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Crime Scene Technology
Next Start Date: August 2026
Crime Scene Technology is a two-year program for 11th and 12th graders. Students learn the nature of physical evidence, crime scene photography, sketching and mapping a crime scene, as well as how to reconstruct a shooting scene and perform bloodstain pattern analysis. Experienced instructors teach how to use scientific literature and write reports for use in court to prepare students for a career in Law Enforcement.
*National mean hourly wage $23.87 per hour, national mean annual salary $49,650 per year
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rising 11th and 12th graders only, min. 2.0 GPA, good attendance and behavior record
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4 credits (satisfies the Practical Arts credit required for graduation)
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- Federal CIP Code: 46.0415
- Program Number: 8918000
Crime Scene Technology 1
8200301
1 credit
Crime Scene Technology 2
8200302
1 credit
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
3200303
1 credit
Courtroom Presentation of Scientific Evidence and Report Writing
8200304
1 credit
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High School Application Process
- Complete the CTC High School Application online in the spring.
- Let your high school counselor know that you applied to CTC.
- Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance will be emailed.
- Attend mandatory Orientation at the CTC campus with a parent or guardian.
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After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Crime Scene Technology 1
- Describe different components of crime scene processing.
- Discuss the nature of physical evidence.
- Demonstrate use of Crime Scene Photography.
- Describe crime scene processing tasks and techniques.
- Describe safety of personnel at crime scenes and identify steps to take for scene processing.
- Explain steps taken to document a crime scene.
- Sketch and map a crime scene.
Crime Scene Technology 2
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of crime scene notes and reports.
- Describe steps to take for personal safety at a crime scene.
- Explain how to document and reconstruct a shooting scene.
- Discuss application of bloodstain pattern analysis at a crime scene.
- Demonstrate proper documentation of the body as a crime scene.
- Identify special scene considerations.
- Discuss the history of crime scene analysis and reconstruction and describe how to reconstruct a scene.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Describe the history of bloodstain pattern analysis and its impact on present day use at a crime scene.
- Demonstrate understanding of different stages of injury patterns on the body.
- Discuss the composition of biological and physical properties of human blood.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze physical properties of bloodstain formation.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze passive bloodstains.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify formation of spatter.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify spatter associated with a projection mechanism.
- Demonstrate ability to photograph bloodstain evidence.
Courtroom Presentation of Scientific Evidence and Report Writing
- Discuss steps for crime scene technicians to take when issued a subpoena.
- Describe negligence and how it can damage a case.
- Identify rules of evidence.
- Demonstrate use of scientific literature.
- Demonstrate proper conduct for testifying in court.
Demonstrate use of professional documentation in report writing.
