Crime Scene Investigation Course (80 Hours)

Tuition Cost $595.00

Course Content

The course will follow the format of the book the Complete Crime Scene Investigation Handbook. The Handbook is divided into 6 Sections, Introduction, Documentation, Locating Evidence, Types of Evidence, Special Considerations and Putting it all Together. This course will begin with identifying the investigative team and their individual responsibilities. This is followed by a review of the Forensic Search and Seizure. Attendees will then learn the various methods to document a crime scene, which include:

Note Taking
Photography
Sketching

Following the documentation instruction, attendees will be given instruction on Locating Evidence, which includes

Crime Scene Searching Techniques
Alternate Light Source
Presumptive Tests and Chemical Enhancements
Latent Fingerprint Development
Evidence Collection and Packaging

The attendees will then take the instruction from Section 2 and learn the various methods to specifically identify, document, collect and process the following types of evidence:

Physical Evidence
Serological Evidence
Trace Evidence
Firearms and Toolmark Evidence
Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence
Digital Evidence
Injury Documentation

The attendees will then learn the documentation of evidence that may not always present at all crime scenes, however may encounter from time to time. These various special considerations include:

Shooting Scene Documentation
Bloodstain Documentation
Clandestine Graves and Scattered Human Remains
Fire Scenes
Questioned Document Evidence

The attendees will wind down the training with lectures on the processing methodology and report writing. The attendees will then have an opportunity to put their knowledge to work by processing a mock crime scene.

Upcoming Classes

Location of Training	Dates of Training	Download Course Flyer
201 N Rock Island, El Reno, OK 73036	February 24 - March 7, 2025	Download Course Flyer	Register for Course
2801 N Mays St. Round Rock, TX 78665	February 3 - 14, 2025	Download Course Flyer	Register for Course
23600 East 128th Ave. Commerce City, CO 80022	June 16 - 27, 2025	Download Course Flyer	Register for Course