Field Evidence Technician Course

presented by
Center for Criminal Justice
California State University, Long Beach
(562) 985-4940

Course Objective

This course will teach an understanding of the fundamental theories of physical evidence, practically applied; and the legal consideration involved in its collection, preservation and presentation in court.

The solution of crime focuses increasingly upon discovery of various forms of physical evidence at crime scenes and subsequent scientific analysis. There is a need to improve knowledge of law enforcement personnel in regard to physical evidence. These personnel should be skilled in the recognition of physical evidence and be capable of preserving it for laboratory processing.

Topical Areas Include

Introduction to Physical Evidence
Legal Aspects of Physical Evidence
Theory and Technique of Crime Scene Search
Photography: Technical, Flash, Available Light, and Painting-With-Light Photographic Techniques; Crime Scene Photography; and Photographing Evidence
Casting and Reproduction of Impressions, Tools Marks, and Prints
Fingerprints: Recovery, Classification and Preservation
Blood and Physiological Fluids
Physical Evidence in Death Investigations
Hair, Fibers, Soils and Other Trace Evidence
Firearms Distance Determination
Gunshot Residue Collection

The course will culminate with a practical exercise whereby the class will utilize a team approach at a realistic crime scene. Team members will present all their findings the following day to a District Attorney and Criminalist who will critique their work. This is a true judge of how well the participants have learned the skills and techniques given in the course.

Schedule of Classes

April 23 - May 4, 2001
June 4 - 15, 2001
September 17 - 28, 2001
October 29 - November 9, 2001
January 7 - 18, 2002
March 4 - 15, 2002
April 29 - May 10, 2002
June 17 - 28, 2002

Registration

Center for Criminal Justice
California State University, Long Beach
(562) 985-4940

HOURS: 80 Hours
COST: $ 581.00

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