Basic Evidence Procedures For First Responders
This 8-hour training course is designed to provide "First Responders" with the Basic Skills and Knowledge necessary to effectively and confidently Recognize, Document, Package and Collect Evidence recovered at the crime scene. It will also provide attendees with an overview of the current evidence processing techniques used in today's crime laboratories to maximize the importance and the value of evidence.
Tuition & Details
- Cost: $175
- Certification Hours: 8 Hours
- POST Plan: Plan N/A (no POST reimbursement)
Training Sessions
| CCN | Date | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25001 | April 2, 2026 | Metropolitan State Hospital Police Department 11401 Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650 | Open |
Registration
Classes can fill quickly, we recommend registering as early as possible. Have your training department call (562) 985-4940 or email the Center for Criminal Justice to reserve a spot. Click Request for Training to send your request.
Include the following:
- Class Name and Date
- Agency Name
- Training Manager’s Name, Email, and Phone
- Position with the Department
- Attendee Name(s)
- POST ID #
- Credit: POST/ STC
- Attendee Email Address
You will receive a confirmation email once registered for the course. Spots are first come, first served; a waitlist will be created when the class is full.
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Topical Areas
- Understand the importance and value of evidence
- Proper documentation and collection of evidence at the crime scene
- Collection practices for biological and physical evidence
- Getting the evidence into the courtroom