DNa/Biology Course topics
Biological Evidence Recovery
Recovery of Evidence During Sexual Assault Scenes
Recovery of Evidence During Sexual Assault Scenes
Recovery of Evidence During Sexual Assault Scenes
Recovery of Evidence During Sexual Assault Scenes
Recovery of Evidence During Sexual Assault Scenes
Documentation of Blood Evidence
Recovery of Evidence During Sexual Assault Scenes
Professional Ethics in Forensic Science
Professional Ethics in Forensic Science
Professional Ethics in Forensic Science
Professional Ethics in Forensic Science
DNA Profiling
Professional Ethics in Forensic Science
DNA Profiling
Just Swab It - Biological Evidence Recovery
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 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.
$175 registration fee.
Taught by Instructor Sarah Voeller.
*** Coming 2023 - Recover of Evidence During Sexual Assault Scenes
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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*** Coming 2023 - Documentation of Blood Evidence
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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***Coming 2023 - Professional Ethics in Forensic Science
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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***Coming 2023 - DNA Profiling (Virtual Reality Hybrid)
Currently under development
The process of generating a DNA profile can be intimidating and confusing to investigators who are not familiar with the laboratory equipment and the processes utilized to generate a DNA profile. This interactive course examines the equipment used in generating a profile, how the laboratory process works, and how to interpret/review a DNA report.
Taught by Instructor Casie Parish Fisher, PhD.
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