Crime Scene Photography Course
by M/Sgt Hayden B. Baldwin, Retired
Illinois State Police
 

COURSE LENGTH:
16 Hours/40 Hours

INSTRUCTOR:
M/Sgt. Hayden B. Baldwin

PRESENTED TO:
Law Enforcement Students

CLASS LOCATION:
Your Facility

INSTRUCTOR AIDS REQUIRED:
Chalk board and chalk
35mm Slide Projector
Video Projector
35 mm Camera Equipment
Handouts

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture Demonstration
Slide Presentation
Video Presentation
Class Participation

A. INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL / COURSE DESCRIPTION

This unit of instruction is intended to develop basic skills in preparing effective crime scene photographs. It is designed to instruct the student in the type of photographs necessary, as well as the lighting needed for good crime scene photography. This class does not concern itself with the basic operations of the camera.

B. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Crime Scene Photography Course Highlights

Methodology of crime scene photographs
What to take & when to take it.
Equipment recommended
Flash Photography
Available Light Photography
Forensic Light Sources Photography
Macro Photography
Evidence Photography
Court Presentation
Archival Files

If you have comments or suggestions, email me at hbb@feinc.net