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Digital Crime Scene Photography
October 15, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This one-day course is designed for crime scene investigators, police officers, evidence technicians, and other personnel who have the responsibility to properly document crime scenes & physical evidence through photography. This course is geared toward both experienced & inexperienced photographers. Participants will be provided complete instructions on how to operate their digital camera, utilize a variety of lighting techniques, document items in difficult positions, and document the crime scene.
Course Outline:
- Photography fundamentals
- Understanding the basic operation of digital cameras
- Digital camera specifics
- Lighting techniques
- Evidentiary photography
- Crime scene photography (indoor, outdoor & vehicles)
Hands-On Portion:
- Taking a great deal of photographs with a variety of camera settings
- Immediate feedback with image review
Required Equipment: Digital camera, owner’s manual and a tripod
Instructor: Forensic Scientist Keith LaMont, MSP Bridgeport Laboratory, has been with the Trace Evidence Unit for 18 years and has experience in: Footwear & Tire Tracks, Crime Scene Processing, Arson, Paint, Glass, and Explosive Residue. He has extensive crime scene experience, processing over 225 suspicious death crime scenes. He has a Bachelor of Science from MSU with a major in Forensic Science.
Class size: 20
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officer – repaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35.00 p/p All Others – $65.00 p/p
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”