Crime Scene Management

This course will provide an in-depth study of crime scene procedures including recognition, protection, documentation techniques, and collection of biological and physical evidence; crime scene documentation (photography, crime scene sketching, information gathering, report writing, measurements, fingerprint processing, blood pattern analysis, ballistics, scene search procedures; and reconstructions from evidence and scene patterns), chain of custody. Scene investigations will include burglary, homicide, arson, motor vehicle, and sudden and unexplained death. Throughout the semester students will be provided with journal articles and be expected to read and prepare for discussions.