Crime Scene Processing
The success of a criminal investigation often hinges on the initial response and the thoroughness of crime scene processing. This Crime Scene Investigations Course equips students with essential skills for properly documenting scenes, identifying, processing, and collecting evidence, and preparing to testify on their findings. Designed for basic to intermediate-level investigators and technicians, and forensic science teachers. This course is ideal for those with limited field experience and experienced investigators that need a refresher on new procedures and processing techniques.
Course Structure
Instruction is delivered through engaging lectures followed by hands-on exercises, ensuring students can immediately apply the concepts learned. Photography plays a crucial role in crime scene documentation and evidence processing, and students will incorporate photography into the hands-on processing segments.
Required Equipment
Students must bring the digital camera, lenses, tripod, and high-intensity flashlight they use in their department. Exceptions can be made if your agency uses a different method to photograph scenes.
Topics Covered
Course Structure
Instruction is delivered through engaging lectures followed by hands-on exercises, ensuring students can immediately apply the concepts learned. Photography plays a crucial role in crime scene documentation and evidence processing, and students will incorporate photography into the hands-on processing segments.
Required Equipment
Students must bring the digital camera, lenses, tripod, and high-intensity flashlight they use in their department. Exceptions can be made if your agency uses a different method to photograph scenes.
Topics Covered
- Crime Scene Investigation Process – From initial response to final walkthrough
- Investigative Equipment & Techniques – Tools for effective scene processing form inexpensive to high-end equipment
- Crime Scene Photography – Manual mode, depth of field, ISO settings, file sizes, and tripod use
- Low-Light & Light-Painting Photography – Techniques for capturing critical details
- Scene Diagramming – Proper documentation and layout mapping
- Vehicle Processing – Specialized techniques for collecting evidence from vehicles
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis – Identifying and interpreting blood evidence
- Chemical Processing for Blood Evidence – Use of Amido Black, Leuco Crystal Violet, Bluestar, and phenolphthalein
- DNA Evidence Collection – Proper handling and preservation techniques
- Detection of Cleaned-Up Crime Scenes – Methods for uncovering hidden evidence
- Latent Print Development – Including superglue fuming, powder processing, and ninhydrin application
- Footwear & Tire Evidence – Locating, documenting, casting impressions, and creating exemplars
- Mock Crime Scene Investigation – Applying learned techniques in a realistic scenarios
Advanced Crime Scene/Death Investigations
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This is an unbelievably in-depth crime scene investigation course. This goes well beyond fingerprints and foot impressions. We start with a refresher of basic processing and then smash forward into death scenes, processing bloody fingerprints, more advanced photography, and search warrants.
We cover numerous aspects of major crime scene investigations including using digital and social media to identify suspects. Determine how to properly document and collect evidence at a death scene. Students will learn critical thinking skills to solve the puzzle. Learn how to determine the Mode of Death, Cause of Death and Manner of Death. Bloodstain and bullet trajectory documentation will be covered. Students will need to bring their own camera to learn proper photography techniques and proper documentation. 5 day Course |
Report Writing and Courtroom Testimony for Police Officers
A well-written report and confident courtroom testimony can mean the difference between a conviction and a case falling apart. This course is designed to strengthen officers’ skills in report writing, warrant preparation, and courtroom testimony, ensuring they are prepared to articulate their actions and decisions with clarity and professionalism.
Even the most proactive and effective officers can see their hard work unravel if they fail to document cases properly or appear unprepared on the witness stand. Defense attorneys will scrutinize your reports and challenge your credibility--don’t give them the opportunity to discredit you. This course will teach you how to write solid, defensible reports and present testimony that commands respect from judges, juries, and prosecutors.
Course Objectives
✔ Master Report Writing – Learn how to write clear, factual, and legally sound reports that withstand scrutiny.
✔ Courtroom Confidence – Gain the skills to present yourself as a professional, knowledgeable, and credible witness.
✔ Effective Search & Arrest Warrants – Draft warrants that hold up in court, ensuring your hard work is not undone.
✔ Understanding Legal Proceedings – Learn the structure and expectations of trials, grand jury hearings, and probable cause hearings.
✔ Testifying Under Pressure – Develop strategies to handle cross-examination and remain composed under tough questioning.
✔ Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication – Use body language and speech effectively to enhance your credibility.
✔ DWI/DUI Report Writing & Testimony – Learn the specific requirements for articulating observations and field sobriety tests in DWI/DUI cases.
✔ Case Analysis – Examine real cases to understand how proper documentation and testimony affect outcomes.
This hands-on, scenario-based course is designed for police officers and detectives at all levelswho want to refine their skills and ensure their cases are well-documented and court-ready. Be the officer whose reports and testimony make an impact—because your expertise deserves to be recognized
Even the most proactive and effective officers can see their hard work unravel if they fail to document cases properly or appear unprepared on the witness stand. Defense attorneys will scrutinize your reports and challenge your credibility--don’t give them the opportunity to discredit you. This course will teach you how to write solid, defensible reports and present testimony that commands respect from judges, juries, and prosecutors.
Course Objectives
✔ Master Report Writing – Learn how to write clear, factual, and legally sound reports that withstand scrutiny.
✔ Courtroom Confidence – Gain the skills to present yourself as a professional, knowledgeable, and credible witness.
✔ Effective Search & Arrest Warrants – Draft warrants that hold up in court, ensuring your hard work is not undone.
✔ Understanding Legal Proceedings – Learn the structure and expectations of trials, grand jury hearings, and probable cause hearings.
✔ Testifying Under Pressure – Develop strategies to handle cross-examination and remain composed under tough questioning.
✔ Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication – Use body language and speech effectively to enhance your credibility.
✔ DWI/DUI Report Writing & Testimony – Learn the specific requirements for articulating observations and field sobriety tests in DWI/DUI cases.
✔ Case Analysis – Examine real cases to understand how proper documentation and testimony affect outcomes.
This hands-on, scenario-based course is designed for police officers and detectives at all levelswho want to refine their skills and ensure their cases are well-documented and court-ready. Be the officer whose reports and testimony make an impact—because your expertise deserves to be recognized
Detecting Deception: Interview & Interrogation Techniques
This intensive course is designed for police officers and detectives seeking to enhance their skills in detecting deception and conducting effective interviews and interrogations. Participants will learn to interpret body language cues, analyze verbal and written statements, and apply legally sound interrogation techniques while adhering to Miranda requirements.
This comprehensive course provides a deep dive into the art and science of interviewing and interrogating. The class progresses through every stage of the process—from setting up the interview room to legally obtaining confessions.
Key topics include:
✔ Body Language Interpretation – Understanding nonverbal cues, microexpressions, and physiological indicators of deception.
✔ Statement Analysis – Identifying linguistic patterns, omissions, and inconsistencies in spoken and written statements.
✔ Interview Techniques – Building rapport, effective questioning strategies, and distinguishing between truthful and deceptive subjects.
✔ Interrogation Methods – Ethical and legal approaches to obtaining confessions, overcoming resistance, and psychological tactics used in law enforcement.
✔ Miranda & Legal Considerations – Ensuring constitutional compliance, avoiding coercion, and understanding case law implications in custodial interrogations.
This course combines classroom instruction, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, giving officers the confidence and expertise to detect deception and conduct interviews that stand up in court.
Who Should Attend:
Duration: 2-3 days (customizable for agency needs)
This comprehensive course provides a deep dive into the art and science of interviewing and interrogating. The class progresses through every stage of the process—from setting up the interview room to legally obtaining confessions.
Key topics include:
✔ Body Language Interpretation – Understanding nonverbal cues, microexpressions, and physiological indicators of deception.
✔ Statement Analysis – Identifying linguistic patterns, omissions, and inconsistencies in spoken and written statements.
✔ Interview Techniques – Building rapport, effective questioning strategies, and distinguishing between truthful and deceptive subjects.
✔ Interrogation Methods – Ethical and legal approaches to obtaining confessions, overcoming resistance, and psychological tactics used in law enforcement.
✔ Miranda & Legal Considerations – Ensuring constitutional compliance, avoiding coercion, and understanding case law implications in custodial interrogations.
This course combines classroom instruction, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, giving officers the confidence and expertise to detect deception and conduct interviews that stand up in court.
Who Should Attend:
- Patrol Officers
- Detectives & Investigators
- Special Operations & Narcotics Units
- Supervisors & Field Training Officers
Duration: 2-3 days (customizable for agency needs)
Emotional Intelligence for Police Officers: Preventing Burnout & Mastering De-Escalation
This one- or two-day course is designed to equip police officers with the skills of emotional intelligence (EI) to enhance decision-making, improve stress management, and strengthen de-escalation techniques. Officers will learn how to recognize and regulate their own emotions, read the emotions of others, and apply EI principles to reduce burnout, improve mental resilience, and enhance public interactions.
Key Topics Include:
✔ Understanding Emotional Intelligence – The role of self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills in policing.
✔ Preventing Burnout – Strategies to manage job stress, set healthy boundaries, and build resilience in a high-stakes profession.
✔ De-Escalation Techniques – Using EI to control adrenaline responses, remain calm under pressure, and defuse volatile situations safely.
✔ Effective Communication – Active listening, verbal and nonverbal cues, and rapport-building with the public and suspects.
✔ Emotional Triggers & Conflict Resolution – Recognizing personal triggers, managing confrontation, and maintaining professionalism in tense encounters.
This interactive course includes real-world scenarios, group discussions, and practical exercisesto reinforce EI skills. Officers will leave with actionable tools to improve their well-being, enhance officer safety, and foster better community relations.
Who Should Attend:
Key Topics Include:
✔ Understanding Emotional Intelligence – The role of self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills in policing.
✔ Preventing Burnout – Strategies to manage job stress, set healthy boundaries, and build resilience in a high-stakes profession.
✔ De-Escalation Techniques – Using EI to control adrenaline responses, remain calm under pressure, and defuse volatile situations safely.
✔ Effective Communication – Active listening, verbal and nonverbal cues, and rapport-building with the public and suspects.
✔ Emotional Triggers & Conflict Resolution – Recognizing personal triggers, managing confrontation, and maintaining professionalism in tense encounters.
This interactive course includes real-world scenarios, group discussions, and practical exercisesto reinforce EI skills. Officers will leave with actionable tools to improve their well-being, enhance officer safety, and foster better community relations.
Who Should Attend:
- Patrol Officers
- Detectives & Investigators
- Supervisors & Command Staff
- Crisis Negotiators & Special Response Team
CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY
This immersive 2- or 3-day course is tailored for police detectives aiming to elevate their crime scene photography expertise. We start with the basics and build your skills throughout the course. Through classroom instruction and hands-on field exercises, participants will master techniques essential for producing high-quality, court-admissible images that meticulously document evidence and scene conditions. After this course, you will be confident to shoot at any crime scene.
Key areas of focus include:
• Advanced Camera Handling: Using DSLR and mirrorless cameras effectively in forensics.
• Lighting Mastery: Overcoming challenges in low-light and nighttime environments to ensure clarity and detail.
• Detail-Oriented Imaging: Employing close-up and macro photography to capture intricate details such as fingerprints, tool marks, and blood spatter.
• Technical Precision: Applying proper exposure settings, depth of field adjustments, and composition techniques to enhance image quality.
• Specialized Light Applications: Alternate light sources are used to reveal biological evidence and trace materials that are not visible under standard lighting.
• Systematic Scene Documentation: Developing comprehensive visual records by methodically photographing crime scenes from multiple perspectives.
By the end of the course, detectives will possess the skills necessary to produce precise and reliable photographic evidence, bolstering the integrity of their investigations and subsequent legal proceedings.
Key areas of focus include:
• Advanced Camera Handling: Using DSLR and mirrorless cameras effectively in forensics.
• Lighting Mastery: Overcoming challenges in low-light and nighttime environments to ensure clarity and detail.
• Detail-Oriented Imaging: Employing close-up and macro photography to capture intricate details such as fingerprints, tool marks, and blood spatter.
• Technical Precision: Applying proper exposure settings, depth of field adjustments, and composition techniques to enhance image quality.
• Specialized Light Applications: Alternate light sources are used to reveal biological evidence and trace materials that are not visible under standard lighting.
• Systematic Scene Documentation: Developing comprehensive visual records by methodically photographing crime scenes from multiple perspectives.
By the end of the course, detectives will possess the skills necessary to produce precise and reliable photographic evidence, bolstering the integrity of their investigations and subsequent legal proceedings.
Fingerprinting Extravaganza!
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Dusting for fingerprints is the building block of crime scene processing. This class provides students the opportunity to understand the basics of fingerprint identification. Students will process dozens of items using powders, chemicals, fuming chambers and other other proven techniques. Proper documentation and photography will be practiced throughout the course.
1 day Lightenting Course 3 day Full course |
Social Media and the Police/Right-to-Know
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This class will show you the positives and negatives of social media in Law Enforcement. How many times have you read that an agency is embarrassed by an officer’s social media post? This class will help train officers how to avoid dangerous pitfalls of social media that could result in lawsuits and termination of employment.
It will also show investigator how to use social media to solve crimes and investigate suspects. There is a wealth of information out there waiting for investigators to explore. Lastly, this class is the stepping off point for your agency to use social media to promote the hard work you do every day. Learn what should and shouldn’t appear on your social media page. -Learn the dangers of personal social media accounts and the law -The danger of social media for law enforcement officers -Use Social media as an investigatory tool -Promote your agency for free with social media -Protect yourself and agency from lawsuits because of social media -Learn the newest and up to date technology available to your agency -Review or create your social media policy This class is a must for any officer that uses personal social media websites, investigators and administrators that review social media policy. This is a 1 day class. |
Background Investigations
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Hiring a new officer is a big responsibility. Are your sure your are hiring the best candidate/s for the job?
This class not only shows you how to conduct a thorough and complete background investigation of your potential candidates, it also shows you new hiring techniques. Sometimes it is not who we hire, but who we DON'T hire that makes the difference. Many of us hire certified police officers from other agencies. How do you know you are not hiring another agency's problem? Some of the topics covered in this course include: Personal Data Questionnaires (PDQ's) Social media Conditional offers Legal limitations Polygraph exams (If applicable in your state) YOUR state's academy requirements Interview techniques Psychological exams Physical exams Hiring practices This one day course covers everything you need to ensure you are bringing the best people on to your team. |
Credit Card Fraud Investigation
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This course can be altered to accommodate one or two days of instruction. Credit Card & Fraud Investigations was designed to provide critical knowledge to patrolmen and detectives who are called to investigate credit card and fraud-related crimes. This course will explain how criminals re-encoded credit cards/gift cards with stolen identities via stolen information obtained from fuel pump & ATM skimmers and the dark web. In addition to credit card skimming, this course covers other types of fraud, such as account takeovers, identity theft, re-packaging scams, and dark web scams. Fraud cases ARE solvable! Students will learn through hands-on demonstrations to manufacture re-encoded credit cards!
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De-escalation Techniques and Dealing with Mentally Ill Individuals
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Police officers encounter individuals who have a mental illness or are experiencing an emotional crisis regularly. This course is meant to help police officers effectively deal with individuals that are experiencing a crisis. Crisis can include angry individuals, suicidal subjects, or those who have mental illness. Numerous de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques will be taught and practiced in this class. It has become the norm for police officers and dispatchers to be the first to encounter individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or a mental crisis. Do you know what to do?
Some of the topics covered include:
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