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Crime Scene Photography - BLTD

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Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Ends On: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
Class Time(s): 11/9-10/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Plainfield Police Department
14300 Coil Plus Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
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Instructor: Heather Hansen and Chris Collins
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0

Course Description: This course is designed for patrol officers, detectives, investigators, evidence technicians and CSIs. Officers will review camera and photography basics before exploring crime scene photography as it relates to the documentation of scenes involving vehicles, buildings, residences, outdoor crime scenes, and low light/no light crime scenes. Evidential and analytical photography for forensic analysis will be demonstrated and practiced during this course. Officers will review the history, advances, and new technology in crime scene digital photography. The impact of these techniques upon specific criminal investigative disciplines will also be discussed.

Topics to be addressed include:
 
Officers attending this training must bring: A working Digital SLR Camera, charged battery for the camera or a supply of batteries to keep it operating for course work. Two 64 GB Memory Cards, a Detachable Flash, a 5-foot Shoe Cord or Cable and a Tripod that fits the Department Camera.


Funded in Partnership with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, specialized L.H.I. Grant.
 

This training covers the following mandates: