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FSA100 - Forensic Technician - 80.00 Hours | |||||
| Start Date | End Date | Location | Class Number | ||
| 6/17/13 | 6/28/13 | San Antonio, TX USA | LS FSA100 33 | [register] [details] | |
| 9/9/13 | 9/20/13 | Houston, TX USA | LS FSA100 31 | [register] [details] | |
| 10/28/13 | 11/8/13 | Houston, TX USA | LS FSA100 32 | [register] [details] | |
| This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule. | |||||
Course Description
FSA100 - Forensic Technician - 80.00 Hours
Prerequisites
Participants must be licensed or certified peace officers with a current commission or non-commissioned personnel assigned to investigate/process crime scenes.
Recommended
Knowledge of basic photography.
Description
The 80-hour Forensic Technician course provides participants with information, techniques, and methodologies for conducting crime scene investigations and processing crime scene evidence. Course instruction is through lecture and case review with emphasis on practical laboratory application and scenario-based practical application. Photography is an integral part of this course. Completion of this course is equivalent to completion of the FSA106 - Crime Scene Investigation and FSA104 - Latent Print Processing courses.
The Forensic Technician course is a TCLEOSE approved alternative to TCLEOSE Intermediate Core Course #2106 Crime Scene Investigation. Participants who successfully complete this course will not be required to complete #2106 to receive their TCLEOSE Intermediate Certification.
Topics
- Crime scene searches and legality
- Crime scene documentation
- Evidence collection, packaging, and preservation
- DNA evidence
- Electronic evidence
- Powder processing of fingerprints
- Fingerprint processing with chemicals and dyes
- Processing blood prints
- Processing fingerprints on difficult surfaces
Audience
Newly assigned and current evidence collection personnel responsible for crime scene investigations.
Other Information
Participants will conduct field exercises and processing activities throughout the course; participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the activities by wearing older, comfortable clothing.
In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.
Required Equipment:
- Digital SLR Camera
- Tripod
Recommended Equipment:
- Camera instruction manual
- Camera Cable Release
- Macro Lens or Diopters
- Laptop computer or photo card reader (for photo review)
Contact Information
800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teex.tamu.edu
Price
Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.