Scene Lighting and Murder Mystery 1245-4

Service Description

Scene Lighting and Murder Mystery - The purpose of this lecture will be to introduce attendees to various methods utilized in detecting evidence beyond the visible range. An introduction to light theory and techniques utilizing wavelengths of light beyond the visible range on notoriously difficult surfaces will be discussed. This will include ultra-violet and infrared examination to detect the presence of biological fluids, gunshot residue, and fingerprints on difficult backgrounds. Oblique lighting techniques will be explored to detect evidence on raised surfaces and footwear impressions. Bandpass filtering techniques will also be explored to aid in the detection of evidence at crime scenes. Description: The crime scene plays host to an abundance of potential evidence just waiting to be unraveled. As forensic technology has developed over the decades, not only has our ability to detect more evidence increased, but so to have our understandings of activity-level interactions. With the wealth of forensic traces left at the scene, it is crucial that examiners act methodically, rationally and scientifically, when conducting their investigations. The speed and ease at which evidence can be recovered and interpreted becomes even more crucial in our attempts to reduce the time from event occurrence, to suspect apprehension. The true combined value of our expertise, the technology we use and the conclusions we reach, cannot be underestimated in a world where every second counts. This workshop will be unlike any other; a truly hands-on experience where participants will be required to work collaboratively and efficiently in an effort to piece together the clues from the crime scene and reprimand the suspect(s) before time runs out. A range of equipment will be provided, and participants must decide which technologies are most likely to help them in their quest to identify the perpetrator(s) before they make their planned getaway. Our criminal(s) have clearly been watching some CSI shows as they have gone to meticulous lengths to cover up their actions but remember "every contact leaves a trace" No equipment is necessary, as it will all be provided! Nate Weston - Foster Freeman