The collection of biological evidence can sometimes be more complicated than it appears. The “just swab it” mindset is not as clear and concise as one might think. This interactive course explores the different types of swabs, the different methodologies used in swabbing, and some of the challenges investigators might encounter when making collection decisions involving biological evidence and swabbing.
Taught by Instructor Casie Parish Fisher, PhD.
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This course aims to provide training in the location and recovery of human remains. Participants will learn techniques that will maximize evidence recovery for outdoor scenes. This course will also introduce the application of archaeological theory and methodology to crime scene examination. his course is ideal for professionals responsible for the recovery of evidence and/or human remains. Professional archaeologists, personnel from ME / coroner offices, crime scene units, forensic labs, first responders, and law enforcement officers will all benefit from this program.
Taught by Instructor Kimberlee Moran.
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Understanding the value of evidence within a crime scene is critical when responding to a crime. This interactive course aims to explore a variety of scenarios where evidence identification and collection within the scene is crucial. Once items have been identified, we will also seek to understand the value of the items identified as they move into the laboratory for further processing and analysis.
Taught by Instructor Casie Parish Fisher, PhD.
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Crime Scene Investigation can be a very diverse and challenging discipline to navigate for those who are tasked with leading such a unit. This course will be an in-depth look into the different aspects of crime scene supervising including building an effective CSI Unit, navigating personnel issues, and guiding the student through some challenging obstacles encountered in managing such a diverse unit. Throughout the course, many topics will be covered such as building an effective training program, the hiring process, managing critical incidents, after action follow-ups with your staff, and outreach and continuing education for leaders and crime scene investigators. This course is designed to give current or perspective crime scene supervisors the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively build and manage their specific crime scene unit.
Taught by Instructor Michele Smith.
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This course is designed to meet accreditation requirements for training in the application of ethical practices in forensic science. The training covers general ethics and morals and how that differs from professional ethics. Topics include what defines “good” ethics, considerations for professional ethics and scientific excellence in forensic science, how to establish and enforce a code of ethics, and runs through ethical scenarios that occur in day-to-day work as a forensic scientist. The training also explores real-world examples of bad professional ethics in Forensic Science and considers what ethical violations occurred in each.
Taught by Instructor Heather VanDeGrift.
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