Digital Photography for the Crash/Crime Scene Investigator

Summary

This newly designed course will help the investigator lend credibility to the their reports and provide essential evidence for use in court proceedings. Photography is invaluable in securing short-term evidence at the traffic or crime scene.  

Since the crash/crime scene affords little opportunity for investigators to consult manuals on evidence preservation or to leisurely take clear, identifiable photographs essential for their investigation, this course will teach the student how to properly document a crash/crime scene using photography. 

Students will gain a thorough working knowledge of their cameras' component parts and accessories and will participate in "hands-on" exercises by photographing crash/crime scenes and wrecked vehicles. The legal guidelines to be considered in the use of photography will be explained. Students will also have the opportunity to see new equipment and hear about new technical advances in this field.

Topics include:

• Use of digital cameras and equipment

• Analyzing the crime scene

• Close-up documentation

• Taking photographs in various lighting conditions

• Nighttime, inclement weather, and flash photography

• Photographing vehicle damage

• Photographing human body injury

• Light painting

Attire, Costs and Other Requirements

Students will need to bring note taking materials and a digital SLR camera.

For questions about equipment, students should contact the lead instructor for this course, Tom Morehouse.

Dress is professional casual.

There are no costs associated with this training.