CJC-FRN7835 - Advanced Crime Scene Academy

Course Description

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of comprehensive crime scene processing and the science behind the scene. This hands-on workshop provides the student with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, collect and preserve evidence from a crime scene. Participants will learn all of the elements of crime scene processing including forensic photography, investigative principles and related legal issues. Lessons are reinforced with hands-on practice with equipment. Participants will process crime scenes and support findings in moot court. This course focuses on the evidentiary significance of biological material discovered at a crime scene. The course emphasizes the use of technology to resolve crimes. Study will include the use of alternate light sources, trace evidence, forensic serology.

Course Outline

1. Day 1 - Lecture
   • History of photography and how it works in Crime Scene Investigation
   • Case Law
   • Crime Scene Photography Techniques
   • Basic Hands On
   • Over Alls
   • Mediums
   • Close-ups
   • Shoe impressions
   • Fingerprints on textured surfaces
   • Fumed Prints
   • Florescent Powders
   • Blood Spatter
   • Photographing blood detection (Blue Star, Luminal)
2. Day 2 - Practicals
   • ALS/LED/UV Photography
   • Infrared Photography
   • Shooting Scene-Laser trajectory
   • Painting with Light
   • Computer Software / Archiving Systems
   • Photo shop & Power Points
   • Printing-output Court Room
   • Interview Tech with Images
3. Day 3-5
   • Indoor Crime Scene
   • Outdoor Crime Scene
   • Pathology for Law Enforcement

Learner Outcomes

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

• Students will be knowledgeable in advanced crime scene investigative techniques
• Students will become more familiar with the use of advanced forensic equipment and collection techniques  
• Students will build on their experience from basic techniques previously learned along with attempting new principles they may need to process more complicated crime scenes.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture and Practical Exercises

Evaluation: Exam and Final Practical Exercises