Tag: Crime Scene
R4 114 Crime Scene Investigations- Chubbuck
April 28-30, 2025
Credit Hours: 24
Course Number: R4114
Description:
This 24-hour Basic Crime Scene Investigations and Management course is designed to instruct the proper methods and techniques that can be applied when investigating the crime scene to maximize the potential of the evidence at the scene. The course is primarily intended for new crime scene technicians and investigators, death investigators, patrol officers, and detectives as well as individuals interested in seeking employment in the field of forensics. Experienced investigators will also benefit from much of the course content.
This Crime Scene Investigations course is also designed for first responders such as fire and EMT personnel. It instructs these personnel on how to identify potential crime solving evidence while performing life-saving measures at the scene. Stress is placed on interdepartmental cooperation and the sharing of information between these personnel and investigators.
Identifying the evidence as well as techniques that should be employed in its collection and processing will be addressed.
Topics:
Day 1 – Initial Response to the Scene
Includes response to the scene, interviewing eyewitnesses, processing the scene, scene documentation, and practical exercises
Day 2 – Introduction to Crime Scene Photography
Includes first responder photography and practical exercises, use of scales and close-up views, and nighttime photography
Day 3 – Latent Print and DNA Processing
Includes DNA and fingerprint collection, latent print processing, friction ridge skin impression characteristics, and exercises
Instructors: Shelly Dill
Location:
Chubbuck Police Department
5160 Yellowstone Ave.
Chubbuck, ID 83202
Registration Details:
Click link- https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0027-0031-ca414892c6f24f008f8d512e7b93e14b
Remarks:
Home2 Suites by Hilton Pocatello
2325 Via Caporatti Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
208-417-2100
Room Rate: $110 per night plus tax (single/double room)
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
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Cutoff Date: April 13, 2025
R4 114 Crime Scene Photography- Pocatello
May 20-24, 2024, 0800-1700
Credit Hours: 40
Course Number: R4114
Description:
This 40-hour Crime Scene Photography course teaches the techniques needed to successfully document evidence and scenes in a professional manner. The course begins with instruction of basic photographic techniques such as the mechanics of exposure, depth-of-field, and motion control. Camera handling and operation are stressed in all areas to include camera controls and how they work, electronic noise causes and controls, and much more. This course also includes instruction on basic electronic flash operation and techniques.
Course Topics
Basic Photography
Basic Electronic Flash
Composition for the Crime Scene (How to photograph crime scenes)
Photography of Chemoluminescent Blood Reagents
Painting-with-Light Lighting Technique
Fingerprint Photography and Specialized Evidence Lighting Techniques
Photographic Documentation of Footwear and Tire Track Impressions
Alternate Light Source Photography
Legal Issues for Digital Photography
Practical Exercises
Depth-of-Field and Exposure
Motion Control
Electronic Flash Operation
Bluestar© Reagent Photography
Low-Light Photography/Painting-with-Light
Mock Crime Scene Photography
Fingerprint Photography and Evidence Lighting
Footwear Photography
Alternate Light Source Photography
The results of all exercises are reviewed in class and are critiqued by the instructors and the students.
Instructors: Brett Doretti
Location:
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office
5800 S 5th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
Registration Details:
To register for this course, click the following link- https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0027-0031-a9c7a8d7826c466da65555a8b614cf38
Remarks:
Courtyard by Marriott Pocatello
290 Vista Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
208-425-7750
Room Rate: $107 per night plus tax, single double occupancy
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking (Breakfast is available for purchase.).
Booking Info: Call the hotel directly or Click Here to receive this special rate.
Cutoff Date: April 19, 2024