The Missing Piece: Crime Scene Processing

Securing, working, and processing crime scenes can be one of the most difficult hands-on tasks a detective will encounter. Properly handling and processing the crime scene is a vital task, as it involves handling the most delicate of evidence, from DNA to fingerprints, and everything in between. In today’s world with CSI TV shows on just about every channel, juries are now expecting more forensic evidence than ever before. From crime scene to courtroom, Pinnacle TCI, LLC has developed a 3-day Basic Crime Scene Processing Course. Basic Crime Scene Processing for Patrol Officer and Detectives – This 3-day course contains the following material:

This course will cover the essentials of securing the crime scene, identifying items of evidence, and managing the scene to prevent contamination. Participants will learn to document the crime scene through various methods, including photography and sketching, and will be introduced to baseline and triangulation measurement techniques for accurate scene reconstruction. Recovery and packaging of evidence will also be discussed, with practical hands-on exercises to reinforce the concepts. The course includes "hands-on" mock crime scenes to provide participants with real-world experience in applying the skills they have learned.