Course Announcement
BASIC INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
May 6, 2024 – May 10, 2024
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Description: The Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy in cooperation with the Town of Amherst Police Department will present a one-week Basic Investigative Photography Course. This course is certified by the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services and is a prerequisite for the Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist Course, which will be offered in the future.
Instruction will focus on crime scene photography and equipment. The following topics will be covered, photography and videography, digital photography, basic techniques of photography, lighting techniques, flash photography, and evidence photography. Successful completion of this course will require passing a final written cumulative examination.
Officers enrolled in this course must bring the following equipment to the classroom each day:
- SLR/ Digital Camera with owner’s manual and memory cards (This camera MUST be Prosumer or Above Quality – No consumer Models)
- External electronic flash (not built-in pop up)
- Macro lens or camera capable of taking close up photographs
- Variety of photographic scales (i.e, six-inch, angled scales)
- Remote sync cord for flash; Zoom lens; Tripod; Adequate supply of batteries
- Evidence markers
- Each student MUST have his/her own camera - A list of equipment that your participant uses for this class must be submitted for review prior to start of class. This list includes Make, Model of Camera, Flash and Flash Sync Cord. Failure to provide this list may result in removal from class. Please complete the Equipment Review Form (one form per registrant) and it can be faxed to
(716) 270-5390 or email to Scott Fraser at Frasers@ECC.EDU
The course enrollment will be limited to twenty (20) officers. Priority will be given to full time Erie County Police Agencies. Unless enrollment permits otherwise, agencies are limited to allow equal opportunity to this course. There will also be a scheduled “Night Shoot’ during the week and officers will be required to work 1400-2200.
Course Cost: There is no course cost for Erie County Police Agencies. Other agencies should call to see if a fee applies.
Dress Code: Casual dress
LOCATION: Amherst Police Training Facility, 4220 Bailey Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226
Enrollment: Registration can be done on our website at: https://www3.erie.gov/cps/form/basic-investigative-photography or please return the enclosed Enrollment Request Form to the Academy. Fax #716-270-5390
Enrollment Part 2: You must also fill out this form and fax it to 716-270-5390: photo-announcement-may-2024.doc
For additional information or students in need of special assistance, please contact Scott Fraser at the Erie County Law Enforcement Training academy at (716) 270-5378.
Sincerely,
Joseph F. Strano, Director of Training