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Biological & Trace Evidence
For the Crime Scene Investigator
2 Day Workshop 

 

 

 

 

Police personnel in general and forensic personnel in particular are routinely exposed to situations in which biological materials are present. Death investigations, suicides and sexual assault represent only a few of the instances in which biological and trace evidence needs to be located, documented and collected. Forensic service personnel must be able to do this in an effective yet safe manner. This workshop is designed to help the student do just that.

Workshop Summary

Easily overlooked, contaminated or destroyed, this session provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to locate and preserve fragile biological and trace evidence. Stressed as part of the course material covered, will be procedures to use in the safe handling and storage of biological evidence. Information on the latest DNA technology and how DNA and trace evidence can best be utilized in criminal investigations is also provided. Areas of instruction include

Safety  Precautions and Equipment

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

STR & Mitochondrial DNA

Hair, Fiber & GSR Evidence

Scene Examination Procedure

Visually Locating Stains

Light Source Applications

Presumptive Test & Enhancement

Collection Techniques

Packaging Techniques

Victim/Offender Standards

Using CODIS & John Doe Warrants

Clean Technique at the Crime Scene

Scene Release & Clean Up

Required Equipment

None

For more information call Imprimus Forensic Services, LLC at 847.804.8420 or e-mail us at IFS@Imprimus.net.

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