Basic Crime Scene Investigation

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The Topeka Police Department is hosting a 5-day course designed for
police officers, detectives, and investigators who are tasked with
documenting crime scenes as well as collecting, processing, and
preserving items of evidence. The course is mixture of lectures &
practical exercises.
All topics covered are Missouri CLEE (POST) approved.
Topics Covered:
– Basic Crime Scene Photography & Composition
– Low-Light & Examination Quality Photography
– DNA, Trace, & Impression Evidence Recovery
– Crime Scene Sketching
– Bullet Impact Assessment
– Bloodstain Pattern Recognition

Preferred Course Materials:
– DSLR camera with detachable lens
– Standard lens (e.g. 18 – 55mm, 18 – 200mm, or similar)
– Off-camera external flash unit with sync cord
– Tripod
– Strong flashlight

Registration can be made by contacting the Topeka Police Department
or Optimum Forensic Solutions. Due to COVID, no payments for the
course will be accepted until the start of the course.
Class size will be limited; early registration is suggested. Casual attire
is recommended.

Instructor: George Santoro, M.S., Certified Crime Scene Analyst
2722 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS
0800 – 1700 hours / 1 day 1130 – 2130 hours
Cost: $650.00

Basic Crime Scene Investigation
October 12th – October 16th, 2020
Topeka Police Department

Contact us:
OptimumForensics@gmail.com
(816) 535-8310
Laura Stuhr
LStuhr@topeka.org
(785) 368-2400