Monday September 22

Advanced Structure Elucidation:  Spectral Interpretation – Bob Ollis USACIL (8 Hours) – Salon 1
Previous workshops on structure elucidation have focuses on the technologies, capabilities, and calibration of GC/MS, LC/MS, IR, Raman, and NMR systems.  This workshop will focus on spectral interpretation of these technologies that will help the attendee when the unknown spectrum is encountered in case work.  It is recommended that before this workshop each attendee review the basics of the systems above as the workshop will focus solely on the spectra.  This workshop will consist of brief periods of lecture followed by hands-on group activities.  Scientists from all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

Shooting Incident Reconstruction – Ed Hueske (16 Hours) – Salon 2
Workshop will cover the basic theory and practice of shooting incident reconstruction to include related equipment, proper documentation and presentation of findings.  Preparation of court exhibits and court testimony will be illustrated through several case presentations.

Advanced Fire Debris Analysis – Ronald Kelly, FBI (20 Hours) – Arkansas Room
This three day workshop will consist of a series of presentations, discussions, and  hands-on computer sessions on various advanced topics about fire debris analysis for  forensic chemists. We will review the current ASTM standards, discuss the use of macros, ion profiling, and other techniques used to generate analytical data, explore the realm of background hydrocarbons, demonstrate the TWGFEX Ignitable Liquid  database, address issues relating to report writing and expert testimony, and discuss current topics within the fire debris analysis discipline. Attendees will be able to apply  their skills on data from actual fire debris samples/cases and are encouraged to bring  data from any interesting or unusual cases for group discussion. (A laptop with  HP  Chemstation required per one or two students. Limit 30 people)

Courtroom Testimony for DNA Analysts – Raymond Davis (8 Hours) – Salon 3

Intro Statistics George Carmody (16 Hours) – Salon 5

NIBIN the 13 Critical Steps – Pete Galiardi FTI (8 Hours) – Salon 4
The workshop is based on the premise that the successful investigation of firearm related crimes is dependent upon the effective management of information found on the inside and on the outside of a gun – or in other words, the ballistics data for matching and the identifying data for crime gun tracing - plus other forensic information as well. 

The workshop takes participants through the 13 Critical Tasks, identifies best practices, and perhaps most importantly, results in the formulation of strategies and tactics that foster: collaboration between all the various stakeholders, the institutionalization of sustainable and effective processes, and the reporting of timely and valuable information for crime solving and prevention.  It stresses the value of creating Regional Crime Gun Processing Protocols and Crime Gun Information Clearing Houses and Centers. 

Everything but the Kitchen Sink! A Down and Dirty Look at Common Management Issues and Problems in Forensic Labs – Ron Smith (4 hours pm) – Texas Room
Looking for a safe place to air your dirty laundry and get some free advice? Need help in dealing with a problem employee? Can't seem to find the right button to push on your Section Chief to get their area moving in sync? Need people to lead but can't seem to make it happen? Conflict Resolution system not working?  Spending money on Trainees who just don't seem to want to stay with the agency? Finding out that treating everyone exactly the same is inherently unfair?  Want to establish a performance standard in each section but can't seem to find the right combination? Getting bad reports back from the prosecutors about your expert witness testimonies?
This interactive afternoon workshop will attempt to address these and many other every day issues in a discussion format which should prove to be not only informational but entertaining as well. You may be asked by the moderator to participate or even lead a breakout discussion on one of these topics so don't come into class wearing your feelings on your sleeve. We grow as a group and as individuals when we share it all and bare it all. If you are in a management position or hoping to soon enter management, this workshop is for you.

Tuesday September 23

Estimating the Uncertainty of Measurements in the Modern Forensic  Laboratory:  Compliance with ISO 17025. - Bob Ollis USACIL (8 hours) – Salon 1
As ISO accreditation gains more significance to forensic science many laboratories are  faced with the seemingly daunting task of determining Measurement Uncertainty (MU).  This workshop will demonstrate how to establish a program to determine and monitor measurement uncertainty in all disciplines in forensic science.  Included will be discussions of basic statistics, reporting measurement uncertainty, estimates of measurement uncertainty not based on rigid metrological determinations, and how measurement uncertainty affects the customer.  This hands-on, no-nonsense approach to the application of the ISO standard will help the attendee realize that going ISO is easier than previously thought.

Complete Guide to GC/MS - Dr. Charles Maldonado (8 Hours) – Texas Room
All areas of GC/MS analysis are covered in this workshop. Topics will include troubleshooting and maintenance, Tuning, Data Acquisition, Qualitative and Quantitative analyses.

Courtroom Testimony All Disciplines – Raymond Davis (8 Hours) – Salon 3

 Laser Microdissection DNA – Keli Raley NLCL (4 Hours AM) – Salon 4

 Validation of MiniFiler – Lauren Arihood NLCL (4 hours PM) – Salon 4

Wednesday September 24

 Bomb and Booby Trap Recognition – ATF (AM) – Texas Room

 Janus Automated Forensic Workstation – Dr. Tack Perkin Elmer (AM) – Salon 2

 Screening DNA Evidence – Connie Brown and George Schiro (AM) – Salon 1

 Ethics – Raymond Davis (AM) – Salon 3