Digital Photography for the Crash/Crime Scene Investigator
Overview
This newly designed course will help the investigator lend credibility to 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 fees associated with this course.