(Recommended Pre-requisite: Fingerprint Classification-Basic)
The success of an investigation involves a definable crime scene, the initial observations,
and actions of the first officer at the scene, the trained evidence technician, and the
investigator. This course addresses the issue of a well-trained evidence technician. The
evidence technician’s most important task at the scene is to prevent the destruction or
diminish the value of evidence that may lead to the apprehension of the criminal and
solution of the crime.
This unit of instruction addresses the important task of proper procedures in the processing
of a crime scene. The basic crime scene-processing course is set up to give intensive threeday training on the basic fundamentals of crime scene processing. The course is designed
so the student will receive training by lecture, power point presentations, and hands on
experience.
Upon completion the student will have the knowledge to thoroughly process crime scenes
such as stolen cars, criminal damage to property, thefts, residential and business
burglaries, and armed robberies. The student will also receive an introduction to crimes
against people such as sexual assaults, battery, and death investigation.

Date: May 7 - 9, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration – P.C.P.A. In-service Training Application must be submitted.
Cost: Passaic County Law Enforcement Agencies – No Cost
Other Law Enforcement Agencies - $175.00