Basic Evidence Technician
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Available: 8
Basic Evidence Technician
Members' Fee: $0
Sworn Non-Members' Fee: $0
Non-Members' Fee: $0
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COURSE GOALS: The goal of this course is to give attendees a firm understanding of how evidence relates to a crime scene investigation. Officers will be shown the basic functions of a standard SLR digital camera and how to properly document a crime scene photographically. Officers will learn how to recover latent fingerprints from varies surfaces. Officers will also demonstrate the proper methods for documenting, photographing and collecting both 3D and 2D footwear/ tire impression evidence. Each officer will have a working knowledge of how to correctly process a death scene. Officers will have an understanding of DNA, Trace and Firearms evidence as it relates to crime scene processing. Officers will be expected to understand and demonstrate, through a variety of practical exercises, how to process a crime scene, write a reports, package a variety of types of evidence, and explain what the lab capabilities are in relation to the types of evidence collected Officers will discuss current case law as it pertains to crime scene processing along with how to present the collected evidence in court. Officers will understand each crime lab division and what services they can provide.
Attendees must provide the following equipment for the class.
Date: Monday, January 4, 2027
Ends On: Friday, January 8, 2027
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ends On: Friday, January 8, 2027
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Dixon Police Department
Instructor: Michael KirbyDixon Police Department
220 S. Hennepin Avenue
Dixon, IL
Dixon, IL
Members' Fee: $0
Sworn Non-Members' Fee: $0
Non-Members' Fee: $0
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*** THERE WILL BE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PRACTICAL EXCERCISES SO PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER. ***
PLEASE SEE SECOND PAGE FOR NEEDED EQUIPMENT.
PURPOSE OF COURSE: This hands on, 40-hour program has been designed with an expert practitioner from the field of evidence collection, to introduce newly assigned crime scene technicians to various evidence identification, documentation, and collection techniques needed to properly process a crime scene
COURSE OVERVIEW: This program will provide attendees with an overview of the most up-to-date, scientifically sound methods for identifying, documenting, and collecting evidence encountered by law enforcement crime scene service units. Topics to be addressed in this program include the following:
PLEASE SEE SECOND PAGE FOR NEEDED EQUIPMENT.
PURPOSE OF COURSE: This hands on, 40-hour program has been designed with an expert practitioner from the field of evidence collection, to introduce newly assigned crime scene technicians to various evidence identification, documentation, and collection techniques needed to properly process a crime scene
COURSE OVERVIEW: This program will provide attendees with an overview of the most up-to-date, scientifically sound methods for identifying, documenting, and collecting evidence encountered by law enforcement crime scene service units. Topics to be addressed in this program include the following:
- Crime scene management
- Physical Evidence Recognition, Collection, Preservation, and Packaging
- Crime Scene Photography
- Crime Scene Safety
- Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence
- Latent Print Impression Evidence
- Firearms and Tool Mark Evidence
- DNA Evidence
- Report Writing Techniques
- Death Scene Investigation
- Crime Scene Sketching
- Trace Evidence
- Court Room Preparation
- Crime Lab Capabilities
- Legal Issues involving Crime Cene Processing and Evidence Collection
COURSE GOALS: The goal of this course is to give attendees a firm understanding of how evidence relates to a crime scene investigation. Officers will be shown the basic functions of a standard SLR digital camera and how to properly document a crime scene photographically. Officers will learn how to recover latent fingerprints from varies surfaces. Officers will also demonstrate the proper methods for documenting, photographing and collecting both 3D and 2D footwear/ tire impression evidence. Each officer will have a working knowledge of how to correctly process a death scene. Officers will have an understanding of DNA, Trace and Firearms evidence as it relates to crime scene processing. Officers will be expected to understand and demonstrate, through a variety of practical exercises, how to process a crime scene, write a reports, package a variety of types of evidence, and explain what the lab capabilities are in relation to the types of evidence collected Officers will discuss current case law as it pertains to crime scene processing along with how to present the collected evidence in court. Officers will understand each crime lab division and what services they can provide.
Attendees must provide the following equipment for the class.
- SLR digital camera
- Tri-pod for camera
- Detachable flash unit for camera
- Macro lens for camera
- Laptop computer
- Latent print kit
- Flashlight
- 100 foot tape measure
- Proper clothing for the weather (inside and outside practicals)
- Clipboard
