Crime Scene Processing and Documentation Training in Houston

Our two-week (80-hour) Crime Scene Processing and Documentation training course is an entry-level course designed for newly appointed crime scene personnel who need to understand crime scene methodology and how to document and process crime scenes. Crime scene investigators and technicians with prior experience can also benefit from the course, as it covers topics such as crime scene photography, bloodstain pattern analysis, and officer-involved and general shooting incidents.

This hands-on course includes several dozen practical exercises designed to strengthen students’ skills in documenting, processing, and evaluating crime scenes.

The instructor, John Calvin Gaziano, has 32 years of law enforcement experience, including 24 years in crime scene investigation. He is a retired sergeant from the Fremont Police Department, where he supervised and taught members of the crime scene unit. He holds two Master’s degrees, including one in Forensic Science. While with the Fremont Police Department, he was an IAI-certified bloodstain pattern analyst and a senior crime scene analyst. He is an expert witness in bloodstain pattern analysis and crime scene investigation.

May be eligible for TCOLE credit hours when reported in accordance with current TCOLE requirements

TCOLE credit reporting is handled in accordance with current TCOLE requirements. Attendees should confirm reporting procedures with the hosting agency or their agency training coordinator.

Pinnacle Forensics provides this Crime Scene Processing and Documentation training course for agencies and organizations seeking on-site instruction. If your agency is interested in hosting the course, please click the button below to learn more.