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Class Schedule
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| Start Date | End Date | Location | Class Number | |
| 10/18/10 | 10/22/10 | Cedar Park ,TX USA | LS FSA103 4 | [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
FSA103 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis I - 40.00 Hours
Prerequisites
Participants must be licensed or certified peace officers with a current commission or non-commissioned personnel assigned to investigate/process crime scenes.Description
The Bloodstain Pattern Analysis I course is designed for those who investigate crime scenes containing blood evidence such as assaults and death investigations, as well as those who process bloodstained evidentiary items. The course provides participants with basic knowledge of bloodstain pattern analysis, including methods and skills for the interpretation of bloodstain evidence at crime scenes and on evidentiary items. The participants learned skills will allow them to make determinations such as the relative positions of the victim or suspect, the nature of the force and object used, and the approximate number of blows struck. Course instruction is through lecture and case review with emphasis on experiments and practical application.
Topics
Audience
Law enforcement investigators and non-commissioned personnel assigned to crime scene investigation and reconstruction.
Other Information
Participants will be required to conduct field exercises throughout the week and should dress appropriately for both indoor and outdoor crime scene scenarios.
In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.
Required Materials
The following items are necessary for participation:
- Scientific calculator
- Clear plastic 12-inch ruler scaled in tenths and metric gradations
- Mechanical pencil
The following items are suggested for participation:
- Camera for documentation of created exemplars
- Fingerprint glass or magnifying glass
For participation in experiments and practical applications, students are encouraged to wear older, comfortable clothing for the week of instruction
Contact information:
800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teexmail.tamu.edu
Price
Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.