The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, at the University of New Haven has received CLIP funding to enhance the performance of crime laboratory personnel and to enhance the efficiency of the overall analytic practice of crime scene analysis. The National Crime Scene Training Center provides crime laboratories and law enforcement agencies with the most advanced technologies and state of the art training in crime scene investigation and reconstruction. Advanced training and continuing education, enhance the performance of laboratory personnel in the ability to anticipate and recognize eviden- tiary issues before evidence is tested and consumed.

In addition to the regular advanced workshops available at The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, we are offering a series of core courses intended to provide sophisticated training in crime scene investigation and reconstruction.

1. Evidence Recognition, Documentation, and Collection
Basic Crime Scene Investigation focuses on developing a proper mind set as well as proper procedures, to prepare laboratory personnel and law enforcement officers with the fundamental elements of crime scene investigation. This five day course reviews the relationship of the type of crime to the type of the scene and the duties of first responders to maintain security and safety, recognize, document and collect evidence with practical hands-on learning through experimentation and physical evidence processing including latent print development.

2. Detection and Enhancement of Latent Evidence
Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation continues the procedures for collection and analysis of physical evidence, concentrating on the evidentiary significance of items commonly encountered at crime scenes that are not readily visible. Instruction includes the hands-on use of alternate light sources, transfer and trace evidence, forensic serology, and biological enhancement methods. (Prerequisite: Basic Crime Scene Investigation.)

3. Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction
Advanced Crime Scene Investigation focuses on specialized evidence and reconstruction of crime scenes. The emphasis is on the importance of scientific methods and techniques used in the examination of physical evidence at crime scenes. Practical applications reinforce classroom discussion of shooting reconstruction, bloodstain pattern analysis, and fire and arson scenes. Emphasis is on death scenes and case examples in reconstruction. (Prerequisite: Basic & Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation).

For more information about these and other courses at The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, please call (203) 932-7460, or contact us through our web site