2025 Crime Scene Investigations

Coordinator:

Monica Rios

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office

Specialized Training Unit

u305301@mdso.com

(305) 715-5000

This course is for both crime scene technicians and investigators, both novice and experienced. The purpose of the course is to provide extensive hands-on training for police personnel, including crime scene technicians. Crime scene technicians are specially trained to assist police personnel in criminal investigations, as well as attorneys prosecuting the case. Many topics will not only be introduced through PowerPoint lectures and handouts, but all objectives will have a hands-on component to ensure that all attendees accomplish the objectives. Your instructor, is certified in crime scene investigations, has almost 30 years of experience and teaches real world application in this hands-on workshop.

Topics to include:

• Documenting crime scenes through photography, sketching and note taking
• Fingerprinting
• Shooting reconstruction
• Collection of evidence
• Trace evidence detection through alternate light sources
• Shoe wear impressions, casting
• Death investigations
• Legal aspects of criminal investigations

INSTRUCTOR

Certified Crime Scene Investigator

Sharon L. Plotkin M.S., North Miami Police Department (Retired)

All attendees must bring cameras, tripods and dress appropriately (NO JEANS) for the unpredictable south Florida summer weather patterns, as this 40-hour workshop has many outdoor, hands-on, practicums.

The fee for this course is $840

LODGING INFORMATION:

**As a courtesy to our students, we have a pre negotiated special room rate at the InterContinental at Doral Miami, which is located at 2505 NW 87 Avenue, Doral, FL 33172. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly at 305-468-1400 or via email at reservations.miahc@r-hr.com and refer to the course name in order to obtain the special negotiated rate of $140.

*Please note there are a limited amount of rooms reserved at the special negotiated rate. Early room reservation is highly recommended. Shuttle service to the Miami-Dade Sherffi's Training Center can be made available upon your request directly with the hotel. Notification must be made prior to your arrival to ensure availability.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Due to rising costs and expenses generated by students who register for our courses and do not attend without notification, it has become necessary to institute the following policy:

In order to qualify for a full refund, students (or their employing agencies) must cancel no less than two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Cancellations must be received via e-mail to the attention of the course coordinator. A confirmation of receipt and a cancellation number must be obtained from the coordinator. No claims will be accepted unless the aforementioned is adhered to. Cancellations made within the two week time period are subject to a $150 fee. Substitutions of students may be made at any time. Please call us immediately if you have any questions.

NOTE: NO-SHOWS AND THOSE WHO CANCEL AFTER 3PM ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE COURSE WILL BE INVOICED THE FULL REGISTRATION FEE.