Computer/Laptop

(Must have Adobe Acrobat/Reader installed)

Proper Power Cords/Connections

Timer

Phones

(One phone with speakerphone capabilities for the competitor, One phone for the actor, Two phones must be able to make and receive calls)

Digital Emergency Call Sheet

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Room Caller Room

(These areas should be secluded and not visible to anyone other than those directly involved in the event.)

Actor Room Room

(These areas should be secluded and not visible to anyone other than those directly involved in the event.)

Tape to mark start/stop lines for each stage

4’ simulated wall, competitors must go completely over the wall

Low crawl obstacle 2.5’ high by 3’ wide, for a distance of 3 yards (9 ft), padding must be provided for the area under the low crawl.

8” step box capable of holding competitor with full duty gear

Large Cones

(8 Large Cones (4 large cones for Serpentine run. See diagram for placement)(3 large cones for 90 degree turns)(1 large cone for suspect identification))

Mannequin drag (an approximately 150 pound “dummy” with harness for pulling )

Laser Targeting System

Stopwatch

Red Flags

((for event assistants))

Suspect “Script”

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing utensil

Suspect posters to place at “suspect identification” station

(use of suspect posters are allowed if actors are unavailable. Posters shall be mounted and secured at least 12" off the ground. Posters need to be secured to negate wind blowing them out of veiw during the event.)

Large Area Indoor/ outdoors

(This event must be held in an area large enough to allow for the event stages to be properly spaced. Ground surface must be of solid surface and flat as to not create an increased level of difficulty or safety hazard for the competitors. (examples: athletic gyms, cafeterias, and large common areas are acceptable locations for this event. Areas with sand, mud, and turf are not acceptable))

150 feet of 1.5 inch fire hose with an attached hose line nozzle

(Hose line will need to be painted at 8’ and 25’ sections from the coupling on the nozzle side prior to the event)

traffic cones

red flag

Drag mannequin

(an approximately 150 pound “dummy” with harness for pulling)

Tape measure

10 lb Sledge hammer

piece of fire equipment weighing 20 - 30 lbs.

((ie: large fire extinguisher, chainsaw without chain, water can, etc.))

five gallon bucket with a carry handle filled with kitty litter

((extras should be available in the event a handle breaks during the competition))

Bus sized tire

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Timer

Large Area Outdoor

(A paved or grassy area large enough to accommodate a total straight distance of 120 feet.)

1.5 inch fire hose with an attached hose line nozzle

(150 feet)

Traffic Cones

Red Flag

Drag Mannequin

(an approximately 150 pound “dummy”)

Tape measure

Bus sized tire

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Timer

Large Area Outdoor

(A paved or grassy area large enough to accommodate a total straight distance of 170 feet.)

Assorted Simulated Human Bones

Rubric/Score Sheets

Timer

Class or flex area Indoor

(large enough to accommodate competitors, judges, and a table containing bones.)

Blood Spatter

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Timer

Large Area Indoor

(Mock crime scene with significant blood spatter pattern. Classroom or flex area large enough to accommodate competitors and crime scene.)

Timer

Simulated weapons

Reflective Safety Vests for Judges

Materials to black out room, if necessary

Rubric/Score Sheets

Multiple Connected Rooms Indoor

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Large area indoor/outdoor

(This event may be held in a room large enough to accommodate three people and the Bunker Gear setup. The event may also be held outdoors on a solid ground surface and flat as to not create an increased level of difficulty or safety hazard for the competitors. (examples: athletic gyms, cafeterias, and large common areas are acceptable locations for this event. Areas with sand, mud, or unlevel ground are unacceptable))

Materials needed to create/represent a mock jail cell

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Large Room or Jail Cell Indoor

Tables and chairs for competitors

Table and chairs for judges

Presentation table

Timer

Multiple copies of the criminal case file

Rubric/Score sheet

Writing utensil

Large Room Indoor

(Room for competitors to prepare their case)

Simulated courtroom Indoor

Table for presentation materials

Table and 2 chairs for Judge and Room Moderator

Timer

Rubrics

Classroom or large flex area Indoor

(Classroom or flex area large enough to accomodate competitors, judges, room moderator and tables.)

Vehicle for the purpose of setting up a crash scene

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheet

Writing Utensil

Large Area Outdoor

(Outdoor area large enough to accomodate a simulated crash scene.)

Mock Crime Scene

Item to be packaged by competitors

(# of teams = # of items needed. Provide enough of the same type of item so that unpackaging does not have to be completed between teams. Example: The packaged item is a wine glass. 10 teams = 10 individual wine glasses)

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Large Classroom or Flex Area Indoor

(A classroom or flex area large enough to accommodate a three person team, a judge, moderator, and a crime scene. This area should be secluded and not visible to anyone other than those directly involved in the event.)

Large Classroom or Flex Area Indoor

(A classroom or flex area large enough to accommodate a three person team, a judge, and a moderator. This room will need to be close to the Crime Scene location, however competitors shall not be able to view or hear actions taking place in the crime scene room.)

Simulated weapons

((knife, gun) if used during scenario by actors)

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheet

Writing Utensil

Classroom or large flex area Indoor

(Classroom or flex area large enough to accommodate the Judge, Moderator, Actors, Competitors.)

Patrol Vehicles equipped with light bar/ siren/ PA system

Civilian Vehicle (if keyless entry, keys must be available to the actor for use in simulation)

Any weapons or simulated contraband required as part of the scenario for the actor(s).

Large Concrete Area Outdoor

(Concrete outdoor area with enough room to accomodate 2 patrol vehicles and 1 civilian vehicle in a standard high risk traffic stop formation. This event will be conducted outdoors regardless of weather conditions.)

One sealed evidence package per team with several pieces of the selected fiber enclosed in a paper bindle.

((each team must be provided an identical fiber sample for analysis. Example: 10 teams= 10 sealed evidence packages containing fiber evidence.))

3 “known” evidence samples for comparison in Phase II wrapped in paper bindle or coin envelope only

(( Example: 10 teams = 10 known A, 10 known B, 10 known C))

Long handled lighter

Votive type candle

Compound microscopes

Evidence Tape

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Manilla Folder to place each teams documents in

Science Classroom with lab height tables Indoor

(Science classroom with lab height tables preferred, lab stools or chairs for students to sit on during analysis and writing phases.)

Object containing 1 print per item per competitor.

((Each competitor shall receive the same items for fingerprinting, no exceptions. Example: 1 wine glass, 1 metal spoon is provided for competitor number 1. You will need an identical wine glass and metal spoon for each competitor. 10 Competitors = 10 identical wine glasses, 10 identical metal spoons. The same number of workable fingerprints shall be left on each item in the same relative location.))

Timer

Fingerprint backing cards

(( 2 per competitor ))

Paperwork for Phase II

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Manila envelope to contain each of the competitors completed documents

Classroom or large flex area Indoor

(Phase I: Individual workstations for each competitor. Standing height tables are preferred when available. Classroom or flex area large enough to accommodate competitors and tables.)

Classroom or large flex area Indoor

(Phase II: Individual workstations for each competitor. Each competitor must be provided a chair and a work surface suitable for spreading out multiple documents for analysis. The competitors may not be seated in a position to view another competitors documents. Classroom or flex area large enough to accommodate competitors and tables.)

CPR Dummy or Mannequin

Training AED

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Large Area indoor/outdoor

(This event may be held in a room large enough to accommodate three people and the event scenario. The event may also be held outdoors on a solid ground surface and flat as to not create an increased level of difficulty or safety hazard for the competitors. (examples: athletic gyms, cafeterias, and common areas are acceptable locations for this event. Areas with sand, mud, or unlevel ground are unacceptable))

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Large Area indoor/outdoor

(This event must be held in an area large enough to allow for the event requirements. The area needs to contain at least two (2) corners for the competitor to clear. This event may be conducted indoors or outdoors.)

Booking station that includes fingerprint card holder and an ink pad

Handcuffs

Weapon if used in the scenario

Disinfectant wipes

Cleaning supplies to remove ink from inmate

Inventory form

Inmate fingerprint card

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Large Room Indoor

Chair

(3 chairs for INTERVIEW 4 chairs for TESTING)

Table

(1 table for INTERVIEW 3 tables ( Tester,Tester, Moderator) for TESTING)

Copies of tests provided by TPSA board.

(for TESTING)

Classroom or large flex area Indoor

(FOR INTERVIEW: Classroom or flex area large enough to accommodate competitors, judges, room moderator and tables.)

Classroom or large flex area Indoor

(FOR TESTING: Classroom or flex area large enough to accommodate competitors, judges, room moderator and tables.)

Tables and Chairs for competitors

Presentation table

Table and Chairs for judges

Timer

Multiple copies of the criminal case file

Rubric/Score sheet

Writing utensil

Room for competitors to prepare their case Indoor

Simulated courtroom Indoor

Tables and Chairs for competitors

Presentation Table

Tables and Chairs for judges

Timer

Multiple copies of the event scenario

(This must include the case in which the expert is testifying. Specification of the scientific field of expertise to the competitor. Curriculum Vitae of the Expert Witness.)

Rubric/Score sheet

Writing utensil

Classroom or large flex area Indoor

(Room for competitors to prepare predicate questions)

Classroom or Large Flex Area Indoor

(Room for competitors to qualify the expert witness)

Computer

((For Video Projection, competitors are not provided with computers) Event computer must have a USB connection)

Projector

Speakers

Internet Connection

Proper Connection Cords

Timer

Video containing event scenario

Rubric/Score Sheets

Blank Paper

(Enough for all competitors to write their notes)

Extra Pencils

(In case of broken leads)

Classroom or large flex area Indoor

(A classroom or flex area large enough to accomodate all competitors and personnel. This area should be secluded and not visible to anyone other than those directly involved in the event.)

Timer

Simulated walls

((ie: Tables, temp. Walls, solid material, etc))

Open doorway or simulated doorway

Blacked out goggles if a darked out room(s) is/are not available

Tape

Tools/Equipment for maze

((ie: Sledge hammer, pick axe, flat head axe, rope, fire extinguisher, etc.))

Baby mannequin or doll

Materials to black out room, if necessary

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

A large dark room or multiple small dark connected rooms Indoor

Timer

Rubric/Score Sheets

Writing Utensil

Multiple Connected Rooms Indoor

((False walls may be used))

Patrol Vehicle equipped with light bar/ siren/ PA system

Civilian Vehicle

Concrete Area Outdoor

(Concrete outdoor area with enough room to accommodate a patrol vehicle and a civilian vehicle in a standard traffic stop. This event will be conducted outdoors regardless of weather conditions.)