Blood Pattern Analysis (BPA) Awareness Course

Covering basic blood pattern analysis theory to assist investigators in maximising BPA evidence.

Upcoming Events

We currently don't have any dates scheduled for this course. Please drop us an email to register your interest though and we'll get back to you with dates in the future.

Course Summary

Our one-day BPA Awareness course combines expert-led presentations with practical exercises which is designed to provide police officers, crime scene investigators, pathologists, barristers and other professionals with a theoretical and practical understanding of the many different types of blood patterns that are possible and the potential limitations of BPA.

 Some of the subjects covered:

• Bloodstain pattern identification and interpretation
• Event reconstruction and sequence analysis
• Common, unusual and complex bloodstain patterns
• When and why to involve a BPA specialist
• Case examples and practical demonstrations

Course Schedule and Delivery

This one-day awareness course can be delivered either at one of our laboratories or on-site at an individual police force location.

The programme comprises a morning of instructor-led presentations followed by an afternoon of practical sessions, providing delegates with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.

Please note that a minimum number of delegates is required for the course to run.