3 Day Crime Scene Investigation for the CSI/Detective
Course Description: (Free) This is a 3-day course intended for the newly appointed Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)/Detective, or those who need a refresher/additional training, and who are responsible for processing crime scenes ranging from property crimes to crimes against persons. Experienced/trained CSIs and detectives will likely find the course content is a repetition of previous training.
Topics covered include: initial response/crime scene management, advanced & mobile device photography, scene diagramming, death / injury / human decomposition, DNA and biological evidence collection, trace and fire related evidence, firearms evidence, latent print development, footwear/tire impression evidence. Also included are evidence packaging and submission, case presentations, and a capstone practice exercise to reinforce key learning points from lectures.
Current Class Schedule
| Grand Junction, CO May 13-15 2025 | Class Full |
| Pueblo, CO May 20-22 2025 | Register for May 20-22 |
| Cortez, CO September 9-11 2025 | Register for September 9-11 |
| Thornton, CO September 23-25 2025 | Register for September 23-25 |
| Pueblo, CO October 7-9 2025 | Register for October 7-9 |
Training Locations:
Pueblo: Pueblo Police Department 200 S Main Street Pueblo, CO 81003
Cortez: Montezuma County Sheriff's Office 730 East Driscoll Street Cortez CO, 81321
Thornton: Thornton Police Dept. Training Facility 9000 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229
Grand Junction: CBI 2797 Justice Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506
1 Day Crime Scene Investigation for the Patrol Officer
Course Description: (Free) This is a one day course intended for the new patrol officer or the patrol officer wanting a refresher. Experienced / trained CSIs, detectives and officers will find the course content is a repetition of previous training.
Topics covered include: initial response/crime scene management, basic scene photography, latent print development, and DNA and biological evidence collection.
Current Class Schedule
| Cortez, CO June 17 2025 | Register for June 17 |
| Thornton, CO July 15 2025 | Register for July 15 |
Training Locations:
Cortez: Montezuma County Sheriff's Office 730 East Driscoll Street Cortez CO, 81321
Thornton: Thornton Police Dept. Training Facility 9000 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229
Low Light Photography Course
Course Description: (Free) This is a 6 hour course intended for the experienced photographer who wants to become familiar with and develop essential low light photography skills. This course will cover advanced photographic techniques and requires a solid foundation in photographic exposure and workings of a DSLR camera. A DSLR camera, flash, trajectory lasers and other associated equipment will be required.
Topics covered include: Outdoor low light photography, laser trajectory photography, blood reagent photography, alternate light source photography.
Class size is limited to 15 to allow for maximum instructor interaction.
Current Class Schedule
2025 Class Schedule Coming Soon
If you have any questions, please contact Erick Bryant at erick.bryant@state.co.us