This unique course developed for forensic and criminal justice educators provides participants with a hands-on, application-driven training event that presents new skills to less experienced educators and enhances the skills of the more experienced.
Instruction will be on the core concepts and methodologies utilized at a crime scene to include taking crime scene progression photographs, generating a crime scene sketch, collecting, packaging, and documenting evidence, collecting, comparing, and processing fingerprints, and handling bloodstains at a scene. Skills demonstration, coupled with discussion and implementation strategies for the K classroom facilitation of activities, provides participants with the most current field-based methodologies to best incorporate the concepts within their classroom.
This professional development opportunity aligns with TEKS objectives. This unique course developed for forensic and criminal justice educators provides participants with a hands-on, application-driven training event that expands upon the concepts learned in Crime Scene Processes and Field Skills Phase I. Instruction will be on the progressively more advanced concepts and methodologies utilized at a crime scene to include advanced photography concepts to include low light and laser photography, advanced print processing techniques, handling difficult, adhesive, and textured surfaces, how to build a mock crime scene, and how students should work through and be evaluated on their performance working through the scene.
Skills demonstration, coupled with discussion and implementation strategies for the K classroom facilitation of activities, provides participants with the most current field-based methodologies to best incorporate the concepts within their classroom..
Physical evidence collected at the scene of a crime is often the single most critical element in criminal prosecution and conviction. This course provides participants with information, techniques, and methods for conducting crime scene investigations and processing crime scene evidence. Course instruction is through lecture and case review with emphasis on practical laboratory application, scenario-based practical application, and proper photography techniques.
This unique course provides participants the opportunity for hands-on, science-based investigative fire death training utilizing live-burn training aids. Instruction will be on proper systematic processes for crime scene management from the initial scene approach through data collection, documentation, and evidence collection.
Those who conduct investigations or deal with evidence are expected to testify as expert witnesses. This means they must establish credibility the moment they enter the courtroom and proceed to the witness stand to present their testimony. This course provides participants with an understanding of the basic factors that create effective courtroom testimony.
Crime scene investigators and peace officers are expected to be expert witnesses. To be perceived as experts, they must establish credibility from the moment they enter the courtroom and proceed to the witness stand to present their testimony. This course provides participants with practical activities to develop and enhance their ability to give effective courtroom testimony. Activities include communication skills evaluations, presenting expert witness credentials, and mock testimony in a simulated courtroom.
Forensic evidence of a crime scene can include the collection and preservation of entomological evidence resulting from the insect colonization of victims. Participants will learn to apply principles of forensic entomology to questions concerning victim transport, toxicology, and approximate time of death. Course instruction is through lecture, laboratory exercises, and field application. The science of bloodstain pattern analysis can assist investigators in making determinations, such as, relative positions of the victim or suspect, the nature of the force and weapon used, and the approximate number of blows struck during an assault.
This course is designed for those who investigate crime scenes containing blood evidence, such as assaults and death investigation, as well as those who process bloodstained evidentiary items.
Participants will learn the basic knowledge of bloodstain pattern analysis, including methods and skills for the scientific interpretation of bloodstain evidence at crime scenes and on evidentiary items.
Course instruction is through lecture and case review with emphasis on experiments and practical application. Biological evidence resulting from violent crime presents unique and challenging issues for crime scene investigators. This course provides participants with information, techniques, and methods for processing and documenting violent crime scenes.
Participants will learn how to assess assaults, sexual crimes, and homicides, as well as the physical evidence from such scenes. Course instruction is through lecture, case review, and practical application.
Clandestine burial sites and scattered human remains pose serious issues for criminal investigators. This course is designed for those responsible for death investigations, including cold case death investigations dealing with skeletal remains.
Participants will be introduced to the field of forensic anthropology and receive instruction in the recovery and analysis of human remains. Course instruction is through lecture, case review, and field application. From the moment a human body is discovered, there are many potential causes, factors, and circumstances that must be considered in completing a thorough criminal investigation and potential prosecution. This online course prepares participants to be able to identify and select proper tools and equipment used by different law enforcement personnel.
Participants will learn about the twelve different equipment categories, how to properly clean and store equipment, and how to use personal protection equipment to protect against biological hazards while tying together all information into practical activities.
This online course prepares participants to establish and secure scene boundaries, utilize proper search methods, and scene documentation. Participants will learn case documentation techniques, such as note taking, videography, photography, sketches, and reports while tying together all information into practical activities. This online course prepares participants for basic fingerprint processing.
Participants will learn about the powders, brushes, tape, and cards used for developing prints, and how to locate, process, and document prints while tying together all information into practical activities. This online course prepares participants to be able to identify and select proper fingerprint processing techniques for difficult surfaces encountered in the field. Participants will learn about the three types of difficult surfaces and the associated processing techniques.
All information will be tied together in a final activity whereby the participant will simulate the collection of a fingerprint from a piece of evidence identified as a difficult surface. In this hands-on course, law enforcement personnel will be able to demonstrate their ability to capture quality photographs in the field and while on patrol. Participants will learn how to operate their camera while exploring the implications of light, depth of field, and common issues and errors while capturing quality photographs.
Progression levels of photographs and their proper sequence will be covered in the context of scenes encountered by the call responsive patrol officer. Photographs as digital evidence will also be addressed. Course instruction is through lecture and application exercises. In this hands-on course, call responsive law enforcement personnel will be able to demonstrate their ability to develop and lift fingerprints using conventional and magnetic powder.
Participants will learn the value of fingerprint evidence, how transfer occurs, and how to properly use various powders to develop and subsequently lift prints from multiple surface types. Identification of suspects through fingerprint comparison is critical for many investigators. This online course teaches participants the fundamental principles of fingerprint comparison while guiding them through the ACE-V Methodology Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, and Verification.
Participants will be provided with the history and science of fingerprint analysis and comparison while simulating the role of an expert witness in court. They also work closely with law enforcement officials and legal teams to provide expert opinions on their findings.
Forensic photographers document a crime scene visually. This work includes taking images of tire tracks, fingerprints, sustained wounds and blood spatter patterns that comply with evidence collection legal standards. Discover what it takes to join this high-growth career. The study of forensic psychology examines how criminals behave and the emotional and mental effects on victims.
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Discover what to expect from an online or on-campus PA program, as well as details about professional credentialing. Whether you are just getting out of high school or are looking to extend your expertise even further, there are forensics degree programs available to you. We'll be adding specific undergraduate and graduate degree programs to this list over time, so if you don't see a particular program of interested listed, please let us know and please check back for detailed information on additional forensic degree program options.
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There are two main types of educational certificates available in the forensic science field. The first is a professional certificate, usually available to those who have completed high school and are considering additional education to get an entry-level job in the field.
A good example is the certificate program offered by Loyola University. This is a credit program that is designed to help new students and law enforcement professionals gain a basic understanding of crime scene investigation techniques. Connect with an Advisor. Apply Online Today. Program at a Glance. Explore the analytical procedures used by crime scene technicians, as well as the documentation, collection, and preservation processes employed to handle evidence.
Current certified law enforcement officers may be eligible for credit toward the certificate. How Do I Get Started? Course Length. Average Completion. Credits Required. Cost per Credit. Graduate Faster. Save on Tuition. Crime Scene Technician Certificate Overview Police and law enforcement agencies depend on crime scene investigators to uncover evidence that will stand up in a court of law.
Throughout your course of study in the online Crime Scene Technician Certificate program, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of how to: Apply ethical investigative methods used in forensic science. Observe minute details at the scene and relate them to the crime; identify and describe persons, vehicles, and locations; and give expert testimony about evidence in criminal court cases.
Oversee investigations of homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, home invasions, and burglaries. Secure crime scenes through gathering, processing, photographing, and preserving evidence in support of law enforcement. Prepare written reports detailing the crime scene. Take a Career Assessment Discover your work interests and use them to chart your ideal career path. Learn More. Admission Requirements.
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