University of North Alabama

Course: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

The North Alabama Law Enforcement Training Center is changing our name to the University of North Alabama Public Safety Institute., in conjunction with Forensic Pieces, Inc., we are proud to host a 40 hour Basic Crime Scene Investigation Course on April 6-10, 2009. Class will begin at 8:00 AM.

Cost of the course is $299.00 per participant. Refreshments will be served. The course has been approved for 40 hours of CEUs. Registration can be made online at www.una.edu/naletc.

****A One Week Cancellation notice must be given for the above class, or the participant and/or department will be charged the full amount****.

This course is part of the Crime Scene Investigation Certification Program. Information for this Certification can be found at http://www.una.edu/naletc/training/Crime%20scene%20investigation%20certification.htm

Basic Crime Scene Investigation Course The number one reason why most crime scene investigations fail is that there was inadequate crime scene processing. Working a crime scene, whether minor or major, is a process that involves a wide range of skills. This five day course was developed as a new or refresher workshop for crime scene investigators, or for the new officers with limited exposure and experience in crime scene processing. The detection, collection, documentation and preservation of physical evidence are key elements involved in every crime scene.

This course will demonstrate some techniques you may have already acquired and assist in the development of new techniques which you may not be aware of in crime scene examinations. Forensic science is forever changing and new techniques and equipment are being developed to assist the law enforcement officer with the challenges of the "every scene every time" concept, and always striving for perfection.
COURSE OUTLINE


DAY 1

Welcome and Introductions

Basic Crime Scene Lecture

Crime Scene Equipment and Crime Scene Collection Kits Overview

Safety Issues at the Crime Scene/Laboratory

Crime Scene Management

Documentation of the Crime Scene
• Crime Scene Photography
• Crime Scene Notes
• Crime Scene Searching
• Crime Scene Sketch
• Crime Scene Measurements

Crime Scene Packaging Options for all Types of Physical Evidence

Firearms Evidence Detection, Documentation, Collection and Preservation Lecture

Case Scenarios

Day 2

Biological Evidence Detection, Documentation, Collection and Preservation Lecture

DNA Touch and Wearer Collection and Preservation

Bloodstain Pattern Documentation

Bloodstain Pattern Terminology
Presumptive Blood Testing

Bluestar Forensics Blood Detection

Examination of clothing in a laboratory environment

Case Scenarios


Day 3

Microscopic Trace Evidence Detection, Documentation, Collection and Preservation Lecture

• Hair
• Fibers
• Glass
• Paint
• Metals
• Gunshot Residue
• Fracture Matches
• Building Materials
• Arson Debris


Latent Print Detection, Documentation Collection and Preservation Lecture
• Historical Background of fingerprints and their application to forensic science
• Fingerprint Patterns
• Collection and Application of “ELIMINATION PRINTS”
• Types of Surfaces at a Crime Scene and How to Process Each Surface
• Fingerprint Processing and lifting techniques
• Hands on Processing of Physical Evidence
• Specialized Processing Techniques to include human skin


Case Scenarios
Day4


Footwear and Tire Track Impressions Detection, Documentation, Collection and Preservation Lecture
• Photography
•Casting

Impression Evidence Tool mark and Bite mark Detection, Documentation, Collection and Preservation Lecture
• Photography
• Casting

Autopsy Evidence Detection, Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence from Victim and Application of Alternate Light Source Lecture

Mock Scenes Teams (the final puzzle pieces hands on processing of a mock scene)

Case Scenarios


Day 5


Crime Scene Report Writing

Team Crime Scene Power Point Presentations

Preparation of Crime Scene Courtroom Displays for a Professional Presentation

Team Crime Scene Case Presentation of Mock Scenes in a Courtroom Setting
(Crime Scenes Worked on Day 4)

Course Review and Evaluations

Case Scenarios


Each day will include actual case scenario of the topic discussed


What to bring to the course?

Casual attire, laptop if you have one (Team tasks so only one needed per group) and a digital camera with macro capabilities are preferred, however 35mm processing is available.
If you have any questions, please contact Terry Parker at tmparker1@una.edu or 256-627-6882.

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Holiday Inn of Sheffield, Alabama 4900 Hatch Blvd Sheffield, AL 35660 256-381-4710

Fees: $295