Recovery of Human Remains
$695.00
October 5-7, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hosted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office - Thermal, 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: Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Thermal Sheriff's Station
86-625 Airport Boulevard, Suite B
Thermal, California 92274
Recommended Lodging Information:*
Hampton Inn & Suites Indio - 42261 Spectrum St., Indio, CA 92203
Fairfield Inn & Suites Indio Coachella Valley - 42655 Marmara St., Indio, CA 92203
*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: All equipment will be provided by Suncoast Forensics. If you are able to bring extra screens, shovels, or buckets, you can do so, but it is not required. Please label your personal or agency tools for the training.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather and fieldwork.
- Sturdy closed-toed boots or shoes.
- Sunscreen, hat, jacket, and insect repellent.
- Water and snacks. A lunch break will be provided during training each day.
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 meredith@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 non-refundable class registration. This may be waived in instances of legitimate emergencies. If an agency needs to send a substitution in place of a registered student, contact Suncoast Forensics at meredith@suncoastforensics.com to provide updated student information.
