This course qualifies for 8 hours of IAI crime scene recertification training credit.
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 types of evidence we swab, swabbing materials, the different methodologies used in swabbing, swabbing on crime scenes, swabbing evidence, working with your forensic laboratory, understanding DNA analysis results and answering questions in court.
$175 registration fee.
Taught by Instructor Sarah Voeller.
40-hour course
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.
$650 registration fee
Taught by Instructor Kimberlee Moran.
Currently under development
Crime scene processing is a critical stage for investigators, especially when biological evidence is the main type of evidence that plays a pivotal role in obtaining a conviction. This 8/24- hours course is entirely dedicated on how documenting and processing major sexual assault crime scenes, including searching and processing evidence for the presence of biological fluid. The use of forensic light source for the detection of body fluids, evidence packaging, chain-of-custody concerns, and victim injury photos documentation will be as well discussed.
Taught by Instructor Cristina Pino.
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Currently under development
This course will discuss various ways to locate, enhance and document blood evidence on crime scenes and on items of evidence. We will cover techniques such as ALS, infrared photography, chemical processing techniques (Bluestar and Leuco Crystal Violet) and presumptive tests. We will discuss the existing guidelines for bloodstain pattern analysis (categorization), which allows for a general understanding of how blood stains are deposited. We will explain documentation techniques such as low light photography (to capture the glow of Bluestar) and comparative/to scale photography (to document blood stains on scene). The course will provide examples of these techniques utilized at crime scenes. Blood stains can be intimidating because of the complexity in their interpretation. However, with a general knowledge of blood stains and proper documentation techniques, the investigator can feel confident that the evidence can be reviewed later if expert analysis is required. This course will be beneficial for any detective or practitioner documenting crime scenes and crime evidence.
Taught by Instructor Sarah Voeller.
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Currently under development
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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Currently under development
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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Currently under development
This course will provide an introduction to forensic photography, including the basic
operations of a digital camera and the application of photography practices to crime scene
documentation. The basic operations of a camera would include aperture, depth of field,
exposure triangle, ISO, F-stop, and other operations. Crime scene documentation includes
training in overall, midrange, and close up photography, videography, photo composition,
photographing with scale, day and night photography, photography of vehicles, residences, and
best practices in forensic photography. This course would provide a strong foundation for
incoming crime scene investigators and medical examiner investigators.
Taught by Instructor Kashmiere McGee.
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