​Instructor: Amy Santoro, MFS, CBPA, CSCSA    
Course length: 6 hours

Pattern classification is a key step for bloodstain pattern analysts to determine the pattern type for each bloodstain pattern present on a scene. In this webinar, participants will learn how to evaluate a bloodstain pattern by considering five key criteria (size, shape, distribution, location, and appearance). After considering the five criteria of physical features, participants will learn to classify bloodstain patterns by using a modified ACE-V method developed by the instructor. Participants will complete a practical exercise. This webinar will not qualify participants to perform bloodstain pattern analysis.

  1. Bloodstain Pattern Characteristics (60 minutes)
    1. Size
    2. Shape
    3. Distribution
    4. Location
    5. Appearance
  2. Bloodstain Pattern Classification (90 minutes)
    1. ASB Terminology
    2. How to classify
  3. Bloodstain Pattern Classification Exercise as a group (30 minutes)
  4. Introduction to modified ACE-V for BPA (60 minutes)
  5. Individual Practical exercises (90 minutes)
  6. Practical exercise review (15 minutes)
    1. Instructor will show examples of the expected outcomes as well as an explanation of what settings were utilized to obtain the images.
    2. Students will submit their images for review upon the completion of the class
  7. Quiz (15 minutes)
 
Practical Exercises
  1. Students will practice classifying a bloodstain pattern as a group. In the group exercise, the instructor will walk the participants through each step of classification. Participants will work on data collection and interpretation individually, with each step of classification being reviewed in real time by the instructor.
  2. Students will complete an independent exercise where they will be provided with bloodstain pattern images and will classify them according to the methodology taught by the instructor.
  3. Students will complete a quiz
 
Student Assessments
Students are required to take a final exam and pass with a score of 70% or higher to successfully complete the course.

*This course has been approved by the IAI Crime Scene Certification board for 6 hours of certification credit by the Bloodstain Pattern Certification Board.
Amy Santoro, MFS, CBPA, CSCSA
Holding ​a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensics and a Master of Science in Forensic Science,  Amy Santoro is recognized by the International Association for Identification as a Certified Crime Scene Analyst. ​ 

Amy enjoys teaching and has taught courses in crime scene investigation and forensic photography to law enforcement and forensic practitioners. She is also an adjunct university professor, teaching undergraduate classes in forensic biology and general forensic science.

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