Course Overview
This course builds on the theoretical aspects covered in FSCT 8320 by the addition of applied aspects of detecting, recording and recovering friction ridge detail from crime scenes and exhibits. The course covers: crime scene approaches; examination techniques at the crime scene with a focus on powder techniques (conventional, magnetic and fluorescent); how to properly record and seize exhibits requiring chemical examination techniques; chemical examination techniques (cyanocrylate fuming, DFO and ninhydrin); fluorescent dye techniques associated with CA fuming; proper marking and recording of evidence for continuity and court purposes.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 8320
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Plan crime scene priorities in order to assist with the systematic recovery of fingerprint evidence.
- Provide a scene assessment demonstrating understanding of the most efficient and thorough methods of crime scene examination with respect to the collection and preservation of fingerprint evidence.
- Develop crime scene friction ridge detail utilizing appropriate crime scene techniques.
- Develop crime scene friction ridge detail utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques.
- Employ crime scene note taking techniques (including field and bench notes) related to physical evidence.
- Apply proper evidentiary exhibit handling techniques: seizure, labeling, transporting, cataloguing and storage.
- Conduct alternate light source examinations, including the use of fluorescence mode(s).
- Design sound strategies for fingerprint evidence presentation in a Canadian Court.
Effective as of Fall 2008
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