Forensics Training

Keeping up to date on forensic methods and techniques is vital for any CSI force. As a courtesy for our customers, we list select training events to help keep your skills sharp. If you have a training event you wish to have listed, email Brad Brown. NOTE: Some dates are tentative and may change.

Forensic Pieces Janice Johnson presents a comprehensive 40-hour workshop that will provide participants training and assistance in the proper recognition of bloodstain pattern evidence to include actual laboratory experimentation of blood flight characteristics to motion and force. Download Brochure (369kb DOC) For More Info on Training Courses Visit: Forensic Pieces | Gold Coast Forensics

2012 Industry Calendar The Body is Evidence Too: Things You Will Want to Do Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, 50 2nd Street, Shalimar, Florida 32579 Presented by: Janice Johnson, Forensic Pieces, Inc.; Mike Bates, MEO District 14; and others TBA More Dates Coming Soon | FOR MORE INFO CONTACT JAN JOHNSON  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Basic Bloodstain Identification Melbourne, FL Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces May 14-18 , 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Child and Infant Death Investigation Hallandale, FL Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces May 21-22, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Taking the Crime Scene into the Interrogation Room Ankeny Police Department - 411 SW Ordnance - Ankeny, IA 50023 Instructor: Daniel Craft May 21-22, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Complex Latent Print Examinations Sandy City Police Department 10000 South Centennial Parkway, Sandy City, UT 84070 Instructor: Debbie Benningfield, CLPE May 21-25, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Oklahoma Division of the IAI 2012 Conference Edmond, OK May 21-23, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE We are a diverse group of forensic and investigative practitioners that are always eager to learn new techniques or exchange new ideas. Every year we organize a conference for investigative and forensic practitioners in Oklahoma and beyond to come together and provide training and networking opportunities. Child and Infant Death Investigation Sheffield, AL Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces May 24-25, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE IAI Crime Scene Certification Preparation Course: CCSI, CCSA, & CSCSA Hartsville, SC Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces May 29-June 1, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Digital Crime Scene & Evidence Photography Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 2071 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237-7036 Instructor: Scott Campbell, CSCSA May 30-June 1, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Texas Division of the IAI Annual Educational Conference Galveston, TX May 30-June 3, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The Texas Division of the IAI works to associate persons in the state of Texas, who are actively engaged in the profession of forensic identification, crime scene investigation, scientific examination, and preservation of physical evidence in an organized body, so that the profession in all of its branches may be standardized and effectively and scientifically practiced. Fundamentals of Crime Scene Examination and Evidence Collection Berrien County Sheriff's Office - 2100 E. Empire Ave.- Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Instructor: Brian Dew, CLPE June 4-8, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE FSI: 2012 Spring Continuing Education for Forensic Professionals Program Savannah, GA June 4-8, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The 2012 Spring Continuing Education for Forensic Professionals Program will be held June 4-8, 2012, in Savannah, Georgia. The Program will be a week of training with 29 different courses. All courses are FREE and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis (there is no restriction to how many people may attend from the same agency). The first 100 people who register (1 person per agency location) also receive free transportation. Lodging will be FREE to all approved attendees. The schedule allows attendees to participate in more than one course throughout the week. Registration will be announced one week prior to opening. Advanced Forensics Techniques In Crime Scene Investigations (AFTCSI) - Level I Glynco, GA June 4-14, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The AFTCSI-I is designed for qualified law enforcement officers, criminal investigators, crime scene technicians, and civilians who have a background in crime scene processing and investigations. The program offers the student many laboratory and crime scene exercises to become proficient in the location, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence commonly encountered at a crime scene. The class culminates in an eight hour practical exercise where the students will work as a team to investigate and document a crime scene. Basic Bloodstain Identification San Antonio, TX Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces June 4-8, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Digital Photography for Law Enforcement Level 2 Glynco, GA June 5-14, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The Digital Photography For Law Enforcement Level 2 (DPLE2) is designed for qualified law enforcement officers, criminal investigators, crime scene technicians, and civilians who have a fundamental understanding of digital photography. IAI Crime Scene Certification Preparation Course: CCSI, CCSA, & CSCSA Torrance, CA Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces June 11-15, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Courtroom Testimony Techniques - Success Instead of Survival Iowa DCI Crime Lab Training Center - 2240 SouthAnkeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50023 Instructors: Ron Smith, CLPE, CSCSA June 12-13, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE LA-IAI 67th Annual Educational Conference Shreveport, LA June 12-14, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The goal of the annual conference is to provide reasonably priced training in current techniques and practices over a broad spectrum of fingerprint and forensic fields. The Conference lasts three days and will be held at the wonderful Clarion Hotel located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Training will cover a wide range of investigative and fingerprint topics led by leading experts in the state. Each participant by the end of the conference will be awarded a certificate of attendance for 24 hours of training credit. The Examination and Comparison of Footwear Evidence High Point, NC Instructor: Dwane S. Hilderbrand, Forensic ITC Services June 12-15, 2012 | DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE IAI Crime Scene Certification Preparation Course: CCSI, CCSA, & CSCSA Mesa, AZ Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces June 18-22, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Shooting Reconstruction San Antonio, TX Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces June 25-29, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Courtroom Testimony Techniques - Success Instead of Survival Littleton Police Department - 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 81020 Instructors: Ron Smith, CLPE, CSCSA June 26-27, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Shooting Reconstruction San Antonio, TX Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces July 9-13, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE IAI Latent Print Certification Test Preparation Training Ocean County Police Academy - 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Instructors: Debbie Benningfield, CLPE, Charles M. Richardson, CLPE July 9-13, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Advanced Forensics Techniques In Crime Scene Investigations (AFTCSI) - Level II Glynco, GA July 9-20, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The AFTCSI-II is designed for qualified law enforcement officers, criminal investigators, crime scene technicians, and civilians who have a background in crime scene investigation and processing Students will be assisted in achieving a higher level of proficiency in crime scene investigation and upon completion of the program, will have the necessary skills to process or coordinate the processing of a complex crime scene. IAI Latent Print Certification Test Preparation Training Ocean County Police Academy, 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Instructors: Debbie Benningfield, CLPE and Charles M. Richardson, CLPE July 9-13, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Identification Humble, TX Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces July 16-20, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Crime Scene Investigation & Forensic Entomology Training Course Fairview Community Center (CR 450 E) Princeton, Indiana Instructor: Doug Young July 17-19, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE IAI International Educational Conference Phoenix, AZ July 22-28, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE Education is one of the IAI's primary missions. The IAI strives to be the main professional association for those engaged in forensic identification, investigation, and scientific examination of physical evidence. At the Annual IAI International Educational Conference world-renowned professionals present the most current scientific educational sessions, utilizing the most efficient methodologies and technical products and advances in the identification field. The Conference offers general sessions, poster presentations, hands-on workshops, field trips, and vendor exhibits. Basic Bloodstain Identification Boca Raton, FL Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces July 30-August 3, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Complex Latent Print Examinations Palm Beach County Sheriff's Training Facility - 4215 Cherry Road, Classroom "C", West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Instructors: Debbie Benningfield, CLPE August 6-10, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Basic Bloodstain Identification Chandler, AZ Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces August 6-10, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Digital Photography for Law Enforcement Level 2 Glynco, GA August 7-16, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The Digital Photography For Law Enforcement Level 2 (DPLE2) is designed for qualified law enforcement officers, criminal investigators, crime scene technicians, and civilians who have a fundamental understanding of digital photography. Basic Courtroom Testimony-Success Instead of Stomach Pains Durham, NC Instructor: Dwane S. Hilderbrand, Forensic ITC Services August 9-10, 2012 | DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE IAI Crime Scene Certification Preparation Course: CCSI, CCSA, & CSCSA Omaha, NE Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces August 13-17, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Introduction to the Science of Friction Ridge Examination San Luis Obispo County Operations Center - 1585 Kansas Avneue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Instructors: Michael J. Campbell, CSCSA August 13-17, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Advanced Forensics Techniques In Crime Scene Investigations (AFTCSI) - Level I Glynco, GA August 13-23, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The AFTCSI-I is designed for qualified law enforcement officers, criminal investigators, crime scene technicians, and civilians who have a background in crime scene processing and investigations. The program offers the student many laboratory and crime scene exercises to become proficient in the location, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence commonly encountered at a crime scene. The class culminates in an eight hour practical exercise where the students will work as a team to investigate and document a crime scene. Advanced Palm Print Comparison Techniques Indiana State Police Laboratory Cafetorium - 550 West 16th Street, Suite C, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Instructors: James E. Bush, CLPE, CSCSA August 14-16, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Essential Ridgeology Concepts Kansas City Regional Police Academy - 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road, Kansas City, KS 64119 Instructor: John P. Black, CLPE, CFWE, CSCSA August 20-24, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE IAI Crime Scene Certification Preparation Course: CCSI, CCSA, & CSCSA St. Augustine, FL Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces August 20-24, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Advanced Palm Print Comparison Techniques Anchorage Police Training Academy - 3760 W. Dimond Blvd. - Anchorage, AK 99502 Instructor: James E. Bush, CLPE, CSCSA August 27-29, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Friction Ridge Expert Witness Testimony Techniques Anchorage Police Training Academy - 3760 W. Dimond Blvd. - Anchorage, AK 99502 Instructor: James E. Bush, CLPE, CSCSA August 30-31, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Basic Courtroom Testimony-Success Instead of Stomach Pains Shreveport, LA Instructor: Dwane S. Hilderbrand, Forensic ITC Services September 10-11, 2012 | DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Advanced Forensics Techniques In Crime Scene Investigations (AFTCSI) - Level II Glynco, GA September 10-21, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The AFTCSI-II is designed for qualified law enforcement officers, criminal investigators, crime scene technicians, and civilians who have a background in crime scene investigation and processing Students will be assisted in achieving a higher level of proficiency in crime scene investigation and upon completion of the program, will have the necessary skills to process or coordinate the processing of a complex crime scene. Digital Photography for Law Enforcement Level 2 Glynco, GA September 18-27, 2012 | EVENT WEBSITE The Digital Photography For Law Enforcement Level 2 (DPLE2) is designed for qualified law enforcement officers, criminal investigators, crime scene technicians, and civilians who have a fundamental understanding of digital photography. Basic Bloodstain Identification Fontana, CA Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces September 24-28, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Examination and Comparison of Footwear Evidence Meridian, ID Instructor: Dwane S. Hilderbrand, Forensic ITC Services Septembe 25-28, 2012 | DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Documentation, Collection and Preservation of Track Evidence Carrollton, TX Instructor: Dwane S. Hilderbrand, Forensic ITC Services October 8-12, 2012 | DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Advanced Palm Print Comparison Techniques Larry Miller Public Safety Education and Training Academy - 410 West 9800 South - Sandy, UT 84070 Instructor: James E. Bush, CLPE, CSCSA October 15-17, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE Essential Ridgeology Concepts Jamestown NC Guilford Technical Community College - Pulic Safety Building - 601 High Point Road, Jamestown, NC 272829 Instructor: John P. Black, CLPE, CFWE, CSCSA November 5-9, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE IAI Crime Scene Certification Preparation Course: CCSI, CCSA, & CSCSA North Port, FL Instructor: Jan Johnson, Forensic Pieces December 3-7, 2012 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE IAI Latent Print Certification Test Preparation Training Larry Miller Public Safety Education and Training Academy - 410 West 9800 South - Sandy, UT 84070 Instructors: Debbie Benningfield, CLPE & Charles M. Richardson, CLPE January 21-25, 2013 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE