This week was an entire week filled with a topic that most people
recognize from television: Crime Scene Investigation. While many people believe
that popular TV shows depict practical applications of Crime Scene
Investigations, in real life, it is much different. Some of the more
interesting lectures we had this week included blood-spatter analysis,
developing fingerprints, and testing for different types of drugs.
Participating in a practical after every lecture, we were
able to practice what we had learned about and refine our own skills. My
favorite class included learning how to dust for fingerprints and then transfer
the fingerprints I found to a paper to be submitted for possible
identification. While we learned how to dust for fingerprints, we also learned
how to properly record someone’s print by using ink and each other’s
hands.
Part of the reason why this lecture was so interesting to me
is the fact that no two fingerprints are alike.
Each person is, in a way, coded, with their own identification and this
code will follow us for our entire lives.
After learning about crime scenes, how to develop them,
protect them and interpret them, we had criminal code review with Director Baca
on Friday. As we get closer to the end of the Academy, we each anticipate
taking the state exam. I appreciate any extra time I get to review with the
class and study for the exam.
After studying with Director Baca, we had a very important
workout with our PT instructors. The workout, which is called “Murph”, is done
in honor of Michael P. Murphy, a former US Navy Seal and recipient of the Medal
of Honor for his actions in the War in Afghanistan. While the workout is
physically demanding, the message behind it is to never give up and always
fight on.
We completed the workout as a class, supporting each other every step
of the way, never giving up and fighting till the end. As I was trying to catch
my breath, I looked around and was incredibly proud of my fellow recruits. We
have all come a long way and to be able to finish this workout as one is a true
testament to how hard everyone wants to achieve the goal of becoming POST-certified.
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