Crime Scene - First Responder(2 day workshop)

Persons that are the first responders to crime scenes are responsible for safeguarding the scene, and in some instances, the collection of evidence. By attending this 2-day program, personnel will gain a solid understanding of the dynamics of a crime scene, the importance of timely and thorough information gathering, the fragile nature of physical evidence, how physical evidence can be used in criminal and non-criminal investigations and what methods can best be employed to protect, preserve and if needed, collect evidence at the scene.

Course topics include:

	Safe Response & Scene Assessment Practices
	Crime Scene Management - Purpose & Benefits
	Cases Involving Dead or Injured Persons
	Interviewing Witnesses, Locating Offenders & Taking Field Notes
	Scene Protection and Conducting Searches for Evidence
	Supreme Court Cases / Crime Scene Search & Seizure
	Physical Evidence and Forensic Lab Capabilities & Procedures
	Role of the Coroner / Medical Examiner in Death Investigations
	Basic Scene Documentation Techniques

This program is suitable for both police and fire personnel.

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