Forensic Blood Evidence & DNA Workshop

COURSE LOGISTICS
 Instructor:  Jennifer Peterson

Dates: August 13-14, 2026 (Thursday & Friday)

Times: 8:00am – 5:00pm PST

Location: Fullerton Police Department – Mural Room

Address: 237 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832

Tuition Cost: $495

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to take your blood evidence detection and enhancement skills to the next level? Whether you’re a crime scene investigator, lab analyst, detective, law enforcement officer, or student, this 2-day hands-on workshop will give you the confidence and skills you need to detect, process, and investigate bloody evidence like a pro.

In this unique course, you’ll:

– Understand blood as forensic evidence — dive into the fundamentals of blood physiology and its significance in investigations.
– Master detection techniques — get hands-on practice with the cutting-edge Foster+Freeman Crime-lite AUTO to search for and document bloodstains on various surfaces. You’ll also learn how to conduct presumptive and confirmatory testing on bloodstains by working with: Luminol, Bluestar, Phenolphthalein, OBTI test kits
– Learn bloodstain enhancement methods — practice enhancing latent prints including how to select and apply the right fixatives and how to visualize developed latent prints with the Crime-lite AUTO using: Amido Black, Leucocrystal Violet, Acid Yellow 7, Acid Violet 17, Hungarian Red, Coomassie Blue
– Refine your investigative approach — learn the proper sequence for processing bloody evidence to maximize investigative opportunities, ensuring you leave no stone unturned in your real-world cases.
 

Who Should Attend:

– Beginners looking to build foundational skills
– Experienced professionals seeking a refresher or to learn the latest tools
– Students eager to gain practical exposure to forensic blood evidence

You’ll walk away with a comprehensive workbook full of class materials you can reference long after the workshop ends — and most importantly, you’ll leave with new confidence and practical know-how to apply directly to your casework.