Basic Photography for Patrol

This half-day hands-on course is designed for all police officers and first responders wanting to improve their knowledge regarding basic digital photography. This course is geared toward the inexperienced photographer, as well as a person wanting a refresher course.  The students will be provided instruction on the Why, What, When and Where of crime scene photography.

Topics will include:

• Photography Basics
• Digital Camera Basics
• Evidentiary Photography
• General Crime Scene Photography (Indoor, Outdoor, and Vehicles)

Hands-on Portion will include:

• Assignments will include utilizing the techniques taught.

• Immediate feedback with image review by the instructor.

 

Equipment Needed:

• Digital Camera and Owner’s Manual

• Camera Tripod

 

Class Size:            Limited to 25

Cost:                     LEORTC Member Licensed Officer – Prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $25.00 p/p

Non-Member Agencies – $45.00 p/p

 

Instructor: Keith LaMont has been a Forensic Scientist in the Trace Evidence Unit with the Michigan State Police Bridgeport Laboratory for the past 20 years. His areas of expertise include; footwear and tire tracks, crime scene processing, arson, paint, glass and explosive residue.  He has instructed photography at the recruit level as well as in-service training seminars.

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