Crime Scene Investigation 1 - 40 hour - BLTD
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Date: Monday, February 22, 2027
Ends On: Friday, February 26, 2027
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2027
Class Time(s): 2/22-26/2027: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Ends On: Friday, February 26, 2027
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2027
Class Time(s): 2/22-26/2027: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Plainfield Fire Protection District (Headquarters)
Instructor: Heather Hansen and Chris CollinsPlainfield Fire Protection District (Headquarters)
23748 W. 135th Street
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
This training covers the following mandates:
- Civil Rights - 1 hours
- Constitutional / Proper Use of LE Authority - 1 hours
- Legal Updates - 0.5 hours
- Officer Wellness and Mental Health - 1 hours
- Procedural Justice - 6 hours
- Use of Force: Law concerning stops, searches, and use of force - 1 hours
- Lead Homicide Investigator - 40 Hours (1 Hour Scenario-Based) hours

