Description
This five day course is designed for front line law enforcement professionals who are responsible to manage, document, collect and preserve crime scene evidence. This course is designed to maximize “hands-on” training and student participation. Students will experience the many facets of processing a crime scene using the latest techniques and technology to include: Crime Scene Management and Documentation; Techniques for Sketching the Crime Scene; How to Properly Photograph the Features of a Crime Scene to include Night-Time Photography, Painting-with-Light Techniques, and LASER Shooting Scene Reconstruction Techniques; Techniques for the Photography and Recovery of Latent Fingerprints; Forensic Uses of Forensic Light Sources (ALSs); Collection Biological Fluids/DNA; Collection & Preservation of Firearm Evidence and Scene Trajectory & Reconstruction Techniques; Recovery of Hair, Fiber and Other Trace Evidence; Techniques to Recover Shoeprint, Tire Print and other Impression Evidence; Collection & Preservation of Computer Medium - Digital Evidence; Metal Detector Techniques & Procedures in search operations; Collection & Preservation of Questioned Document Evidence; Preparation and Submission of Evidence to a Laboratory; Elements of a Successful CSI Witness - Preparing to Present Physical Evidence in a Court of Law; Crime Scene Safety Considerations.
Instructors
The instructors will be highly trained and experienced FBI Special Agents (retired) who have many years of hands-on experience at major crime scenes. They managed the crime scenes in such cases as the UNABOMBER (Ted Kaczynski), the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and Murder Investigation, the Oklahoma City Federal Building Bombing and the World Trade Center bombings.
Designed For
Public safety personnel.
Hours
40 Hours
Units
1.0 Semester Unit
Prerequisites/Requirements: Basic Police Academy Certificate or equivalent. The equivalent would be: all employees of public safety agencies, i.e., sworn and non-sworn.
Certification
P.O.S.T. Plan IV (Student travel & per diem)
Certificate awarded upon completion.
Requirements
Students should bring their departmental issue digital CSI camera or personal digital camera (DSLR is the preferred camera body), flash attachment, lenses, memory cards, photographic scales, tripod, and batteries and rechargers for their equipment. (Students will be taking photos throughout the course.) Students should also bring a flashlight, a supply of latex or Nitrile gloves for personal use, a dust particle filter mask and eye protection such as goggles.
Other supplies students need to bring to class are: a notebook, pencil & eraser, a tape measure with a range of at least 25-30 feet, a 12" ruler, a compass and a clipboard or posse box to write on. Bring any departmental issue crime scene equipment or supplies that you would like to use and practice with during the practical exercises. Be sure all personal equipment you bring is properly identified with your name and your department name.
Expendable supplies and other crime scene equipment will be provided by the instructors.
Wear comfortable clothing, jacket, hat and sunscreen for days working outdoors.
College Application Process
This program is presented through the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium of Community Colleges (SBRPSTC), which includes Gavilan College, Monterey Peninsula College, Ohlone College, Hartnell College, Lake Tahoe Community College, College of San Mateo, and Cabrillo College.
Only courses and programs presented for college credit will be funded, transcripted and certified through one of the above accredited institutions.
Funds generated through this process offset the costs of each course, thereby reducing student fees for the student/agency and allowing us to present more courses. Consequently, we require all students taking one of our college-based courses to apply to the designated college using OpenCCC, the online college application system by which the majority of community colleges collects registration and transcription information.
Students will receive reservation confirmation and class information along with college application instructions approximately 45 days before the class starts. If applicable, students will also be required to complete the college application process and submit a South Bay Registration Form, to include the OpenCCC and applicable College ID numbers no later than 30 days before the class start date.*Additional fees will apply to Non-College Registered Students. Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 for specific amounts.
Payment Information
We accept Visa and MasterCard (effective August 1, 2024 a non-refundable transaction fee of 3% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.
*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.
Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.
Reservations
Agency personnel: Call (408) 229-4299 or email to: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:
- Class Requested, Date
- Agency Name
- Training Officer (TO) Name
- TO’s Email Address
- Phone Number
- Attendee Name(s) and Email Address
- Method of payment if applicable
Self-sponsored students: Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 to register. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class
Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, but wish to attend one of our courses, one of our Instructional Staff Assistants may contact you for more information.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Out of consideration for students on waiting lists, cancellations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. For cancellation deadlines, please refer to the Fee Information tab on this flyer. There may be a minimum cancellation fee of $50 assessed for material expenses associated with cancellations. Substitutions or transfer of your reservations to another student is permitted upon approval.
Course Cancellation by South Bay
Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks prior to the beginning of the class, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full (minus non-refundable processing fee).
$1135.00
Additional fees will apply to Non-College Registered Students. Contact our main office at 408-229-4299 for specific amounts.
$50 after 1/24/2022
Start: Tue Feb 22, 2022
End: Sat Feb 26, 2022
Tuesday-Saturday; 0800-1700 hrs.
Location
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 United States 408-247-0800
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The Domain Hotel
1085 East El Camino Real,
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
