Crime Scene Investigator II - Blue Line
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Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Ends On: Friday, December 4, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2026
Class Time(s): 11/30 - 12/04/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Ends On: Friday, December 4, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2026
Class Time(s): 11/30 - 12/04/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Will County Sheriff's Department
Instructor: Heather Hansen and Chris CollinsWill County Sheriff's Department
16911 W. Laraway Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
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Joliet, IL 60433
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
**Wednesday; 1400-2200**
Course Description: This course is designed for Crime Scene Investigators, Detectives, and Task Force Officers. It will expose officers to advanced techniques in evidence collection, identification, and preservation. This course will incorporate field scenarios to hone or refresh the skills needed to examine and investigate major crime scenes.
Topics include:
- Latent Print Advances
- Trace and Toolmark Evidence
- Biology and DNA Advances
- Blood Patterns
- Autopsy Protocols
- Firearms/Ballistic and Trajectory Evidence
- Courtroom Testimony
Each officer must bring the following to class:
- Lap Top Computer with USB Port
- Camera (per person) and Memory Card (minimum 16 GB)
- Tripod To Fit Camera (per person)
- Detachable Flash and Cord
- Latent Print Development Kit
- Set of Tent Markers #1-20
- Flashlight
This training will incorporate numerous field training exercises. Days 1, 2, and 3 will be held at the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Days 4 and 5 will be held outdoors at the Donohue Grove Preserve on Donohue Rd., Wilmington, IL.
*Funded in Partnership with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board; LHI Grant
This training covers the following mandates:
- Civil Rights - 0.5 hours
- Constitutional / Proper Use of LE Authority - 0.5 hours
- Human Rights - 0.5 hours
- Legal Updates - 0.5 hours
- Procedural Justice - 4 hours
- Use of Force: Officer Safety Techniques - 0.5 Hour (0.5 Hour Scenario-Based) hours
- Lead Homicide Investigator - 40 Hours (0.5 Hour Scenario-Based) hours
