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The Role of the Forensic Laboratory in Hit & Run Investigations Henrico, VA 09/16/2019 *****FULL*****
Date(s): Monday, September 16th 2019 at 09:00 AM
*************************************COURSE IS FULL**************************************
This is a one-day course designed to provide an understanding of the types of examinations the forensic laboratory can perform to assist hit and run investigations. This course will cover the recognition, collection and preservation of paint, plastics, glass, hairs, fibers, vehicle lamps and biological fluids. The analysis of each of these types of materials will be presented to provide the investigator with an understanding of the corresponding potential value in an investigation. This course is designed for police officers, detectives, crime scene technicians and Commonwealth’s Attorneys who are involved with the investigation of hit and run and other offenses involving automobiles. There will be practical exercises involving the collection and evaluation of materials from automobiles. This course will be limited to 40 students.
For those of you in need of overnight accommodations, please view the link to the Candlewood Hotel Flyer under “Course Resources”. This hotel is offering a nightly rate of $84.00 plus tax which is $5.00 below the current government rate.
The course will be taught by Department of Forensic Science Trace Evidence examiners and held at the Henrico Police Ranco Road Training Facility located at 7425 Ranco Road (see “Course Resources”) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Course Resources