CJC-FRN7816 - Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Course Description

This course is designed for investigators, crime scene technicians, forensic technicians, and others practicing bloodstain pattern analysis.  The course will enhance basic skills and develop advanced skills used in complex scenes. Additionally, students will be given an opportunity to practice their observation and analysis skills and see how to properly present findings in court.

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
   • Taxonomy and Morphology of Bloodstain Patterns
   • Dynamics of Bloodstains
   • Report Writing
   • Clothing Examination
   • Using Backtrack Images and Win (software)
   • Documentation
2. Group Practical Exercises (9 Stations) 
   • Road mapping
   • Impact/Contact
   • Tangent Method
   • Clothing Examination
   • Review an Examiner's Report
   • String / Laser methods
   • Distance traveled / Droplet method
   • Stain Size
   • Case practical
3. Group Scenarios (multiple stations) 
   • Evaluate scene
   • Documents patterns
   • Prepare report
4. Presentation 
   • Chemical reagents
   • Court presentations
   • Report writing & court prep
   • Moot court and review
5. Peer Review Analysis
   • Groups present findings in front of other groups
6. Other exercises
   • Chemical Enhancement of Blood Lecture
   • Luminal and LCV practical 

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to complete the following:

• Identify key bloodstain patterns and articulate their physical characteristics with 90% accuracy.
• Demonstrate the ability to use various methods to accurately establish the PO for an impact pattern.
• Demonstrate methods of documenting bloodstain scene, both photographically and in written format/
• Recognize and describe how the use of Luminal and fluorescein help to enhance latent blood patterns.
• Demonstrate an ability to evaluate a complex bloodstain pattern scene.
• Demonstrate an ability to properly present bloodstain pattern evidence in court.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture, Demonstration and Practical exercises

Evaluation:

• Written Exam
• Demonstration of Skills:  Evaluate, present and document complex scenes
• Class Participation