Short Courses
Derived from the National Forensic Academy curriculum, the NFSI offers 40-hour, specialized courses in various topics. These one-week training opportunities are available on a limited basis throughout the year, at both on-site and off-site locations nationwide. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Crime Scene Management
Upon completion of the Crime Scene Management course, participants have the knowledge necessary to command a crime scene. Practical exercises include: digital photography, crime scene diagramming, proper methods of casting footwear and tire impressions, basic bloodstain pattern analysis, dusting for prints and proper methods for collecting, packaging and preserving evidence.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
This course explores the development, history and advancement of bloodstain pattern interpretation. Participants learn to recognize, document, collect, preserve and examine bloodstain pattern evidence. Successful graduates of this course are eligible for admission into the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA).
Latent Print Processing
New and emerging technologies for latent print visualization, collection and documentation on various surfaces are taught in this course. Participants gain hands-on experience using the proper methods of recording fingerprints to ensure the prints contain useful data for analysis and comparison.
Digital Photography
This course covers the basic and advanced photographic techniques required to document crime scenes and accident scenes for court presentation. Topics include: functions and controls of digital single-lens-reflex (DSLR) cameras, depth of field and motion control, close-up photography, functions and controls of detachable flash units, and solving lighting problems using fill-flash.
Crime Scene Management in Correctional Facilities
"Crime Scene Management in Correctional Facilities" is a five-day, 40-hour, hands-on training program offering correctional investigators and security officers access to forensic evidence identification, documentation, collection, and preservation procedures.
The introductory level course blends facilitated learning and lecture periods with mock crime scenes and provides a safe and effective training environment for correctional personnel.
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Mandy Johnson
Specialist
1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Suite 101
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: (865) 946-3201
Toll Free: (866) 449-5342
Fax: (865) 946-3214
mandy.johnson@tennessee.edu
Jennifer Benson
Coordinator
1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Suite 101
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: (865) 946-3235
Toll Free: (866) 449-5342
Fax: (865) 946-3214
jennifer.benson@tennessee.edu
