Basics of Evidence Collection and Packaging

FSA302 – 1.00 Hours

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Law Enforcement and Protective Services at (800) 423-8433 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

Red plastic cup on table, yellow evidence placard labeled as nine next to it, with a brown paper bag and evidence seal to the right. The bag and evidence seal are unused.This online course prepares participants with the basics of evidence collection and packaging processes. Participants will learn about the importance of proper collection and packaging, considerations for handling evidence, the proper packaging materials to pack and preserve a variety of evidence types, packaging protocols, and considerations for specific types of evidence.

This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for Collection and Preservation of Evidence course #2016.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

  • This course must be completed within 45 days from the registration date.
  • Participants will have three attempts to pass the final examination.
  • To complete this course, you are required to have a computer with internet access.

Online Course Technical Requirements

To successfully complete this online course, you should have access to a computer with the following system requirements:

  • Computer tower or laptop
    • Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Broadband or high-speed internet connection
    • Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e. sending and receiving)
    • Alternative: Wireless (WiFi) connection
    • Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Current version of web browser
    • Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 109 or higher, Google Chrome 109 or higher
    • Alternative: Safari 16.3 or higher
    • Note: Microsoft Edge is not currently a supported browser.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 22.003.20310 or higher

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify the importance of evidence collection and packaging.
  • Discuss the general considerations for handling evidence.
  • Use proper packaging materials to pack and preserve evidence.
  • Demonstrate the evidence packaging protocol.
  • List collection and packaging considerations for specific types of evidence.

Suggested Audience

  • Law enforcement and non-commissioned personnel assigned to investigative tasks and duties such as crime scene investigators, fire investigators, detectives, medicolegal death investigators and patrol officers

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • 1.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)/Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Other Information

  • After registering online for this course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within one hour, please contact us at (979) 845-6677 or [email protected].

Contact Information

Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Phone: (979) 845-6677 | Toll-Free: (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]

Payment Info

  • Credit Card – Complete online registration and enter your credit card information. You may also call TEEX LAW if you need us to process your credit card payment over the phone after you complete the initial registration steps.
  • Check – Complete online registration. Please print a copy of your registration details and include it with your check. Please write your student name, TEEX ID, course number, and course name on the check details and mail to: TEEX – LAW, P.O. Box 40006, College Station, TX 77842
  • Purchase Order – A purchase order cannot be used to pay for an online course. An agency may use a purchase order to buy eTokens; a student can then use the eToken for payment during the online registration process.

If you have general course registration questions, please refer to the Course Registration FAQs page.

Policies

TEEX Policies
TEEX Participant Handbook
Conduct During Live Online Instructor-Led Courses

Online courses: Refunds are not available for eLearning courses, nor may the course be transferred from one customer to another.