Designed for experienced investigators and crime scene technicians, this advanced course teaches the use of scientific methods, evidence analysis and deductive reasoning in determining the series of events in a crime and accurately reconstructing the resulting crime scene.
We will show you time proven techniques and the procedures to follow in reconstructing a variety of different incidents within a scene, from the identification and analysis of the evidence to the documentation and presentation of your findings.
As part of the course, you will participate in practical exercises designed to strengthen your knowledge in areas such as bloodstain pattern analysis, pattern evidence and gunshot trajectory reconstruction. You will participate in useful testing and experimentation involving evidence, to include a live fire shooting of a vehicle at the range. In addition, you will learn how to determine the degree of certainty in your findings.
To successfully complete the course, you will work with several actual case studies, completing the reconstruction of the crime scenes and presenting your findings to the class.
Topics Include
- Sources of information and evidence
- Dynamics of the reconstruction process
- Bloodstain pattern analysis
- The reconstruction model
- Pattern evidence and analysis
- Trajectory reconstruction
- Courtroom testimony and Daubert hearing preparation
- Reconstruction procedures
Audience
Experienced investigators and crime scene technicians, seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, medical examiner and coroner investigators, and military investigative personnel
This course is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement and medical examiner personnel.
Prerequisite
Prior training or working knowledge in bloodstain pattern analysis is recommended.
Course Length
40 hours
Note
This course is IAI Crime Scene Certification approved.
What to Bring
Required
- Appropriate clothing for field exercises and documenting bloodstains using veterinarian-provided animal blood
Recommended
- Camera and equipment to document field exercises
- Laptop computer with administrative privileges
Note(s)
One day will consist of practical exercises of bloodstain pattern interpretation; at times at floor level. Another day will be spent at an outdoor shooting range conducting hands-on documentation exercises.
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