Content

This course will assist crime scene investigators in recognizing the value of bloodstain evidence. All theories are proven through hands-on experimentation. Recognition of patterns will provide leads for further investigation Should an analyst not be available to attend a specific crime scene, graduates of this course will be able to properly record the scene for analysis and subsequent court presentation by a qualified analyst.
In the course the following topics will be covered:

• History of bloodstain pattern analysis
• Theoretical background
• Specific photographic requirements
• Measurements of bloodstains
• Enhancement of trace bloodstain evidence with chemicals
• DNA (sampling) requirements
• Case reviews
• How to visualize an impact pattern by using strings
• Using bloodstain patterns to reconstruct crime scenes
• The course meets the requirements set by the IABPA.

Goals

Once you have successfully completed the course:

• You will recognize the different bloodstain patterns
• You know what mechanisms caused them
• You are able to make a global interpretation of what might have happened
• You know the possibilities of forensic bloodstain pattern analysis
• You can perform an optimal registration

Exam

The course is completed by both a written exam and a practical competency exam.

Target group

Experienced forensic technical investigative police officers, forensic science laboratory staff and forensic physicians.

Dates and duration

Dates
11-15 March 2024.

Duration
Five consecutive days, from 9.00 - 17.00 h (40 hrs)

Location

Police Academy in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.

Note

The course is taught in English and meets the requirements set by the IABPA.