Date/Time
4/13/2026 - 4/17/2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
Event Type(s)
Training
Event Description
This 40-hour training is designed for the student who wants to learn how to correctly classify and document bloodstain patterns. It will begin with the fundamental principles of BPA and theories behind pattern formation, and evolve to practical application including scenario based training and mock scenes.
Classroom presentations are supplemented with numerous hands-on activities, and more than 50% of the class is dedicated to practical application.
Topics Include:
Composition of blood
Physics of blood and blood in motion
Bloodstain terminology
BPA Methodology
BPA characteristics and classification
Documentation and collection
Area of Convergence and Origin
Case examples
Limitations of BPA
BPA reconstruction
Classroom presentations are supplemented with numerous hands-on activities, and more than 50% of the class is dedicated to practical application.
Topics Include:
Composition of blood
Physics of blood and blood in motion
Bloodstain terminology
BPA Methodology
BPA characteristics and classification
Documentation and collection
Area of Convergence and Origin
Case examples
Limitations of BPA
BPA reconstruction
Location
Setting: In-Person
PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - FORENSIC SCIENCES DIVISION
4801 145TH AVENUE NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33762
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PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - FORENSIC SCIENCES DIVISION
4801 145TH AVENUE NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33762
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Contact Person
HOLLY LATHAM
(phone: (785) 650-1842)
(phone: (785) 650-1842)
Details
COURSE FEE: $825.00
See uploaded class flyer for registration and suggested lodging if traveling from outside the area.
If any questions please email or call (727) 464-6370 Forensics Main Phone #. Or contact personnel: Supervisor Kristen Stropes email: kstropes@pcsonet.com; (727) 270-5683; or Izzy Fuentes; yfuentes@pcsonet.com; (727) 270-5699. You may also contact the Instructor, Holly Latham directly at the email and telephone number listed below.
COURSE LOCATION:
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office IE
Forensic Sciences Division
4801145th Avenue North
Clearwater, Florida 33762
See uploaded class flyer for registration and suggested lodging if traveling from outside the area.
If any questions please email or call (727) 464-6370 Forensics Main Phone #. Or contact personnel: Supervisor Kristen Stropes email: kstropes@pcsonet.com; (727) 270-5683; or Izzy Fuentes; yfuentes@pcsonet.com; (727) 270-5699. You may also contact the Instructor, Holly Latham directly at the email and telephone number listed below.
COURSE LOCATION:
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office IE
Forensic Sciences Division
4801145th Avenue North
Clearwater, Florida 33762
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