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Biology/DNA Evidence Collection & Analysis
October 21, 2022 @ 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 lecture, 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.
Instructors: Jennifer Dillon is a Forensic Scientist assigned to the Michigan State Police- Trace Evidence Unit in Northville, Michigan. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Criminalistics and Toxicology. She has also completed additional course work in Molecular Biology. Danielle Hankinson has been a forensic scientist in the biology/DNA discipline for over 15 years. She has worked for the Virginia Dept. of Forensic Science and the Michigan State Police and is currently employed by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Danielle has BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University, is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics, is an active member and a Past President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists, and has taught many classes to law enforcement, SANE personnel, college students, and the general public.
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Cost: LEORTC licensed members – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $45.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $95.00 p/p
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”