​Instructor: Sharon Plotkin, MS, CCSI
Course length:  4 hours

Fundamentals of Crime Scene Sketching

The importance of crime scene work involves many facets including documentation.  This documentation is a visual presentation to many people who will be involved in the investigation during and after the completion of processing the scene, including those persons that may not be present on the crime scene such as attorneys, forensic experts, juries, and judges.  Therefore, documentation is a critical component of ensuring others understand what crime scene investigators observed and collected on those scenes. 

The Fundamentals of Crime Scene Sketching webinar/workshop will provide the fundamental components for sketching and introduce attendees to the importance of sketching and the different types of sketches that crime scene investigators complete on the scene and after.  Measurements taken on crime scenes will also be discussed as well as a brief introduction to computerized sketching programs (CAD).
 
At the completion of this 4-hour webinar (3-hour lecture with an interactive component and a 1-hour practical exercise), the student will be introduced to the importance of crime scene sketches as an important component of documentation, taking measurements, and computerized sketching programs that will aid in the visualization of crime scenes.   
 
Please Note - A follow up practical exercise will ensure the objectives have been met.  Students must complete the assignment in order to receive the certificate.
 
Schedule
  • Importance of sketching as a form of documentation - 15 minutes
  • Types of sketches - 60 minutes
  • The different methods for taking measurements - 45 minutes
  • Computerized sketching programs (CAD) - 15 minutes
  • Break out session/creation of a team sketch - 30 minutes
  • Quiz and evaluations - 15 minutes
  • Practical - 60 minutes


Certification
This course has been submitted to the IAI Certification Boards for approval.  Please see our IAI Certifications page for more information.
Sharon Plotkin, MS, CCSI
Holding Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work, and an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology, Sharon Plotkin is currently seeking a doctoral degree in education.

Sharon has received specialized training in various fields of crime scene investigations, including bloodstain reconstruction, photography, crime scene reconstruction, fingerprinting, shoe wear casting and other various topics. She is certified in crime scene investigations and has been doing crime scene work for almost 21 years.

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