
Explore what it means to be a crime scene investigator, from collecting and documenting evidence to maintaining chain of custody, with photos, lab testing, PPE, and Locard's exchange principle.
Review the CSI responsibilities on arrival, including briefings by responding officers, careful walkthroughs to avoid contamination, photographing the scene in three angles, and documenting findings for a supervisor-approved report.
Practice safety with disposable booties, gloves, Tyvek suits, masks, and goggles to prevent cross-contamination; log evidence with bags, tape, camera, and fingerprint kits.
Two short podcasts explore forensic history and crime scene analysis, contrasting analysis with processing and showing how physical evidence and behavior lead to deeper case insights, especially in cold cases.
Explore notable crime cases from the podcast, including the Dunbar Heist as the largest U.S. robbery, and see how strong evidence leads to catching perpetrators.
If you love true crime this class is for you! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a real CSI or if the TV show is accurate? Have you ever wanted to know the history of forensic science and how it can tie a case together? Interested in all things true crime? Then this course is for certainly you! You can learn all of those subjects and much more! The instructor is a former Crime Scene Investigator, and is currently a Private Investigator and Crime Analyst who investigates cold cases. She has extensive knowledge in the subject, and has been in the law enforcement field for almost ten years. You will learn the ins and outs of being in a CSI's boots in real life! You will walk away with a new wealth of knowledge in one of the most fascinating career fields there is. Students will hear not only facts and history but will learn about real situations. This course is truly fascinating and a true crime enthusiasts dream course! This course is also suitable for those beginning their law enforcement career, as well as for those who are interested in pursuing this career path and want to learn more.