December 16th, 2014
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services will host three, 5-day Basic Crime Scene Investigation classes on the following dates and locations:
Location / Class Dates / Application Deadline / Location of ClassDenver / June 8th-12th / May 4th 2015 / Martensen Elementary School & Training Facility-Wheatridge, CO
Pueblo / Apr. 13th-17th / March 13th 2015 / Pueblo West Fire Department
Grand Junction / Sep. 21st-Sep. 25th / August 21st 2015 / CBI Grand Junction Forensic Laboratory
FEES: There will be no fee for this training; however, all meals and lodging will be the responsibility of the attendee or their law enforcement agency.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The objective of the class is to provide attendees with sufficient knowledge to process a basic crime scene.
COURSE TOPICS: The following topics will be covered in the course: basic crime scene investigation, crime scene photography, crime scene management, latent print processing, footwear and tire track processing, DNA concepts, firearms and tool mark evidence processing, major case considerations, sketching and diagramming, and evidence collection involving digital media, trace evidence, and drugs. In addition to lectures there will be practical exercises and mock crime scenes for the student to process and apply their knowledge.
COURSE CERTIFICATE: Successful demonstration of acquired skills throughout the week, as well as a passing score on the written exam, will be required to receive the course certificate.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The focus of the class will be for those individuals with limited and/or no crime scene experience. Crime scene personnel (sworn and non-sworn) who are actively involved in crime scene investigations OR those who intend to be actively involved in these investigations should attend.
SELECTION OF ATTENDEES: Attendees will be selected based on the need of the agency or the individual to acquire these skills. The more agencies we can train, the better. Class sizes are limited to 26 students however we will select individuals from as many different agencies as possible.
P.O.S.T. CREDIT: This class will be approved for Colorado P.O.S.T. credit. Please list your P.O.S.T. identification number on the application if you are seeking P.O.S.T. credit for the class.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Please submit your application form via email to , U.S. mail or fax to the CBI Pueblo Forensic Laboratory no later than the stated application deadline.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Torres or Janel Lyons at the Pueblo Forensic Science Laboratory, 719-542-1133 or refer to the CBI website.