Mark Waldo — Instructor Profile

About Mark Waldo

Mark Waldo is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Forensics 360, a professional forensic training company dedicated to advancing excellence in crime scene investigation and forensic science education. With more than three decades of experience in law enforcement and forensic services, Mark brings real-world insight and practical expertise to every course he teaches.

Mark is a retired Forensic Services Supervisor with the Santa Ana Police Department, where he spent over 31 years working complex crime scenes, supervising forensic personnel, and developing training programs for investigators. His extensive background spans crime scene investigation, evidence documentation, latent print processing, shooting incident documentation, and courtroom testimony.

He holds a Master of Science in Forensic Science, a Graduate Certificate in Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management with an emphasis in Leadership. Mark is also a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst (CSCSA) through the International Association for Identification and currently serves on the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.

As an instructor, Mark is known for his hands-on, skills-based teaching style that emphasizes proper methodology, defensible practices, and professional confidence. His courses are designed to bridge the gap between theory and application—preparing students to perform their duties accurately, document their work thoroughly, and clearly articulate their findings in the field, laboratory, and courtroom.

Through Forensics 360, Mark remains committed to mentoring the next generation of forensic professionals and raising the standard of forensic training nationwide.