CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS WORKSHOP
MIAMI SHORES, FL | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 2, 2022
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/recertification training credit by the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board and 16 hours by the Forensic Photography Certification Board.
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Instructor:
Sharon Plotkin, MS, CCSI Hosted By: Miami Shores Police Department Location: Barry University Landon Student Union Building-Landon Events Room 11300 N. Miami Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33138 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $649 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Crime Scene Investigations Workshop
Crime scene processing is the foundation of the 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 the 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 workshop on Crime Scene Investigations is designed to introduce investigative and crime scene personnel to many of the crime scene processing methods that can be employed at the 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 collected evidence. Friction ridge and footwear processing and preservation techniques will be covered in detail including regular and magnetic dusting of prints, chemical processing of prints, casting fingerprints, and footwear impressions. The documentation of bloody scenes and the collection of biological evidence, to include chemical processing with Amido Black, Coomassie Blue, Leucocrystal Violet, and many more will be covered using practical exercises. Exercises will include processing cleaned crime scenes and blood search techniques that include the use of Bluestar® Forensic.
Proper techniques for documenting the scene through sketching and photographically capturing images of the scene and evidence within the scene will be covered in depth. Using the ALS or Alternate Light Source to both locate and photographically document evidence will be covered in class.
Lastly, the course will delve into report writing, court testimony preparation and techniques.
Crime scene processing is the foundation of the 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 the 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 workshop on Crime Scene Investigations is designed to introduce investigative and crime scene personnel to many of the crime scene processing methods that can be employed at the 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 collected evidence. Friction ridge and footwear processing and preservation techniques will be covered in detail including regular and magnetic dusting of prints, chemical processing of prints, casting fingerprints, and footwear impressions. The documentation of bloody scenes and the collection of biological evidence, to include chemical processing with Amido Black, Coomassie Blue, Leucocrystal Violet, and many more will be covered using practical exercises. Exercises will include processing cleaned crime scenes and blood search techniques that include the use of Bluestar® Forensic.
Proper techniques for documenting the scene through sketching and photographically capturing images of the scene and evidence within the scene will be covered in depth. Using the ALS or Alternate Light Source to both locate and photographically document evidence will be covered in class.
Lastly, the course will delve into report writing, court testimony preparation and techniques.
LODGING
Contact Phil Sanfilippo for Lodging information at 800.438.7884 ext. 1025 or phil@tritechusa.com
Contact Phil Sanfilippo for Lodging information at 800.438.7884 ext. 1025 or phil@tritechusa.com
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.