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2022 NEDIAI EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE December 4 - 7, 2022 Marlborough, Massachusetts |
| Courtyard Boston Room Rate: $99 per night plus tax Call (508) 480-0015, and mention, NEDIAI Annual Conference, to get the special discounted rate. Rooms MUST be reserved by November 14, 2022 Or proceed to this personalized group webpage <Click Here> |
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CHECK OUT our WORKSHOPS this year! Some are even free!
WORKSHOP #1 (Full) Photographing a Nighttime This is a more advanced workshop; however, all experience levels are welcomed. Proper composition and lighting are critical for documenting these types of crime scenes. This workshop will instruct the student on the use of painting with light/flash, and other techniques to properly document a nighttime officer involved shooting (OIS) motor vehicle scene. Required equipment: - DSLR or Mirrorless Camera w/ manual control - General purpose zoom lenses - Flash (Speedlight) full sized – preferred TTL / E-TTL mode - Tripod with tripod head or arm that allow you to shoot at 90 degrees - Remote shutter release (cable or wireless trigger) - Off camera flash cord or wireless trigger (may need 2 to double the length of the cord) - Memory cards - Extra batteries for camera and flash - Post-it notes - Flashlight - Headlamp or other small lighting devices | WORKSHOP #2 (Full) Bloody Crime Scenes - Chris Dolan Proper detection, documentation, collection, and analysis of bloody evidence at crime scenes with emphasis on crime scene management and safety. Utilization of chemical processes (specifically LCV and Hungarian Red) for bloody fingerprint and footrack evidence will be discussed and demonstrated along with class participation. Students should bring: - Camera - Tripod - Light source (if you have one) |
WORKSHOP # 3 This is a basic workshop; however, all experience levels are welcome. Proper crime scene photography is a critical component for documenting crime scenes. This workshop will instruct on basic crime scene photography and other techniques that are utilized to document a crime scene properly. Be prepared for a mock scene that will be the classroom for this workshop. Required equipment: - DSLR or Mirrorless Camera w/ manual control - General purpose zoom lenes - Macro lenses - Flash (Speedlight) full sized – preferred TTL / E-TTL mode - Tripod - Remote shutter release (cable or wireless trigger) - Off camera flash cord or wireless trigger (may need 2 to double the length of the cord) - Memory cards - Extra batteries for camera and flash - “L” shaped ABFO ruler - Post-it notes - Flashlight | WORKSHOP #4 Latent Print Analysis Mack Brazelle - TIG This workshop will cover selective latent analysis topics. The analysis techniques covered will go beyond the typical search smart class. You will enjoy learning this systematic yet intuitive approach to latent analysis. Regardless of experience level this workshop will improve examiner ability and confidence. |
WORKSHOP #5 Footwear Comparisons for beginners to experienced examiners Alicia Wilcox This workshop will introduce participants to forensic footwear comparisons. Class, subclass and randomly acquired characteristics will be discussed and participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of the footwear manufacturing process and red flags to look out for in casework. The attendees will document, compare, and render conclusions on a variety of mock case examples. | WORKSHOP #6 Footwear/Tire Track Impression Evidence Photography Tony Nguyen If casting ever fails, photography may be used to make an identification. This workshop will provide the proper photography techniques to document these types of impressions. Required equipment: - DSLR or Mirrorless Camera w/ manual control - General purpose zoom lenes - Flash (Speedlight) full sized – preferred TTL / E-TTL mode - Tripod with tripod head or arm that allow you to shoot at 90 degrees - Remote shutter release (cable or wireless trigger) - Off camera flash cord or wireless trigger (may need 2 to double the length of the cord) - Memory cards - Extra batteries for camera and flash - “L” shaped bureau ruler - Retractable metal ruler/tape at least 5 ft (can be shared) - Post-it notes - Flashlight - Large black umbrella or shading device |
WORKSHOP #7 Friction Ridge Comparisons Kevin Burke This Workshop will be beneficial to the advanced and basic friction ridge examiner. Kevin will lecture the examiners along with Power Point relative to Tenprint comparison techniques. Students will be given multiple “clues” to speed their comparisons and students will be given several practical “tests” tohone their skills. This will be valuable to those preparing for the IAI TENPRINT Certification Test. New latent examiners will also find this workshop useful. Required equipment: Magnifier | WORKSHOP #8 Low Light Photography Tony Nguyen This is a more advanced workshop; however, all experience levels are welcomed. Lighting is critical for documenting crime scenes, however, most crime scenes happen in dark areas or occur during the night. This workshop with instruct on the use of painting with light/flash, and other techniques to properly document a lowlight scene. Required equipment: - DSLR or Mirrorless Camera w/ manual control - General purpose zoom lenes - Flash (Speedlight) full sized – preferred TTL / E-TTL mode - Tripod with tripod head or arm that allow you to shoot at 90 degrees - Remote shutter release (cable or wireless trigger) - Off camera flash cord or wireless trigger (may need 2 to double the length of the cord) - Memory cards - Extra batteries for camera and flash - Post-it notes - Flashlight - Headlamp or other small lighting devices |
WORKSHOP #9 Intro to Crime Scene Processing Officers Eddy Pena and Michael O'Dwyer- BPD Basic Crime Scene Processing for Investigators is designed for the new and seasoned investigator to understand learn the fundamentals in processing a crime scene. Topics to be taught in the lecture and hands-on format include: Documenting the scene through photographs, notes, sketches and measurements. Identifying what is evidence, the different types of evidence that can be found at different crime scenes and how to properly process and preserve it for your laboratory and ultimately court proceedings. Materials needed: Pen, pencil, clipboard, measuring tape or laser measuring tool | WORKSHOP #10 Police Composite Drawing - Understanding the Basics of Drawing the Human Face from Description Det. Constable Duncan Way - Ontario Province Police This lecture will outline the objectives and span of forensic art services for criminal investigations and the related role of the forensic artist. It will illustrate the value of each of the services within the discipline, including the Composite Drawing, the Post Mortem Soft Tissue approximation, 2D and 3D Facial Reconstruction on the Skull and Age Progression. It will highlight Composite Drawing and the importance of the Composite Drawing interview and the basics of human recognition. It will outline the traditional, digital and emerging Forensic Art methods. It will address the role and requirements for IAI Forensic Art certification and offer guidance to aspiring and practicing Forensic Artists. |
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