Evidence Technician School Levels 1 & 2

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Instructors are highly qualified experts in their respective fields of law, crime lab, medical examiner’s office, photography, fingerprinting, traffic and major crime investigations.

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide police officers with the fundamentals of evidence processing and the skills necessary to properly investigate a crime scene. Each attendee will receive extensive handouts and support material.

The workshop will include hands-on training, lecture, video and discussion in the following areas:

  • Photography
  • Legal Aspects
  • Fingerprint Development
  • Major Crimes Investigation
  • Casting, Footwear and Tire Impressions
  • Firearms Evidence
  • Collection of Evidence
  • DNA Evidence
  • Recording the Scene
  • Trace Evidence
  • Mock Crime Scenes

Each student should bring the photo equipment that they will be using on the street.
This includes the following:

  • The camera needs to be a good quality: Cannon or Nikon DSLR camera with appropriate lenses
  • At least two good batteries for the camera and a working battery charger
  • A professional quality external flash unit with a hot shoe flash extendable cable, or wireless configuration
  • A remote shutter release, either wireless or cabled
  • At least 2 Digital Storage Cards specific to the camera
  • Flash to Camera Cord (attaches camera and flash unit together)
  • Good batteries for the flash unit, along with extra batteries
  • A good quality, law enforcement grade flashlight
  • A good quality professional grade tri-pod

Course Details:

- 302 Funds Eligible -
*No shows WILL be billed unless cancellation is received 5 days prior to the class*