Boston University Medical Campus
Forensic Investigation

Current Course Offerings

SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING

WHEN:	March 11 – 15, 2013
WHERE:	Emmanuel College 400 The Fenway Boston, MA
FEE:	$350 per Person $300 for Each Attendee from the Same Department Registration Fee Includes Course Materials, Certificate*, Refreshments
*Successful completion of this course will result in Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee Certification.
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Medico-Legal Death Investigation

WHEN:	____________________________________________________________ Monday, May 13, 2013 – Friday, May 17, 2013 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
WHERE:	____________________________________________________________ Emmanuel College 400 The Fenway Boston, MA
FEE:	____________________________________________________________ $350 per Person Registration Fee Includes Course Materials, Certificate, Parking & Refreshments
COURSE TOPICS:	Download Registration Form The 6^th Annual Medico-Legal Death Investigation Seminar will be held during the week of May 13^th through the 17^th, 2013. Though sponsored by the Professional Studies in Applied Forensic Sciences and Criminal Investigations Program, the training will be hosted by Emmanuel College, 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA. This unique training opportunity is designed to benefit law enforcement investigators, crime scene specialists, prosecutors, medical personnel and those whose professional responsibilities include or interact with any facet of medico-legal death investigations. The five day seminar is lecture based and follows a death investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom. This thorough, in depth approach will incorporate more than twenty topics. Each instructor brings to the podium a wealth of knowledge and experience in their field. They are all subject matter experts and most importantly current practitioners in their specialty. This extraordinary forum is made possible through a collaborative effort of advisors and speakers from the Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts State Police, Boston Police, Massachusetts District Attorneys’ offices, The State Fire Marshall’s Office and The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. ___________________________________________ Law of Homicide Jurisdiction and Responsibilities of the DA, ME and Law Enforcement Crime Scene Management and Initial Law Enforcement Response Crime Scene Processing and Investigation The Use of Criminalistic Evidence at Trial Extraction of Evidence from Digital Recording Devices Understanding How the Human Brain Records and Processes Information Cognitive Interviewing Interviewing and Working with People with Developmental Disabilities Cause and Manner of Death: The Role of the Medical Examiner Identification of Human Remains: Forensic Anthropology and Odontology Ballistics Evidence DNA: Preservation, Documentation and Testing Protocols Fire and Explosion Related Deaths Drowning Deaths and Evidence Collection Drug Deaths and Legal Issues Infant and Young Children Deaths Elder Deaths: Home, Hospital and Assisted Living Police Involved and In-Custody Deaths Eyewitness Identification: Current Issues for the Legal System Gang Related Death Investigations Old, Cold and Unresolved Homicide Investigations: How to Pull Back the Covers for Another Look Trial Prep,Meeting the Burden of Proof and Legal Defenses
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Crime Scene and Evidence

Photography Course

WHEN:	TBA __________________________________________________
WHERE:	__________________________________________________ Boston University Forensic Field Station 248 Woodland Street, Holliston, MA
FEE:	__________________________________________________ $400 per Person Registration Fee Includes Course Materials, Certificate & Refreshments
COURSE AGENDA:	_________________________________________________________ General Instruction on Operation & Features of Digital Cameras Legal Issues & Considerations In Depth Lectures & Practical Applications Covering Crime Scenes, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Evidence Recovery, and Surveillance Indoor and Outdoor as well as Daytime and Nighttime Sessions Proper Methods of Video Photography Digital Enhancement with Adobe Photo Shop
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Advanced Crime Scene Course:
Winter and Nighttime Crime Scene Processing

WHEN:	TBA
WHERE:	Boston University School of Medicine Forensic Science Field Research & Training Facility 248 Woodland Street Holliston, MA
FEE:	$225 per Person Registration Fee Includes Course Materials, Certificate, Refreshments, & Dinner on Tuesday Night
Registration limited to 15 seats
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Advanced Crime Scene Course:
Winter and Nighttime Crime Scene Processing

WHEN:	TBA
WHERE:	Boston University School of Medicine Forensic Science Field Research & Training Facility 248 Woodland Street Holliston, MA
FEE:	$225 per Person Registration Fee Includes Course Materials, Certificate, Refreshments, & Dinner on Thursday Night
Registration limited to 15 seats
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Please check back soon for additional upcoming classes!

If you have any questions, please contact the program director, William J. Powers, JD at wjpowers@bu.edu

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January 11, 2013

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