The Forensic Science Laboratory routinely conducts training sessions for local law enforcement agencies in how to apply state of the art technologies to the examination of evidence and crime scenes.
Specialized workshops cover topics such as DNA laboratory capabilities, the use of CODIS in investigations, collection and packaging of physical evidence, impression evidence, bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene photography, arson evidence collection, and audio, video / image analysis.
In addition to these laboratory initiated programs, our laboratory staff regularly participates in providing training for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, the WCPD Academy new recruit school and Zone 3 training sessions.
The training staff consists of laboratory analysts and others in the field of Forensic science many of whom hold positions as adjunct instructors in Forensic Science at local area colleges and are DCJS certified instructors.
Training Schedule
The content of the listed workshops/classes is geared towards providing investigators with the specific evidence requirements of the laboratory.
March 13th |
CODIS as an Investigative Tool |
April 2nd - 3rd |
Crime Scene Evidence Collection |
September 17th - 18th |
Evidence Photography Workshop |
September 19th |
Detection, Documentation and Collection of Impression Evidence |
November 7th |
Audio, Video and Image Analysis (1/2 Day) |
TBD |
Snow print documentation and casting |
TBD |
Arson Evidence Training Class |
Continuous | LIMS Evidence Submission Training Call for Scheduling (914) 231-1630 |
Courses and workshops are offered for local law enforcement agencies only. Call the Westchester County Forensic Laboratory for registration / information (914) 231-1630. If interested in a full crime scene class, contact Kevin MacLaren at the County Forensic Laboratory at (914) 231-4425. |