Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
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Crime Scene Processing and Evidence Collection
Course length
40 Hours
About the course
This course is designed for officers/deputies tasked with evidence collection or newly assigned to this
function. This is an introductory course on crime scene evidence techniques. The participants will
examine the basic duties and responsibilities, legal concerns, evidence preparation and general
evidence processing. Mock crime scenes are used for realty-based learning exercises.
Student are asked to bring the following items:
✓ A Clipboard
✓ Mechanical Pencils
✓ 8” L-Square
The following topics are included in this class:
*Crime Scene Approach
*Handling Evidence
*Biological Fluids
*2D & 3D Impressions
*DNA
*Taser Evidence
*Crime Scene Sketches
*Death Investigations
* Trace Evidence
*Fingerprint Matters
*Firearms/GSR
*Accident Investigations
Note: Experienced Crime Scene Evidence Technicians should NOT attend this course.