Comprehensive Crime Scene Documentation

Learn the complete process of recording a crime scene accurately and efficiently, from initial response to final report. Understand how proper documentation preserves evidence integrity and supports successful prosecutions.

Photography Techniques

Master systematic photography using overall, mid-range, and close-up shots to capture every critical detail. Gain confidence in lighting, composition, and the correct use of scales and evidence markers.

Sketching and Measurement

Develop precise scene sketches that complement photographic documentation. Learn measurement methods and layout techniques to create accurate, court-ready diagrams.

About the Course

Accurate documentation is the foundation of every professional investigation. Crime Scene Documentation: Photography & Sketching provides law enforcement personnel with the essential skills to properly record crime scenes, evidence, and individuals through systematic photography and detailed sketching. This course focuses on practical techniques that ensure your documentation supports successful investigations and courtroom testimony. Participants will learn how to photograph scenes methodically — capturing overall, mid-range, and close-up images — while applying proper lighting, composition, and the use of evidence markers and scales. Instruction also covers photographing different types of evidence and individuals, emphasizing consistency, accuracy, and integrity. In addition to photography, students will learn to create accurate sketches that complement photographic documentation and reinforce the visual record of a scene. By combining both techniques, investigators will be able to communicate key details clearly and effectively. Whether you are a new investigator, patrol officer, or crime scene technician, this course strengthens your ability to document scenes professionally and defensibly. Upon completion, participants will understand how to measure, photograph, and sketch crime scenes with confidence, ensuring every piece of evidence is properly recorded for analysis and presentation in court.

Meet Your Instructor:  Sheila Lustigman

With 29 years of law enforcement experience in Florida, Sheila Lustigman brings extensive expertise in evidence management and crime scene investigations. She has served with the Coral Springs Police Department since 2000, where she currently manages the Crime Scene Investigations Unit and Evidence Unit. Prior to that, she worked with the Sunrise Police Department from 1995 to 2000. Sheila holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Florida State University and is a Certified Property & Evidence Specialist through the International Association for Property and Evidence (I.A.P.E.), as well as a Certified Evidence Specialist with the Property and Evidence Association of Florida (P.E.A.F.). An experienced instructor, Sheila has taught at the Broward Police Academy since 2003 and with Training Force USA, sharing her deep knowledge of evidence handling and forensic best practices. She also served as the Immediate Past President of P.E.A.F., where she contributed to advancing professional standards in property and evidence management across Florida.

Course Curriculum

3 Chapters · 4 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Crime Scene Documentation

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      Course Material

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      Understanding Crime Scene Photography- Sequencing and Framing

  2. 2

    Photography Techniques for Crime Scenes

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      Systematic Photography Approaches

  3. 3

    Documenting Evidence Effectively

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      Understanding the Steps to Photographing Persons

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