Instructor: Martin Eversdijk
Course length: 40 hours
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This Bloodstain Pattern Analysis on Textiles course is designed to give the participants 40 hours of lectures and practicals (experiments and mock scenes) to increase knowledge and skills for conducting bloodstain analysis on textiles.
Examination of bloodstained clothing is a common request of the bloodstain pattern analyst. The analysis of this examination can potentially provide information regarding the movements and activities of the wearer during a bloodshed event and may confirm or refute testimonies for the presence of bloodstain patterns on his or her clothing. To analyze these bloodstains correctly, the analyst has to understand the scientific fundamentals involved in bloodstain formation and its final appearance on the textile(s). This course is designed for all levels of law enforcement personnel, especially those who search for blood at scenes as well as on articles of physical evidence including investigators, crime scene personnel, attorneys, prosecutors, judges, medicolegal investigators, and students studying forensics science and/or criminal justice. Training topics to be covered:
Successful completion of a Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis course meeting the requirements of the IABPA basic course and some field experience. Class: Maximum of 12 participants. What to bring to the course: Participants are advised to bring seasonally appropriate clothing. We also encourage students to bring a digital camera which could be very helpful if you wish to document any of your experiments. Assessment Standards/ Certification: A certificate of completion will be issued for successful completion of a written assessment of the course requirements. Materials/Supplies provided in class:
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Martin began his law enforcement career as a crime scene investigator in the Forensic Department, Amstelveen, The Netherlands, in 1993. While employed here, he served as a staff member and trainer at the Institute for Criminal Investigations and Crime Science (the National training center for CSI’s in the Netherlands), developing and teaching basic courses on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and blood search and enhancement techniques. |