Bloodstain Pattern Analysis I & II
Overview
Libra Forensic Consulting offers both a Bloodstain Pattern Analysis I and Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Course. These courses are designed for any detective, investigator or technician involved in criminal or forensic investigations. They will allow the student to demonstrate a knowledge of the terminology, history, science and mathematics surrounding bloodstain pattern analysis.
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Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Basic Bloodstain Pattern Objectives:
The objectives of this course meets the requirements of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (IABPA) for anyone pursuing certification in the field.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the development & history of bloodstain pattern analysis
- Demonstrate understanding of the limitations of BPA
- Identify proper and improper protective measures to follow in a scene
- Recognize both spatter and non spatter bloodstain patterns
- Determine impact angles, area of convergence and origin for impact spatter patterns
- Demonstrate the ability to document bloodstains and bloodstain patterns for courtroom purposes
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize patterns and describe them with correct terminology
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Objectives:
PREREQUISITE: 40 hour BPA I Course
- Describe complex pattern recognition and demonstrate the ability to recognize the uncertainties within bloodstain pattern analysis
- Understand the differences between Daubert and Frye standards.
- Describe wound pathology and injuries related to bloodletting events.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply the scientific method to an analysis.
- Demonstrate the ability to examine bloodstain patterns on clothing through note taking, photographs and charting.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize micro and IR photography
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of bloodstain pattern analysis in regards to sequencing patterns.
- Demonstrate the ability to present pattern conclusions in a report format.
- Demonstrate the ability to answer court related questions related to bloodstain pattern expertise.