Presented by Ron Smith and Associates, Inc., and the

Instructor: John Black
 

Course Description

Crime is typically divided into two categories: crimes against property and crimes against persons.  While the former is serious and may indeed constitute the majority of departmental caseloads, it is the latter that frequently results in serious bodily harm or death.   Therefore, it is imperative that appropriate forensic and law enforcement personnel be able to successfully recognize, document and/or interpret evidence found at these types of scenes.  Furthermore, it may be important in a particular scene to be able to sequence a series of events to reconstruct how a crime may have occurred and the actions that were involved.  This may allow the trained analyst/investigator to support or contradict statements offered by suspects, victims and/or witnesses, thereby providing further insight into an investigation.  

This advanced course will present both the theory and practical application of several techniques that are essential to crime scene examination and reconstruction of violent crimes.  Practical exercises and case studies will be utilized to reinforce the material presented.    

 Course Overview

► Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

             • Stain recognition

             • Documentation of bloodstain patterns

             • Angle of impact determination

             • Reconstruction methods 

            • Chemical development/enhancement techniques

 ► Shooting Reconstruction

             • Examination of bullet defects 

            • Direction of travel 

            • Demonstration of trajectory  

            • Shot sequencing 

            • Documentation considerations 

► Specialized Photography  

            • Macro photography 

            • Painting with light 

► Additional Topics 

            • Buried body recovery 

            • Special issues in officer-involved shootings 

            • Alternate light source examination          
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR 

John P. Black
Ron Smith and Associates, Inc.
John P. Black earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 1990.  He began his career in forensic science in 1991 as a Forensic Chemist with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.  He continued his career in forensic science as a Senior Criminalist with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and was assigned to the Latent Print/Crime Scene Department in March of 1995.  In January 2007, he accepted a position as a Senior Forensic Consultant with Ron Smith & Associates, Inc., headquartered in Collinsville, Mississippi.  John Black has investigated literally hundreds of major crime scenes and has been court qualified to give expert witness testimony in the areas of latent prints, crime scene investigation, bloodstain pattern analysis, footwear, tire tread, and fabric examinations.  He is a member of the International Association for Identification, and has achieved IAI certification in the areas of Latent Prints (CLPE), Footwear Examinations (CFWE) and Crime Scene Examinations (CSCSA).  John Black currently serves as a member of the Crime Scene Certification Board of the IAI.  He has lectured on numerous occasions at state and local educational conferences, and was also requested to present at the IAI’s Annual International Educational Conferences in Miami (2001), Las Vegas (2002), Dallas (2005) and Boston (2006).  He currently serves as a member of the IAI Editorial Board for the Journal of Forensic Identification and the Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis, Study and Technology. John was recently honored by the IAI and named a Distinguished Member of the Association.

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

Daily Schedule: This course will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Class attire should be casual and comfortable.

This training seminar has been approved for (24) hours of Continuing Education Credit required for I.A.I. Certification and Re-certification

Certificates of achievement, authorized by the International Association for Identification, will be awarded to each student successfully completing the seminar.

TUITION: See course registration page
 

COURSE CALENDAR

September 9-11, 2008
 

 

 

WAYS TO ENROLL

Online:
Visit the registration link for the scheduled date and location in which you are interested and fill out the online registration form associated with this course.

By FAX:
Complete all the information on the registration form, print it out and fax it to us at 601-626-1122.

By Mail:
Complete all the information on the registration form, print it out and mail it to us at:

Ron Smith & Associates, Inc.
Attention: Training Division
P.O. Box 670
Collinsville, Mississippi 39325


By Phone:
Call us toll free at 1-866–TEAM RSA (832-6772) and register directly with one of our Training
Division staff members.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
By Check:
Checks are to be made payable to “Ron Smith & Associates, Inc.” All registrants should forward a
department check, personal check or purchase order, along with a copy of their completed registration
form to Ron Smith & Associates, Inc.


By Credit Card:
To pay by credit card, please contact Ron Smith & Associates, Inc. and speak with one of our
representatives. Call toll free at 1-866–TEAM RSA (1-866-832-6772)