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National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Firearm/Tool Mark
Essentials of Firearm/Tool Mark is a course on firearms evidence analysis, where you will gain expertise in the handling, analysis, and understanding of firearms evidence in forensic investigations. This course is an on demand self-paced course that offers a comprehensive exploration of the types of firearms evidence accepted by laboratories, including techniques for collecting, packaging, and labeling, as well as a look at the laboratory analysis process. Additionally, you will learn about the emerging trends in firearms case submissions to analysis labs, providing a current perspective on the field. Ideal for professionals in forensic science, law enforcement, and legal fields, this course is a gateway to enhancing your professional capabilities in this crucial area of forensic investigation.
For assistance registering for this course, please contact Registration Services at 205-348-3000.
Course Level Learning Objectives:
- List the types of firearms evidence that are commonly accepted by laboratories and the types of evidence not commonly accepted by laboratories.
- Describe the process for collecting, packaging, and labeling firearms evidence.
- Describe the laboratory analysis process for firearms evidence.
- Identify the trends in the number of firearms cases submitted to firearms analysis labs.
For assistance registering for this course, please contact Registration Services at 205-348-3000.
Registration confirmation will be sent upon registration. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours.
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If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours.
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