Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the various types of physical evidence that might be present at an interior crime scene.
• Explain the various means of scene documentation available and the strengths and weaknesses of each.
• Given a viable surface, ascertain which fingerprint detection method should be used and demonstrate the correct application of that technique.
• Explain the value of alternate light sources at a crime scene (and demonstrate their use).
• Demonstrate the proper technique for the detection and collection of hair/fibre evidence.
• Demonstrate the proper technique for the detection, enhancement and preservation of footwear impression evidence.
• Demonstrate the proper handling of ‘DNA’ evidence from its detection and collection at a simulated crime scene to its submission to the lab for analysis.
• Given a simulated interior crime scene and working as part of a team, demonstrate:
• Proper scene management techniques
• Appropriate scene documentation techniques
• Correctly executed physical/trace evidence detection and collection techniques specific to that scene.
• Explain the personal safety considerations applicable to each technique considered or situation encountered.

Effective as of Fall 2015