crime Scene Investigation course is intended for crime scene investigators/technicians, forensic technicians and detectives/investigators in the early stages of their career. This hands-on course is designed to familiarize law enforcement personnel with the basic technical skills needed to identify, document, preserve and collect the most common types of physical evidence found at crime scenes. Attendees will participate in numerous practical exercises to establish baseline knowledge in everything from crime scene documentation and photography to collecting various types of evidence for additional laboratory processing. Attendees will also be given an opportunity to learn fingerprint and latent print processing techniques utilizing a variety of chemicals and forensic light sources.
Day One and Two:
- Crime Scene Investigation Overview
- Processing versus Analysis
- Types of Scenes and different approaches to processing of each
- Scene security
- Search and identify physical evidence along with the “unseen” evidence may be present marking of the evidence
- Documentation
- Note taking (report writing discussed later in the class)
- Photography (discussed later in the class) / Video / 3D rendering
- Proper use of Forensic Scales
- Search and Grid methods
- Sketch and mapping the scene
- Documentation
- Evidence Analysis
- Recognition
- Classification (Identification):
- By time and environment (Predictable, Unpredictable, Transient, Relational, Functional, Missing
- By use (sequential, directional, action, position, ownership
- Individualization (known characteristics (exemplar), unique characteristics, unknown)
- Scene alterations
- Types of Physical and Pattern Evidence
- Imprints/Indentations, striations, damage, exchange of evidence
- Lines, shapes, minute details
- Bloodstain, fire burns, positional, glass fractures, injury patterns
- Question Documents
- Imprints/Indentations, striations, damage, exchange of evidence
- Types of Biological Evidence
- Suspected blood evidence
- Presumptive tests for blood
- Other presumptive tests
- Seminal/Vaginal
- Hairs
- DNA
- Other
- Sexual Assault Kit, Toxicology Kit and Medical Examiner’s Kit
- Suspected blood evidence
- Types of Biological Evidence
- Suspected blood evidence
- Presumptive tests for blood
- Other presumptive tests
- Seminal/Vaginal
- Hairs
- DNA
- Other
- Sexual Assault Kit, Toxicology Kit and Medical Examiner’s Kit
- Suspected blood evidence
- Bloodstain pattern recognition
- Interpretation / Analysis
- Bloodstain mechanics
- Documentation / Photography
- Firearms
- Firearms classifications
- Safe handling of firearms
- Ammunition / Calibers / NIBIN and IBIS
- Trajectory
- Muzzle to target distance
- Pellet Patterns
- Cylinder and muzzle flash patterns
- Gun Shot Residue
- Use of UV/IR photography
- Arson / Explosives
- Role of Crime Scene Investigators at an arson scene with and without a deceased victim
- Drugs
- Over-the-Counter
- Prescription
- Narcotic versus non-narcotic
- Illicit Drugs
- Safe handling
- Fentanyl and new fentanyl analogs
- Narcan
- Collection of Evidence and Packaging
- How to properly handle, collect and preserve different types of evidence
- Bloodstain exercise
Day Three:
- Photography
- Cardinal Rules
- Photo Identifier and documentation forms
- 18% gray card
- Overall, Midrange, and close-up photographs
- Photographing wounds, bodies and sensitive areas
- Exposure Stops
- Exposure Variables
- Shutter speed, f-stops, ISO, metering, motion and light
- Exposure Modes
- Manual Exposure, Program Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
- Challenging scenes (weather conditions, backlit areas, extreme darkness, etc.)
- Use of Flashes and oblique lighting
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Ultraviolet Light
- Infrared Light
- Visible Light Fluorescence
- Alternate Light Sources, Infrared Light Sources, Lasers and other technology
- Photography exercise
- Death Investigations and scene processing
- Manner of Death
- Homicide versus Suicide
- Rigor Mortis, Livor Mortis, Putrefaction, etc.
- Entomology
- Injuries and wound types
- Antemortem versus Postmortem
- Autopsy procedures
- Manner of Death
Day Four:
- Fingerprints and Latent Processing Techniques
- What are fingerprints?
- Types of fingerprints: Patent, Latent and plastic prints
- Porous, non-porous and semi-porous surfaces
- Other surfaces (sticky side tape, cardboard, wood, etc.)
- Processes and Procedures used to Develop Latent Prints
- Photographing the fingerprint
- Digital photography methods
- UV/IR methods and technology
- Lifting with various mediums (tape, gel lifters, glue, etc.)
- Basic latent print development exercises
- Report writing
- What is important and what is not necessary
- Depositions / Trials / Preparing to testify
- CSI Effect
- Courtroom tips and pitfalls
- Trial video clips
Day Five:
- Mock Crime Scene
- Scenario details
- Analysis of the scene
- Photographs
- Identify pertinent evidence
- Sketch/Measurements
- Process the evidence for latent prints and/or DNA
- Write a report for the mock crime scene
- Submit the report, the sketch and any notes to the instructor
** Attendees are encouraged to bring any digital camera equipment normally issued by their agency. All other equipment and forensic supplies will be provided.
LODGING
Cypress Bend Resort
2000 Cypress Bend Parkway
Many, LA 71449
318-590-1500
Room Rate: $98 per night plus tax, single double occupancy
Amenities: Free wi-fi, Free parking, Golf Course, Driving Range, Many more
Booking Info: Contact the reservations department at 877-519-1500 and mention the CSI Training group at Many PD to receive the special rate.
Cypress Bend Resort
2000 Cypress Bend Parkway
Many, LA 71449
318-590-1500
Room Rate: $98 per night plus tax, single double occupancy
Amenities: Free wi-fi, Free parking, Golf Course, Driving Range, Many more
Booking Info: Contact the reservations department at 877-519-1500 and mention the CSI Training group at Many PD to receive the special rate.
REGISTRATION
We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.
We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.