DATE: TBA (3 days)
TIME: 8:00am to 4:30pm
LOCATION:
- Waukesha Police Department
- 1901 Delafield St., Waukesha, WI
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Photography Equipment Needed:
- DSLR or mirrorless camera
- Blank camera card
- Tripod External flash
- Off-camera flash cord
- Flashlight
- Macro lens Cable release or manufacturer app on phone that can connect to camera
- Camera manual (if lost most manuals can be found on manufacturers’ websites)
Evidence Collection Equipment Needed:
- Black permanent marker
- Evidence tape
- Utility knife
- Magnifying glass
- Envelopes (paper and glassine)
- Crime scene scale and tape measure
- Rubber gloves
- Distilled water
- A variety of evidence collection bags
- Sterile cotton collection swabs with swab boxes
- Fingerprint collection kit (brush, powder, lifting tape, fingerprint cards)
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Basic Crime Scene Evidence Processing
This hands-on course is designed for police personnel tasked with photographing crime scenes and physical evidence. Attendees will be
taught skills to properly document a variety of crime scenes.This class is focused on those with little to no experience using a camera or knowledge in photography. It would also serve as a review for those that have a fundamental understanding of manual functions,
shutter speeds and f-stops.For students who want both photography and evidence collection training, please see the Basic Crime Scene Evidence Processing course.
Topics Covered:
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How to maximize camera functions
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Procedures for photographing in different lighting conditions
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A variety of painting with light techniques
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How to use external flash
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Techniques for both 2D and 3D footwear impressions
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Implementation of scale to properly document evidence
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How to photograph fingerprints on various surfaces
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Best practices for photographing crime scenes and evidence
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Cancellations with a refund will be accepted a minimum of 31 days prior to the registered training. If cancelled within the 30 days prior to class, you will receive a credit for a future training session. Agencies may substitute another student for the cancelled registrant.