Crime Scene Documentation

Catalog description

This course familiarizes students with theory and methodology pertaining to crime scene documentation with an emphasis on notes, photographs, and sketches/diagrams. Lectures and hands-on exercises will be used to develop the basic skills required to prepare true and accurate crime scene documentation. Management, processing, and storage of data and records, as well as their use in scene reconstruction and legal proceedings will be discussed. Supplemental forms of documentation including, videography, aerial photography, and three-dimensional scanning will be introduced. Students will demonstrate the ability to successfully document a scene using multiple modalities in a manner that ensures the integrity of the evidence. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 1320 Typically Offered: Fall - Spring