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Criminal Investigation Programs - 2025 Crime Scene Investigation

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Brief Description: Crime Scene Investigation

Full Description: Prerequisite: Basic Law Enforcement Training,

Course Description: The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control hosts this training at the Academy.  This course consists of classroom lecture and practical application training. Numerous forensic disciplines will be discussed, to include latent fingerprint identification and recovery, body fluid detection, DNA evidence, firearms/trace/toolmark evidence, casting impressions, and other related disciplines.  The course also includes instruction in crime scene management, crime scene diagramming, legal issues, crime scene photography, and camera functionality.

Course Instructors: Classes are instructed by members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control, and Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory personnel.

Who Should Attend: Criminal investigators, detectives, or officers charged with the duty of processing crime scenes.

Required Materials: Significant portions of the training will include elements of photography. Students should arrive with at minimum:
• A DSLR (or mirrorless) camera with standard lens
• Tripod
• Flashlight
• Weather appropriate clothing and footwear for outdoor classes

*A limited amount of loaner cameras and equipment will be available*

Other helpful, but not required camera equipment includes:
• An external flash and sync cord/cable
• Macro lens (50mm)
• Extra batteries.
• A USB drive or computer for electronic course material handouts.

All other course materials will be provided.

Tuition/Registration Fees: Registration fees are due 7 days prior to the start of the class.  If fees are not paid in full, the student will not be allowed to attend the course.  Forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation is required for full tuition refund.  Exceptions to the refund policy will be made at the discretion of the Director of Training.

Cost:
$425.00 - tuition and meals
$50 per day for lodging

Continuing Education Hours:
11 hours of Technical Studies
19 hours of Skill Development
1 hours of Legal Studies

Mineral Area College Credit:
None

Coordinator:
Sergeant Brandon Parker
Brandon.Parker@mshp.dps.mo.gov

Training Dates: 11/03/2025 - 11/07/2025

Prerequisites: Have you attended Basic Law Enforcement training?

Registration Dates: 05/07/2025 - 10/27/2025

Available Seats: 11

Hours: 31h 0m

Fee: $425.00

Training Location: None Specified

Reporting Instructions: None Specified

Housing is optional: Check-In 11/02/2025
Check-Out 11/07/2025

Documents: Academy Dress Code

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