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On Wednesday, August 16, at approximately 1:51 a.m., the SCSO Dispatch Center received a report from a woman reporting that an unknown assailant had stabbed her son in the chest.

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On Wednesday, August 16, at approximately 1:51 a.m., the SCSO Dispatch Center received a report from a woman reporting that an unknown assailant had stabbed her son in the chest. The assault allegedly occurred at a residence on California Street in the city of Dorris, located in the eastern part of the county. SCSO deputies responded to the scene and conducted a crime scene investigation and interviewed witnesses who may have observed the suspects and vehicle leaving the scene of the incident. The victim was treated by emergency medical responders from the local fire department and later transported via ambulance to a Klamath Falls medical facility. According to witnesses, it is believed one or more suspects may have fled the area in a white or silver-colored Pontiac-type four-door sedan. Suspects in the case were identified as possible Native American adults, one male and one female. One was allegedly wearing a hat with feathers. Sheriff Jon Lopey stated, This case is still under investigation and anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact the Departments 24-hour dispatch center at 841-2900.

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Badly decomposed body found on Garden Highway levee Sacramento Bee After discovering the state of the body, Heinelin said, fire officials called the police department, which sent homicide detectives and crime scene investigation officers. We're calling it a suspicious death at this point because we don't have a cause ...

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WRV biomedical teacher Tracy Morrison instructs students how to properly investigate a crime scene, as well as take notes for evidence.

By Andrew Christman

Students at White River Valley examined two crime scenes as an introduction to a biomedical course, which will last throughout the year.

The course, taught by Tracy Morrison, is part of Project Lead the Way biomedical program and is currently in its third year at WRV.

The crime scene, according to Morrison, acts as an introduction into the medical field to get students interested.

Students begin the course by hearing the narrative of how the victim died. They then view the crime scenes to view the evidence and begin to come up with ideas as to what exactly happened.

We talk about it all year and use things as an off-shoot to incorporate study skills, she said.

The crime scene will still remain in conversation throughout the year as students learn more.

Well do labs where they will investigate things like blood typing, blood spatter and basic forensics, Morrison said. Really what were trying to do is get the kids to think about careers in the medical field and see what theyre interested in.

Careers the students will get a taste of include forensics, EMT and crime scene investigation and there have been guest speakers, including a professor from Ivy Tech who teaches criminal science.

Morrison added the course will focus on the victims medical conditions and will lead into a variety of activities for students to take part in, such as dissecting a heart and growing bacteria to simulate an infection.

The entry-level course will lead to future courses for those interested in continuing with the field, including human body systems and medical intervention.

Over the past three years, Morrison stated student interest has been increasing and attributes the growth in numbers to students building the program up by word of mouth.

We have three sections this year, she said. We started out with nine students the first year, and now I have 41. As Ive built onto the course, Ive noticed interest levels increase.

I think theres been a lot of talk among the students about trying to build each other up. The last two classes have been super fun. Who doesnt want to be a teacher doing that?

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WRV students take a crack at CSI - Greene County Daily World

With bright yellow tape, scattered bullets and blood-spattered fabric, the Bemis Library looked like a crime scene. And for all intents and purposes, last Thursday, it was.

For the eighth year, area teenagers gathered at the library for a three-day CSI police program hosted in collaboration with the Littleton Police Department.

In the first two days, participants explored the science of solving crime and learned about fingerprints, shoe prints, crime-scene diagramming and photography, bloodstain analysis and more. On the final day, they put their skills to the test when they paired up to work an mock crime scene.

Kathy Le, 18, first participated in the CSI program when she was a freshman at Littleton High School. Le enjoyed it so much she came back as a sophomore and again as a recent high school graduate.

Ive learned something new every single time, she said. The community is always just very nice and welcoming and helpful.

Teen librarian Mark Decker initially came from Jeffco Public Libraries, where he hosted a two-hour presentation in conjunction with the Sheriffs Office. When he came to Bemis, he contacted the Littleton Police Department, hoping to start a similar program at his new location.

In his discussions with Littletons crime scene investigation team, the idea morphed into a more intensive multi-day program. Decker said the program is a great opportunity for students to learn about their local police department.

They get positive interaction with the police department. They get to see how hard cops have to work and stuff that they have to deal with everyday, he said.

The CSI police program can be beneficial for those interested in law enforcement, since it provides real-world experience and a practical idea of what a police job would entail. But its not intended solely for those aspiring to join the force. For others, Decker said, its just a cool program where one can get hands-on experience.

Le knows this firsthand. Next year, she will attend the University of Colorado at Denver and study biology on a pre-med track. Though she doesnt plan to work for a police department, Le considers her experiences with the CSI police program invaluable and recommends it for all.

Go for new experiences and try out for it whether you end up liking it or not, Le said.

The Littleton Police Citizen Academy Alumni Association provided volunteers who helped out with the event. Karen Wojdyla was one of those volunteers and said she came on the first day of the program to help set up.

Its nice to come back and actually do the crime scenes with the students, Wojdyla said as she watched two teens investigate a drug deal gone wrong outside the library during their final exercise. Its a great program.

Decker tipped his hat to Cheri McAlister and Bob Silvas, the LPD crime scene technicians who lead the program and volunteer their time to share what they do.

The two CSI people that are here theyre still working, and theyre the only CSI people in Littleton. We had one year when they got called on a case the night before, and we had to adapt, Decker said.

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GREENSBORO, North Carolina

In an innovative move to attract people interested in becoming crime scene investigators, the Greensboro Police Department is launching a 16-week CSI academy to train new hires on the fundamentals of the profession.

The impetus for the academy arose from a need to fill an increasing number of CSI vacancies, along with the desire to develop skills in people who want to be CSI.

Under the CSI Academy program, GPD is accepting applications now through August 28 for motivated people with an associate's degree or high school diploma/GED. The applicant must also have 1-3 years of local, state, or federal government experience.

We are looking for 10-15 energetic people who are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and naturally inquisitive, explained Kelly Tranter, Director of the Forensic Services Division.

Applicants selected for employment will then receive four weeks of classroom training in the core skills required of a CSI. Topics include: crime scene/evidence documentation protocol, forensic photography/videography, scene diagramming, report writing, testifying in court, etc.

Then, employees will receive 12 weeks of field training with certified CSIs. Investigators. Upon demonstrating proficiency in all the skills, the newly-minted CSIs may begin responding to scenes to identify, gather, and process evidence.

Crime scene investigation is a very popular career field, said Tranter. And it is growing. We must keep up with the demand for field investigators. Our current CSIs are experienced and well-respected in their disciplines. We have all the talent and resources at our fingertips to train a new group of CSI. The Academy is a win-win situation.

CSI coverage is provided throughout the city 24/7. Duty shifts are normally 10-12 hours per day, approximately 40 hours per week. The full salary range for this position is $33,918 to $56,530. The starting salary is fixed at $36,179.

People interested in this opportunity may apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/greensboronc

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