FULL – R2 114 Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction – Meridian

FULL

January 20-22, 2026

January 20-21, 2026, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
January 22, 2026, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Credit Hours: 20
Course Number: R2 114

Description:

This two- and one-half-day course is designed to first address the importance of Crime Scene Investigation. The process of gathering of “information” by professionals who will be investigating crime scenes. This process includes information obtained from call intake personnel, responding patrol officers, detectives, supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiners, and coroners. The course will address the roles and areas of responsibility of those various professionals in the “information” gathering process. Moreover, consideration will be given to the rules of evidence involving search and seizure and search warrant applications as part of the information gathering process.

Secondly, the course of instruction will cover Crime Scene Reconstruction. Foundational to violent crime investigations is the correct interpretation of the interactions between the victim and the suspect that comprises the criminal act. The correct analysis of physical evidence created from that interaction can assist crime scene investigators in reconstructing the crime as part of the overall investigative efforts to solve the case.  Therefore, course participants will be instructed on the proper identification, memorialization, and collection methods of physical evidence that will be used to reconstruct the events.

Prevailing at violent crime scenes is the presence of blood.  Significantly, the blood should be treated as important evidence. An emphasis will be placed upon providing the participant with the basic knowledge of bloodstain pattern analysis to reconstruct the sequence of events that gave rise to the bloodshed event at the crime scene. During the instruction, participants will acquire a working knowledge of bloodstain pattern identification, interpretation, documentation, and subsequent dissemination of their bloodstain pattern analysis to other investigative personnel to enhance the overall investigative efforts to reach case resolution.  To accomplish this, the participants will analyze interpretive crime scenes, conduct practical exercises, and complete a series of practicums.

Instructor: Wayne Sheppard, PATC

Location:

Idaho POST Academy
Building 3, Classroom A
700 S. Stratford Drive
Meridian, ID 83642

Cost: FREE OF CHARGE  (Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging.)

Registration Details:

CSI Flyer

Remarks:

Email or fax the registration form to: Cathy Weddle, cathy.weddle@post.idaho.gov, Fax: 208-884-7295 Office phone: 208-884-7321