The Utah Crime Scene Academy (Advanced)

To qualify for this course students need to have attended and passed the Basic Crime Scene Academy.  For questions about qualifying classes, please contact LETC.

The Advanced Class is designed to provide the experienced investigator with new skill sets beyond the basic skills learned in the Basic class.  This class should only be taken by those investigators that are serious and actively participating in crime scene response and processing.  It is not recommended for the occasional crime scene responder.

Equipment needed:
Each student should bring the following equipment to class:
1 - Flashlight
2 - Fingerprint kit
3 - DIGITAL SLR CAMERA KIT and LAPTOP (to aid in the rapid review and verification of photographs).  A DIGITAL SLR CAMERA KIT should contain the following:
     a - Digital SLR Camera with removable lens (example 17-85 mm lens)
     b - Detachable flash
     c - Sync cord
     d - Tripod
     e - Shutter release cable (or remote control)
     f - Macro lens.

Minimum Passing Grade:  There are four written examinations, which are given each morning at the start of class.  The student must have a cumulative score of 70% or higher to pass the class and receive credit.  There are multiple lab exercises that the student must complete and have instructor verification (sign off).  The last day of class (Friday), the students will be assemble into teams and each team will process a mock crime scene, demonstrating the skills that they have learned and practiced during the week.

Student Expectations:  The students should plan on being very busy and adjust their work schedule to compensate for this class.  To do well on the written tests, each student will need to study an average of 1-2 hours each night.  Optionally, the student may want to practice at night some of the skills that they learned during the day.  This will help the crime scene practical go smoother and lessen student anxieties.  Remember to have fun and take full advantage of this time to ask questions of these experts teaching this class and practice your newly learned techniques.

Schedule:
Monday:
8:00 to 12:00 - Forensic Photography - Challenging samples (Student need Camera)
12:00 to 1:00 - Lunch  (Student is responsible for their own lunch)
1:00 to 6:00 - Firearms/Shooting Scene Documentation/Trajectory

Tuesday:  (Exam #1)
8:00 to 12:00 - Advanced Latent Print Issues (Students should bring a Fingerprint Kit)
12:00 to 1:00 - Lunch  (Student is responsible for their own lunch)
1:00 to 6:00 - Advanced Latent Print Issues

Wednesday:  (Exam #2)
8:00 to 12:00 - Footwear and Tire Print Documentation
12:00 to 1:00 - Lunch  (Student is responsible for their own lunch)
1:00 to 6:00 - Footwear and Tire Casting/Gel lifts/Electrostatic lifter

Thursday:  (Exam #3)
8:00 to 12:00 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
12:00 to 1:00 - Lunch  (Student is responsible for their own lunch)
1:00 to 6:00 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Friday:  (Exam #4)
8:00 to 2:00 - Crime Scene Practical  (Lunch will be provided for the Students)
2:00 to 4:00 - Crime Scene Practical Presentations and Reviews
 

To register for this course click here for the Application Form.  Once the form is filled out, please fax it to LETC at 801-282-2383.