Crime Scene Training
The CBI Crime Scene Unit provides various types of training throughout the year. Please see below for current class offerings.
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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.
Completion of the form does not guarantee a seat in the class. Each registration will be reviewed and you will be informed by email if you were assigned to the class. Classes are assigned with priority given to active law enforcement in positions involved in crime scene related work. This is primarily crime scene investigators and detectives. Other personnel involved in criminal investigations, e.g., District Attorneys, evidence technicians, will be considered on a case by case basis and be put on a waiting list until near the actual class dates to preserve seats for crime scene investigators and detectives. Students, and other non-LE registrants will not be considered. If selected, you will be contacted by email soon to confirm your seat in the class.
Class Dates:
| Date | Location | Link to Register |
| April 7-9, 2026 | Thornton | Register here for April 7-9 Class |
| May 19-21, 2026 | Pueblo | Register here for May 19-21 Class |
| June 2-4, 2026 | Grand Junction | Register here for June 2-4 Class |
| September 8-10, 2026 | Cortez | Register here for September 8-10 Class |
| October 6-8, 2026 | Thornton | Register here for October 6-8 Thornton Class |
| October 6-8, 2026 | Pueblo | Register here for October 6-8 Pueblo Class |
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