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Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Winter 2015
Pacific Northwest
Division IAI
From the desk of PNWD-IAI’s President
Sherrie Wraspir 2014-2015
Greetings to you,
Registration for the 51st Annual PNWD-IAI Annual Training Conference is under
way! This year’s conference will be held at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel in Portland, Oregon, May 19-22nd.
The newly renovated hotel is just a short, free shuttle ride from the airport and parking is free as well!
This year’s conference is packed full of great lectures and workshops in a wide range of forensic disciplines to
offer a well-rounded educational opportunity. Look for a complete listing in the conference flyer included in this
newsletter or on our website. The workshops will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so register early to
reserve your spot!
Both member registration, as well as vendor registration can be completed online through PayPal at
www.pnwdiai.org. You can also mail in your registration, along with payment, using one of the payment
methods located at the bottom of the registration form.
Certification testing will be available this year on Thursday, May 21st. Check the appropriate box on the registration form and return it by March 31st so we can arrange a proctor. If you are unsure if your application will be
approved before the conference, please check with your certification committee.
We made a few changes this year that I hope you find exciting. The traditional Tuesday and Wednesday night
festivities have been combined into one special night to allow a free night to explore and network on your own.
The “President’s Social” will be held at McMenamin’s Kennedy School on Tuesday night from 6-11pm. Check out
their website at http://www.mcmenamins.com/1292-kennedy-school-wedding-overview .
In addition, Comedian, William Halliburton, “The Comic Cop,” will be preforming at our banquet Thursday
evening. He is a Sergeant with the Portland Police Bureau as well as a stand-up comic/actor who has been
performing in clubs and at corporate shows in the US for more than 20 years. We are excited to have him join us!
I would also like to encourage you to take the time to nominate a well deserving member who has made a valuable
contribution to forensic science and has provided outstanding service to the PNWD-IAI. Nominations for the
Outstanding Achievement Award need to be in by March 1st application is on our website and in this newsletter .
I know we have many members who embody the ideals of this award, so please take the time to recognize these
amazing individuals!
The board has been working extremely hard and it’s exciting to see it all coming together.
I can’t wait to see you all in Portland!
Sherrie Wraspir
PNWD-IAI President
Pacific Northwest Division IAI
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Urgent
Request for Assistance
The Nampa City Police Department in Nampa, Idaho is
requesting information regarding Job Descriptions and
Salary Ranges for a Full-Time Latent Print Examiner.
They are currently in the process of creating this type of
position for their Department and would appreciate any
information our members could share.
Although, it is short notice...the information is needed
before February 26, 2015!!
Please forward a copy of Latent Print Examiner Job
Descriptions along with Salary Ranges to:
Tara Koho, CLPE
Nampa City Police Dept.
208-468-5676
kohot@cityofnampa.us
Or at:
tckoho@outlook.com
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Introducing Connor Luthy, New Division Webmaster
The Board entered into an agreement with Connor Luthy to become our new
Webmaster beginning January 1. Connor is the son of current 1st Vice President
Jim Luthy and currently lives in Seattle and works full time at Starbucks in the
Madison Park area.
Connor’s IT experience began in high school, an experience which landed him an
internship and position at the Department of Corrections. He then went on to
spend more than two years working for Tokyo Electron in a contract position at
Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon. About a year ago, Connor resigned that position so he
could move to Seattle.
Connor is also a U.S. Army reservist, specializing in Electronic Communications.
The Board is very grateful for Connor’s predecessor as Webmaster, Boyd Baumgartner. Boyd facilitated a lot of changes to the website the past few years and
has been very helpful to Connor in the transition.
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Registration fees (see registration form in this packet)
Full week: Members $250
Single day: Members $100
Non-members $325
Non-members $125
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships may be available for those needing financial assistance to attend the conference. See the division website for details. The deadline to apply is March 20.
Location and directions
The Sheraton is located near the Portland International Airport at 8235 NE Airport Way.
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From I-205, take exit 24 and turn onto NE
Airport Way westbound.
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Turn right and then left onto NE Airport
Way Frontage Rd.
Room rates
Room rates for the conference are $124 to
$154 per night. For reservations please call 1800-325-3535 and state that you are with the
PNWD-IAI. Reservations must be made by
April 27, 2015 to receive the group rate.
Parking
Government employees can take advantage of special savings at the Sheraton Portland Airport with up to 10
days of complimentary parking.
Airport shuttle/public transit
Free round trip shuttle service is available 24hours a day to the airport, Cascade Station and MAX Light Rail.
The Mt. Hood Avenue MAX station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel and goes to downtown Portland. Twohour tickets and 1-day, 7-day, 14-day and 30-day passes are available.
Certification testing
If you are awaiting approval for certification testing in your field and wish to take the test at the conference,
check the appropriate box on the registration form and return it by March 31 so that we can arrange for a proctor
for your test. Testing is scheduled for Thursday, May 21. If you are unsure if your application will be approved
before the conference, please check with your certification committee.
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2015 PNWD-IAI Conference Agenda
Tuesday, May 19—General Session (8:00-5:00)
Thursday, May 21—Workshops
Sgt. Rich Austria and Jenna Plank
The Heather Mallory Homicide
Bill Schneck
Forensic Trace Evidence Documentation and Collection:
Crime Scene to the Laboratory (8:00-12:00)
Marian Price
The Universal Face Workstation—An Overview
Dr. Nici Vance
I Dig Your Bones: Adventures in Oregon Forensic
Anthropology from the Oregon State Medical
Examiner's Office
Heidi Eldridge
The Whys and Hows of Latent Print Documentation
Dan Alessio
The Clackamas Town Center Shooting
Dan Alessio
Don't Lick This Gun (And Other Firearm Safety Tips)
(8:00-12:00)
Sandy Siegel
Discussion of Simultaneous Impressions (8:00-12:00)
Carey Hall
Forensic Errors: How to Discuss Being Wrong (1:004:30)
Trevor Allen
Latent Blood Detection Reagents (1:00-4:30)
President’s Social
Wednesday, May 20--Workshops
Sandy Siegel
Basic Pattern Interpretation (1:00-4:30)
Heidi Eldridge
Latent and Tenprint Testimony: How to Be
Transparent Without Feeling Naked (8:00-12:00)
General Business Meeting (4:30-5:30)
Marian Price
Universal Latent Workstation (ULW) Software—The
Basics (8:00-12:00)
Friday, May 22—General Session (8:00-12:00)
Daniel O'Kelly
Firearm and Ammunition Classification (8:00-12:00)
Carey Hall and Dr. Allison Loll
Analysis: Documentation, Tools and Approach
(8:00-4:00)
Sandy Siegel
Distortion: Analysis and Discussion (Cause and Effect)
(1:00-5:00)
Jonathyn Priest
Recognizing and Documenting Bloodstain Pattern Evidence (1:00-5:00)
Banquet
Tori Dickerson
Powder Suspension Solutions: Not Just For Tape
Anymore
Steven Johnson
Update on the Status of the Organization of Scientific
Area Committees
Trevor Allen
Documenting Crime Scenes using 3-D Scanning
Don Ledbetter
Café Racer Shootings
Pacific Northwest Division IAI
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Willie Halliburton "The Comic Cop”
to perform at Thursday’s Banquet
Willie Halliburton, "The Comic Cop," is a Sergeant with the Portland Police
Bureau. Willie has been performing comedy for over 20 years. Willie's
quick wit and instant likability has made him one of the most sought-after
comedians in the Northwest. Willie's love for performing in front of
audiences has led him to courtrooms throughout the U.S.
Willie will be performing Thursday night at our Banquet after the new
President and Board are introduced. Be sure to come prepared to laugh!
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Presentation Summaries
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The Heather Mallory Homicide—Sgt. Rich Austria and Jenna Plank
Heather Mallory was last seen on March 8, 2008 after an argument with her husband, Brian Cole.
Cole became the primary suspect after numerous inconsistent statements and circumstantial evidence
caused detectives to focus on him. Heather’s disappearance was soon classified as a Homicide. Following two years of extensive investigation, Heather Mallory’s skeletal remains were found in a wooded area in Estacada, OR. Evidence from the dump site and from the autopsy eventually led to Brian
Cole’s arrest for murder. In June 2011, following a three-week jury trial, Brian Cole was found guilty
of murdering his wife. The successful prosecution was based upon excellent upfront investigation by
uniformed officers, an extremely thorough investigative suspect interview which identified inconsistencies with forensic and scene evidence, and a very creative investigative and prosecution team.
The Universal Face Workstation (UFW)–An Overview—Marian Price
This presentation is designed to provide an overview of the Universal Face Workstation (UFW) software. The UFW software is an investigative tool supported and provided by the FBI’s Criminal Justice
Information Services (CJIS) Division. It is used to conduct image retrieval and face recognition searches of the Interstate Photo System (IPS). This presentation will provide a high-level overview of the
UFW software and its user interface.
I Dig Your Bones: Adventures in Forensic Anthropology from the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s
Office—Dr. Nici Vance
What happens when mysterious human remains are found in the woods? How are bodies identified,
even after death and decomposition? Dr. Nici Vance provides a glimpse into the life of bones, bodies,
and biological anthropology as she explains how skeletal remains are discovered, recovered, and analyzed for identification purposes. Dr. Vance will present numerous interesting case studies from Oregon, and discuss the importance of DNA analysis in bringing closure to families of missing persons and
what investigators, forensic scientists, and the general public can do to help.
The Whys and Hows of Latent Print Documentation—Heidi Eldridge
It is increasingly being suggested by researchers, critics, and court decisions that contemporaneous
bench notes for latent print examinations are desirable, yet many agencies do not currently have SOPs
that define what notes are required, and many latent print examiners don’t take any notes at all, or
reserve note-taking for exceptionally difficult cases.
Part of the problem seems to be that agencies and practitioners fear that the note-taking process will
be unnecessarily time-consuming, while for others, the will is there, but they just don’t know where to
start: Which latents require documentation? How much is necessary? How should we define
“complex”?
This lecture will begin with a discussion of why contemporaneous bench notes are desirable. Who are
we taking them for? Why are we taking them? What do we hope to accomplish or convey with our
bench notes? We will then look at some latents and discuss some common attributes of different latent prints that can help to identify the ones that would benefit from more in-depth documentation.
Finally, we will examine one agency’s journey to try to develop reasonable minimum standards for
documentation that people can live with and implement operationally.
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The Clackamas Town Center Shooting—Dan Alessio
On December 11, 2012, a gunman entered the Clackamas Town Center Mall in Clackamas, Oregon
and opened fire. This presentation will cover events leading up to, during, and after the shooting
incident.
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Latent and Tenprint Testimony: How to Be Transparent Without Feeling Naked—Heidi Eldridge
For over a century, friction ridge testimony hasn’t changed much. Some of the things traditionally
said don’t really make much sense. Some of them are based more on belief than science. But there
were rarely challenges to these assertions. Then, in 2009, the release of the NAS report changed the
landscape of the courtroom. New types of challenges appeared. Examiners were instructed to avoid
certain phrases, but weren’t really told what to say instead. More than five years have passed since
the NAS report. It is time for friction ridge examiners to find a way to move forward.
This workshop will walk though some of the tough concepts that come up in court. We will discuss
error rate, discriminability, specificity, certainty, variability, bias, uniqueness, and the identification
decision in the context of the relevant population as well as going over recent research papers that
can be used to support testimony.
These topics will be covered in an open, transparent, and non-defensive way that shows friction
ridge examiners one way to present their findings without feeling exposed. There will be interactive
discussions and opportunities to answer some tough questions in the “new way” in a nonthreatening environment.
Universal Latent Workstation (ULW) Software–The Basics—Marian Price
This workshop will focus on the features and functionality of the Universal Latent Workstation
(ULW) software. The ULW software offers users a variety of case management and processing tools
and will enable latent examiners to search the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) by finger,
palm, or supplemental images. This session will primarily focus on the use of the software as it relates to latent fingerprint transactions. Some of the information covered in this session includes:
managing transactions; encoding minutiae points; adjusting file penetration; designating repositories for searches; and conducting comparisons of fingerprints with possible candidates returned
from the NGI.
This workshop is designed for Latent Print Examiners who are new to the ULW software, are utilizing an older version of the ULW software, and enter latent prints in the ULW for search through the
FBI’s Biometric Repository.
Firearm and Ammunition Classification—Daniel O’Kelly
Recognizing something as “a gun” or “ammunition” is not enough. The professional investigator
must be able to competently identify and classify what they find at a crime scene. This course will
equip the learner with the skills to determine what qualifies as ammunition, or as a firearm, even
when it's not so obvious. It will also give him/her the ability to categorize a firearm or ammunition,
recognize special features, and to determine whether its features violate the law. This course will
enable the attendee to use the proper terminology on their evidence tags and reports and avoid criticism by Supervision and Defense Attorneys.
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Analysis: Documentation, Tools and Approach—Dr. Allison Loll and Carey Hall
This workshop will emphasize the importance of the analysis portion of the ACE-V comparison process. Research and review of previous errors has revealed the danger in disregarding a careful approach to the analysis phase, especially for complex latent prints. This workshop intends to stress the
importance of a thorough analysis in order to ensure the correct value determinations are being
made, reduce bias in the comparison phase, shorten the time spent searching, and reduce all types of
errors. The workshop includes a lecture portion which focuses on the research of the analysis phase to
date, recognizing distortions, determining specificity of features, and assigning evaluative weights to
the features in a latent. Discussion will include value determinations of latent prints, and the new ULW
tools that are available to aid in determining value. Students will participate in practical exercises
where they will create quality maps and use the GYRO approach to chart latent prints. Many of the
latent prints used in this class were used in previous research studies, giving the students the opportunity to be evaluated in relation to the original study participants.
Distortion: Analysis and Discussion (Cause and Effect)—Sandy Siegel
Friction ridge skin does not reproduce exactly when recorded. In almost every recording of friction
ridge detail there is some type of distortion. Fortunately, most of the time distortion does not detract
from identifications being made. An important part of any fingerprint or latent print training program
is the recognition and analysis of distortion to determine its impact in the examination and comparison of friction ridge impressions and then describing it to other examiners or in a courtroom setting.
This workshop is designed for the fingerprint and especially the latent print examiner who has received training in friction ridge comparisons. It combines analysis of friction ridge detail, documentation of the observed distortion “Effect”, and the description of the possible “Causes” of the distortion.
After a Power Point presentation, the students will be divided into teams. They will be given sets of
friction ridge prints for analysis and be asked to present the observed “Effect” and describe the possible effect. The objective is for the student to analyze, document, and articulate different aspects of
friction ridge distortion.
Magnifiers are not needed. The presentation has been updated and the images change each year.
Recognizing and Documenting Bloodstain Pattern Evidence—Jonathyn Priest
Proper documentation of bloodstains at the crime scene is an important and necessary part of any
criminal investigation where bloodstains exist. For many law enforcement agencies, processing these
bloodstain scenes is the domain of the general assignment crime scene detective or technician. Agencies employing bloodstain pattern analysts will typically use these experienced individuals at such
scenes. Unfortunately, trained and experienced bloodstain pattern analysts are not always available to
assist the personnel tasked with documenting the bloodstain scene.
This workshop is designed to familiarize all individuals having a responsibility for documenting or processing the bloodstain scene. Workshop participants will gain recognition of bloodstain patterns and
be provided a means for the proper documentation of stains and stain patterns.
The photographs and documents created when using these methodologies can be useful for the
bloodstain pattern analyst tasked with analyzing or evaluating the scene at some later time. Individuals trained and experienced in bloodstain pattern analysis and documentation can also benefit from a
review of the techniques and methods discussed in this workshop.
Previous bloodstain pattern analysis training is valuable; however, attendees need not have experience in bloodstain evidence recognition to participate in this workshop.
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Forensic Trace Evidence Documentation and Collection: Crime Scene to the Laboratory—Bill Schneck
A variety of less commonly encountered trace evidence materials will be discussed with specific information on how to properly document and collect them. Demonstrations will provide the rationale for
specific collection methods. You will be able to see firsthand what can occur when evidence is improperly collected. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the documentation and proper collection of materials including botanicals, soil, dried gastric contents, vehicle lamps, impressions, paint
and many others.
Don’t Lick This Gun (And Other Firearm Safety Tips)—Dan Alessio
This workshop will cover firearms mechanisms and safe handling. Various types of firearms will be present so the students can handle them and learn about how each mechanism operates. We will cover
topics such as firearms safeties, chambered indicators, and do’s and don’ts from a firearms examiner
perspective.
Discussion of Simultaneous Impressions—Sandy Siegel
Simultaneous impressions are described as two or more prints deposited concurrently. The determination of simultaneity may permit the examiner to understand how an object was touched or held. This
can be used to narrow the examination process or AFIS searches. The analysis of these impressions is
an advanced technique.
The objective of this workshop is to advance the understanding and recognition of simultaneous prints.
Using existing skills the students will gain greater confidence in determining simultaneous impression.
Topics of discussion:
• SWGFAST Guidelines
• Patterson vs. Massachusetts Commonwealth
• Documentation
Prior experience with comparing latent prints and the study of distortion will be helpful. A practical
exercise will follow the presentation. You will need to bring a magnifying glass.
Forensic Errors: How to Discuss Being Wrong—Carey Hall
How would you answer the question: Have you ever made an error? If you have never made a mistake
the answer is easy and obvious. However, if you are a normal human examiner you have made an error. The range of possible errors spans from minor clerical mistakes to erroneous identifications. The
fear and stigma attached to committing erroneous exclusions or identifications can be crippling. This
workshop will provide some guidance on how you personally react to the news you have made an error and how to move forward with your career in forensics (*hint: it isn’t to quit). If you believe you are
one of the few individuals that have never made an error, please join us--we’d love to bask in the glory
of your perfection! The rest of us will learn to use root cause analysis, human factors, and current research to understand and discuss with co-workers, supervisors, and juries how errors generate, what it
means to be a human expert, and how to prevent future mistakes.
Latent Blood Detection Reagents—Trevor Allen
This half-day workshop will include a classroom session on the latent blood detection reagents Amido
Black, Bluestar® Forensic, Leucocrystal Violet, and Fluorescein, followed by practical hands-on demonstrations. The lecture will consist of common recipe instructions, application techniques, and a background on the theory behind how each reagent works. The demonstrations will include visualizations
on various substrates and photographic techniques.
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Basic Pattern Interpretation—Sandy Siegel
In this day of AFIS and Automation the art of Pattern Interpretation of fingerprint patterns is becoming a lost art form. Some Latent Print Examiners today and even some Ten-Print Examiners do not
use all of the different rules for pattern interpretation.
The workshop starts off with a general overview of the rules of pattern interpretation as outlined in
The Science of Fingerprints as published by the U.S. Department of Justice (Green Book). Then the students will be presented with an exercise with 40 prints.
Magnifiers are not needed. The Henry filing system will not be covered.
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Powder Suspension Solutions: Not Just For Tape Anymore—Tori Dickerson
Powder suspension solutions such as WetWop™ are typically used to process the adhesive side of
tape for the presence of latent prints. This presentation will discuss a validation study that investigated the use of powder suspension solutions to develop latent prints on a variety of other non-porous
and semi-porous surfaces. Results of the validation study will be discussed including what powder
suspension solutions performed the best, sequential order of processing techniques, lifting techniques, and methods of application.
Update on the Status of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees—Steven Johnson
Mr. Johnson’s presentation will focus on efforts in the forensics community to establish the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) that will be the federal government’s primary source for
the development of standards and guidelines across a broad range of forensic disciplines. The OSAC
will depend upon 24 subcommittees that represent forensic disciplines ranging from the traditional
(pattern evidence) to the unusual (cadaver dogs). As a member of the Forensic Science Standards
Board (FSSB), which provides oversight to the OSAC, Mr. Johnson has some general insight as to the
current state of affairs and direction of the program. In this short presentation, Mr. Johnson will
bring interested parties up to speed on the progress of the OSAC, some of the history that led us to
this point, and the future of this important standards development entity. In addition to his role on
the FSSB, Mr. Johnson is the current President of the International Association for Identification (IAI)
and is Senior Vice President of West Virginia Operations for Ideal Innovations, a Federal Contracting
company that supports forensics and biometrics world-wide.
Documenting Crime Scenes using 3-D Scanning—Trevor Allen
This presentation will introduce the audience to High Definition Surveying (HDS) as a method to 3D
map crime scenes. The basic theory behind 3D laser scanning and how measurements are made will
be presented, along with how this new technique has been implemented into casework for the
Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team.
Café Racer Shootings—Don Ledbetter
On May 30, 2012 Ian Stawicki entered Café Racer, a restaurant and bar in Seattle’s University District.
When he left a few moments later, five people had been shot–four of them fatally. Stawicki fled the
scene and later carjacked a vehicle downtown, fatally shooting the driver. A city-wide manhunt ensued, and Stawicki was located in West Seattle, where he committed suicide in front of officers. In
the span of 5 hours Stawicki killed 6 people, with multiple crime scenes more than 10 miles apart.
Detective Ledbetter was responsible for processing the initial scene. He will discuss scene processing,
and the challenges of documenting the acts of a mobile mass murderer.
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Speaker Biographies
Dan Alessio has been a Forensic Scientist with the Oregon State Police Portland Metro Forensic Laboratory for fifteen years. He is a Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner and is also a member of the Crime Scene Response Team. He is a Distinguished Member of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners and
past President of the Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists. He is also an Instructor for the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives National Firearms Examiner Academy.
Trevor Allen is a Forensic Scientist with the Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team in the
Spokane Crime Laboratory. Trevor graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He has worked for the WSP since 2007 and has processed over 100 crime scenes
during his time as a crime scene responder.
Sgt. Rich Austria is a Portland Police Homicide Sergeant with 32 years law enforcement (23 years with
Portland, 9 years Honolulu Police Dept.). He has been a Homicide Detective for 7 years and Homicide Sergeant for the last 8 years. He has supervised or investigated over 200 homicides.
Tori Dickerson has been a forensic scientist with the Oregon State Police for the past ten years and is stationed out of the Bend Forensic Laboratory. She specializes in the latent print, crime scene, and biology
disciplines. Tori has been a member of the PNWD-IAI board of directors for the past four years and currently serves as the PNWD-IAI past president. She has instructed numerous groups of law enforcement
personnel, forensic scientists, students, and members of the community on forensic science topics including laboratory capabilities, photography, latent print examination, and crime scene investigation. Tori
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in forensic science from the University of North Dakota.
Heidi Eldridge has been a forensic scientist for over 11 years, 10 of which have been as a latent print examiner. Heidi is an IAI Certified Latent Print Examiner, sits on the JFI Editorial Board, and was a member of
SWGFAST until its dissolution. She is now a member of the newly-formed Friction Ridge Subcommittee of
the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC). Heidi has been teaching latent print testimony for 5
years and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Forensic Science program at the University of Lausanne,
Switzerland.
Carey Hall, MLS, CLPE, is a Forensic scientist working for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Ms. Hall has worked in latent print comparison for more than seven years and is also an IAI Certified
Latent Print Examiner. Ms. Hall also has experience in evidence processing. She obtained her master’s degree in Legal Studies from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She has unique
insights into the criticisms of forensic science from a legal perspective and how forensic science might improve by embracing an empirical approach to policy creation.
Steven Johnson is a retired law enforcement supervisor with an extensive background in latent print examination, crime scene investigation, forensic art and facial identification. An IAI Certified Latent Print Examiner and Forensic Artist, he is a Senior Vice President for Ideal Innovations, Inc. and provides Program
Management support for the Department of Defense (DoD) Biometrics Identity Management Activity
(BIMA) Examination Support Service Branch. He has worked numerous other forensic/biometric support
contracts for the DoD, both in the United States and abroad. In addition to his work with the DoD, Mr.
Johnson is the current President of the IAI, an Associate Member of the American Academy of Forensic Science, and the International Association of Cranio-Facial Identifiers as well as a member of the newly appointed Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), Forensic Science Standards Board (FSSB). Mr.
Johnson received a BS from the University of Iowa and has over 2000 hours of related forensics training.
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Detective Don Ledbetter is an IAI Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst in the Seattle Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigations Unit. He has 25 years’ experience as a detective and was one of
the founding members of Seattle’s CSI Unit. Since his assignment to CSI, he has been the lead crime
scene detective at more than 25 officer-involved shootings. Detective Ledbetter has taught classes
and workshops for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, the Washington
Homicide Investigators Association, and the Seattle Field Office of the FBI. He is an alumnus of the
National Forensic Academy and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Dr. Allison Loll, CLPE, is a supervisor in the Latent Print Comparative Section at the Phoenix Police
Crime Laboratory. She has more than seven years of experience as a latent examiner and is certified
by the IAI as a Latent Examiner. Dr. Loll obtained her bachelor of science degree in physics from Clarion University and her master’s and Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Arizona State University.
Daniel O’Kelly was born in Chicago and raised in Northwest Indiana. He earned a bachelor’s degree
from Indiana University and for over ten years was a Police Officer for the City of Portage, Indiana.
He then began a 23-year career as an ATF Agent until retiring in 2011. During his ATF tenure he spent
5 years on staff at the ATF National Academy, teaching firearm technology. During his last eleven
years with ATF in the Tampa area he taught nearly 100 firearm seminars to law enforcement across
the U.S., and in Europe and Africa.
After retiring from ATF he spent two years as a corporate Senior Manager for the largest firearm retail sales company in the world, where he developed and delivered a training program nationwide on
ATF Compliance and Identification.
Since 1990 Mr. O’Kelly has been a U.S. District Court-recognized expert witness on the topic of firearms. He is an Armorer for 13 firearm companies and has toured numerous firearm and ammunition
factories in the U.S., Europe and Africa, and holds a patent for firearm design. Since 2011, he has
served as the Director of the International Firearm Specialist Academy.
Jenna Plank started as a Deputy District Attorney with the Multnomah County DA’s Office in
2004/2005. Since joining the office she has worked in misdemeanors, intake, juvenile, neighborhood,
domestic violence, sex crimes, major assault, major vehicular assault, and gang units. Jenna is currently assigned to Unit C which currently prosecutes Class A felony property crimes, felony firearms
offenses, major vehicular assaults and felony gang cases. Over the past ten years Jenna has been assigned to numerous homicide cases, and she currently carries a caseload that includes active and upcoming murder and aggravated murder cases. Jenna was co-counsel in the murder trial of Brian Cole,
and is set to re-try an Aggravated Murder case against defendant Damon Naudain with co-counsel
this spring.
Marian Price has worked as a training instructor for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division since January 1999. She first served as an internal training instructor, teaching courses on a variety of computer applications to CJIS Division employees. In July 2002 Marian accepted a position as a law enforcement training instructor and has
taught classes on the Universal Latent Workstation, the Joint Automated Booking System, the Civil
Applicant System, Face Comparison, and the Uniform Crime Reporting/National Incident-Based Reporting System. She currently serves as one of the lead instructors of the Universal Face Workstation
software. Marian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education from Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia. Prior to her career with the FBI, she taught mathematics and computer classes in the West Virginia state school system.
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Jonathyn Priest is a thirty-two year veteran of the Denver Police Department in Colorado, retiring as the
commander of the Major Crimes Section. He has over twenty-seven years of experience investigating thousands of criminal incidents of violence during his tenure as a detective, supervisor, and command officer.
He is currently a forensic analyst and partner with Bevel, Gardner and Associates, Inc.
Jon is a court-recognized expert in Arizona, Colorado, California, and Texas District Courts and U.S. Federal
Courts in bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene and shooting incident reconstruction, death investigation,
and major case management. In addition to criminal incident testimony, he appears and consults in civil
cases related to death investigations, officer-involved critical incidents, and major case management.
He has an extensive background in the area of death investigation and officer-involved critical incident
investigations. Jon developed the Denver Police Department’s investigation protocol and training curriculums
in the area of death investigation, officer-involved critical incidents, cold case investigations, and interview
and interrogation.
Bill Schneck has been employed as a forensic scientist for 28 years working in both private industry and the
criminal justice system. Bill’s academic training involved degrees in both health science and geology. Bill’s
experience in forensic microanalysis includes the examination of explosives, soil, botanicals, paper, paint, fibers and fabric, hairs, lamps, building materials, food/vomit, glass, impressions, physical match and metals
utilizing a variety of optical and instrumental methods. Bill has been a member of the Washington State
Patrol’s Crime Scene Response Team performing crime scene reconstructions and bloodstain pattern interpretation. Bill is an instructor in forensic microscopy and forensic geology, teaching workshops in the United
States and abroad. In 1995 Bill established Microvision Northwest, an independent forensic laboratory offering services in trace evidence analysis and crime scene reconstruction. Recently Bill was elected to the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) as chair of the Geological Materials committee.
Sandra Siegel started her fingerprint career with the Texas Department of Public Safety working in the
Crime Records Ten-Print Section. She started teaching in 1997 and was responsible for teaching all new employees the technical aspects of pattern interpretation, classification, identification, and AFIS operations. In
December 2002 she look a position as a Latent Print Examiner with the Austin Police Department conducting
AFIS searches, bench work in Latent Prints and Technical Lead for the Latent Print Section. In April of 2014
she accepted a position with the newly formed Houston Forensic Science Center. Sandy teaches all aspects
of fingerprint comparison and pattern interpretation. She is a member of the International Association for
Identification and the Texas and Chesapeake Bay Divisions of the IAI. With the TDIAI she has served on the
Education, Resolution and Membership committees. Sandy obtained her IAI certification for latent prints in
1997. She is also the coordinator for the QUIP section for the JFI and moderator for an informal email group
called FIGS (Fingerprint Interest Group by Sandy) which is dedicated to sharing all aspects of forensics-related
information.
Dr. Nici Vance is from the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory and the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Montana, a master's degree in
anthropology from Portland State University, and a Ph.D. in anatomy from the University of Pretoria (South
Africa) School of Medicine. She has been a forensic scientist, crime scene analyst, and anthropologist for 19
years. Nici currently works in the Forensic Biology section of the crime lab, which analyzes biological evidence
from homicides, attempted homicides, assaults, and high profile cases. She also acts as a liaison to the Medical Examiner's Office as their state forensic anthropologist. She has responded to over 150 crime scenes in
her career and examined bodies and skeletal remains from every county in the state of Oregon. In addition to
loving the dynamic composition of bone as a profession, Nici is a long-distance runner, a novice cyclist, a disc
golfer (unsponsored), and a rabid University of Oregon Ducks fan.
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR IDENTIFICATION
2015 TRAINING SEMINAR MAY 19-22 - PORTLAND, OR
FULL REGISTRATION: Includes Tuesday – Friday attendance including workshops, all lunches,
President’s Social, and Banquet Dinner
Registration
MEMBER REG
NON-MEMBER REG
FULL-TIME STUDENT & BOD REG
$250.00
$325.00
$125.00
DAILY REGISTRATION: Tuesday – Thursday includes lunch
FULL DAY – MEMBERS - $100.00
TUE
WED
THU
BANQUET CHOICE:
NON-MEMBERS – $125.00
FRI
Total Cost:
Beef
Chicken
Veggie
SPECIAL MEAL REQUIREMENTS:_______________________________________________________
SOCIAL EVENT TICKETS (Full Reg. includes 1 ticket for each event – Daily Reg. includes lunch)
QTY
President’s Social
$35.00
Banquet
$50.00
Lunch
$35.00
TUE
WED
COST
THU
Total Cost:
Attendee:
Agency:
Address:
City:
State:
Phone:
Fax:
ZIP:
Email:
PAY ONLINE @ PNWD-IAI by PayPal.
AGENCY PAY ____________________
PAY BY CREDIT CARD: Name on Card: _____________________________________________________________
CC# ________________________________________ Exp ____________ CCV__________ Billing Zip: __________
By check made payable to PNWD-IAI: mail completed registration form and payment to:
Lorene Moore, PNWD-IAI Treasurer 7505 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126 (206) 979-6848 cell (206) 205-7898 fax
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS Lunch included on workshop days – Please select choice(s)
NOTE: Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so register early!
Latent and Tenprint Testimony: How to Be Transparent Without Feeling Naked: 8:00 – 12:00
Max 24 participants - Heidi Eldridge, Las Vegas Metro. Police Dept. …..……............…………...…
☐
Firearm & Ammunition Classification: 8:00 – 12:00 – no maximum ……………….……………..…………....
Daniel O’Kelly, Director, International Firearm Specialist Academy
☐
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Universal Latent Workstation (ULW) Software -The Basics: 8:00-12:00-max 20 participants ……………..
Marian Price, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Analysis: Documentation, Tools & Approach: 8:00 – 4:00 – max 30 participants .…………..….…….….….
Carey Hall, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; Allison Loll, Phoenix Police Department.
Distortion: Analysis and Discussion (Cause and Effect): 1:00 – 5:00 – max 30 participants .…..…….…..
Sandy Siegel, Houston Forensic Science Center
Recognizing & Documenting Bloodstain Pattern Evidence: 1:00 - 5:00 – max 24 participants ..…..……..
Jonathyn Priest, Bevel, Gardner & Associates
☐
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THURSDAY WORKSHOPS Lunch included on workshop days– Please select choice(s)
NOTE: Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so register early!
Forensic Trace Evidence Documentation and Collection: Crime Scene to the Laboratory: 8:00 – 12:00 ...
No maximum - Bill Schneck, Washington State Patrol
Don’t Lick This Gun (And Other Firearm Safety Tips): 8:00 – 12:00 – max 15 participants .……………..…
Dan Alessio, Oregon State Police
Discussion of Simultaneous Impressions: 8:00 – 12:00 – max 30 participants ..…………………………..…
Sandy Siegel, Houston Forensic Science Center
Forensic Errors: How to Discuss Being Wrong: 1:00 – 4:30 – max 25 participants .……………….……..…
Carey Hall, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Latent Blood Detection Reagents: 1:00 – 4:00 – max 15 participants .………………..………….….………...
Trevor Allen, Washington State Patrol
Basic Pattern Interpretation: 1:00 – 4:30 – max 30 participants .…………………………….……....……..…..
Sandy Siegel, Houston Forensic Science Center
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THURSDAY CERTIFICATION TESTING
If you would like to test for a discipline other than those listed below, please note which discipline so arrangements for a proctor can be made in advance.
Tenprint Certification 7:30 – 12:30………………………...☐
Latent Print Certification 8:00 – 5:00……………………...☐
Crime Scene Certification 8:00 – 2:00………….…………☐
Pacific Northwest Division IAI
PNWD-IAI Scholarship Program is NOW
Available and Ready for Applicants!
Thanks to your generosity and the amazing success of our Silent
Auction at last year’s conference in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, we are
happy to announce the rollout of the new PNWD-IAI Training
Scholarship Program!
Two $100 scholarships will be given out each year to members
in good standing toward the cost of their PNWD-IAI Training
Conference tuition. See application on the next page for further
information.
THE PNWD-IAI TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This program has been developed for use by any Pacific Northwest Division (PNWD-IAI) member,
in good standing, for a reduction of tuition costs toward attendance at the annual PNWD-IAI conference. Reduction in tuition cost cannot be made for training that is paid for in full by the member’s
agency or other sponsor. Scholar ship r ecipients will r eceive a $100 deduction on the cost of
their tuition. Two Training Scholarship Awards will be handed out per year.
This program will be administered by a Scholarship Committee appointed by the President for the
term of his/her office in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
The Training Scholarship Request Form will be posted on the PNWD-IAI website and announced in
the quarterly newsletter prior to conference registration. Completed forms should be emailed to the
PNWD-IAI Scholarship Committee at scholarships@pnwdiai.org. Applications will be accepted
until March 20th 2015, after which time the scholarship program will close and the winners will be
drawn at random from the pool of applicants by the PNWD-IAI Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Award recipients will be notified by the end of business day on March 31st 2015.
An announcement of each year’s winners will be posted in the PNWD-IAI quarterly newsletter.
Submission of an application is not a guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded.
TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST FORM
PNWD-IAI USE ONLY
PNWD-IAI Membership # _________________________________
Name:
Date Received __________________
Member in Good Standing ________
Reduction Approved _____________
Title:_____________________________________
Home Address:
City:
State:
Work Phone
Home Phone:
Zip +4:
Employed by:
Department and Business Address:
City:
State:
Mailing Preference: Home ☐
Work ☐
Zip +4:
E-mail: __________________________________________
Submission of an application is not a guarantee that a reduction of tuition will be granted.
I affirm that I have read the published rules regarding the issuance of a PNWD-IAI Training Scholarship
and agree to abide by them in full. I understand that failure to comply will result in future scholarship applications being denied. I also understand that I may not be selected for scholarship approval.
Signature _________________________________ Date ____________________________________
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Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Winter 2015
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Pacific Northwest Division of the International
Association for Identification’s Board of Directors
has established an Outstanding Achievement Award
to present to an individual who has been an active
member for a minimum 2-years.
The award will go to the nominee who, in the Board's
opinion and judgment, has made a significant and
valuable contribution in the area of Forensic Science
and has provided outstanding service to the PNWD-IAI.
Nominations may be submitted to the PNWD-IAI
Past-President, Tori Dickerson at:
Victoria.dickerson@state.or.us
Prior to March 31, 2015
A nomination form is on the
next page or can be found
on the website under the
membership tab.
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Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Winter 2015
Pacific Northwest Division
International Association for Identification
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Board of Directors has established an Outstanding Achievement Award to present
to an active member, as defined in the Constitution of this Association. The Board of Directors
will give the award to a nominee who, in the Board's opinion and judgment, has made a significant
and valuable contribution in the area of Forensic Science and has provided outstanding service to the
Pacific Northwest Division of the International Association for Identification.
For consideration, I hereby nominate (Nominee must be a current, two-year member of the
PNWD-IAI):
Name:____________________________________________ Mem #:_________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
Provide summary of the nominee’s background and reasons for the nomination.
(Use additional sheets as necessary)
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Submitted by:____________________________________________ Mem #:__________________
(Current two-year PNWD-IAI Membership is mandatory)
Address:_________________________________________________________________________
Phone number:___________________________ Email Address_____________________________
All nominations must be submitted to PNWD-IAI Past-President Tori Dickerson prior to
March 31, 2015.
victoria.dickerson@state.or.us
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION
INTERNATIONAL
Pacific Northwest
Division IAI ASSOCIATION FOR IDENTIFICATION
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
I hereby submit renewal of my membership in the Pacific Northwest Division – International
Association for Identification.
Annual Member Dues: $25.00 Student: $12.50
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP is fo r in dividu als actively engaged as an exam in er, analyst, pr actition er, or su per visor in the
forensic sciences.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP is fo r in dividu als w holly or par tially en gaged in for en sic scien ces w ho ar e n ot qu alified
for Active Membership. Associate Members are subject to the same rules, fees, and charges, and are entitled to all rights and privileges
of Active membership, with the exception that they are not entitled to election to any Association office.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP is fo r fu ll tim e co llege students majoring in a law enforcement and/or forensic related field. Applicants must include a current transcript from their college certifying they are taking at least 12 semester/equivalent quarter credits for
undergraduate study or at least 9 semester/equivalent quarter credits for graduate study applicants.
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWING:
Member Last Name
ACTIVE
ASSOCIATE
STUDENT
First Name
MI
Member Signature
Date
Primary Forensic Discipline
How long
Employer
Title
Address
City
Phone
Fax
State
Zip Code
State
Zip Code
Email Address
Home Address
Cell Phone
City
Home Phone
Email Address
WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR PNWD-IAI MATERIAL MAILED
WORK
HOME
WHERE DO YOU WANT EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE SENT
WORK
HOME
Membership Renewal Form pg 2
FOR BOARD USE ONLY
RECEIVED:
_____________________
PAID BY:
_________________
RECEIPT:
_____________________
ROSTER UPDATED: _________________
MEMBER #:
_____________________
CARD SENT:
_________________
Convenient payment available through PayPal @ pnwdiai.org
Pay by credit card (credit card information will not be retained):
VISA MASTERCARD AMER EXPRESS
Name on Card: ____________________________________
CC # ____________________________________________
Exp: ____________________CCV:____________________
Pay by check payable to:
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION – IAI, Treasurer
Lorene Moore
th
7505 34 Ave SW / Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 979-6848 cell (206) 205-7898 fax
Email: treasurer@pnwdiai.org
Membership Renewal Dues:
$__________
Please accept my donation to the PNWD-IAI Scholarship fund in the amount of:
$__________
TOTAL:
$__________
PNWD-IAI Membership renewal deadline is March 31,2015!
Please submit your renewal by this date to avoid interruption of your
member benefits. Thank you for your continued support!
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Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Winter 2015
Interested in getting your 2016/2017
membership for FREE?
The board of directors has established a trial
membership incentive.
Here’s how it works:
 For 2016, sponsor 3 new members from today until
December 31, 2015, by filling out the sponsor blank
on their new member application (new member
application on the following pages).
 Keep track of how many members you sponsor.
 After you have sponsored 3 new members, notify
Lorene Moore at treasurer@pnwdiai.org. She will
verify that you have sponsored 3 new members in
the allotted time period.
 Your membership for the 2016 calendar year will
then be FREE! You will not have to pay your dues.
The membership incentive will start over for the
2016 calendar year. Sponsor 3 new members from
January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, and your 2017
dues will be FREE!
Who doesn’t LOVE
FREE??
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR IDENTIFICATION
New Member Application
I hereby submit application for membership in the Pacific Northwest Division – International
Association for Identification. All applications must include member dues and non-refundable
application fee. Member dues will be refunded if application is rejected for any reason:
Annual Member Dues:
$25.00 Student: $12.50
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP is for individu als actively engaged as an exam iner, analyst, pr actitioner, or su per visor in
the forensic sciences.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP is fo r in dividu als w holly or par tially en gaged in for en sic scien ces w ho ar e n ot qu alified
for Active Membership. Associate Members are subject to the same rules, fees, and charges, and are entitled to all rights and privileges of Active membership, with the exception that they are not entitled to election to any Association office.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP is fo r fu ll tim e co llege students majoring in a law enforcement and/or forensic related field. Applicants must include a current transcript from their college certifying they are taking at least 12 semester/equivalent quarter credits for
undergraduate study or at least 9 semester/equivalent quarter credits for graduate study applicants.
MEMBERSHIP APPLYING FOR:
ACTIVE
Applicant Last Name
ASSOCIATE
STUDENT
First Name
MI
Applicant Signature
Date
Sponsor Name (printed)
Member #
Sponsor Signature
Date
Primary Forensic Discipline
How long
Employer
Address
Title
City
State
Zip Code
New Member Application pg 2
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Home Address
City
Cell Phone
State
Zip Code
Home Phone
Email Address
WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR PNWD-IAI MATERIAL MAILED
WORK
HOME
FOR BOARD USE ONLY
RECEIVED
_____________________
MEMBER #
______________
SPONSOR
_____________________
RECEIPT #
______________
SPONSOR NUMBER _____________________
ROSTER UPDATED
______________
APPROVED
PACKET SENT
______________
_____________________
Convenient payment available through PayPal @ pnwdiai.org
Pay by credit card (credit card information will not be retained):
VISA MASTERCARD AMER EXPRESS
Name on Card: ____________________________________
CC # ____________________________________________
Exp: ____________________CCV:____________________
Pay by check payable to:
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION – IAI, Treasurer
Lorene Moore
th
7505 34 Ave SW / Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 979-6848 cell (206) 205-7898 fax
Email: treasurer@pnwdiai.org
Membership Dues Amount:
New Member Application Fee (non-refundable):
Please accept my donation to the PNWD-IAI Scholarship fund in the amount of:
TOTAL:
$__________
$ 5.00______
$__________
$__________
Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Winter 2015
Training
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Basic 40-Hour Course
Date: M-F June 8-June 12, 2015, 8am-5pm
Fee: $360 per student
Instructor: Tina Young, IAI Certified Bloodstain Pattern Examiner
Hosted by: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, Continuing Education
Course Location: Grossmont College,
8800 Grossmont College Drive, Room 34-111,
El Cajon, CA 92020
This course is designed for law enforcement officers, investigators, forensic crime scene technicians, criminalists,
or paraprofessionals in law enforcement, as well as Administration of Justice students and interns interested in
bloodstain pattern analysis. The course is intended to develop a fundamental knowledge of the discipline of bloodstain pattern analysis and the practical application of the discipline to actual casework. This course is rarely offered
anywhere in Southern California and is the pre-requisite course for advanced bloodstain pattern analysis courses
and many crime scene reconstruction courses. This course will follow the recommended guidelines set forth by
the International Association for Identification (IAI), the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
(IABPA), and the Scientific Working Group on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (SWGSTAIN). Attendees who complete
this course are encouraged to apply for IAI and IABPA membership.
Registration directions:
Visit www.cuyamaca.edu/preview
a. “Web Advisor Click Here to Register”
b. Click on “Continuing Ed”
c. Click “Register and pay for continuing education courses”
d. On that form, there is a field called “course code number” toward of page, Type 2010 and hit submit
e. Select white box for FBBC-2010-7265 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and hit submit
f.
Fill out your personal identification and payment, and click submit
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Training cont.
CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION I
Presented By:
Bevel, Gardner & Associates
A forensic education & consulting group
405-706-8489 office
405-359-7794 fax
www.bevelgardner.com
May 4-8, 2015
Crime Scene Reconstruction I
Instructors
Tom “Grif” Griffin
Jonathyn Priest
Crime Scene Reconstruction is the use of scientific methods, physical evidence, deductive reasoning, and
their interrelationships to gain explicit knowledge of the series of events that surround the commission of a
crime, as defined by the Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction.
You will learn to develop a formal process by which crime scenes are analyzed. The course will teach you
to develop a formal objective process for reconstructing crime that will stand the test of cross examination.
Event Flow Charting
Visualizing Event Analysis
CSR I:
May 4-8, 2015
Tuition $655.00
Contact: Craig Gravel at
rcgravel@aol.com
The Crime Scene Reconstruction I class will cover:
Crime scene reconstruction techniques
Event Analysis on many different questioned death scenes
Integration of forensic disciples
terminus peri quem
Scientific Method
Event flow charting
Review case analysis
Court admission
Re-enactment techniques
Writing a reconstruction report
Qualifying questions for court
Complete reconstruction of an actual case that has multiple
victims, suspects, weapons
Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Training cont.
Winter 2015
Bevel, Gardner & Associates
A forensic education & consulting group
405-706-8489office
405-359-7794 fax
rcgravel@aol.com
COURSE REGISTRATION
Name________________________________________________________
Agency_______________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Phone________________________________________________________
Fax__________________________________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________________
○ Course: Crime Scene Reconstruction I $655.00
Date: June 16-20, 2014
Location of Class: Alaska State Crime lab
4805 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Anchorage, AK. 99507
This course includes a copy of the hardback textbook Practical Crime Scene A nalysis and Reconstruction by
Ross M. Gardner & Tom Bevel for each student.
Method of Payment:
Check sent before class made payable to Bevel, Gardner & Associates: ______
P.O. number sent before class: __________________ Credit Card__________
Send to:
Bevel, Gardner & Associates
Register online at www.bevelgardner.com/
Craig Gravel
calendar/registration
913 Villas Creek Dr.
Edmond, OK. 73003
Phone: 405-447-4469
E-mail: bevelgardner@cox.net
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Recommended Hotel
Crown Plaza Hotel
109 W. International Airport Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99518
907-433-4100
Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Training cont.
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Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Training cont.
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Training cont.
Other Presentation Details to Follow We are developing an excellent array of
cases including DNA cases, solved cold cases, prison gang related cases, murder for hire plots,
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Training cont.
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Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Training cont.
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Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Winter 2015
Training cont.
There are other training brochures and
information on our web-site at
www.pnwdiai.org under the training tab!
Tremendous opportunities such as:
Basic Crime Scene Photography with Low Light Techniques
Baltimore City Police Depoartment Crime Laboratory, Baltimore MD
February 23-27, 2015
Shooting Incident Reconstruction Course
Baltimore City Police Depoartment Crime Laboratory, Baltimore, MD
March 16-20, 2015
Modern Techniques in Forensic Arts
Baltimore City Police Depoartment Crime Laboratory, Baltimore, MD
March 23-27, 2015
Advanced Footwear Examination Class
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Tampa, FL
May 11-15, 2015
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Level I
Bonnevilla County Sheriff’s Officer Traiining Annex, Idaho Falls, ID
June 15-19, 2015
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Pacific Northwest Division IAI
Winter 2015
Notification of Proposed By-law Change
The Board of Directors is proposing a change to the By-Laws that would
direct future boards to set Conference fees for Board Members at the same
discounted rate as students. The discounted rate helps to ensure that
Board Members are able to attend the Conference, since the success of
each Conference is dependent on their participation. The Board is asking
the membership to vote on the change in By-Laws at this year’s Conference, hoping to free future boards from having to address the issue year
after year.
Proposed changes:
ARTICLE III – CONFERENCE FEES
SECTION 1
It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to set conference registration
fees.
SECTION 2
Board members and full-time students shall receive the same discounted
Conference registration rates when available.
ARTICLE III IV – AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1
The by-laws of this Association shall be changed only upon approval by a
majority vote of the delegates at the Annual Conference.
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Winter 2015
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR:
Time flies by so fast, so here we are already a few months into 2015...looks
like the conference in Portland, Oregon is going to be a great event, so sign up
for those classes and workshops as soon as you can! For any of the forms
or applications, you can go to the “sign, add text or send document” tab
you should then be able to add your information into your new document.
If there is anything you would like to see in the Examiner, please let me know!
I am always looking for interesting things to share with the rest of the
membership! Since the newsletter is about and for the membership, I will
also accept any ideas or suggestions on how the newsletter is put together.
Check out the store on our Website for 50th Anniversary Merchandise!!!
http://www.pnwdiai.org/
Pamela Lyne, Identification Technician
King County Regional AFIS Identification Program
516 Third Avenue, Room 1A04
Seattle, Washington 98104-2312
(206) 447-6168
pamela.lyne@kingcounty.gov
FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
www.pnwdiai.org
http://www.pnwdiai.org/membership.php
PNWDIAI website
member login
User name: Member
(Password will be emailed)
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in articles contained in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Pacific
Northwest Division of the International Association for Identification. The Association neither guarantees, warrants, nor endorses
these views or techniques but offers these articles as information to the membership. Some articles may contain descriptions of processes utilizing chemicals or combinations of chemicals that may be hazardous to the user's health. It is strongly recommended that
proper precautions be taken when using known hazardous chemicals or a combination thereof. The Association assumes no responsibility for the use of chemicals or combinations thereof as set forth in any article.