Basic Forensic Scene Photography



Learn how to capture and analyze clear, reliable scene photos that document facts, support your case and hold up in court.

2 CE HR(S)

Accepted for CE in: AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MO, MN, NC, NM, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX

Presented By:

Dean Beers

$50.00

About this Course

Course Description:

Good forensic scene photos can make or break a case.  Build essential skills in documenting scenes and evidence through accurate, legally defensible forensic photography. We will cover equipment, procedures, and policy so you can produce or analyze images in any investigative setting.

Learning Objectives

  • Take better scene and evidentiary photographs
  • Document the scene and evidence
  • Analyze scene and evidence photographs
  • Develop, follow, and analyze an agency policy on forensic photography
  • Understand the important advantages of digital photography and images
  • Identify equipment and accessories for scenes
  • Understand the responsibilities of a forensic photographer at the scene
  • Learn the basic forensic scene photography procedures
  • Learn the legal requirements of forensic photography, evidence, and testimony

Course Outline

Introduction
Developing and Agency Policy
Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital Photography
Equipment at Scenes
Duties of a Scene Photographer
Legal Requirements and Evidence Testimony
Assessment/Quiz
Supporting Downloadable/Printable Materials: Slide Deck/Handout

Course Materials

● 2 hours of on-demand video lecture with practical and engaging content
● Content authored by experts in their field
● Quiz/assessment (unlimited attempts)
● Certificate of completion

2 CE HR(S)

Accepted for CE Credit in:

AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MO, MN, NC, NM, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX

GA Classroom Instructor License No: CLTR001024
MN PI Board Course Approval No.: CPD-462
MO PI Board Course Approval No.: 00129
NC PPSB Course Approval No.: PPSB-22-027
OK CLEET Course Catalog No.: PS24-0104
TN Course Approval No.: 2601.01
TX CE School License No: Y00170

North Carolina disclaimer: A maximum of 6 CE hours may be obtained from online, asynchronous courses per renewal period.

Oklahoma required disclaimer: This class has been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through our e-learning platform and is an on-demand, asynchronous format. You may log in and complete the course at your convenience, as there are no specific login times. Questions about course content can be submitted to faculty and staff via email. Asynchronous courses are timed and monitored through our learning management system, which tracks participation and time spent in each learning activity. This monitored format requires active engagement throughout the full duration of the course to ensure successful completion.

Beginner Level: This course is designed for investigators who already understand basic photography and but want to strengthen their ability to capture and interpret forensic scenes and  images.

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