Crime Scene Certifications

Now accepting REGISTRATION for Certified Crime Scene Investigator and Certified Senior Crime Scene Investigator Examinations. Register ONLINE to test.

The University of Tennessee, through the UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC) is offering crime scene certification(s) for law enforcement and forensic professionals worldwide. Since 2001, the University has been recognized for its contribution to the forensic science community with the UT National Forensic Academy™. This 10-week academy is a comprehensive, hands-on practical application based training program attended by law enforcement officers, crime scene technicians and military law enforcement from 49 U.S. States and Internationally.

Recommendations first introduced by the NAS report in 2009, have brought the forensic science profession closer to mandatory certification for your respective area of expertise. As a result, the University of Tennessee has recognized it’s ability, as an educational institution, to lead the way in the forensic science field by providing professional level certifications to all qualified law enforcement and forensic professionals.

About the testing process and what to expect:

We have partnered with several global technology leaders to bring you “live” online proctoring. Once you have studied all the necessary material and completed the prerequisites outlined you can register to take the exam.

We use a Level 3: Online Proctoring. After completing the live-authentication process, our proctor monitors the test-taker’s surroundings and entire computer desktop throughout the exam. This is considered the most secure approach within the online proctoring industry. An advantage to this level is that the proctor can comment and troubleshoot in real-time during the test. Also if any cheating is suspected the exam can be stopped or flagged for review as all test sessions are video recorded.

Cost:

Cost for the proctored certification examination is $275.00.

NOTE: Certified Senior Crime Scene Investigator Testing is COMING SOON. Certified Crime Scene Investigator is available online for registration now.

*On-site proctored exams will be offered at limited times throughout the year and hosted at the UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center & National Forensic Academy in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Cost for on-site exams will be $225.00.

Testing minimum qualifications:

Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) – As of December 1, 2018

PURCHASE DISCOUNTED BOOKS FROM CRC PRESS – CLICK HERE

Advanced Crime Scene Photography, 2nd Edition

Author: Christopher Duncan

Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Photography Equipment
Chapter 3 – Crime Scene Photography
Chapter 4 – Examination Quality Photography
Chapter 5 – Nighttime and Low-Light Photography
Chapter 6 – Flash Photography
Chapter 7 – Painting with Light
Chapter 8 – Bloodstain Photography
Chapter 9 – Photography of Shooting Incidents
Chapter 10 – Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography
Chapter 11 – Photographing Fire Scenes

Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, 4th Edition – Author(s) Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby, Ph.D., and Suzanne Bell.

Chapter 1 – Justice and Science
Chapter 2 – Evidence: Origins, Types and Admissibility
Chapter 3 – Crime Scene Investigation
Chapter 4 – Bloodstain Patterns
Chapter 5 – Death Investigations
Chapter 9 – DNA Typing
Chapter 13 – Fingerprints
Chapter 16.4 – Trace Evidence, (Section 16.4 only)

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Chapter 7 – Latent Print Development
Chapter 8 – The Preservation of Friction Ridges

PRINT PDF OF REQUIRED READINGS HERE

Certified Senior Crime Scene Investigator (CSCSI) –

CSCSI EXAMS ARE COMING SOON!

PURCHASE DISCOUNTED BOOKS FROM CRC PRESS – CLICK HERE

Advanced Crime Scene Photography, 2nd Edition – Author: Christopher Duncan

Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Photography Equipment
Chapter 3 – Crime Scene Photography
Chapter 4 – Examination Quality Photography
Chapter 5 – Nighttime and Low-Light Photography
Chapter 6 – Flash Photography
Chapter 7 – Painting with Light
Chapter 8 – Bloodstain Photography
Chapter 9 – Photography of Shooting Incidents
Chapter 10 – Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography
Chapter 11 – Photographing Fire Scenes

Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, 4th Edition – Author(s) Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby, Ph.D., and Suzanne Bell.

Chapter 1 – Justice and Science
Chapter 2 – Evidence Origins, Types and Admissibility
Chapter 3 – Crime Scene Investigation
Chapter 4 – Bloodstain Patterns
Chapter 5 – Death Investigations
Chapter 6 – Forensic Anthropology
Chapter 7 – Forensic Entomology
Chapter 8 – Identification of Blood and Body Fluids
Chapter 9 – DNA Typing
Chapter 12 – Arson, Fire and Explosives
Chapter 13 – Fingerprints
Chapter 14 – Firearms and Toolmarks
Chapter 15 – Tread Impressions
Chapter 16.4* – Trace Evidence (Section 16.4 only*)

The Fingerprint Source Book-NIJ (Available Here Free)

Chapter 7 – Latent Print Development
Chapter 8 – The Preservation of Friction Ridges
Chapter 9 – Examination Process
Chapter 10 – Documentation of Friction Ridge Impressions: From Scene to the Conclusion.

PRINT PDF OF REQUIRED CSCSI READINGS HERE

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FAQ’s: Why should I obtain crime scene certification?

Crime Scene certification is not mandatory by law but in the very near future mandatory certification in crime scene may be required. Many employers in the law enforcement field already require that an employee become certified within 1-2 year(s) of employment or they will be terminated. This has become an industry standard for many agencies that have crime scene units.
Enhance your credibility by obtaining certification in your area of expertise. The medical community already requires that each individual be board certified in their field for accountability and standards. The forensic science community should be no different. Set yourself apart from others by obtaining certification from a recognized University.

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