Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation
and Evidence Collection

December 8-12, 2008  Columbus, Mississippi

The Instructor for this class will be John Black

Tuition: $600.00

LOCATION:

Mississippi University for Women
Parkinson Hall
1100 College Street
Columbus, MS 39701 

Campus map:
www.muw.edu/campusmap/

Info on location:
http://www.muw.edu/admissions/tour/tour-parkinson_hall.html

RECOMMENDED LODGING:

Holiday Inn
1200 Hwy 45 N.
Columbus, MS 39705
662-327-7077

Rooms are reserved under Ron Smith and Associates, Inc

 Directions to the Hotel:

The Holiday Inn Hotel Columbus Mississippi is conveniently located at the intersection of Hwy 82 and Hwy 45.

 About the Hotel:

  • King rooms
  • Microwaves
  • Refrigerator upon request
  • Full course breakfast
  • Wireless
  • Near several restaurants
  • Fitness room

 Room Rates:                           $73 (King rooms) 

Tax and Other Fees:               10.5% total 

 Check-in/Check-out:               3 PM / 12 Noon

Reservation Changes:                      Cancelation time is 6:00pm day of arrival if necessary.  

 Reservation Method:              Individual reservations.

Payment Method for Hotel Rooms: Individuals are to pay their own room charges.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR STUDENTS:

Students should bring their camera (digital preferred), lens, batteries, digital media, off camera flash with remote cord, tripod (if available), a flashlight and evidence kits.  Students should also bring the instruction manuals for their specific camera and flash if available.  These items are not required to attend class but students are greatly encouraged to bring them.

YOUR LOCAL HOST:

Austin Shepherd
Columbus Police Department
Crime Lab
Email:  ashepherd@columbusms.org
Phone: 662-364-1833 cell, 662-244-3564 office