This Intermediate Crime Scene Investigations course takes a hands-on approach to explaining the objectives and legal obligations required when performing a crimes scene search. The course provides classroom instruction and interactive scenario-based training using mock crime scenes where officers will take on various roles to collect, process, and investigate evidence.

Broken into various topics, the week-long course covers the following objectives as well as others:

• Guidelines for conducting crime scene searches
• Conducting preliminary investigations
• Understanding the importance of the chain of custody, a final survey of the crime scene, debriefings, maintaining case files and conducting follow investigations
• Organizing a search action plan
• Establishing a command post and search team
• Learning the considerations of identifying, marking, collecting, and preserving evidence
• Identifying investigations tools and equipment for crime scene searches
• Identifying different classes of evidence
• Taking personal safety precautions when collecting evidence

TCOLE mandates this course for law enforcement officers to become an intermediate level peace officer.

Instructor: Expert Instructor Sarah Wilson, Evidence Forensic Supervisor, Seguin Police Department

TCOLE Training Hours: 40

Special Instructions

Register early. This is a popular class.

Attendee must bring their PID # to receive TCOLE credit for courses affiliated with CAPCOG.  To promote a professional environment, CAPCOG requires proper business attire. T-shirts, shorts, capri pants and flip-flops are prohibited. No meals provided with training.

For Questions

Please contact Terri Kroeger, CAPCOG regional law enforcement academy office coordinator.