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LOCATION:200 N 12th St  West Columbia\, SC 29169-6458 US
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SUMMARY:Evidence Essentials 11.20.2026 SC
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong></strong></p>\nWest Columbia Fire D
 epartment hosts an Evidence Essentials class<br />\nDate: November 20\, 20
 26<br />\nLocation: West Columbia City Hall\, New Brookland Room<br />\n20
 0 N. 12th St<br />\nWest Columbia\, SC 29169<br />\nClass starts at 8am\n<
 p>\n</p>\n<div>\nThis foundational course provides comprehensive instructi
 on on the identification\, preservation\, and collection of evidence at fi
 re and arson scenes. Participants will gain knowledge of proper techniques
 \, tools\, and protocols that ensure evidence is collected systematically 
 and maintained in a manner that upholds its integrity and reliability thro
 ughout the investigative process.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThrough a combinat
 ion of lecture and practical discussion\, students will explore common typ
 es of physical evidence encountered during fire investigations\, learn str
 ategies to minimize contamination or loss\, and understand documentation p
 ractices that support continuity and accuracy in casework. Emphasis is pla
 ced on reinforcing professional standards that can be applied across a var
 iety of investigative environments.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThis course is d
 esigned for fire investigators\, law enforcement personnel\, and other pro
 fessionals who may be responsible for handling evidence in the field. It i
 s also an excellent preparatory step for those intending to pursue the IAA
 I Evidence Collection Technician (ECT) Practicum.&nbsp\;\n<div></div>\n<di
 v></div>\n<div><br />\n</div>\n<div><strong>Registration Fees:</strong></d
 iv>\n<div>IAAI-Member $195.00&nbsp\;</div>\n<div>Non-Member $265.00&nbsp\;
 </div>\n<p>Debit/Credit Card payments only. If you must use a check or oth
 er means please contact <a href="mailto:">IAAI-Training@firearson.com</a>&
 nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<div>\n<strong>All IAAI courses are subject to canc
 ellation or postponement at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. Regi
 stered participants will be notified as soon as possible.</strong><br />\n
 </div>\n<p><strong><span class="cf0">Notice</span><span class="cf1">: Phot
 os and testimonials collected during this course may be used for IAAI prom
 otional purposes\, including the website and social media.</span></strong>
 \n</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p><span class="cf0"><strong>Cancellation and Refund Po
 licy</strong></span></p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Cancellations re
 ceived 31 days or more prior to the course start date are eligible for a f
 ull refund of the registration fee.</span></p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p><span class=
 "cf1">Cancellations received within 30 days of the course start date are n
 on-refundable.</span></p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Registrants who
  are unable to attend may\, at the discretion of the International Associa
 tion of Arson Investigators (IAAI)\, substitute another eligible individua
 l from the same organization\, provided written notice is received prior t
 o the course start date.</span></p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Failu
 re to attend a course without prior written cancellation (no-shows) will n
 ot be eligible for a refund.</span></p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n
 <p>Questions?&nbsp\;<a href="mailto:IAAI-Training@firearson.com" style="fo
 nt-style: normal\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: nor
 mal\; font-weight: 400\;">IAAI-Training@firearson.com</a>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\
 n</p>\n<div>All IAAI offerings are subject to cancellation or changes.</di
 v>\n</div>
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