Crime Scene Investigation Training
Crime scene investigation training from Pinnacle Forensics gives law enforcement personnel practical, hands-on instruction in scene documentation, forensic photography, bloodstain pattern analysis, and complete scene processing.
Upcoming courses
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| Course | Date | Location | Register | Tuition | Flyer |
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| Crime Scene Photography | June 15-19, 2026 | New Braunfels, Texas | Enroll Now | $650 | View Flyer |
| Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | August 3-7, 2026 | Jersey Village, Texas | Enroll Now | $750 | View Flyer |
| Crime Scene Photography | August 17-21, 2026 | Burnet, Texas | Enroll Now | $650 | View Flyer |
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Crime scene investigation training courses
Pinnacle Forensics offers crime scene investigation training for law enforcement personnel who need practical instruction in forensic photography, bloodstain pattern analysis, and complete scene processing.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Designed for investigators working violent and blood-related scenes, this course covers BPA fundamentals through advanced applications using current techniques and terminology.
You will learn: identification, classification, and interpretation of bloodstain patterns; reconstructing events while remaining objective and methodical.
Format: lecture + hands-on practical exercises (animal blood).
Includes: an instructor-written manual of more than 200 pages and approximately 15 practical exercises and bloodstain pattern analysis subsets.
Credits:
- Approved by the International Association for Identification (IAI)
- Forty (40) credits toward the Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Certification
- Forty (40) credits toward the Crime Scene Certification
Eligible for TCOLE continuing education credit hours. Supporting course documentation provided for agency submission and training records.
Crime Scene Photography
This entry-level course teaches attendees to document crime scenes through photography and capture the sequence of required images. In addition, each participant creates a digital photographic notebook to track progress in class.
Topics include:
- Nighttime and low-light photography
- Infrared and ultraviolet photography
- Bloodstain pattern analysis documentation
- Bullet trajectory (laser) photography
- Documentation of officer-involved shootings
Format: hands-on instruction focused on camera control in challenging conditions, with practical exercises and associated subsets introduced throughout the course.
Credits:
- Approved by the International Association for Identification (IAI)
- Forty (40) credits toward the Forensic Photography & Imaging (FP&I) Certification
- Forty (40) credits toward the Crime Scene Certification
Eligible for TCOLE continuing education credit hours. Supporting course documentation provided for agency submission and training records.
Crime Scene Processing and Documentation
Our two-week (80-hour) Crime Scene Processing and Documentation training course is an entry-level course designed for newly appointed crime scene personnel. As a result, attendees learn crime scene methodology and how to document and process scenes from start to finish.
Best for: new crime scene investigators/technicians and personnel seeking an end-to-end processing workflow.
Covers: crime scene photography, bloodstain pattern analysis, officer-involved and general shooting incidents.
Format: hands-on training with several dozen practical exercises to strengthen students’ abilities.
Eligible for TCOLE continuing education credit hours. Supporting course documentation provided for agency submission and training records.
Our courses
Why our hands-on crime scene investigation training courses stand out
If you’re evaluating crime scene investigation training for your agency, here’s what attendees and agencies value most about Pinnacle Forensics training:
- Hands-on, skills-first instruction: practical exercises designed to build real scene competence—not just theory.
- Job-relevant methods and workflows: documentation and processing techniques that translate directly to field work.
- Structured progression: clear instruction, guided practice, and feedback so students leave able to apply the methods.
- Course-specific exercises: each course includes practical work and subsets to reinforce the material.
- IAI-approved training: approvals and credits are listed on each course page and in the course flyers. Agencies and students may also review the International Association for Identification’s crime scene training information.
If you want the fastest path, use the course cards above to select the class that matches your role and training need, then register from the course page.
Agencies and students can also review testimonials from prior Pinnacle Forensics course participants.
Students, agencies, and investigators can learn more about Pinnacle Forensics’ background and experience on the About page or review the Pinnacle Forensics blog for articles on crime scene training, documentation, bloodstain pattern analysis, and forensic casework.
Crime scene investigator training demonstrations
Short instructional demonstrations from live Bloodstain Pattern Analysis training, designed for crime scene investigators and focused on applied methodology and courtroom-defensible interpretation.
Bloodstain pattern analysis training videos
Short, courtroom-defensible training videos demonstrating practical bloodstain pattern analysis methods used in real-world crime scene investigations.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Training Videos
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Explosive force can disperse liquid blood into fine droplets and produce complex impact patterns on nearby surfaces. Interpretation should be grounded in overall scene context and the pattern’s features, and may support distinctions such as forward spatter versus backspatter when the staining is suitable for analysis.
Stain size in impact patterns can correlate with the force applied to a liquid blood source, but droplet size alone does not identify the mechanism. A reliable interpretation considers the suspected object/event dynamics and whether the pattern contains sufficient characteristics to support an area-of-origin analysis.
Individual bloodstains can range from circular to elliptical, and their shape reflects the angle at which blood impacts a surface. When enough suitable stains are present, impact-angle interpretation can be correlated across the pattern to support an area-of-origin determination.
Cast-off patterns are linear to semi-linear bloodstain trails—sometimes with slight curvature—formed when blood is released from an object in motion. They commonly result from swinging movements of a blood-bearing object, such as a hammer, pipe, or hand.
What students and professionals say
Feedback from law enforcement personnel and forensic professionals reflects the practical, methodical approach used throughout Pinnacle Forensics training, case review, and consulting.
Very knowledgeable instructor who breaks down difficult concepts into easy-to-remember concepts with insightful hands-on practicals.
Paul Richards
Fremont Police Department
John gave great lectures and included a lot of hands-on exercises. As someone new to this field, I feel confident enough to go and take photos at any scene.
Crystal Carbajal
Rockport Police Department
The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in trying to help others succeed. I would highly recommend this training to anyone working in crime scene investigation.
Noah Hood
Longview Police Department
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Host crime scene investigation training
Pinnacle Forensics delivers on-site crime scene investigation training for law enforcement agencies—taught at your location for your personnel.
As a result, hosting lets you train multiple personnel at once while reducing travel costs and minimizing time away from duty.
Benefits of hosting a course
- Train multiple personnel at the same time
Instruction delivered at your agency or a preferred location
Reduced travel and lodging expenses
Applicable to patrol officers, investigators, and supervisors
Hosting agency tuition may be waived when minimum enrollment requirements are met
For example, you can review hosting details including scheduling options, course formats, and minimum enrollment requirements.
For questions about registration, payment, hosting, certificates, and training logistics, visit the FAQ page.