Presented by Ron Smith and Associates, Inc., and the

Instructor: Scott Campbell

 

Course Description

This 3-day hands-on course is designed for crime scene investigators, police officers, evidence technicians and other personnel who have the responsibility to properly document crime scenes and physical evidence through photography.  The students will be provided with a thorough understanding of how cameras function, adjustments for various lighting conditions, proper exposure and composition, what photos to take and improve their skills as photographers.   

Students with limited familiarity of photography along with those who have some experience taking photos but want to improve their skills and develop a better understanding of why and how to adjust camera settings will benefit.  Attendees will be able to take the camera off the automatic settings and improve images needed for investigations and court.

Classroom lecture will be utilized to provide the student with the knowledge needed to understand how changing camera settings can improve their photos followed by hands-on exercises to familiarize them with their own equipment.  

Instruction includes:

  • Fundamentals of photography

  • Understanding of basic camera operations (shutter speeds, aperture, white balance, exposure adjustments, ISO, etc)

  • Automatic, program modes and manual adjustments

  • Suggested camera equipment

  • Crime scene and evidence photographic documentation principles

  • Scene safety issues

  • Lens selection

  • Flash techniques

  • Digital vs. Film: Pros & Cons

  • How digital works

  • Digital media (formats)

  • Archiving digital images

  • Meter usage and calculation of proper exposure

  • Two & three dimensional evidence photography (footwear & tire tracks)

  • Some advanced techniques including time exposure, painting with light, tips and tricks for better photos.

  • Hands-on exercises
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR 

Scott Campbell
Milwaukee Police Department
 

Your instructor, retired Police Identification Supervisor Scott Campbell is a 28-year veteran of the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Police Department, having served as a Shift Commander for their Identification Division. Scott Campbell started his career in uniform patrol and then was assigned to a variety of specialized units including the Tactical Enforcement Unit, or S.W.A.T., where he began his training and instructor career as one of the lead instructors for that unit. In 1994 Scott transferred to the Identification Division where he began his crime scene, evidence photography and fingerprint identification career as an Identification Technician. In 2001 he was promoted to Supervisor and was appointed the Division’s Training Coordinator where he developed instructional programs and trained all new technicians, recruit officers, detectives and supervisors for the department. In addition to his work related practical experience, Scott has been blessed to receive more than 400 hours of training in the fields of forensic identification, crime scene processing, evidence photography and management. With more than 12 years of experience as a crime scene and fingerprint identification specialist with the department, Scott has taught specialized training sessions at the Milwaukee Police Academy, State of Wisconsin Technical College programs established to train law enforcement officers in the state, and evidence seminars in other states. Currently Scott is a member of both the International Association for Identification and the Wisconsin Association for Identification.

 

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

Daily Schedule: This course will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Class attire should be casual and comfortable.

This training seminar has been approved for (24) hours of Continuing Education Credit required for I.A.I. Certification and Re-certification

Certificates of achievement, authorized by the International Association for Identification, will be awarded to each student successfully completing the seminar.

TUITION: See course registration page
 

COURSE CALENDAR

April 29-May 1, 2008
 

 

 

WAYS TO ENROLL

Online:
Visit the registration link for the scheduled date and location in which you are interested and fill out the online registration form associated with this course.

By FAX:
Complete all the information on the registration form, print it out and fax it to us at 601-626-1122.

By Mail:
Complete all the information on the registration form, print it out and mail it to us at:

Ron Smith & Associates, Inc.
Attention: Training Division
P.O. Box 670
Collinsville, Mississippi 39325


By Phone:
Call us toll free at 1-866–TEAM RSA (832-6772) and register directly with one of our Training
Division staff members.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
By Check:
Checks are to be made payable to “Ron Smith & Associates, Inc.” All registrants should forward a
department check, personal check or purchase order, along with a copy of their completed registration
form to Ron Smith & Associates, Inc.


By Credit Card:
To pay by credit card, please contact Ron Smith & Associates, Inc. and speak with one of our
representatives. Call toll free at 1-866–TEAM RSA (1-866-832-6772)