CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS WORKSHOP
WALLA WALLA, WA | OCTOBER 19 - 23, 2020
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Instructor:
Sharon Plotkin, MS, CCSI Location: Walla Walla Police Department Community Room 54 E Moore Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $579 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Essential Crime Scene Investigations
Crime scene processing is the foundation for successful investigation and prosecution of crimes. Without a thorough crime scene investigation, key elements of a crime may not be recognized or established. Although each crime scene will vary slightly, there are essential crime scene investigation practices that can guide crime scene personnel in physical evidence recovery and methodical documentation. Physical evidence recovered from the crime scene may take various forms; therefore, having an understanding of the types of physical evidence typically encountered at a crime scene will aid the investigator in locating and collecting the most valuable evidence. Developing proper documentation and evidence collection practices are critical for any crime scene investigator.
This five-day, Essential Crime Scene Investigations course is designed to introduce crime scene personnel to essential crime scene processing methods that can be employed at any type of scene. Initial crime scene response, note-taking, diagramming, search techniques, and photography principles will be covered. Various types of evidence typically located at crime scenes will be discussed, as well as methods for proper collection, development, and preservation of located evidence. Friction ridge and footwear processing and preservation techniques will be covered in detail along with documentation of bloody scenes and collection of biological evidence, to include chemical processing with Amido Black and LCV. Topics will include cleaned crime scenes and blood search techniques such as grid searching and Bluestar®, in addition to low light photography principles. Lastly, the course will delve into report writing, court testimony preparation and techniques, and Photoshop processing tools.
Practical exercises will be utilized throughout the course to enhance the learning experience. All practical activities are designed to provide participants with a foundation to better approach crime scenes and employ best practices. At the culmination of this training, students will be well equipped to approach crime scenes with knowledge and essential tools to perform a systematic crime scene investigation.
DAY 1
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/recertification training credit by the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.
Crime scene processing is the foundation for successful investigation and prosecution of crimes. Without a thorough crime scene investigation, key elements of a crime may not be recognized or established. Although each crime scene will vary slightly, there are essential crime scene investigation practices that can guide crime scene personnel in physical evidence recovery and methodical documentation. Physical evidence recovered from the crime scene may take various forms; therefore, having an understanding of the types of physical evidence typically encountered at a crime scene will aid the investigator in locating and collecting the most valuable evidence. Developing proper documentation and evidence collection practices are critical for any crime scene investigator.
This five-day, Essential Crime Scene Investigations course is designed to introduce crime scene personnel to essential crime scene processing methods that can be employed at any type of scene. Initial crime scene response, note-taking, diagramming, search techniques, and photography principles will be covered. Various types of evidence typically located at crime scenes will be discussed, as well as methods for proper collection, development, and preservation of located evidence. Friction ridge and footwear processing and preservation techniques will be covered in detail along with documentation of bloody scenes and collection of biological evidence, to include chemical processing with Amido Black and LCV. Topics will include cleaned crime scenes and blood search techniques such as grid searching and Bluestar®, in addition to low light photography principles. Lastly, the course will delve into report writing, court testimony preparation and techniques, and Photoshop processing tools.
Practical exercises will be utilized throughout the course to enhance the learning experience. All practical activities are designed to provide participants with a foundation to better approach crime scenes and employ best practices. At the culmination of this training, students will be well equipped to approach crime scenes with knowledge and essential tools to perform a systematic crime scene investigation.
DAY 1
- Introductions
- Initial Scene Response, Notes, Diagramming
- Crime Scene Photography
- Practical Exercises
- Crime Scene Photography Review
- Scene Search, Physical Evidence, Evidence Collection
- Vehicle Processing
- Friction Ridge Development and Processing Techniques
- Practical Exercises
- Processing, Documentation, and Collection of Blood Evidence
- Cleaned Scenes, Bluestar®
- Low Light Photography
- Practical Exercises
- Biological Evidence
- Presumptive Testing
- DNA Collection
- Footwear Evidence and Footwear Processing Techniques
- Chemical Processing Techniques to include Amido Black and LCV
- Examination Quality Photography
- Practical Exercises
- CSI Recap
- Report Writing and Court Testimony Techniques
- Creating Demonstrative Aids
- Photoshop Techniques
- Practical Exercises
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/recertification training credit by the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.
LODGING
Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel
1515 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99354
509-946-4121
Room Rate: $89.99 plus tax - single or double occupancy
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention the Richland Police Department training course when registering to receive the special rate or use the booking link below.
Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel
1515 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99354
509-946-4121
Room Rate: $89.99 plus tax - single or double occupancy
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention the Richland Police Department training course when registering to receive the special rate or use the booking link below.
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.