Basic Crime Scene Investigation 1 40 hour - BLTD
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Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Ends On: Friday, March 27, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
Class Time(s): 3/23/2026 - 3/27/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Ends On: Friday, March 27, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
Class Time(s): 3/23/2026 - 3/27/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Plainfield Police Department
Instructor: Lt. Heather Hansen (ret.), Illinois State Police and Lt. Chris Collins (ret.) with Kane County Sheriff's Department.Plainfield Police Department
14300 Coil Plus Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
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Plainfield, IL 60544
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
Course topics include:
- Crime scene management
- Crime scene photography
- Crime scene sketching, diagramming, and animation
- Forensic Laboratory Sections
- Evidence recognition, handling, packaging, and submission
- Trace, tool mark, and firearm evidence
- Footwear/tire track castings
- Latent prints and impression evidence
- Biological evidence and D.N.A.
- Search warrants and consent to search
- Gunshot residue tests and results
- Advances in evidence technology
Each officer should be familiar with his/her Department’s digital camera and should bring the following items to class:
- Camera and tripod to fit it
- Latent print development kit which includes black powder/magnetic powder, tape, and backing cards
- Sufficient packaging and personal protection supplies to process a crime scene
Funded in Partnership with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board / LHI Grant
This training covers the following mandates:
- Civil Rights - 1 hours
- Constitutional / Proper Use of LE Authority - 1 hours
- Legal Updates - .5 hours
- Officer Wellness and Mental Health - 1 hours
- Procedural Justice - 6 hours
- Use of Force: Law concerning stops, searches, and use of force - 1 Hour (1 Hour Scenario-Based) hours
- Lead Homicide Investigator - 40 Hours (1 Hour Scenario-Based) hours
