Understanding How Bloodstain Analysis Affects an Investigation

This course is designed to bring a cohesive understanding of the cause, effect and implications of various bloodstains and patterns for both the Crime Scene Technicians documenting the scene and the Detectives investigating the crime. The course will show technicians and investigators how to work together to properly take the bloodstain evidence from the scene to the courtroom.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Be able to document, preserve and examine bloodstain pattern evidence

• Be acquainted with the practical aspects of bloodstain pattern analysis

• Be able to select bloodstains for DNA analysis of greatest probative value

• Understand how to prepare the evidence for presentation in court.