Blood Detection/Prints 10:15a-12:00p

Service Description

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the scientific methods used to locate, visualize, and confirm bloodstains at crime scenes. Attendees will learn how to use chemical reagents—such as Bluestar, phenolphthalein, and leuco-malachite green — for preliminary blood identification. Students will also develop bloody fingerprints with various chemicals. Through guided demonstrations and practical exercises, participants will gain confidence in selecting the correct detection method, understanding limitations, and avoiding contamination. Ideal for investigators seeking to strengthen their forensic field skills. Dr. Michael McCutcheon (Forensic Education)