Crime Scene Investigation Intermediate # 2106 (Hutto PD)

A hands-on approach to explaining the objectives and legal obligations required when performing a crime scene search. This Intermediate Crime Scene Investigations course provides classroom instruction and interactive scenario-based training using mock crime scenes where officers will take on various roles to collect, process, and investigate evidence.

The 40 hour course (Tues – Friday 0700-1700 hours) includes the following objectives, as well as others:

• Guidelines for conducting crime scene searches
• Conducting preliminary and follow up investigations
• Understanding the importance of the chain of custody, a final survey of the crime scene, debriefings, and maintaining case files
• Organizing a search action plan
• Establishing a command post and search team
• Learning the considerations of identifying, marking, collecting, and preserving evidence
• Identifying investigative tools and equipment for crime scene searches
• Identifying different classes of evidence
• Taking personal safety precautions when collecting evidence

TCOLE mandates this course for law enforcement officers to become an intermediate level peace officer.

Instructor: Officer Mauricio Maya, Retired PO and Crime Scene Tech, Laredo Police Department

TCOLE Training Hours: 40 — TCOLE credits will be reported by CAPCOG.

Special Instructions

Attendees must bring their PID # to receive TCOLE credit for courses affiliated with CAPCOG.  To promote a professional environment, CAPCOG requires proper business casual attire. T-shirts, shorts, capri pants, and flip-flops are prohibited. No meals provided with training.

For Questions

Contact Tonya Domingo, CAPCOG RLEA office coordinator.