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Chartered in 1964, the Minnesota Division of the International Association for Identification (MNIAI) holds an annual educational conference devoted to continuing education for the forensic sciences, crime scene investigation and identification fields. Typically held in the fall, the conference is two days long.
2019 Fall Educational Conference
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Location: Alexandria Holiday Inn
A block of sleeping rooms; 40 for Wednesday night and 40 for Thursday night are reserved for the conference. Room rates are $94.00 per night, plus tax. To receive this rate, reserve your room by August 30, 2019. Phone 320-763-6577 to make your reservation. Dates: September 11-13, 2019 Registration is now available: Click here to view options, complete applicable registration forms, submit and pay. Complete conference agenda is pending. Confirmed Speakers, with dates and times, are listed below. A printable draft of the agenda is available by clicking here. Check back often for course details. Confirmed schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 6:00 PM-10:00 PM: President's Reception and early Registration - President Jeff McMackins and Secretary/Treasurer Jennifer Jaspersen Thursday, September 12, 2019 7:00 AM-8:00 AM: Breakfast and Registration 8:00 AM-8:15 AM: Welcome and Introduction - President Jeff McMackins 8:15 AM-11:00 AM: Leucocrystal Violet (LCV) Staining of Bloody Impressions - Laboratory Manager Rosanna Caswell, St. Paul Police Department and Forensic Scientist I Jeremy Alley, Minneapolis Police Department Crime Lab Unit 11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Forensic Art - Forensic Scientist Renee Tremaine, Minneapolis Police Department 12:00 PM-1:30 PM: Lunch on your own 1:30 PM-3:15 PM: Medical Examiners: Why and How We Do What We Do - Dr. Carrie Notch, Hennepin County and Midwest Medical Examiner's Office 3:15 PM-4:30 PM: Jasmine Block Case Presentation - Crime Scene Coordinator Melissa Loren and Special Agent Nick Riba, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 4:30 PM-5:30 PM: MNIAI General Membership Meeting and election of officers - MNIAI Board of Directors 5:30 PM-8:00 PM: 2019 Conference Banquet |
Attractions
Visit one of the many lakes for all of your favorite water activities. Spend the afternoon learning about this great town's history at the Runestone Museum. On your way home stop and take a photo with our famous Big Ole Statue. You will see the town of Alexandria has plenty to offer you, your family and your friends. Must Do Inspiration Peak offers you the perfect place to see the beautiful landscape the Alexandria area has to offer. We have multiple golf courses and parks for you to lose track of time in. If shopping is your thing, take a stroll through our downtown strip and check out the many shops just waiting for you. Friday, September 13, 2019
7:00 AM-8:00 AM: Breakfast 8:00 AM-10:00 AM: Luminol Workshop - Detective Todd Diegnau, Anoka County Sheriff's Office 10:15 AM-11:30 AM: Officer Involved Shooting Case Study - Special Agent Michelle Frascone, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 11:30 AM-1:00 PM: Lunch on your own 1:00 PM-2:15 PM: Drones for Collision Reconstruction - Angad Singh, Pix4D 2:30 PM-3:30 PM: NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistics Information Network) - Forensic Science Supervisor Steven Swenson, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Crime Gun Intelligence Center Supervisor Martin Siebenaler, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and NIBIN Contractor/Retired Agent James Mazzon, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTORS |
30-45 minute online study for Forensic Latent Print Examiners conducted by Florida International University.
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DOJ Notice of Public Comment on
Advancing Forensic Science.
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Advancing Forensic Science.
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Research Study Opportunity:
Error Rate Estimates for
Palm Impression Comparisons
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Handwriting and Footwear Black Box Studies
Volunteers Needed!
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Please click here to read an open
letter from the IAI regarding Certifications.
letter from the IAI regarding Certifications.
MNIAI Charter Member, past MNIAI President, Secretary/Treasurer and Historian
and past IAI President (1970-71)
John Douthit passed away on May 15, 2019; one month and a day after his 99th birthday.
John was the oldest living member of
both the MNIAI and the IAI.
Rest in Peace John
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Begun in 1915, the International 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 and to the continued education and certification of practicing forensic scientists and crime scene investigators.
IAI Conference Information
The IAI 2019 Educational Conference News
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Contacts:
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Call for Presentations!
The online submission for Lecture, Workshop, and Poster proposals is OPEN!
The IAI conference will be held this year in Reno, Nevada Aug 11th through Aug 17th, 2019.
. Posters may be submitted until May 31st.
For more information regarding, Lectures, Workshops, and Posters, go to the IAI Home Page.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
With over 150 lectures and workshops to choose from, you will be able to fill your week-long calendar with topics related to crime scene processing, photography, collection and examination of latent print, footwear, tire track, bloodstain, biometric and other types of impression evidence. The latest techniques, standards, methods and developments are discussed here every year - don't miss your chance to be brought up-to-date!
This Conference is the most cost-effective and time-efficient investment that you can make in your career this year! See full 2019 Conference Program and Register now.
Remember, workshops fill up fast, so make your selections and sign up for your hands on experience choices today!
Go to Hotel Reservations to book your hotel.
The IAI Web Site: http://theiai.org
Contacts:
Please reference specific pages on the IAI Web site for contact information
Call for Presentations!
The online submission for Lecture, Workshop, and Poster proposals is OPEN!
The IAI conference will be held this year in Reno, Nevada Aug 11th through Aug 17th, 2019.
. Posters may be submitted until May 31st.
For more information regarding, Lectures, Workshops, and Posters, go to the IAI Home Page.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
With over 150 lectures and workshops to choose from, you will be able to fill your week-long calendar with topics related to crime scene processing, photography, collection and examination of latent print, footwear, tire track, bloodstain, biometric and other types of impression evidence. The latest techniques, standards, methods and developments are discussed here every year - don't miss your chance to be brought up-to-date!
This Conference is the most cost-effective and time-efficient investment that you can make in your career this year! See full 2019 Conference Program and Register now.
Remember, workshops fill up fast, so make your selections and sign up for your hands on experience choices today!
Go to Hotel Reservations to book your hotel.
