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Sep 21, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026: Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:36 -0400

This advanced course will take you beyond the blood basics and increase your knowledge and skills in bloodstain pattern analysis. We will also take an in-depth look at the judicial process for becoming qualified to give effective witness testimony.

“Hands-on” experience with actual bloodstain patterns and advanced chemical processing techniques will help strengthen your recognition and analytical abilities and enhance your knowledge of various applications.

We will analyze case studies to teach you how to prepare and document your findings and a moot court exercise will give you an opportunity to testify about your conclusions. We will also examine the Daubert Decision and other expert witness issues that may impact your testimony.

This course will help law enforcement and civilian investigators present their opinions involving bloodstain patterns in a courtroom setting with confidence, while meeting the minimal requirements for expert testimony.

Topics Include

Pattern identification
Case studies
Preparing experiments for confirmation of findings
Preparing exhibits for the courtroom
Moot courtroom testimony

Audience

Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel, and prosecuting attorneys

This class is restricted to active law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys employed by governmental agencies.

Sep 28, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026: Crimes Against Children

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:02 -0400

In this fast-paced course, you will learn processes and techniques that apply specifically to crimes against children. From the initial call to the courtroom, you’ll receive an in-depth analysis of investigative methodologies you can use to solve these crimes.

We will examine the persistent patterns of behavior of the seven types child molesters and teach you effective techniques for interviewing these criminals. We will also help you develop the skills needed to conduct forensic interviews of child victims and witnesses.

Using case studies, we will introduce you to the different classifications of evidence and how each applies to your investigation. You will learn how to prepare an expert search and seizure warrant for a preferential child molester to include seizing child pornography, child erotica, DNA and computer evidence.

Finally, we will discuss the criteria for amber alerts and the importance of the initial response to a child abduction. You will learn how to develop a Child Abduction Response Team (CART)–a multidiscipline, multijurisdictional team of experts–and how it can greatly improve your ability to recover a missing child.

Topics Include

Definitions and diagnostic criteria for the DSM-5
Patterns, behaviors and characteristics of offenders
Pedophilia and offender
Investigative and interviewing techniques
Preparing an expert search and seizure warrant
Emerging investigative strategies
Forensic interviews of a child
Understanding predatory behaviors
Developing a Child Abduction Response Team (CART)

Prerequisite(s)

It is recommended, but not mandatory, that you have completed a basic investigations course or have the knowledge of proven investigative techniques necessary to investigate most crimes against children cases.

Audience

Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, military investigative personnel, non-sworn personnel who participate in investigations, and prosecutor’s office personnel who investigate and prosecute crimes against children

This class is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement, investigators, and prosecuting attorneys employed by governmental agencies.

Oct 5, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026: Kylee Owens

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:05 -0400

Courtroom Testimony for Forensic Science Professional

Oct 5, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026: Burglary/Robbery Investigations: Current Trends

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:33 -0400

This course will provide you with insight into the latest trends of property crimes to include larceny, auto theft, and burglary. It will also give you a well-rounded understanding of the various types of person crimes such as battery, aggravated assault and robbery.

You will learn how burglars approach their crimes, how they learn their trade and the techniques and tools used by today's offenders. When it comes to persons crimes, we'll show you methods for investigating each type and explain how to apply available resources and manage the legal system in order to bring cases to a successful conclusion.

We will present techniques that can help you locate valuable evidence and determine how the crime occurred. You will learn how to identify and gather physical evidence, conduct effective victim/witness interviews, and use subpoenas and search warrants during the course of your investigation. We will also discuss strategies for operational plans, stakeouts, the use of media to solve cases, and the use of informants to help you stop the crimes before they occur.

Oct 6, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026: Administration & Leadership Academy for Law Enforcement Civilians

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:50 -0400

This workshop is designed as an advanced learning experience for civilian law enforcement employees seeking to build their administrative and leadership competencies. Civilians are a growing segment of the law enforcement community. They have increasing importance in the administration of law enforcement agencies and the management of personnel. This 3-day academy provides intensive, efficient instruction to help civilian leaders elevate their potential and hone their skills as reliable and trusted public safety professionals.

Attendees who complete this workshop will:

Understand the nuances of law enforcement culture
Be able to balance risk with potential rewards in decision making scenarios
Know the value of personality diversity in the workplace
Learn how to improve internal culture by creating organizational predictability and rhythm
Understand what causes misconduct and failures of professional responsibility
Gain confidence in their ability to manage employee performance and discipline

NO JEANS ALLOWED

The fee for this course is $625

Oct 16, 2026: An Overview of Forensic Entomology: Crime Scene's Little Witnesses

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:45 -0400

Explore the fascinating science of forensic entomology and discover how insects can provide valuable clues in death investigations. This introductory webinar will cover the role insects have in forensic investigations, and how entomological evidence can help estimate the postmortem interval. Participants will gain an overview of common insect groups encountered in forensic cases, basic evidence collection and preservation, and the importance of environmental factors in interpreting insect evidence. This webinar is designed for beginners and anyone interested in learning how biology, entomology, and forensic science come together to help answer questions surrounding unexplained or suspicious deaths.

Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026: Criminal Investigation Fundamentals

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:03 -0400

This course will provide you with in-depth instruction of the processes and techniques that apply to all aspects of criminal investigations, from the initial response to the scene to the final courtroom presentation.

You will learn methods to investigate property crimes up to violent crimes against persons. We'll show you how to properly locate and document the physical evidence to aid in your investigative efforts. Techniques for interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects will be covered. You will also learn about networks and databases that can assist you in the investigative process.

During the course, we will teach you how to perform basic investigative duties and prepare you for future, more specialized training.

Topics Include

Basic investigative responsibilities
Case assignment and case load management
Recognition of physical evidence
Interviewing witnesses and suspects
Using confidential sources of information
Property crimes: burglary, economic crimes, organized retail crimes
Crimes against persons: sex crimes, robberies, death investigations
Use of DNA and social media
Electronic evidence: cell phones, cell sites, geo-fencing, Wi-Fi downloads, and more
Case reporting and documentation
Sources of intelligence

Audience

This course is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement and medical examiner personnel.

Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026: Forensic Pieces of Advanced Shooting Reconstruction

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:45 -0400

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This advanced five day, 40-hour course is designed for crime scene investigators, detectives, crime laboratory analysts and others in the field of forensic science that have the basic training and skills for shooting crime scene examinations. This course will assist law enforcement officers in connecting all of the forensic pieces for the purpose of shooting crime scene reconstruction. A crime scene is a huge puzzle, and piece by piece we compile the physical evidence in each case; the more difficult job is trying to connect those pieces to obtain the big picture, the shooting crime scene reconstruction. This course will also assist in the documentation of physical evidence at the scene which previously might not have been recorded. The
attendees will have a brief review of basic techniques and skills that may have been acquired in other courses but will quickly expand their knowledge base and skill set with advanced techniques acquired through lecture and hands-on performance of exercises designed to test the attendees’ ability to put all the pieces together. At the conclusion of the course the attendees will have acquired the ability to be able to generate a shooting reconstruction report for the purposes of ultimately providing expert testimony. Mock scenes for this course are specifically designed to assist the attendee in the importance of scene documentation, and to obtain the maximum, accurate information for ultimate shooting crime scene reconstruction. The course will be challenging but will yield the attendee great rewards in advancing their abilities in shooting reconstruction scenes.

These 40 course hours have approved by the International Association of Identification (IAI) to be applied to credit hours used to acquire IAI Crime Scene Certification as well as re-certification.

Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 3, 2026: Suicide Investigation

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:24 -0400

Proving suicide can be a daunting task for the investigator due to factors such as family denials, scene interference, insurance issues, and the basic stigma surrounding an intentional self-inflicted death. This course is specifically designed to help you overcome these difficulties by providing you with the skills necessary to thoroughly and properly investigate the death and to recognize and document all indicators of suicide. Your thorough investigation can be the sole basis for a Medical Examiner/Coroner to rule the manner-of-death as suicide.

The reasons one decides to take his or her own life can be psychological, biological, social or a combination of the three. We will explore each of these reasons in-depth. We will also cover the physical possibility of suicide – i.e. could the deceased have physically killed themselves, the most common methods employed, and the development of intent.

Classroom lectures and “case analysis” exercises will be used to teach you the proper steps to take when investigating suspected suicides. You will also be given a number of recommendations for dealing with the family of the victim of suicide.

Topics Include

Reasons for family denial of suicide
Dealing with the family of the decedent
Determining the physical possibility of suicide
Developing and detailing all indications of intent on the part of the decedent
Developing motive
The most common methods of suicide
Importance of determining the body position when a firearm is utilized
Differentiating between an intentional hanging and an autoerotic death
Reasons why a person may commit suicide
The biological, psychological and sociological perspectives of suicide

Audience

Patrol officers, newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, and military investigative personnel.

The course is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement and medical examiner personnel.

Nov 3, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026: Staged Crime Scene Investigations

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:18 -0400

Any deliberate effort made by an offender before police arrive to alter the pristine condition of a crime scene to purposely thwart the investigation and frustrate the overall criminal justice process is the essence of crime scene staging. Crime scene staging could be increasing due to public fascination with crime scene related media, enhanced awareness of forensic science application, and/or offenders’ belief in their understanding of how crime scenes should look. This comprehensive three-day, 24-hour course is designed for crime scene investigators, detectives, crime laboratory analysts, and other forensic professionals involved in crime scene examination related work. This course explores what is known about crime scene staging and instructs students on how to use a new methodology for the early detection and analysis of potentially staged crime scenes. This course also integrates critical documentation techniques used to create a permanent record of bloodstain pattern evidence and/or firearms-related incident evidence for the purpose of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary crime scene reconstruction towards supporting or refuting claims made by a would-be crime scene stager.
These 24 course hours have been approved by the International Association of Identification (IAI) to be applied to credit hours used to acquire IAI Crime Scene Certification as well as re-certification.

Nov 9, 2026 - Nov 11, 2026: Major Case Management

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:24 -0400

This course will arm you with a solid foundation to efficiently and effectively manage a variety of major case situations including multi-incident investigations, cross-jurisdictional cases, mass arrest projects, and more.

We will take you through the process of handling major cases beginning with the policies and infrastructure that should be in place before a situation occurs. We will examine a typical major case organizational structure and discuss the effective use of chain of command in both single agency and multi-agency situations.

Next we will take you step-by-step through the various components of major case management. You will learn how to handle the initial crisis, manage the crime scene, allocate personnel, track the leads and the investigation, coordinate the assisting agencies, and handle the news media. We will also discuss the pros and cons surrounding the use of 24-hour hotlines, citizen volunteers, confidential sources, special prosecutors, and others.

Throughout the course, you will learn about the state and federal resources available to you during these investigations. You will also learn the case reporting and documentation that should be completed along the way so that proper evaluation and debriefing can be done upon the conclusion of operations.

Topics Include

Major case management goals and objectives
Types and components of major cases
Multiple incident or “crime pattern” investigations
Extended resource/long term investigations
Multi-jurisdictional major cases
Undercover and sting operations
Mass arrest projects
Operational and support functions
Communications plan and information management
Lead management and follow-up
Single agency and multi-agency task force operations
Mutual aid agreements and memorandums of understanding
Special problems and common errors
State and federal resources
After action reporting and debriefing

Audience

New and veteran investigative unit supervisors, patrol supervisors seeking command responsibilities, division commanders, and agency executives.

This course is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.

Nov 12, 2026: Demystifying Testifying; Courtroom 101

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:19 -0400

This training program is designed for anybody who has minimal experience testifying for depositions or trials, or anyone who suffers anxiety at the thought of having to go to court.

Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 17, 2026: Property and Evidence Room Management

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:27 -0500

From the time evidence is collected, through the presentation of evidence in the courtroom, to the final disposition and disposal, this course will provide you with all the information you need to maintain the security and integrity of your department's property and evidence. You will learn how to properly document, inventory, control, dispose of and purge property and evidence of all types.

Lectures will focus on the physical security of the property/evidence room as well as the legal issues pertaining to the operation of such facilities. OSHA requirements and regulations will be discussed and storage solutions for the evidence room will be explored. You will learn about the special considerations surrounding hazardous, bio-hazardous, and other special risk items as well as preferred procedures for packaging the evidence for storage and submission for testing.

Topics Include

Physical security of property and evidence rooms
Policies and procedures relating to the evidence function
Legal issues pertaining to the operation of evidence facilities
Evidence packaging for storage and submission for testing
Evidence integrity
Computerization of property and evidence rooms
Narcotics destruction - burn procedures and certification
Bio-hazardous evidence storage and destruction
OSHA requirements and regulations
Personal safety issues
Storage solutions

Audience

Sworn law enforcement officers, as well as non-sworn property and evidence custodians and supervisors responsible for overseeing their departments’ property and evidence facilities

Dec 2, 2026 - Dec 4, 2026: Forensic Blood Evidence Workshop: Detection, Enhancement & Investigation

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:01 -0400

Are you ready to take your blood evidence detection and enhancement skills to the next level? Whether you’re a crime scene investigator, lab analyst, detective, law enforcement officer, or student, this 3-day hands-on workshop will give you the confidence and skills you need to detect, process, and investigate bloody evidence like a pro.

In this unique course, you’ll:

- Understand blood as forensic evidence — dive into the fundamentals of blood physiology and its significance in investigations.

- Master detection techniques — get hands-on practice with the cutting-edge Foster+Freeman Crime-lite AUTO to search for and document bloodstains on various surfaces. You’ll also learn how to conduct presumptive and confirmatory testing on bloodstains by working with:
    - Luminol
    - Bluestar
    - Phenolphthalein
    - OBTI test kits

- Learn bloodstain enhancement methods — practice enhancing latent prints including how to select and apply the right fixatives and how to visualize developed latent prints with the Crime-lite AUTO using:
    - Amido Black
    - Leucocrystal Violet
    - Acid Yellow 7
    - Acid Violet 17
    - Hungarian Red
    - Coomassie Blue

- Refine your investigative approach — learn the proper sequence for processing bloody evidence to maximize investigative opportunities, ensuring you leave no stone unturned in your real-world cases.

Dec 7, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026: Recovery of Human Remains

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:19 -0500

Join us for three days (24 hours) of hands-on training focused on the search, documentation, and recovery of buried and surface scattered human remains. This training will include the following topics:

Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Human versus Non-Human Bone Identification
Human Osteology
Postmortem Modification to Human Remains
Recovery of Surface Scattered Skeletal Remains
Recovery of Buried Human Remains

Dec 7, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026: Crime Scene Processing Workshop

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14 -0400

This course was created to build confidence in your ability to work through processing a crime scene from receiving a request for processing to testifying on the witness stand. Techniques and information are provided not only through presentations, but hands-on training and real case examples. Instructors will cover a broad range of topics with emphasis given to recognizing, documenting, collecting, preserving, processing, and analyzing physical evidence. Investigators, crime scene technicians, and agency personnel who investigate crime scenes will all benefit from this course.

We will pay particular attention to the interpretation of discovered evidence, its value within the scene, and usefulness in solving the crime. You will participate in exercises that will give you experience in latent print development techniques and using light energy to process a scene. You will also learn how to interpret bloodstain patterns and use chemical enhancement methods. Courtroom procedures and information for presenting crime scene evidence will also be discussed.

Dec 7, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026: IAI Certification Test Preparation: CCSI, CCSA, CSCSA

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:19 -0400

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 28-hour course is designed to help students pass their desired level of crime scene certification exams. It offers a fast-paced review of two or three books, with numerous pre-testing exams to identify strengths and weaknesses. Suitable for both novices and experienced individuals, this course enhances your chances of certification and professionalism. Note that the tuition fee covers only the course, while exam and application fees are handled with the IAI.
The International Association for Identification Crime Scene Certification Board will arrange for a proctor on the last day of class for students to take the exam. Ensure your application is submitted and approved by the IAI at least 30 days before the exam. THIS IS A BOOK REVIEW. Check the application requirements online: www.theiai.org/crime_scene.php.

Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation, 3rd edition, Ross M. Gardner, 2019, CRC Press. CCSI & CCSA
Crime Scene Photography, 3rd Edition, by Edward Robinson, 2016, Academic Press Elsevier, Inc. (All chapters and glossary EXCLUDING chapter 8, subchapters 9.4, 9.6, 9.7, and chapters 10 and 11). CCSI & CCSA
Practical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents, Second Edition, Edward E. Hueske, 2021, CRC Press (All Chapters & Glossary EXCLUDING 2, 14, 18, and 20). CCSA
Crime Scene Photography, 3rd Edition, by Edward Robinson, 2016, Academic Press-Elsevier, Inc. (All Chapters EXCEPT 1, Subchapters 9.4, 9.6 and 9.7, and Pages 712-735). CSCSA
Effective Expert Witnessing: Practices for the 21st Century, 5th ed. By Matson, Jack V., 2013, CRC Press (All chapters EXCEPT 8 and 9). CSCSA
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, 4th edition by James, Stuart H., Nordby, Jon J., and Bell, Suzanne, 2013, CRC Press. CSCSA

COURSE TOPICS: Equipment Needs, Crime Scene Safety, Scene Security, Photography, Search Techniques, Note Taking, General Documentation of Physical Evidence, Sketching Measurements, Biological Evidence Detection & Collection, Trace Evidence, Latent Impression Evidence, Shoe & Tire Track Evidence, Tool Mark Evidence, Firearms Evidence, Proper Evidence Packaging Techniques, Report Writing, Courtroom Testimony.
Basically, covers questions from nearly every chapter in each book to be studied.

Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026: Bloodstain Interpretation for Detectives

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:25 -0400

This course is specifically designed for detectives who investigate violent crimes but are not responsible for the documentation or collection of blood evidence.

The objective is to enhance the knowledge of homicide and crimes against persons detectives in various areas of bloodstain pattern analysis, with an emphasis on understanding the value of bloodstain evidence and how it can be effectively applied as a forensic tool throughout their investigation. We will provide you with a cohesive understanding of the cause, effect, and implications of different bloodstains and patterns, as well as the actions that caused them.

We will use several actual case studies to emphasize and illustrate the concepts and fundamentals discussed during lectures. This course is not designed for crime scene investigators, as it does not have a laboratory component.

Topics Include

How to recognize bloodstains and patterns that provide probative information regarding the actions that caused the blood-letting events and movements of individuals - during and after the events
How to extrapolate relevant evidence from altered scenes
How to recognize the differences between medical and suspicious deaths
Understanding the documentation processes available to capture the bloodstains and patterns for future analysis by an expert
Types of bloodstains to select for DNA analysis that will provide the most probative value to the investigation
What to expect from a bloodstain pattern analysis conducted by an expert
How expert analysis can be applied throughout the investigation and its relevance in criminal proceedings

Audience

Law enforcement, detectives, investigators, and military investigative personnel. It is not designed for crime scene investigator, as it does not have a laboratory component.

Class is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and those personnel assigned directly to law enforcement agencies.