Basic Crime Scene Processing

$949.00

July 7th - 11th, 2025

Hosted by East Providence Police Department

Instructors: Michael Connolly and Edward Dingman

Master the essential skills for identifying, documenting, processing, packaging, and preserving evidence at a crime scene in this comprehensive five-day course. Through a blend of hands-on training and practical instruction, you’ll learn to document crime scenes using digital photography, detailed notes, precise sketches, and accurate measurements. The course culminates with real-world exercises in handling and packaging a variety of evidence types. Designed for Investigators, Supervisors, CSIs, Detectives, Officers, and Forensic Professionals, this program equips participants with the tools and techniques to excel in forensic crime scene investigations..

Topics covered include:

  • Initial Actions and Photography

  • Crime Scene Photography

  • Crime Scene Documentation

  • Friction Ridge Detail Evidence

  • Trace Evidence and Impression Evidence

Mandatory equipment to bring to class:

  • Digital Camera (DSLR or Point and Shoot) w/charger

  • Off Camera Flash w/ cord if needed

  • Removable Storage for Camera (i.e., SD card)

  • Tripod

  • Flashlight

July 7th - 11th, 2025

Hosted by East Providence Police Department

Instructors: Michael Connolly and Edward Dingman

Master the essential skills for identifying, documenting, processing, packaging, and preserving evidence at a crime scene in this comprehensive five-day course. Through a blend of hands-on training and practical instruction, you’ll learn to document crime scenes using digital photography, detailed notes, precise sketches, and accurate measurements. The course culminates with real-world exercises in handling and packaging a variety of evidence types. Designed for Investigators, Supervisors, CSIs, Detectives, Officers, and Forensic Professionals, this program equips participants with the tools and techniques to excel in forensic crime scene investigations..

Topics covered include:

  • Initial Actions and Photography

  • Crime Scene Photography

  • Crime Scene Documentation

  • Friction Ridge Detail Evidence

  • Trace Evidence and Impression Evidence

Mandatory equipment to bring to class:

  • Digital Camera (DSLR or Point and Shoot) w/charger

  • Off Camera Flash w/ cord if needed

  • Removable Storage for Camera (i.e., SD card)

  • Tripod

  • Flashlight