Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce 22 Officers Graduate From Kentucky Criminalistic Academy – Crime Scene Technician Course

On October 11, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 22 crime scene investigators (CSIs) from across the commonwealth have graduated from the 2024 Kentucky Criminalistics Academy (KCA) Crime Scene Technician Course Class 9.

“Each of you have gone above and beyond – furthering your law enforcement training to enhance your skills and better protect our great commonwealth,” Gov. Beshear said. “The knowledge you have gained through this program will greatly benefit your teams and the families and communities you serve. Thank you for taking on this challenge, and congratulations on this accomplishment.”

KCA is made up of two five-week, 200-hour courses that DOCJT instructors developed for full-time and newly appointed CSIs and patrol officers who serve as CSIs for their agencies. In addition to sworn officers, the KCA is open to civilian CSIs who work for law enforcement agencies.

“The successful completion of the crime-scene investigation academy reflects your dedication to the law enforcement profession,” DOCJT Deputy Commissioner Mike Bosse said. “Your communities and the state are safer because of your efforts. I wish you nothing but continued success in your careers.”

The entire KCA certification includes training in: 

  • Digital photography

  • Advanced latent print development

  • Evidence collection and documentation

  • Latent fingerprint recognition and identification

  • Shooting scene reconstruction

  • Bloodstain pattern recognition and documentation

  • Post blast investigation

  • Forensic mapping

  • Computer crimes investigations

  • Forensic anthropological recovery course (University of Tennessee) 

 
 
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