Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VSPA-0006
Organization's ID:
VSPA-0006
Organization:
Virginia State Police Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 week 40 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Investigation
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide agency investigators with information and material surrounding crime scene processing and related methodologies that will enhance their ability to investigate criminal acts and to assist those who are designated as Crime Scene Technicians.

Learning Outcomes:

  • have gained a more advanced understanding of crime scene processing.
  • be able to will increase their skill level in such techniques as sketching and documenting crimes scenes, photography, examining blood splatter, tool marks, and firearms evidence, packaging various types of evidence.
  • be able to understand the capabilities of the Department of Forensic Science.

General Topics:

  • Documenting & Sketching Crime Scenes Crime Scene Photography Blood Splatter Examinations Fingerprint Collection and Data Analysis Tool Mark & Firearm Evidence Investigating Various Types of Deaths Handling & Packaging of Evidence Investigating Sex Crimes
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials