Crime Scene Documentation- Doylestown, PA

Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of crime scene documentation through photography and sketching. Accurate and thorough documentation is a critical component of any investigation and often plays a decisive role in case analysis, prosecution, and courtroom presentation.

This course delivers practical, real-world instruction on how to properly document crime scenes, physical evidence, and involved persons using accepted best practices and standardized methods. Participants will learn how high-quality documentation preserves the integrity of the scene, supports investigative findings, and withstands legal scrutiny.

Course Overview

Participants will receive detailed instruction on the proper equipment, techniques, and procedures used when photographing and sketching a crime scene. Emphasis is placed on the correct use of cameras, evidence markers, and measurement scales to ensure accuracy and consistency when documenting evidence.

The course will cover systematic approaches to crime scene photography, including the importance of capturing images in a logical sequence—overall, mid-range, and close-up views—to clearly show the relationship between the scene, evidence, and surroundings. Instruction will also address proper lighting, composition, and camera positioning to ensure photographs accurately represent what was observed at the scene.

In addition to photography, participants will learn the fundamentals of crime scene sketching, including scene layout, measurements, and diagram accuracy. These skills are essential when photographs alone cannot fully capture spatial relationships or scene dimensions.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the step-by-step process for photographing a crime scene
• Properly photograph different types of evidence, including small, large, and fragile items
• Accurately photograph persons, including victims, suspects, and relevant physical features
• Recognize the importance of using scales and evidence markers when documenting evidence for analysis and courtroom presentation
• Understand the purpose and process of sketching a crime scene
• Apply proper techniques for measuring and documenting crime scenes to ensure accuracy and consistency

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Law enforcement officers and investigators
• Crime scene technicians
• Patrol officers responsible for initial scene documentation
• Supervisors reviewing investigative documentation
• Criminal justice professionals involved in evidence collection and case preparation

LOCATION:

Bucks County Public Safety Police Training Center

1760 South Easton Road

Doylestown, PA 18901

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 - 9am until 4pm (Eastern Time)

COST: $224.00 per person (plus $3 registration fee + credit card fee if applicable)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Check made payable to:

TRAINING FORCE USA, 7769 McClure Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32312
(Please reference Class Title and Order Number)

• Purchase Order

• Credit Card payment made online

Cancellations and Substitutions:

• Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course. Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.

• Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.

If there are not enough registrants for the course, a live online or on-demand option will be provided.

QUESTIONS: Phone: 850-556-4544 E-mail: contactus@trainingforceusa.com

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