Digital Photography for the First Responder is a 6-hour hands-on course that will prepare the first responding police officer to maximize the use of a compact point-and-shoot digital camera to best document injuries, accident scenes, crime scenes, disasters, and other emergency situations.

Officers will learn the capabilities, controls, and modes of operation of their point-and-shoot digital camera; how to ensure images are in focus; how to ensure images are properly exposed; how to ensure images are properly lit; what to photograph and document on first arrival; how to store and protect the images; and much more.  The importance of digital image integrity and essential department policies to ensure digital image integrity will be discussed.

Class size: minimum 10, maximum 15

Class duration: 6-hours

Prerequisites: must have a digital point-and-shoot camera to bring to class

Cost: $100 – $150 based on location – Qualifies for MCOLES 302 funding reimbursement