Recovery of Human Remains
This class is currently sold out.
Please check our upcoming schedule for additional class options.
$695.00
December 4-6, 2024 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hosted by the Escondido Police Department - Escondido, California
Instructor: Dr. Meredith Tise, Forensic Anthropologist
Join us for three days (24 hours) of hands-on training focused on the search, documentation, and recovery of buried and surface scattered human remains. This training will include the following topics:
- Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
- Human versus Non-Human Bone Identification
- Human Osteology
- Postmortem Modification to Human Remains
- Recovery of Surface Scattered Skeletal Remains
- Recovery of Buried Human Remains
Training Location: Escondido Police and Fire Headquarters
1163 N. Centre City Parkway, Escondido, California 92026
Recommended Lodging Information:*
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Escondido/Downtown - 200 La Terraza Blvd., Escondido, California 92025
*Suncoast Forensics has not secured a hotel block, so please explore hotels near the training location for the best rate.
Attire: Wear outdoor scene appropriate clothing, including boots, long pants, and hats.
Equipment: If possible, please bring shovels, screens, buckets, and probes. All other small equipment will be provided.
This class is IAI Crime Scene Certification and ABMDI Continuing Education approved.
Attendance Policy: Students must attend this class to receive a certificate. Students that have enrolled in the class but need to cancel shall contact Suncoast Forensics at meredth@suncoastforensics.com at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations made less than 15 calendar days prior to the start of the class will be subject to a $200 cancellation fee. No shows for the class will result in a non-refundable class fee. This fee will be waived in instances of legitimate emergencies. If an agency needs to send a substitution in place of a registered student, contact Suncoast Forensics to provide updated student information.
