Major Crime Scene Investigation
8-Hour Advanced Case Review & Professional Development Course
 
This 8-hour course is designed for experienced forensic professionals who are responsible for processing, supervising, or evaluating complex and high-profile crime scenes. Through in-depth discussion, case analysis, and professional critique, participants will examine real major crime scene investigations—identifying what was done correctly, what went wrong, and how outcomes could have been improved.
The course focuses on strengthening decision-making, scene management, documentation standards, and investigative strategy through lessons learned from actual homicide, multi-victim, officer-involved, and high-complexity scenes. Students will evaluate scene response from the moment of notification through evidence recovery, lab submission, and courtroom preparation.
Key topics include:
Common mistakes made during major crime scene processing—and how to avoid them
Scene leadership, coordination, and role assignment during high-stress events
Importance of command briefings and structured debriefings
Evidence prioritization and workflow decisions that impact case success
Interagency communication, scene security, and political/media challenges
How early errors affect downstream investigation, lab analysis, and trial testimony
By the end of this course, participants will be better equipped to manage or evaluate large-scale scenes with confidence, avoid costly errors, and implement professional briefing/debriefing practices that improve team performance and case outcomes.
Ideal for:
✅ Senior Crime Scene Investigators
✅ Lead Forensic Specialists & Supervisors
✅ Major Crimes Detectives
✅ CSI Unit Leaders / Field Training Officers
✅ Anyone involved in managing or reviewing complex forensic scenes