Event Phone: 254-770-2367

A hands-on approach to explaining the objectives and legal obligations required when performing a crime scene search. This Intermediate Crime Scene Investigations course provides classroom instruction and interactive scenario-based training using mock crime scenes where officers will take on various roles to collect, process, and investigate evidence.

The week-long course includes the following objectives, as well as others:

• Guidelines for conducting crime scene searches
• Conducting preliminary and follow up investigations
• Understanding the importance of the chain of custody, a final survey of the crime scene, debriefings, and maintaining case files
• Organizing a search action plan
• Establishing a command post and search team
• Learning the considerations of identifying, marking, collecting, and preserving evidence
• Identifying investigative tools and equipment for crime scene searches
• Identifying different classes of evidence
• Taking personal safety precautions when collecting evidence

TCOLE mandates this course for law enforcement officers to become an intermediate level peace officer.

Instructor: Expert Instructor Sarah Wilson, Evidence Forensic Supervisor, Seguin Police Department

TCOLE Training Hours: 40 — TCOLE credits will be reported by CTCOG.

Current Registrants:

• Brian Bascom
• Keri Bailey