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All Training (Online and In-person)

The frequency, location, availability, eligibility, and other details of each course vary. Many of the courses are free to criminal justice or forensic practitioners. Select the course title for further details and a brief description of each course.

Online Training
Course TitleEligibility and RegistrationCost
For Law Enforcement Officers and Investigators
First Responding Officers—What Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Investigators and Evidence Technicians—What Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
EsPa.ñol for Law Enforcement: An Interactive Training ToolRegistration required but open to anyone.Free
For Officers of the Court
Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
DNA—A Prosecutor's Practice Notebook (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
For Forensic Personnel
Crime Scene and DNA Basics (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Laboratory Orientation and Testing of Body Fluids and Tissues (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Laboratory Safety Programs (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
DNA Extraction and Quantitation (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
DNA Amplification (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Amplified DNA Product SePa.ration (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
STR Data Analysis and Interpretation (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Population Genetics and Statistics (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Communication Skills, Report Writing, and Courtroom Testimony (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Non-STR DNA Markers: SNPs, Y-STRs, LCN and mtDNA (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Advanced and Emerging DNA Techniques and Technologies (DNA.gov)Registration required but open to anyone.Free
Hair Evaluation for DNA AnalysisThis online course requires free registration and can be taken any time.Free for public laboratory employees.
$177 for others.
In-person Training
Course Title
RegistrationWhenWhereCost
For Law Enforcement Officers and Investigators
Technology Institute for Law EnforcementClosed
Sign-up for updates		TBDWashington, DCFree

Technology Institute for Rural Law Enforcement

OpenOctober 26-30, 2008Coronado (San Diego), Calif.Free
Crime Mapping and Analysis Using GISFull, waitlist onlySeptember 8 – 12, 2008Denver, Colo.Free except for travel and lodging.
Tactical and Operational AnalysisOpenOctober 6 – 10, 2008Denver, Colo.Free except for travel and lodging.
For Correctional Officers
Mock Prison RiotStay tuned for the 2009 eventMay 3–6, 2009Wheeling, W.Va.Free except for travel and lodging.
Technology Institute for CorrectionsClosed
Sign-up for updates		TBDWashington, DCFree
For Forensic Personnel
Latent Print Examiner Training Program — includes 12 courses (pdf, 3 Pa.ges) Open 
Application form: 
PDF | DOC
Closes July 14, 2009		Sept. 15, 2008 through July 17, 2009 in six 2-week sessions.Largo, Fla.Free
Tenprint Examiner Training Program — includes 4 courses (pdf, 2 Pa.ges) Open
Application form:
PDF | DOC
Closes July 14, 2009		Feb. 9, 2009 through July 12, 2009 in two 2-week sessions.Largo, Fla.Free
Footwear/Tire Track Examiner Training Program — includes 4 courses (pdf, 2 Pa.ges) Open
Application form:
PDF | DOC
Closes July 14, 2009		Oct. 20, 2008 through July 18, 2009 in four 1-week sessions.Largo, Fla (3 sessions);
Davenport, Iowa (1 session)		Free
Forensic Management AcademyTBDTBDTBDFree
Animal Hair IdentificationOpen
Closes July 30, 2008
Note for public laboratory employees.		August 6-8, 2008Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pa.Free except for lodging for public laboratory employees.
$50 registration plus travel and lodging for others.
Advanced DNA TrainingOpenThroughout 2008Huntington, W.Va.Free to public laboratories.
Forensic Automation and LIMSOpenThroughout 2008Huntington, W.Va.Free to public laboratories.
Cold Case Training (DNA.gov)Sign-up for updatesTBDTBDFree
Missing Persons Case Training (DNA.gov)TBDTBDTBDFree

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Date Modified: May 8, 2008