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IAI CSI Certification Test Preparation
Date/Time
12/2/2024 - 12/6/2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central
Event Type(s)
Training
Event Description
Course Description
This 28-hour course is specifically designed with the goal of enabling students to pass whichever
level of the crime scene certification level examination that they are preparing to become certified
for in the near future.  This is a concentrated and rapidly-moving review of either two or three
books (depending on the examination that you are testing to pass).  Each book review will have numerous pre-testing examinations composed of hundreds of extracted questions covering every
chapter so that students attending will know their areas of strengths and weaknesses to focus on.  Whether novice or experienced, this class is a must for maximizing the chances of successfully
passing the examination to improve your credentials and professionalism by becoming certified in
the crime scene specialty.  Students who attend this course will have a distinct advantage over
those who have not attended this dedicated and intensive review course when it comes to testing
for IAI certification examinations.  Please be aware that the tuition fee listed above covers only the
Forensic Pieces course tuition. Examination and application fees are to be handled with the IAI.                                         
The International Association for Identification Crime Scene Certification Board will work
with the hosting facility to facilitate a proctor to be present for the last day of class in order
for the students to sit for the examination. If you plan to take the test after this course, you
must have your application submitted to the IAI and approved at least 30 days prior to
taking the exam and should be familiar with the application requirements that can be found
at the following link: https://www.theiai.org/certifications.phpTHIS COURSE IS A BOOK REVIEW.  In order to maximize benefits from taking this course, any registrant must read &
bring each book used as of for the module being tested or studied for (this brochure lists
IAI update made 4/1/2024 below) Please view manual on pages 41-42 for current literature:
 
Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI)
Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation, 3rd edition, by Ross M. Gardner, 2019,
CRC Press. Read ALL chapters.
Crime Scene Photography, 3rd Edition, by Edward Robinson, 2016, Academic Press Elsevier,
Inc. (All chapters and glossary EXCLUDING chapters 8, subchapters 9.4, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, and
chapters 10-12).
Certified Crime Scene Analyst (CCSA)
Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation, 3rd edition, Ross M. Gardner, 2019, CRC Press.  Read ALL chapters.
Crime Scene Photography, 3rd Edition, by Edward Robinson, 2016, Academic Press Elsevier, Inc.
(All chapters and glossary EXCLUDING chapter 8, subchapters 9.4, 9.6, 9.7, and chapters 10 & 11).
Practical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents, Second Edition, Edward E.
Hueske, 2021, CRC Press (All Chapters & Glossary EXCLUDING 2, 14, 18, and 20). 
Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst (CSCSA)
Crime Scene Photography, 3rd Edition, by Edward Robinson, 2016, Academic Press-Elsevier, Inc.
(All Chapters EXCLUDING 1, Subchapters 9.4, 9.6 and 9.7, and Pages 712-735)
Effective Expert Witnessing: Practices for the 21st Century, 5th ed. By Matson, Jack V., 2013,
CRC Press (All chapters EXCEPT 8 and 9).
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, 4th edition by
James, Stuart H., Nordby, Jon J., and Bell, Suzanne, 2013, CRC Press.
IF YOU NEED CLARIFICATION ON ANY READING MATERIAL AS
LISTED ABOVE, PLEASE CALLTHE IAI DIRECTLY AT (954) 589-0628
 
Location
Setting: In-Person
Forensic Pieces, Inc.
4400 Bayou Boulevard
Suite 30B
Pensacola, FL 32503

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Contact Person
Crystal Merrell
(phone: 8503320141)
Details
$465 Per Student

COURSE TOPICS:
  • Equipment Needs
  • Crime Scene Safety
  • Scene Security
  • Search Techniques
  • Note Taking
  • General Documentation of Physical Evidence
  • Sketching Measurements
  • Biological Evidence Detection & Collection
  • Trace Evidence
  • Latent Impression Evidence
  • Shoe & Tire Track Evidence
  • Tool Mark Evidence
  • Firearms Evidence
  • Proper Evidence Packaging Techniques
  • Report Writing
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Basically, Covers Questions from Nearly Every Chapter in each Book That is to be Studied
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:

 Casual attire is suitable. Pen, papers, highlighter, note cards for note taking. A laptop computer is recommended but not required.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!
READING/TESTING MATERIALS
AS OF 4/1/2024!!
 <<< PLEASE ALSO VISIT THE
FCMB CERTIFICATION OPERATIONS MANUAL (PAGES 41-42) ON THE
IAI WEBSITE FOR MOST
CURRENT LIST OF TEXTBOOKS!!
SEE THE LINK BELOW FOR ALL LEVELS’ CURRENT READING LIST REVISED 4/1/2024: https://www.theiai.org/docs/01_Ops_Manual_FCMB-01-2020-C15_04-01-24.pdf

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed to assist in the preparation for the IAI Crime Scene Investigator Certification:  CCSI, CCSA and CSCSA examination.  It would be beneficial to Crime Scene Investigators, Detectives, Officers, and anyone else wishing to seek IAI Certification whether or not they plan to take the exam during this class week.
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