Digital Crime Scene Photography
May 7 @ 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
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officer – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $130.00 p/p
Instructor: Forensic Scientist Keith LaMont, Director/MSP Bridgeport Laboratory, has been with the Trace Evidence Unit for 25 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.
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”