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Date: Thursday, September 13 Presentation time: 08:10-09:30 AM Course Title: Crime Scene Processing on a Shoestring Budget Presenter: Jason Cole from Foster and Freeman offers a one-hour presentation including cost-effective ways to process crime scenes, some tricks of the trade, and a showcasing of some of the latest technology in the field of crime scene investigation. Additionally, see Jason at his vendor table to examine an array of alternate light sources for laboratory and crime scenes including the latest infra-red device that reveals "invisible evidence."
Date: Thursday, September 13 Presentation time: *9:45-10:45 AM Course Title: Murder on the Dark Web Presenter: BCA Special Agent Michelle Frascone presents a case study outlining the investigation, crime scene processing and prosecution of a 2016 case from Cottage Grove, MN where the residence involved the FBI, dark web and a murder for hire.
Date: Thursday, September 13 Presentation time: *9:45-10:45 AM Course Title: U.S. vs Anton Martynenko Presenter: Minneapolis Police Crime Lab Officer Dale Hanson provides details on a case study about the largest online sextortion case in Minnesota.
Date: Thursday, September 13 Presentation time: 10:45-11:45 AM Course Title: Encountering Surveillance Video at Crime Scenes and Free Video Processing Tools Presenter: Minneapolis Police Department Crime Lab Forensic Scientist and Video Analyst Alison Murray discusses the different types of surveillance systems found in homes and businesses and the different workflows for obtaining video from these systems. Additionally, free forensically accepted processing software is provided.
Date: Thursday, September 13 Presentation time: 12:30-1:15 PM Course Title: Shooting Scene Documentation Presenter: Minneapolis PD Crime Lab Manager Randy Hanson outlines the proper steps taken in documenting shooting scenes from arrival to reporting.
Date: Thursday, September 13 Presentation time: 1:15-2:00 PM Course Title: Firearm Scene Safety and Recovery/NIBIN Entry and Results Presenter: Minneapolis Police Department's Forensic Scientist 2 Aaron Zirzow discusses the many types and conditions of firearms encountered at crime scenes along with proper methods used for scene documentation, collection (rendering safe preservation of evidence, etc.), firearm documentation and processing.Emphasis is on safety when handling firearms while preserving evidence to ensure proper and correct documentation.
Date: Thursday, September 13 Presentation time: 2:15-4:15 PM Course Title: Lessons from Making a Murderer with Q & A Presenter: LIKELY: Defense Attorney Dean Strang, one of Steven Avery’s defense lawyers featured on the 2015 Netflix series, “Making a Murderer” discusses broader lessons to learn from the cases covered in the series and how those cases might inspire changes designed to improve the reliability of outcomes in the criminal justice system. _______________________________________________________________
Date: Friday, September 14 Presentation time: *8:00-11:00 AM Course Title: Documentation and Recovery of 2-D Impression Evidence Presenter: Technical Sales Specialist Jason Cole from Foster and Freeman provides a hands-on workshop designed to help students learn the best methods for recovering 2-D footwear impression evidence. The collection of exemplar prints will also be discussed and new technologies demonstrated.
Date: Friday, September 14 Presentation time: *8:00-9:00 AM Course Title: Providing Expert Witness Testimony Presenter: Attorney Christina Warren from the Hennepin County District Attorney's Office prepares expert witnesses for trial testimony, from initial report drafting to trial cross-examination highlighting the dos and don'ts of being an expert witness.
Date: Friday, September 14 Presentation time: *9:15-10:15 AM Course Title: Courtroom Defense Tactics for Expert Witnesses Presenter: Defense Attorney Bob Paule will outline trial tactics utilized by defense attorneys in presenting and attacking expert witnesses.
Date: Friday, September 14 Presentation time: *10:15-11:00 AM Course Title: Stories Told by Bloodstains Presenter: Zuercher Technologies Business Analyst Jenny Bunkers presents the basics of determining bloodstain patterns along with some case studies.
Date: Friday, September 14 Presentation time: *12:00-4:00 PM Course Title: Using Zar-Pro Fluorescent Lifters for Enhancing and Preserving Blood and Other Proteinaceous Impression Evidence Presenter: Assistant Professor Jessica Zarate from Madonna University, MI presents an overview of the Zar-Pro Lifters describing their success in lifting, enhancing and preserving blood, semen and saliva impressions as well as hands-on exercises to demonstrate this enhancement method.
Date: Friday, September 14 Presentation time: *12:00-4:00 PM Course Title: Trace Evidence and Chemical Testing Processing and Packaging - Workshop Presenter: MN BCA Forensic Scientist III Katherine Igowsky conducts a half-day workshop (abbreviated from the BCA's full day course). Target audience is law enforcement officers, fire investigators and crime scene personnel. Capabilities, recognition and packaging of trace and chemical testing evidence will be covered as well as what the scientific report means. This workshop is 80% lecture and 20% practical.
Be sure to attend our Business Meeting and Banquet on Thursday for a chance to win fabulous door prizes. A raffle drawing is part of the Banquet ($10 per ticket) and included in the prizes awarded is a weekend get-a-way at the Arrowwood Lodge, Baxter.
Location: Arrowwood Lodge, Baxter, Brainerd Lakes Area Venue address: 6967 Lake Forest Road, Baxter, MN 56425 (click here for area map) Dates: September 12-14, 2018 Standard guest room rates: $96.00 per night, plus 10.875% tax (King or double Queen) RESERVE BY AUGUST 13!
Complimentary breakfast buffet, 6:00-9:00 AM
Free high-speed WiFi throughout the Lodge
Onsite Baxter's Bar and Grill serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service
24/7 Fitness center with gym-quality equipment
Arcade (tickets won are redeemable for prizes)
Paul Bunyan indoor water park - CLOSED at conference time
Indoor/outdoor hot tub
Outdoor courtyard/patio with firepit
Sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and children's playground
Complimentary parking
Coffee, coffee maker, microwave and mini refrigerator in each guest room
(Amenities subject to change and availability)
To book a guest room at the Arrowwood Lodge, go to their website at https://arrowwoodbrainerdlodge.com or call 218-822-5634, toll free at 877-687-5634 and mention the MN International Association for Identification Conference and dates. Check in time: 4:00 PM. Check out time: 11:00 AM.
We hope to see you at our 2018 Fall Educational Conference!
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Begun in 1915, theInternational Association for Identification (IAI)is the oldest forensic science organization in the United States and one of the oldest in the world. The IAI is dedicated to the development of the forensic sciences andto the continued education and certification of practicing forensic scientists and crime scene investigators.
Chartered in 1964, the Minnesota Division (MNIAI) holds an annual educational conference devoted to continuing education for the forensic sciences and crime scene investigation. Held in the fall or spring, the conference is two days long.
DOJ Notice of Public Comment on Advancing Forensic Science. Click here for information provided by the IAI.
Please click here to read an open letter from the IAI regarding Certifications.
