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Advanced Crime Scene Processing – Jackson Co.

HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
201 Town View Road, Ripley, WV
This is a three-day program that pays attention to body fluids and traces evidence. The program is focused on the types of body fluids and their collection and analysis. Topics covered during this session include:
(1) Scientific basis of body fluid examination
(2) Blood and bloodstains and their collection
(3) Seminal stains
(4) Other types of fluids, such as saliva, urine, and fecal matter
(5) Fingerprint recovery and preservation.
There will be a lecture-discussion in this segment to include:
(1) Trace evidence associated with clothing
(2) Recovery of the clothing of the victim
(3) Cloth fragments and impressions
(4) Threads
(5) Fibers
(6) Hair
(7) Soils, rocks, minerals, and debris
Students will then apply the concepts learned in the classroom and process three (3) separate crime scenes as if they were preparing a case.
Students will be provided basic crime scene materials but are encouraged to bring their own materials that they are familiar with using or utilized by their individual departments.
DATE/LOCATION/TIME:
August 25-27, 2025
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
201 Town View Road
Ripley, WV
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily
REGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $395 per person.
Enroll two agency personnel at $395 per person, and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($197.50) OR enroll three agency personnel at $395 per person, and the fourth person is enrolled free.
REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:
Complete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than August 18, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 304-637-4833. If you register by fax, call 681-285-0830 or email info@benchmarkproseminars.com to confirm receipt. MasterCard and VISA accepted for payment. Call 681-285-0830 to register by telephone. Credit card payments are available at paypal.me/benchmarkseminars.