Crime Scene Management Course
Commencing From: 25th October 2024
This Crime Scene Management course provides an in-depth exploration into the critical aspects of investigating and managing crime scenes. Designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle various types of crime scenes, the course covers evidence collection, crime scene reconstruction, and legal considerations in forensic investigations.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in crime scene documentation, evidence preservation, and advanced forensic techniques.
Course Benefits
- Understand the legal and ethical framework of crime scene management.
- Develop practical skills in collecting and preserving physical, biological, and trace evidence.
- Learn to process crime scenes of various types including indoor, outdoor, vehicle, and specialized crime scenes.
- Gain insights into forensic photography, sketching, and reconstruction of crime scenes.
- Enhance communication and coordination skills within crime scene processing teams.
Course Highlights
- Hands-on training in crime scene documentation and evidence collection.
- Crime scene reconstruction techniques, including bloodstain pattern analysis and 3D modeling.
- Specialized training in handling different crime scenes, such as arson, homicide, and sexual assault.
- In-depth analysis of real-world case studies.
- Certificate awarded upon successful completion.
Curriculum
Week 1: Foundational Knowledge
Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation: Definition and scope, legal and ethical considerations, roles of various professionals (police, forensic scientists, medical examiners).
Crime Scene Types and Classification: Crime scene types like homicide, burglary, sexual assault, drug-related scenes, and distinctions between indoor, outdoor, and vehicle crime scenes.
Documentation and Photography: Importance of accurate documentation, types of crime scene photography (overview, mid-range, close-up), evidence markers, scales, and digital photography management.
Crime Scene Sketching: Basic sketching techniques, measurements, scale, and use of CAD software.
Week 2: Evidence Collection and Preservation
Evidence Recognition and Collection: Types of evidence (biological, physical, trace), handling, packaging, and chain of custody procedures.
Trace Evidence: Collection of materials such as hair, fibers, paint, and glass, with a focus on preservation and packaging techniques.
Biological Evidence: Methods for collecting biological fluids like blood, saliva, semen, and the importance of DNA evidence.
Fingerprint and Impression Evidence: Lifting techniques (powder, cyanoacrylate, electrostatic dusting), casting impressions (footprints, tire marks).
Week 3: Advanced Techniques and Procedures
Crime Scene Reconstruction: Techniques for analyzing evidence patterns, creating 3D models, simulations, and conducting bloodstain pattern analysis.
Firearm and Toolmark Examination: Procedures for examining firearms and tool marks, and their relevance to crime scene reconstruction.
Specialized Crime Scenes: Handling arson, homicide, sexual assault, and other specialized crime scenes, and overcoming specific challenges.
Crime Scene Processing Teams: Roles and responsibilities of team members, coordination, communication, and quality assurance in crime scene processing.
Week 4: Case Studies and Practical Application
Real-world Case Studies: Analysis of high-profile cases and the identification of lessons learned from past investigations.
Crime Scene Simulation Exercises: Hands-on practice with crime scene processing techniques, teamwork, and communication.
Legal and Ethical Issues: Expert witness testimony, admissibility of evidence, and maintaining professional ethics in crime scene management.
Registration
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Class Information
Start Date: 25th October 2024
Class Schedule: Classes held every Fri, Sat, Sun from 7-8PM.
Course Duration: 4 Weeks (12 Classes, 1 Hour Each)
Course Format:
- Mode: Online (Live sessions)
- Evaluation: Quizzes, Assignments, and a Final Assessment
- Certification: Certificate upon successful completion
Instructors Profile
Mr. Milik Ahmed
Specialised area: Fingerprint & Questioned Document
Research Area: Molecular Fingerprint
Qualification: M.Sc. Forensic Science, (NFSU)
Ms. Lokashree Dharmalingam
Research Area: Fingerprints and Forensic Serology
Qualification: M.Sc. Forensic Science
