Forensic Imaging and Scene Documentation

Course content

1. 1Why documentation mattersComing
2. 2Camera fundamentals for forensic workComing
3. 3Overall, mid-range and close-up photographsComing
4. 4Scales, lighting and the photo logComing
5. 5Photographing impressions and trace evidenceComing
6. 6Alternate light sourcesComing
7. 7Infrared and ultraviolet imagingComing
8. 8Laser scanning and 3D scene reconstructionComing
9. 9Video and surveillance footageComing
10. 10Image integrity and authenticationComing
11. 11Presenting images in courtComing
12. 12Capstone: a complete photographic record of a sceneComing

Requirements

• FORS-201 Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Recovery

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Photography, alternate light sources, 3D scanning and video used to record scenes and evidence for court.

Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 2.