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Chesapeake Bay Division Virtual 5K
May 1 - June 15, 2025
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Participants will receive a custom-made wooden CBDIAI Chase the Evidence Virtual 5K medal,
Printable 5K bib, and 5K Finisher Certificate!


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The Pacific Northwest Division of the International Association for Identification Education & Training Conference
June 3 – 6, 2025
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New Jersey Division of the International Association for Identification 2025 Educational Conference
September 22-24
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Arizona Division of the International Association for Identification 2025 Educational Conference
November 18-20
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Jobs

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Special message from Xuyang He,
University of Southern Mississippi

Dear Colleague,
 
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request your assistance in sharing a job opening we have at the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security at the University of Southern Mississippi. We are looking for an Assistant Teaching professor or Instructor to join our team, and we believe your platform would be an ideal place to reach qualified candidates.
 
Here is the job ad link for the application: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=4383&site=1. We would greatly appreciate it if you could feature this listing on your website.


Thank you in advance for your support.
 
Best regards,
 
Xuyang He
Assistant Professor
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406

FYI, this job listing will remain open until it is filled.

Received on 10-24-2024

Employment opportunity in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is looking for their next Latent Print Manager.  If you are highly motivated and passionate about latent prints consider applying for the job. 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lvmpd/jobs/4866435/forensic-laboratory-manager-latent-prints-appointed

Close date: Continuous
Salary: $104,229.26 - $148,329.29 Annually.    Nevada has no state tax or city income tax.
LVMPD offers great benefits as well.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Heather Gouldthorpe, P#8646
Quality Manager
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
(702) 828-1917

Received on 4-2-2025

Resources

FOR VETERANS

A great resource for Veterans Aid Grants

Grants for Veterans: help for low-income Veterans in all 50 states who are in need of financial assistance.

Veteran's Guide to a Career in Technology is offered by Techguide.org.

Exclusively for Veterans: How to Start a Small Business from Digital.com
MFT Programs offers this article on Types of Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Guide on Veteran Business Loans from The Kaplan Group

Medicare Plans Resource for Veterans brought to you by Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center

Benefits of VA loans and how to qualify for them from Good Financial Cents

Guide to Choosing a Trade Career for Returning Service Members from PrimeWeld

The Mesothelioma Center offers help to Veterans suffering from asbestos poisoning: Veterans and Mesothelioma Exposure, How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed? and Best Mesothelioma Treatment Centers

The Lanier Law Firm: Redefining Legal Care offers information to Veterans regarding Mesothelioma Cancer and how they can help with legal aspects on your behalf 

The Simmons Firm offers Help to Caregivers of patients with Mesothelioma Cancer

Mesothelioma.net offers information on VA Claims for Mesothelioma

Justice Hero offers a Guide to Filing For Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Negligence Lawsuit

Freebythesea.com provides resources to Understanding the Connection between Veterans, Alcoholism and PTSD

Help for Veterans with Depression and Rehab for Veterans with Substance Abuse

Bergman, Oslund, Udo and Little Legal Team offer information regarding 20 Places in the Military with Asbestos Exposure and How Veterans Are at Risk

Ambrosia Behavioral Health provides information on their Veteran's Mental Health Program

My Liaison offers The Complete Guide to Scholarships, Grants and Aid for Military Members, Veterans and Families

ClearCaptions proudly serves Veterans with hearing loss

EDUCATION GUIDES, TIPS AND STUDENT LOAN FINANCING

Recognizing College Scams and How to Avoid Them presented by ivypanda.com

Enhanced Prep and Study offers Secrets of a Great College Application to help students successfully apply to college

Bestaccreditedcolleges.org offers a Guide to Trade and Vocational Schools​ and Alternatives to the 4 Year University Also offered is a list of Colleges That Offer Free Laptops

iReviews offers tips on Work Ideas to Earn Good Money Whilst Studying and Protecting the Elderly from Online Scams

Study.com offers The Student's Guide to Working During College, Student Scholarship Awards, How to Stay Organized as a College Student, Career Guide for Psychology Majors and Student Scholarship Awards

Study.corgi offers advice on How to Make a Good Impression in College, How to Take Academic Criticism Seriously but NOT Personally, Self-Discipline for Students, Pomodoro Technique for Studying, Fraternities and Sororities Explained and Tips to Study Faster

Ivypanda.com offers 14 Tips for a Student Mom: Ways to Study Successfully & Stay Sane, Yoga for Your Brain, How to Continue Learning After Graduation, College Freshman Tips, Guide for Students with Disabilities and Their Parents, Navigating Waitlists and Deferrals: 16 Winning Strategies, The Complete Guide to Esports in College: Everything You Need to Know; Freshman 15, Why We Think It's a Toxic Myth Plus Tips For a Healthy Diet as a Student; The Effects of Sound on the Learning Process and a Free Academic Writing Course

How to prove academic integrity regarding AI

Scholarship Guide - Types, Tips, Scams from EduRef.net

Scholarships open for applications by Study.com

Intelligent.com answers the question, Do I Qualify for Financial Aid?

The Impact of Student Loans on Mental Health by Bankrate

Managing Student Loan Debt from the University of North Dakota

The Benefits of a Psychology Degree presented by OnlineU

Best Colleges offers information and a list of the Most Affordable Online Programs for Psychology and Counselling Degrees

Cyber Degrees EDU: Cyber Security Degrees - providing free educational information and resources for Cyber Security Degrees. Check out Cyber Security Degree Requirements for Minnesota.

AnalyticsDegrees.org offers detailed information on Schools With Cybersecurity Analytics Degrees

Bankrate.com: Best Student Loans for Bad Credit or No Credit

LendEDU: PhD student loans - making grad school more affordable

Guide on how to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University

College Students Guide to Ergonomics

Student Training and Education in Public Service (STEPS) online criminal justice masters programs, how to get financial aid for your public service degree and how to become a correctional officer

University HQ: How to Become Guide

Best Accredited Colleges helps find the perfect school for you

Masters in Public Administration: A Guide for Aspiring Learners allows one to search by state for MPA Programs


Click on the program of interest
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CriminalJustice.Com Guide to Student Financial Aid Options

Grantham University Online Criminal Justice Programs


Criminal Justice Online Associates Programs

Affordable Online Degree Programs in Criminal Justice

Find Careers in Criminal Justice

Public Service Career Guidebook
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Guide to Affordable Criminal Justice Programs

Most Affordable Masters in Criminal Justice

Guide to PhD in Criminal Justice

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Guide to Criminal Justice Programs in Minnesota

Discover Criminal Justice

​Public Administration Degrees​


Scholarships for Criminal Justice Students

Explore Criminal Justice Programs

Careers in Criminal Justice
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Student Resources for Criminal Justice Majors

Maryville University Resources

Maryville University-Going Back to School-Psychology

Maryville University-Going Back to School-Scholarships and Grants

Maryville University-Going Back to School-Loan and Tax Information

Maryville University-Going Back to School-Working Adults

Maryville University-Going Back to School Checklist

Maryville University-Going Back to School-Continuing Education FAQ

Online Students Financial Aid Guide

Ultimate Guide to Writing Styles

Helpful Study Tips for Students

Veteran Guide to College, Degree, Career


Guide to Professional Communication

Guides on How to Achieve Your Degree

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Doctorate Degree

Business and Tax Deduction Guide - D'Amore-McKim Northeastern University

Deep Web Crime and Forensic Approaches - Norwich University online

​Forensic Nursing - Duquesne University

Start Lifelong Learning Now! Tips for Students and Inspiring Examples brought to you by customwriting.org

Various specialty programs in Minnesota
  • MFT
  • ​Digital Marketing
  • Library Science
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Master of Legal Studies provides a career guide entitled: Serving Justin in Uniform: A Comprehensive Career Guide for Military Paralegals

HELP WITH RESUMES

Resume Builder offers Senior Employment Programs and Resources

How to List Volunteer Work on Your Resume

Resume.io offers resources for seniors looking for work: Click here for the best jobs for seniors and here to learn how to prevent age discrimination when applying for a job

Resumé help from JobHero

Resume Templates offers a useful FREE tool to create a resume using MS Word and Google Docs formats

For help with Resume Building, check out Resume.org

Resume.ai  offers a valuable tool for help writing a resume, especially for those looking for support in their job search.

CYBERSECURITY

Cybersecurityguide.org offers the following guides relating to cybersecurity careers

  • Cybersecurity in Minnesota - https://cybersecurityguide.org/states/minnesota/
  • How to get into Cybersecurity - https://cybersecurityguide.org/resources/how-to-get-into-cybersecurity/
  • Cybersecurity Careers Guide - https://cybersecurityguide.org/careers/
  • A Guide for Women in Cybersecurity - https://cybersecurityguide.org/resources/women-in-cybersecurity/

The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety by Internet Advisor.com

How to Keep Your Home Office Safe and Secure from CableCompare.com

Security and Your Phone: What are the Risks and How to Stay Safe from cellphonedeal.com

REGARDING FINANCES

FinanceStrategists.com offers information on financial planning for retirement

Travis Walker Law offers 25 Steps for Estate Planning

Click here for various calculators to help with your finances

Mortgage Calculators offers Financial Planning Calculators online

FOR SENIORS AND RETIREES

SingleCare offers a Senior's Guide to Medication Management

The Ultimate Resource Gude for Seniors and Their Families offered by Madison Trust Company

NursingHomesAbuse.org offers a guide to the types of financial abuse occurring in nursing homes today.

Caring.com provides several resources to senior living and care:
  • Senior living/assisted living
  • Senior living/memory care facilities
  • Senior care/in home care
  • Senior caregiving
  • Emergency Housing Guide

Retireguide.com offers free information to individuals throughout retirement. Check this guide to elder law and types of elderly abuse.

Wearable Technology - useful for seniors

Safety for the Elderly: The Ultimate Guide by InfoTracer

5 important senior safety tips when living alone

Routersnetwork.com offers a Detailed Guide on Online Safety for Seniors

Anuity.org brings you Jobs for Retirees including part-time opportunities

100+ Common Interview Questions per Job-Applications.com

Seniors Guide to Budgeting and Couponing provided by Studymap.org

Digital Money for Seniors - a data-driven guide to adjusting to the digital future of banking
​offered by CompareTheMarket.com

How Does Dementia Affect Driving?

Custom Writing offers learning tips for older folks: Transformative Learning Theory: Importance, Examples and Benefits

Information on Memory Loss: How to Improve Your Memory

SleepDoctor.com offers information on how to get Financial Assistance for Adjustable Beds

ECDOL.org offers a Comprehensive Guide to Elderly Community Resources and A Senior's Guide to Fentanyl

RouterNetwork provides information on Online Scams: How to Protect Yourself as a Senior

Nurse Practitioner Programs.org provides information on Nursing Home Abuse Awareness and Support

Assisted Living Magazine​ offers a list of the Best Assisted Living Facilities in Minnesota

Road Scholar offers Top Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors

WizCase offers 9 Simple and Effective Online Safety Tips for Seniors in 2025

CAREER PATHWAYS AND RESOURCES

Virtual Career Resources for Finding a Job in the Post-COVID World from Martyn Bassett Associates, Inc.

Click here for career pathway resources via Zippia.com.

A Guide to Careers in Policing - A Project 8 Labs Career Guide

How to become an Addiction Counselor

Learn How To Become: A forensic psychologist
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For more career resources from Learn How to Become, click here.

Learn more about Forensic Science at the crime scene, in the lab, at the morgue and more with ​Under the Magnifying Glass: Forensic Science

Career.jo provides Resources for Job Seekers Experiencing Homelessness, Recovery and Re-entry

Indeedflex.com provides information on How to Prepare for a Temporary Job Interview

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES

Discover Data Science: Article on how data science is being used in law enforcement

formpals.com offers free Legal Forms to Create, Download and Use

Forbes Advisor offers information on How to Start a Class Action Lawsuit: 2024 Guide

Discover health and wellness tips regarding sauna use: A Comprehensive Overview of Sauna Benefits, What Does a Sauna do for You? and Can Sauna Use Benefit Your Mental Health?

Check out Aqua Recovery Blog

Check out California Addiction Treatment Behavioral Health Blog

Crestview Recovery provides a Rehab Blog for addiction recovery information and guidance

Eagle Creek Ranch provides a Recovery Blog

Check out Melrose Recovery Blog

Moving Mountains Recovery provides a Recovery Blog for information of interest

Check out Northern Illinois Recovery Center Blog

Check out Principles Recovery Center Blog

Wisconsin Recovery Institute offers Drug and Alcohol Rehab services in Fond du Lac

Various Blog resources for Health and Wellness

https://blumebh.com/blog/

https://villakalima.com/blog/

https://goldengaterecovery.com/blog/

https://immersiverecovery.com/addiction-blog/

https://santabarbararecovery.com/blog/


https://bayviewrecoverycenter.com/blog/

Rebirth Recovery Center offers various blogs regarding addiction and recovery

Check out these blog links regarding detox, rehab and recovery:
Laguna Shores Recovery Blog
​Spero Recovery Blog
​449 Recovery Blog
​First City Recovery Resources
​Magnolia City Detox Blog
First Steps Recovery Tips
Agape Treatment Center Recovery Blog
​Pathways Treatment Center
MANA Recovery Center
Sabino Recovery Center Articles
Drug Rehab SEO & PPC Experts
The Lovett Center
​The Prairie Recovery Center
White Lotus Landing
Origins Texas Recovery Blog
Arkview Recovery Center Rehab Blog
​Surf City Detox Resources
Agape Detox Center Blog
Mental Health Peak Blogs
Discovery Institute Blog
California Healing Centers Blog

Idaho Empowered Mental Health Blog
Laguna Shores Mental Health Blog
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SoCal Empowered Mental Health Blog

​Cypress Lake Addiction Recovery Blog

Information on free Grants for Single Moms

Training Opportunities


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IAI APPROVED TRAINING - Earn credit towards forensic photography and imaging or Crime Scene Certification and Re-Certification. Click here for the flyer.

For more information on Aperture Photo Training, see their website at https://aperturept.com/.

For full course listings from Tri-Tech Forensics, click here.


IAI Training Opportunities

MN BCA Training and Education

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ANAB Training Courses!
 
ANAB offers training courses to forensic agencies on ISO standard requirements and concepts. Please click on the course title below for more information, including upcoming public training dates!

Forensic ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Internal Auditor

​Forensic ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Assessor Training (Testing)
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Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ANAB Forensic AR 3125
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Root Cause Analysis for Forensic Service Providers
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Practical Applications for Forensic Measurement Confidence (MC150)
 

Forensic ISO/IEC 17025 Preparation for Testing Laboratories (Web-based)

ISO/IEC 17020 and Audit Preparation for Forensic Agencies
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For a full list of ANAB forensic training courses visit their website by clicking here.

Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center training opportunities. Click here for complete course information.

Ron Smith and Associates
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Training Schedule
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