The devil is in the details.
Mentorship
How do you bridge the gap between training and active casework?
Real-world work in forensics requires more than classroom learning. It requires hands-on practice under the guidance of a seasoned professional who can provide immediate feedback and real-world perspective. Mentorship is designed to provide personalized guidance for individuals looking to strengthen their skills in crime scene investigation, crime scene photography, and latent print casework.
Unlike traditional classroom training, this mentorship provides individualized instruction tailored to your experience level, professional goals, and specific areas of interest. Whether you are new to the field, preparing for a career in forensic science, or an experienced professional seeking to refine advanced techniques, mentorship sessions focus on practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in real-world investigations.
Crime Scene Investigation
In Person (Preferred) and Virtual
One on one guidance on scene documentation, evidence recognition, processing strategies, investigative workflow, and critical thinking. Sessions may include scene assessment techniques, decision-making at complex scenes, and discussion of real-world case scenarios.
Photography
In-Person and Virtual
Hands-on practice of photography techniques. Instruction focused on understanding your camera, the exposure triangle, proper metering, composition, and photography fundamentals. Mentorship includes basic crime scene photography techniques including how to take overall, midrange, and close-up photographs of a crime scene.
Latent Print Processing
In-Person (Preferred) and Virtual
Hands-on guidance in developing latent impressions using common processing techniques. Topics may include powder processing, chemical development methods, evidence handling, and proper photographic documentation of developed prints.
Latent Print Comparison & Analysis
In-Person (Preferred) and Virtual
Mentorship designed for new or developing latent print examiners who have completed their agency’s foundational training. This service focuses on professional development during the early stages of independent casework. Support may include monitored review of an examiner’s initial casework, consultation on complex or challenging comparisons, and discussion of analytical approaches and documentation practices. Having an experienced examiner review early cases can help strengthen methodology, build confidence, and reinforce sound comparison practices.
Who This Mentorship Is For
This mentorship program is designed for individuals at various stages of their forensic careers who are seeking practical guidance beyond traditional classroom training. It is ideal for students and aspiring forensic professionals looking to better understand real-world investigative practices, agencies developing new personnel within crime scene or forensic units, new crime scene investigators who want additional support as they begin working scenes independently, and investigators who wish to strengthen their photography and crime scene techniques. It will also aid new latent print examiners who have completed their agency’s foundational training and would benefit from professional guidance during their early casework, including consultation on challenging comparisons and review of initial cases.
