Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS161AA   20062-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS161AA 20062-20086 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Basic Track Evidence Collection
Covers methods used to locate, document, collect and preserve track evidence. Includes preparation to provide courtroom testimony.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS161AA   20062-20086 Basic Track Evidence Collection
1. List the ways track, i.e. footwear and tire, evidence are made at crime scenes. (I)
2. List the techniques used to locate and protect track evidence at crime scenes. (I)
3. Explain the general techniques used in crime scene photography and the special techniques used to photograph track evidence in varied environments. (II)
4. Discuss the differences between the use of digital cameras and film cameras to photograph track evidence. (II)
5. Demonstrate the methods used to cast track evidence, i.e. impression and imprint. (III)
6. Demonstrate the methods used to lift impressions made in dust. (III)
7. Describe and explain the techniques used to collect exemplar evidence. (III)
8. Demonstrate the proper presentation of track evidence in court. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS161AA   20062-20086 Basic Track Evidence Collection
    I. Introduction
        A. Defining track evidence
        B. Creating track evidence
        C. Locating and protecting track evidence
      II. Photographic Techniques
          A. General techniques
          B. Special techniques
          C. Digital versus conventional camera usage
        III. Casting and Lifting Techniques
            A. Impression
            B. Imprint
            C. Dust
            D. Exemplars
          IV. Courtroom Presentation
              A. Preparation
              B. Exhibits
              C. Testimony
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