About This Event
Successful homicide investigations rely on clear communication, defined expectations, and effective collaboration between Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators. This 4-hour live online course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the CSI’s role during a homicide investigation, from scene response through court and cold case review.
Participants will gain insight into how CSI capabilities, evidence considerations, and documentation practices directly impact investigative outcomes. The course emphasizes real-world practices, case-driven instruction, and coordination between investigative and forensic personnel.
This training is applicable to both sworn and civilian professionals involved in death investigations and major crime scene response.
Course Topics Include
- Roles and responsibilities of CSI during homicide investigations
- Effective communication between Detectives and CSI personnel
- Search warrant considerations at homicide scenes
- Crime scene staffing and scene management
- CSI capabilities and limitations
- Latent fingerprint processing
- Searching for and documenting biological evidence
- Bloodstain pattern documentation and interpretation
- Crime scene documentation during search warrant execution
- Use of technology at homicide scenes
- Evidence considerations during autopsy
- Laboratory analysis considerations
- Cold case investigative considerations
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand and articulate the CSI role during homicide investigations
- Improve coordination and communication between Detectives and CSI
- Identify best practices for evidence recognition and preservation
- Recognize how forensic documentation impacts investigations and prosecution
- Apply CSI considerations to both active and cold case homicide investigations
Course Format
- Live instructor-led online training
- Case-based instruction
- Real-world investigative examples
- Interactive discussion
Target Audience
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Detectives and Investigators
- Crime Scene Investigators
- Evidence Technicians
- Supervisors
- Medical Examiner and death investigation personnel
This course is valuable for any criminal justice professional involved in homicide or death investigations.
Instructor
Sheila Lustigman
Sheila Lustigman holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Florida State University and has over 30 years of experience as a civilian Crime Scene Investigator and Evidence Specialist in Broward County.
She served as the Manager of the Crime Scene Investigations Evidence Unit for the Coral Springs Police Department and is a certified Evidence Specialist through the International Association for Property & Evidence and the Property & Evidence Association of Florida.
Sheila has been an instructor with the Broward Institute for Public Safety since 2003 and is the past President of the Property & Evidence Association of Florida. She has lectured extensively for professional organizations including the Florida Police Accreditation Association and the International Association for Identification.
Course Length
4 Hours
Certification
Participants will receive a Training Force USA Certificate of Completion.
Pricing & Registration
Credit Card – Secure online payment
✔ Check – Payable to Training Force USA, 7769 McClure Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312
✔ Purchase Order – Accepted
Cancellation Policy:Any cancellations must be made 7 days in advance to recieve full refund
If class is cancelled due to low enrollment you will be provided an on-demand option as well.
Certificates: All attendees receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.
Payment: Registrants are responsible for payment whether or not they attend. Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, email, or Eventbrite.
Questions?
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