Crime Scene Processing

November 10 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Deadline to register is October 26th!

Dirigo Safety’s Crime Scene Processing course provides participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to safely document, secure, collect, preserve and package physical evidence while maintaining scene integrity and ensuring legal admissibility. Participants will apply recognized best practices while following Maine Rules of Evidence throughout classroom instruction and practical exercises.

This course is designed for newly assigned investigators and patrol officers who are interested in developing evidence processing skills and pursuing a career in crime scene management. Participants have the opportunity to purchase a complete evidence collection kit ($350 value) to assist them with proper crime
scene management through proper collection techniques. All attendees are required to have an evidence kit during the training for full participation.

Course Objectives:

• Explain the roles and responsibilities of the first responding officer, collaboration with investigators while focusing on crime scene management.
• Demonstrate proper procedures for securing and protecting a crime scene to prevent contamination, loss, or destruction of evidence.
• Apply systematic crime scene search methods for various scene types and scenarios.
• Document crime scenes using written notes, video, photography, crime scene sketches, scene and evidence logs and other specialized techniques with the use of forensic mapping/drones.
• Process common crime scenes focusing on processing techniques including fingerprinting, footwear and tire impressions, tool mark impressions, trace evidence, bloodstain evidence, and firearm related evidence.
• Identify resources and other agencies to support and assist your investigations.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete required reports to show prosecutors how you accurately describe crime scene observations, evidence collection and investigative actions.

Equipment Needed:

All attendees to Dirigo Safety’s Crime Scene Processing training are required to have an evidence kit during the training for full participation. If you are attending the training and are not purchasing the evidence kit from Dirigo Safety, below are the items required for attending the training.

• Rolling Cart
• Non-aerosol pump hair spray
• UV Light 365nm
• UV Goggles
• Tape Dispenser 1.5 inch*
• 3 x 5 black print cards (50 per person) LPB1005*
• 3 x 5 white print cards (50 per person) LPW1005*
• 5.5 x 8.5 black print cards (50 per person) LPB1505*
• 5.5 x 8.5 white print cards (50 per person) LPW1505*
• Print brushes 122L (2 per person)*
• White Powder 2 oz. 103L*
• Black Powder 2 oz. 101L*
• Casting Frame FCF100*
• Photo Scales PPS404*
• Microsil Casting Material MCM100B*
• Disposal Scalpel KCP13810 (5 per student)*
• Plastic Tweezers*
• Dental Stone (5 – 1lb ziplocked bags per person)**

* Suggested retailer – Sirchie
** Suggested retailer – Evident

 MLEAP Accreditation Standard:

• This course meets MLEAP 12.02 – Access to Crime Scene Personnel