Training Opportunities  

 

Crime Scene Photography Techniques 

Hosted by the SC Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA) and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

 

WHEN:   April 10-12-2023 

                           

                 Class will begin at 8:30 A.M., Registration Sign-in: 8:00 – 8:20 A.M.

 

WHERE:    SLED, 4700 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Please, park in the designated Visitor Parking   

 

REGISTRATION FEE:        $425.00

 

 

This 3-day 24-hour course may be applied for re-certification purposes.

 

ABOUT THE COURSE:

 

Course Purpose:

 

  This course is designed to teach basic and advanced photographic techniques that are required to document crime scenes and accident scenes for investigative purposes and court presentation. The following topics will be covered:

  • Crime scene and accident scene photographic documentation
  • Functions and controls of digital single-lens-reflex (DSLR) and Mirror-less cameras
  • Understanding depth of field and motion control
  • Close-up photography – Evidence Quality Images
  • Functions and controls of detachable flash units
  • Solving lighting problems using fill-flash, painting with light, menu selections
  • Photographing victims and suspects
  • Managing digital images and other related topics

 

This Training Course will benefit:

Any individual tasked with the investigation and documentation of crime scenes and evidence related to criminal investigations. Personnel include, but, are not limited to: General Investigators, Crime Scene Personnel, Narcotics Investigators, Patrol Officers, Coroners & Deputy Coroners, Forensic Nurse Examiners, and Fire Scene Personnel.

 

 

 

 

Please Note:

There will be an evening session Tuesday April 11, 2023 to demonstrate Painting with Light techniques.  Through demonstration and practical application, participants will become proficient in producing excellent photographic images of large areas in near and complete darkness.

 

This course will be approximately 50% lecture and 50% hands-on practical application which will greatly improve the participant’s proficiency.

 

 Register Here

 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:

 

Kerri McClary retired from her full-time position as a Crime Scene Investigator and Latent Print Examiner with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in April 2022. She maintains a part-time position as a Sheriff’s Deputy/Forensic Instructor assigned to the Training Division where she provides basic crime scene processing and evidence collection instruction to deputies with the Sheriff’s department. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma. Her law enforcement career spans over 38 years, beginning as an Identification Technician with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and culminating as a Special Agent with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. She was adjunct faculty at the University of Tennessee for 12 years, providing extensive training through the 10-week National Forensic Academy Training Program located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She delivers training to the law enforcement community nationwide through her consulting company, Kerri McClary Consulting, LLC, and Forensic Training Source, LLC. Ms. McClary has an extensive background as a latent print examiner, crime scene investigator, and forensic photographer. She received additional educational training and experience in forensic photography and digital imaging from the F.B.I. Academy in Quantico, Virginia. She is a Certified Crime Scene Analyst through the International Association for Identification and most recently was recognized by the Association as achieving the status of Active Life Member. She is a past president and is currently a member of the South Carolina Chapter of the International Association for Identification. Ms. McClary is a member of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit. She serves as a peer team member for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program, where she assists law enforcement officers and their families with critical incident debriefings and training. She serves as 1st Lieutenant with the South Carolina State Guard Caisson Detachment Unit.s currently a Crime Scene Investigator and Latent Print Examiner with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Central State University in Oklahoma.  Her law enforcement career spans over 34 years; beginning as an Identification Technician with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and serving as a Special Agent with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. She provides training to the law enforcement community locally and nationwide through her consulting company, Kerri McClary Consulting, LLC along with Forensic Training Source, LLC. Ms. McClary has an extensive background as a latent print examiner, crime scene investigator, and forensic photographer.  She received additional educational training and experience in forensic photography and digital imaging from the F.B.I. Academy in Quantico, Virginia.  She is a certified crime scene analyst through the International Association for Identification.  She is a past president and is currently a member of the South Carolina Chapter of the International Association for Identification.  She is a member and supporter of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association.

 

John Williams has over 32 years of law enforcement experience and retired from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, as the Section Chief of Advanced and Specialized Training in 2005. Immediately upon retiring, he opened John Williams Consulting, LLC, with a primary emphasis on providing training to law enforcement personnel. John has been teaching law enforcement and forensic courses for over 40 years specializing in forensic photography.  He travels the country extensively providing training through his company, collaborating with Ms. McClary, and Forensic Training Source, LLC. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina.  He is a member in good standing of SCLEOA, IAI, and SCIAI. 

 

 

ADDITIONAL CLASS INFORMATION:

 

  • To register, please go to *****************************************
  • For questions about the course, please contact John Williams, [email protected] or (803) 730-8332
  • Attendees should bring their digital photographic equipment, any accessories, and laptop computers for downloading their images and copying the PDF files.
  •  Attendees are encouraged to dress comfortably – uniforms not necessary, unless required by the participant’s agency
  • Participants are responsible for their own meals and lodging.

 

 

 

PHotography Testimonials

     

 

“Knowing nothing about the camera, but AUTO. I can say I now know what all these wheels, settings, and buttons do. I need more training and practice, but I can get out there and shoot scenes.”  - Rosie Braun, (NJ)

“This was probably the most structured well organized and taught class I have attended.”  - Tyson Cox (CO)

“This course puts everyone on an even playing field right from the start. Anyone with any level of photography will definitely benefit from this course. Even with my little knowledge of photography I didn’t feel lost and ended up feeling confident.” - Allison Pavlosky, (NJ)

“Both instructors exceeded my expectation. Their knowledge level is obvious. Extremely good in explaining difficult subjects. I wish I could spend a lot more time with instructors.”  - Lt. Ted G. Meador, Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office (CO)

“Training and instructor were outstanding. I gained a great deal of practical information that I will certainly be able to apply in casework at my agency.”  - Raffaella Vastola, Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office (NJ)

“This class helped me understand the camera/flash and functions of the camera. This class will greatly benefit me as a crime scene detective.”  - Christopher DiRocco (NJ)

“Gained a lot of new info from the class, very helpful. Thank you.”  - Det. Dough Laird, Morris County Sheriff’s Office (NJ)

“I feel more confident in being able to use the manual mode instead of automatic. The fill flash techniques are going to help greatly in our crime scene photographs. Thank you for a great class.”  - Laura Flynn (NJ)

“Took me from knowing nothing about cameras and photography to feeling confident with both these subjects.”  - Josh Newman (CO)

“Very good course. Great knowledgeable instructors.”  - Buck Woodman (CO)

“Instructors are very knowledgeable in this field. I have learned more in [this class] than in any other photography class.”  - Tony Blevins (CO)

“It was very educational and well presented. Both instructors were very well educated in the subjects.”   Bryce Queen (CO)

Other participants wrote:

“Great job, thank you both so much!”

“Outstanding instructor presented content in a logical and easy to understand manner.”

“[The instructors] did a great job teaching and explaining in great detail how cameras work. I’ve had other photo classes and feel I got the most out of this one.”