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Biology/DNA Evidence Collection & Analysis
October 20, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Having a basic understanding of evidence collection is an essential responsibility of all law enforcement personnel. This course is designed for any law enforcement officer or law enforcement civilian that will investigate crimes as either a first responder, evidence technician, or investigator. This course will consist of lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and hands-on collection and processing techniques. Participants in this course will:
- Learn known proper biological evidence collection techniques.
- Understand biological evidence analysis.
- Understand packaging and contamination issues.
- Recognize the most probative/valuable evidence for lab examination.
- Understand biological evidence collection performed by SANE nurses.
- Learn available resources for vehicle and scene processing.
Instructor: Amanda Fazi is a DNA analyst for DNA Labs International. She has over ten years’ experience working as a forensic biologist and crime scene investigator, with previous experience at the Michigan State Police Northville Crime Lab and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University and a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science (Biology Concentration) from Michigan State University.
Date/Time: Friday, October 20, 2023, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Grand Blanc Twp. Police Department
5405 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 3
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Member – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $120.00 p/p
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”