5-Day Bloodstain Pattern Class (Englewood, CO/Denver) Oct 19-23, 2026
$745.00
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BPA200-261019
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With the cooperation of the Englewood Police Department, Sirchie is offering its hands-on Bloodstain Documentation Training at the Englewood Police Department, 3615 S. Elati St Englewood, CO 80110.
Start time for this class is 8:30 am.
This class is approved for 40 hours toward IAI Crime Scene & Bloodstain Pattern Analyst certification and recertification.
Throughout the United States and certainly in smaller departments, investigators face the complexities of violent crime scenes without the proper support or training. Like with all forensic disciplines, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis is only useful when the investigators recognize, understand, capture, and process the stains and stain patterns that they observe are observing at the crime scene.
This five-day, hands-on course is intended for those who are responsible for investigating and processing violent crime scenes involving bloodshed. The course intended to assist students in developing a fundamental knowledge of the discipline of bloodstain pattern analysis. In addition, this course will illustrate to students the basic principles of bloodstain pattern analysis and the practical application of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in real casework. It must be understood that this course is not intended to make the student and instance expert in the discipline.
Course Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the development, history, and advancement of bloodstain pattern analysis
- Demonstrate knowledge of the inherent limitations of bloodstain pattern analysis.
- Recognize key bloodstain patterns and understand the mechanisms by which they are created.
- Determine impact angles for individual bloodstains.
- Demonstrate an ability to evaluate a bloodstain pattern scene.
- Determine a probable area of convergence for a group of bloodstains.
- Demonstrate the ability to combine area of convergence with impact angle to locate the probable area of origin for a given blood spatter event.
- Recognize proper protective measures to follow in a bloodstain scene.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of documenting bloodstain scenes, both photographically and in written format.
Daily Schedule
Day 1
- Welcome, Introductions and Administrative Matters
- Photography Review
- Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Important reminders when conducting a bloodstain analysis and limitations of analysis.
- History of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- The scientific method and developing objective case-oriented experiments.
- OSAC information
- Anatomical & Physical Properties of Blood
- Universal precautions
- Bloodstain Terminology & Discussion
- Case Studies
- Review of Day 1
Day 2
- Discussion of bloodstains and bloodstain patterns
- Bloodstain Taxonomy & Decision Charts
- Examination of Various Bloodstains and Bloodstain Pattern (poster board stains)
- Presumptive Blood Testing with hands on exercises (Kastle Myers, luminol, LCV, etc.)
- Practical Exercise 1 – Volume of Blood in Relation to Stain Size, Stain/Pattern Documentation and Exercise Discussion
- Practical Exercise 2 – Stain Size vs. Distance Fallen, Stain/Pattern Documentation and Exercise Discussion
- Practical Exercise 3 – Stain Shape vs. Angle of Impact, Stain/Pattern Documentation and Exercise Discussion
- Impact Spatter & Forward vs. Back Spatter
- Case Study & Discussion
- Expirated Blood
- Day 2 Review
Day 3
- Angle of Impact Determination
- Calculating Angle of Impact & Tabletop Exercise in Measuring & Calculating Stains
- Practical Exercise 4 – Impact Spatter Resulting from Blunt Force Trauma, Stain/Pattern Documentation and Exercise Discussion
- Area of Convergence & Tabletop Exercise in Determining Area of Convergence
- Area of Origin Determination
- Pattern Recognition With Practical Exercises
- Practical Exercise 5 – Projected and Splashed Blood
- Creating Blood Flow Pattern
- Blood Pool
- Drip Pattern (Blood into Blood on Horizontal and Vertical Surfaces)
- Blood Trail from Horizontal Motion
- Case Presentation
- Review Day 3
Day 4
- Cast of Stains/Pattern
- Practical Exercise 6 – Cast of Creation, Stain/Pattern Documentation and Exercise Discussion
- Transfer & Contact Stains
- Practical Exercise 7 – Transfers, Wipes and Swipes, Stain/Pattern Documentation and Exercise Discussion
- Practical Exercise 8 – Drying Time of Blood, Stain/Pattern Documentation and Exercise Discussion
- Importance of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis is an Investigation
- Case Studies
- Review of Stain Patterns
- Bloodstain Documentation (Photography, OSCR360, Worksheets)
Day 5
- Limitations & Challenges of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Defending Your Methodology & Courtroom Testimony
- Creating Mock Crime Scenes
- Case Study Presentations
- Written Final Examination
- Practical Final Examination – Working Crime Scenes Created Earlier
- Graduation & Dismissal
For More Info Contact:
Matthew Thuente
Investigator – Professional Standards Bureau.SWAT
City of Englewood | Police Department
3615 S Elati St Englewood, CO 80110
mthuente@englewoodco.gov | o: 303.762.2436 cell: 720-525-1560
Area Hotels:
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Tech
5001 S Ulster St
Denver, CO 80237
303-804-9900
Minimum enrollment will be 18 students with a maximum enrollment of 25 students. The cost per student is $745.00. All materials, supplies and equipment will be supplied by Sirchie. Students will be responsible for their own transportation and related per diem expenses. Individuals must register on-line no later than 5 days prior to the class, Sirchie reserves the right to cancel this class if the minimum number (18) students has not been met.