This hands-on course is designed for police personnel tasked with photographing crime scenes and physical evidence. Attendees will be taught skills to properly document a variety of crime scenes.

This class is focused on those with little to no experience using a camera or knowledge in photography. It would also serve as a review for those that have a fundamental understanding of manual functions, shutter speeds and f-stops.

For students who want both photography and evidence collection training, please see the Basic Crime Scene Evidence Processing course.

Topics Covered:

• How to maximize camera functions

• Procedures for photographing in different lighting conditions

• A variety of painting with light techniques

• How to use external flash

• Techniques for both 2D and 3D footwear impressions

• Implementation of scale to properly document evidence

• How to photograph fingerprints on various surfaces

• Best practices for photographing crime scenes and evidence

Cancellations with a refund will be accepted a minimum of 31 days prior to the registered training. If cancelled within the 30 days prior to class, you will receive a credit for a future training session. Agencies may substitute another student for the cancelled registrant.