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Course: Forensic Photography (3 Days)
Category: Investigation & Identification
Location: Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Hillsborough, NJ
Attire: Practical Application
Description:
Forensic Photography (3 Days)
This three-day course is designed for members of law enforcement engaged in the documentation of crime scenes and evidence.  Officers will be introduced to the components of digital cameras and will have the opportunity to learn in-depth about each part of their digital cameras, specifically camera modes and settings.  This course will also cover documentation and examination quality (Marco/Microphotography), low light photography, alternate lighting techniques, and infrared and ultraviolet photography.  Hands-on practicals are also included in this course which include the use of camera modes and settings while photographing staged crime scenes.    
 
Equipment Required:
• Assigned digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera (Nikon, Canon, Sony)
• Camera batteries (Charged)
• A shutter release cable or camera with built in self-timer setting
• A flash unit with off camera capabilities
• SD cards
• A macro/micro lens or magnifying filters
• Manual for camera and equipment
• A tripod
• Flashlight
 
 Location: Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit Forensics Building- 209 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
 
Dates & Times:  Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
   Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 1:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. (Night shoot)
   Friday, October 24, 2025 – 9:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
 
Instructors: Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit
 
Cost: Somerset County Officers: $125 per person
Non-Somerset County Officers: $175 per person
 
Purchase orders can be made out to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office (Attn: Captain David Whipple) 40 North Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
 
Please contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Police Training Institute (scpti@co.somerset.nj.us) with any questions or concerns.
 
Schedule:
DateTimeLocationSeats Open 
10/22/20250900 hrs - 1630 hrsForensic Lab, Cougar Court, Hillsborough, 12