BUREAU OF FORENSIC SERVICES 2015 TRAINING SCHEDULE
This Training is taught by the Bureau of Forensic Services and will require registration
by completing a Forensic Training Registration Application. Upon completion, the
application can be emailed to ra-pspforensicservices@pa.gov or mailed to:
PA STATE POLICE – BUREAU OF FORENSIC SERVICES
TRAINING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT SECTION – COURSE REGISTRATION
1800 ELMERTON AVE.
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
Upon our receipt of the application, we shall send the applicant a registration
confirmation/denial email within 15 calendar days. The training is at no cost to the
student. Lodging and meals are not provided. All applicants must be law enforcement
officers or be an employee of a law enforcement agency with forensic related duties.
2015 Summer/Fall Training Schedule
Crime Scene Photography
Dates: July 20-24, 2015
Location: Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC),
Harrisburg, PA.
Course Description: This course provides training in the basic principles and
fundamentals of a digital camera, lens selection, use of electronic flash, macrophotography and documentation. Requirement: Student must bring a SLR digital
camera with manual, memory card/stick, tripod, sync cord, external flash unit,
extra batteries for camera, normal lens (example: 50mm or 28-105mm) and macro
lens (close-up lens for latent print photography), locking shutter release cable, and
flashlight.
Crime Scene Photography
Dates: August 31-September 4, 2015
Location: Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC),
Harrisburg, PA. Requirement: Student must bring a Digital Camera and manual.
Course Description: This course provides training in the basic principles and
fundamentals of a digital camera, lens selection, use of electronic flash, macrophotography and documentation. Requirement: Student must bring a SLR digital
camera with manual, memory card/stick, tripod, sync cord, external flash unit,
extra batteries for camera, normal lens (example: 50mm or 28-105mm) and macro
lens (close-up lens for latent print photography), locking shutter release cable, and
flashlight.
Basic Crime Scene Investigation
Dates: September 14-25, 2015
Location: Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC),
Harrisburg, PA.
Course Description: This is an introductory course into crime scene investigation.
Course instruction provided in the areas of Physical Evidence, Crime scene Management,
types of evidence found at the crime scene, proper collection techniques, submissions to
Regional crime labs, and courtroom testimony. Each student will participate in the mock
crime scenes. Prerequisite for registration: Crime Scene Photography or equivalent
PSP approved training.
Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Dates: October 7-9, 2015
Location: PSP Departmental Headquarters, Harrisburg, PA.
Course Description: This course provides instruction in the history of shoe and tire
impression evidence, search, documentation, and the collection of the impression
evidence. Students will participate in several workshops including photography,
measuring, and casting impression evidence. Prerequisite for registration: Crime
Scene Photography or equivalent PSP approved training.
Advanced Latent Print Identification
Dates: October 26-November 6, 2015
Location: Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center, Manheim, PA.
Course Description: This course provides a refresher in the foundation of friction ridge
analysis with respect to the history and science of fingerprints, pattern recognition and
comparison techniques. Students will conduct challenging latent print examinations and
comparisons. Each student will be required to successfully complete a written
examination and competency comparison test. Students will also complete a mock case
and participate in a mock trial. Prerequisite for registration: Basic Fingerprint ID
Course or equivalent PSP approved training.