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 Dear Future Sirchie Students,

October 6, 2000. That is the date the first episode of CSI appeared on CBS. It became one of the most popular
shows on television, ranking first or second in the Nielsen ratings for 5 seasons, and lasting a total of 15 seasons
while breeding a series of spin-offs that also did well. While these shows did not always portray the realities of
crime scene investigation or law enforcement, what they did do was to expose the public to the fact that crime
investigation relied on science to bring criminals to justice.

This phenomena of citizens, including juries, being more aware and expecting more of their local law enforcement
personnel came to be known as the “CSI Effect”. As a result, people who were victims of crimes were now apt to
ask why certain procedures or tests were not done because “they do it on CSI”. Juries were now more aware of the
science and lawyers were better educated as more information was made available to the public. Another effect
was a growth of interest in forensics and law enforcement education, shown by a major increase in the number of
students pursuing criminal justice, forensic science, and related disciplines.

Even in 2016, the CSI Effect continues to cast its shadow on the law enforcement community. Questions are
constantly asked about the validity of tests, procedures, and processes. Training standards and requirements
are increasing in law enforcement. Many overseeing bodies, including the National Institute of Justice, National
Institute for Standards and Technology, and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, are setting standards for
investigation and forensic training and methodology.

In this environment, SIRCHIE strives to provide the training that law enforcement needs for the various jobs they
are required to do. We will continue to provide the training we are known for, including our Evidence Collection
course, covering the baseline of forensic investigation, as well as our fingerprint ridgeology, footwear analysis,
photography and bloodstain pattern classes. In addition to our previous courses, we also realize the need for
additional disciplines, and in 2017 we are introducing new classes in digital device forensics, arson investigation,
and sexual assault / abuse investigation. We want our training to continue to be based on hands-on opportunities
and most importantly to stay relevant to what is expected of today’s law enforcement now and in the future.

Yes, there is more awareness, and yes, there is more scrutiny and more requirements, but all of this makes law
enforcement and the entire justice system better and provides better foundations for the future. We are excited
about this year and hope you will join us in our journey by participating in one of our classes at SIRCHIE or in your
area.

Sincerely,

Dyer Bennett
Vice President of Product Development & Training

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 We can come to you: Training classes at your location
Understanding that travel budgets can be tight, we offer a three day version of our flagship Evidence Collection class on location at host
department facilities. In the past three years, we’ve held 42 sessions at departments and agencies around the US and in other countries.
While our Evidence Collection class remains the most popular option, some specialty courses are also available.

On-site Training Benefits

• Complete course in three days with same hands on experience as at SIRCHIE
• Ability to conduct a closed in-house course and tailor it to your specific needs
• Build communication and interactions with other local departments through hosted
training

Feedback includes:
“The instructors are awesome and really kept the students engaged. One student told
me it was a great hands-on training and that the Sirchie training ‘blew the State Police
Training out of the water.’ So far, we’ve hosted three classes and we’re looking to do
more in 2017.”
Officer Chris Bucci, Phoenixville Police Department, PA
“Overall, the classes went well and everyone thought the instructors were great. Our
students all learned a lot and loved the products.”
Director Derek Mears, Salt Lake City Police Department, UT

If you’re interested in hosting a training, please contact us at training@sirchie.com. Details are below:
• Minimum number of students: 18
• Cost: $350 per student for the three-day Evidence Collection Processing Class
• Please contact us to discuss available specialty classes

Free Webinars with Certificates

Since 2013, we’ve developed and delivered monthly free webinars about popular forensic and topical issues. Subjects have included a
series of “Latent Print Basics”; “Basics of Surveillance”; “Arson and Crime Scene Photography”; “Understanding Gun Shot Residue”; and
a Narcotics Investigation series on topics including Fentanyl, K2/Spice, Bath Salts, and more. Everyone who attends the live webinar
receives a Certificate of Attendance, which they can place in their CV and put toward continuing education. Contact us if you would like
to access our webinar library.
We’re always looking to serve you best. Please send us an email at training@sirchie.com or call us at 800.356.7311 if you have an idea
or recommendation for a webinar. We’ll be happy to explore it.

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 How to register, Where to stay, and Who to Contact:
How to Register
To enroll in our classes, please call our Training Coordinator, Patricia Hogan, at 800.356.7311; email us at training@sirchie.com; or
register online at www.sirchie.com/training.html. All cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the beginning date of class will
be fully refundable. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to class are not refundable, but can potentially be transferred to a future
date at the discretion of SIRCHIE. All classes are subject to be cancelled due to lack of minimum enrollment, in which case all tuition
/ fees will be refunded. Upon registration, each person will be confirmed for enrollment. You can register a group for your organization
easily via the class pages at www.sirchie.com.

How to Pay
Payment can be made at www.sirchie.com/training.html via credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express accepted) or via Purchase
Order. Payment is due at the time of your class.

Where to Stay
Our classes are held at our dedicated training facilities at our corporate headquarters in Youngsville, NC, about 20 minutes outside of
Raleigh and close to the Raleigh/Durham International Airport.
There’s a number of hotels in the area where we have negotiated lower rates for our classes. These hotels are:

Hotel Phone Website Cost

919.554.6901 www.candlewoodwf.com Starting from $69 for
1 Queen room

919.556.4007 http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-wake_forest- Starting at $75 per night

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919.570.5550 http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ Starting at $82 per night

hotels/us/en/raleigh/wkfnc/hoteldetail

919.554.0222 http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ Starting at $80 per night

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wake-forest-RDUWFHX/index.html

Scholarships
The Dr. Jeffrey Farkas Memorial Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of C.J. Lyons, a pediatric ER physician and the
New York Times bestselling thriller author. Learn more about Dr. Lyons at: http://cjlyons.net/
This opportunity is open to all law enforcement personnel from departments with 50 or fewer officers. To apply, please contact us at
training@sirchie.com to learn about requirements and deadlines.

Transportation
Raleigh is served by several major airlines through the Raleigh/Durham International
Airport (RDU). Transportation from the airport and from the hotels to the training site
is provided by the student. If you need a rental car, Sirchie can get you a 5% discount
with Enterprise.

Who to Contact
Please call 800.356.7311 or email us at training@sirchie.com if you have any questions
or concerns.

Raleigh area map showing RDU and proximity

to Sirchie’s Headquarters

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 2017 Sirchie Education Calendar

January February March

Introduction to the Science of Evidence Collection Course Comprehensive Crime Scene
Fingerprints (Jan. 23-27) (Feb. 6-10) Photography (Mar. 6-10)

Phase 1 Footwear Impressions Basic Latent Fingerprint Comparison

(Feb. 27-Mar. 3) (Mar. 13-17)

Digital Device Forensics (Mar. 15-16)

Comprehensive Advanced Latent

Print Comparison (Mar. 27-31)

April May June

Evidence Collection Course Phase 2 Footwear Impressions Evidence Collection Course
(Apr. 3-7) (May 1-5) (June 5-9)

Firearm and Toolmark ID & Shooting Advanced Latent Ridgeology Digital Device Forensics (June 21-22)
Reconstruction (Apr. 24-28) (May 15-19)
Advanced Latent Palm Print
Digital Device Forensics (May 17-18) Comparison (June 26-30)

Introduction to Arson Investigation

(May 22-26)

July August September

Introduction to the Science of Sexual Assault and Abuse Evidence Collection Course
Fingerprints (July 10-14) Documentation and Photography (Sept. 11-15)
(Aug. 8-10)
Forensic Symposium for Educators Advanced Latent Ridgeology
(July 20-21) Digital Device Forensics (Aug. 16-17) (Sept. 18-22)

Basic Latent Fingerprint Comparison

(Aug. 21-25)

October November December

Phase 1 Footwear Impressions Evidence Collection Course Comprehensive Advanced Latent
(Oct. 2-6) (Nov. 6-10) Print Comparison (Dec. 4-8)

Comprehensive Crime Scene Advanced Latent Palm Print

Photography (Oct. 9-13) Comparison (Nov. 13-17)

Bloodstain Pattern Documentation

(Oct. 23-26)

Mastering the IAI Exam

(Oct. 30-Nov. 3)

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 Introduction to Arson Investigation
When is fire not an accident? This course aims to answer this question using the principles of NFPA 921, the guide for fire investigation,
as well as elements of crime scene investigation to determine facts and determine if and how a fire might be an arson incident. This
course is aimed at both those beginning in fire investigation as well as those who are interested in learning more, including private
investigators, law enforcement, legal representatives, and educators.
Instructor: Ken Andrews NEW!
A Certified Fire Investigator with both the ATF and IAAI, Ken has over 25 years of experience
in fire and explosive investigations.
Instructor: Don Baucom
A former firefighter in Monroe NC, Sheriff’s Deputy in Union County (NC), and Criminal
Investigator, Explosives Specialist, and Firearms Instructor with the ATF, Don brings 34 years
and a wide variety of perspectives to explosive and fire training.
Course Fee
The Introduction to Arson Investigiation Course (No. AFI100) is $650.00 per student and includes:
tuition, study materials, and lab fees. Students will receive a certificate upon completion.
Dates
May 22-26

Sexual Assault, Abuse Documentation & Photography

Documentation of assault and abuse cases is critical to later prosecution. The critical nature of collecting evidence and information
quickly and completely from a subject that may be uncooperative due to fear or mistrust of law enforcement poses constant challenges
with assault and abuse victims. This course will cover proper documentation, photography, and collection techniques while maintaining
an atmosphere of advocacy and care for the victim. This course provides guidance for doctors, nurses, and law enforcement that are
not trained Sexual Assault investigators.

Instructor: Kelly Taylor NEW!

Ms. Taylor is a registered nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner who serves as an expert
witness and consultant for both the prosecution and defense in Sexual Assault cases. She
instructs regularly at the Staff Judge Advocate’s School at the University of Virginia for the
Special Victim Counsel course and the Intermediate Trial Advocacy course.

Course Fee
The Sexual Assault and Abuse Documentation and Photography Course (No. DPS100) is
$450.00 per student and includes: tuition, study materials, and lab fees. Students will receive
a certificate upon completion.

Dates
August 8-10

Digital Device Forensics

With over 9 Billion wireless subscriptions worldwide as of 2016, every criminal investigation involves information that can be captured
from a digital device, including phones and tablets. Understanding what information can be obtained from these devices, as well as
how to collect and preserve the information legally is critical. This course will cover various digital devices, how wireless and cellular
networks operate, and review data and information that can be obtained from carriers, devices, and the web. Attendees will receive
training in tools that they will be able to take away from the class and apply in investigations.

Instructor: Stephen Pearson

NEW!
Course Fee
The Digital Device Forensics Course (No. DDF100) is $500.00 per student and includes: tuition,
study materials, and lab fees. Students will receive a certificate upon completion.

Dates
March 15-16 June 21-22
May 17-18 Aug 16-17

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 Evidence Collection
Law Enforcement Professionals operate in an increasingly complex environment where budgets are tight, crime scenes are complicated,
and the public expects investigations to lead quickly to justice. Knowing this, we offer our Evidence Collection Accelerated Training Program
with limited class sizes, covering the scientific methods of collection, identification, evaluation, and preservation of physical evidence.
Once you complete this class, you’ll have the knowledge to collect evidence effectively to be used in the court of justice.

You should attend this class if

• You process crime scenes
• You want to learn more about the latest tools and techniques
used to process crime scenes
• You want to find as much evidence as possible at a crime
scene

Topics include:
• Crime Scene Management • Controlled Substances Identification • Biological Evidence: Blood, Fluids,
• Crime Scene & Evidence Photography • Serial Number Restoration DNA
• Latent Print Processing – Powders • Firearms, Ballistics, and Gun Shot • Digital Forensics
• Latent Print Processing - Chemicals Residue • Footprint and Tire Mark Evidence
• Fingerprint Theory & Classification • Alternate Lights and RUVIS

Peace Officer Standards and Training

This class has been approved for a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Credit or for Continuing Police Education Credits in a
number of states. Please contact us at 800.356.7311 or training@sirchie.com for more information and a complete list of participating
states.

Course Fee
The Evidence Collection Course (No. CST100) is $650.00 per student and it includes: tuition, study materials, and lab fees. Students
will receive a certificate upon completion.

Dates
February 6-10 September 11-15
April 3-7 November 6-10
June 5-9

Phase 1 Footwear Impression: Detection, Recovery & Identification

Footwear impression evidence is the most overlooked evidence at crime scenes. Criminals will often wear gloves but rarely, do they
remove their shoes or intentionally destroy evidence left by their shoes. Tom Adair stated in Evidence Technology Magazine that many
European police agencies report footwear evidence is collected in over 70% of their cases but this evidence is often not collected at
American crime scenes. Students will get hands-on training for processing, photographing, lifting, casting, and preservation of footwear
impression evidence.

Instructor: Johnny Leonard

You will leave this class knowing:
• How to obtain known footwear standards
• How to cast 3-d footwear impressions and the processing of 2-d footwear impressions
• How to understand the wear, class, and unique characteristics of footwear impressions

Course Fee
This Course (No. FTW100) is $600.00 per student and it includes: tuition, study materials,
and lab fees. Students will receive a certificate upon completion

Dates
February 27-March 3
October 2-6

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 Phase 2 Footwear Impression: Examination, Comparison, & Identification
Tom Adair stated in Evidence Technology Magazine that footwear impressions can tell us about both the criminal and the crime. He
continues that we may be able to determine the make and style of the shoe and even the identity of the shoe to the exclusion of all others
in the world. Students will receive hands-on training in examining, comparing and identifying footwear evidence.

Instructor: Johnny Leonard

You will leave this class knowing:
• How to apply ACE-V during footwear impressions
• How to compare questioned impressions with known standards
• Understanding SWGTREAD guidelines
Requirements: Student must have completed Sirchie’s
Phase 1-Footwear Impression Course, or a basic Detection,
Documentation, Collection and Preservation of Track Evidence
Course. Crime Scene Investigation Courses will also be accepted.

Course Fee
This Course (No. FTW200) is $600.00 per student and it includes:
tuition, study materials, and lab fees. Students will receive a
certificate upon completion.

Dates
May 1-5

Comprehensive Crime Scene Photography

Investigators and witnesses can describe scenes, sometimes in great detail. However, photographs can tell the story better with objectivity.
They freeze time and leave a permanent record of the scene. Despite its advantages, photography remains the least understood and
developed skillset for arson and crime scene investigators. Failure to obtain images of evidence while at the crime scene or in a lab, will
likely result in the photograph not being accepted by the court and deemed unsuitable for presentation to the jury.

Instructor: David Pauly

David retired from The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command as a
Special Agent-in-Charge/Commander and Forensic Science Officer. He
performed duties in over a dozen states and frequently worked with local,
state, and federal agencies. He holds a Master of Forensic Science degree
from The George Washington University, is a 1998 graduate of the FBI National
Academy, and is currently the Director of Applied Forensic Science at Methodist
University in Fayetteville, N.C.

You will leave this class knowing:

• How to take proper crime scenes photographs in a variety of environments
• How to present crime scene photos in judicial and administrative proceedings
• How to train other professionals in taking photographs

Course Fee
This course (No. CCP300) is $600.00 per student, which includes tuition,
study materials, and lab fees. Transportation, food, and lodging costs are the
student’s responsibility.

Dates
March 6-10
October 9-13

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 Firearm, Toolmark ID & Shooting Reconstruction
This advanced course will introduce the methods used by firearm and toolmark examiners. Students will examine large caliber fired
bullets, such as .45 caliber; rifle and various shotshell components; large caliber cartridge cases; and types of toolmarks, including pry
bars, screwdrivers, and knives. Students will learn how examiners obtain class information that may aid investigators in searching for a
firearm or tool, which was used in a crime, including how a fired bullet, cartridge case, or tool may be matched to a particular firearm
or tool. The class will also explore the reconstruction of shooting incidents, covering range determinations, direction of fire and gunshot
residue identification.

Instructor: Don Mikko

Don spent most of his career as a Special Agent in the United States Army Criminal Investigation
Command (USACIDC). For over 22 years, he worked in the United States Army Crime Laboratory
(USACIL) and since 1990, he has been a Forensic Firearm and Toolmark Examiner. He is certified
by the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE) in all three forensic disciplines:
firearms, toolmarks, and gunshot residue.

You will leave this class knowing:

• Anatomy of a firearm and how characteristics of the firearm are matched to a projectile and
cartridge
• Analysis of tool marks through observation, casting, and comparison.
• Documentation methods and techniques for shooting scenes: including projectile size
determination, bullet trajectories, and distance determination.

Course Fee
This course (No. FSR100) is $700.00 per student, which includes tuition, study materials, and
lab fees. Transportation, food, and lodging costs are the student’s responsibility.

Dates
April 24-28

Bloodstain Pattern Documentation

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis is only useful if the patterns are captured and sampled properly. In
conjunction with Bevel, Gardner & Associates, Inc., we’re pleased to offer this class to introduce
the student to the nature and value of bloodstain pattern evidence, teach how to recognize
basic pattern types, and demonstrate through practical exercise the roadmapping method of
documenting bloodstain pattern evidence.

Instructor: Ross Gardner

Ross M. Gardner worked for the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC)
as a felony criminal investigator for nearly twenty years. He retired as a Command Sergeant
Major and Special Agent in 1999 after serving a total of 24 years in US Army law enforcement.
Subsequently, he served four years as the Chief of Police for the City of Lake City Georgia, a
small suburban Atlanta police department. Currently, he is now retired and active in independent
consulting.

You will leave this class knowing:

• How to recognize basic bloodstain pattern types
• Familiarity, through practice, with a proven method of documenting bloodstains for future
analysis

Course Fee
This course (No. BPA100) is $550.00 per student and it includes: tuition, study materials, and
lab fees. Students will receive a certificate upon completion.

Dates
October 23-26

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 Introduction to the Science of Fingerprints
The science of fingerprint identification is based on the uniqueness and permanence of friction ridge structures. Therefore, the ability
of the technician to accurately classify and identify fingerprint patterns is essential.
The student will learn fundamental techniques of fingerprint pattern interpretation and how this information is used to accurately classify,
compare, and identify fingerprints.

Instructor: Johnny Leonard

Curriculum
• Arch, Loop, and Whorl recognition and classification
• Scars and Amps recognition and classification
• NCIC classification formula
• The ACE-V methodology of fingerprint comparison and identification & its relationship to
scientific method
• Inked fingerprint comparison exercises
• Glossary of Fingerprint Terms
This course is taught using numerous methods of instruction combining lectures with hands on
assignments, Q&A, reinforcing quizzes, and practical exercises.
Note: This course is not a latent print comparison class, and uses inked fingerprints. This
training is vital for any individual who wishes to pursue a career as a fingerprint examiner and is
a prerequisite for enrollment in the Latent Fingerprint classes.

Course Fee
The tuition fee for the Introduction to the Science of Fingerprints course (No. CFC100) is $600.00 per student which includes study
materials. If you have one, please bring your magnifier to class. If you don’t, one will be provided to you for class use.

Dates
January 23-27
July 10-14

Basic Latent Fingerprint Comparison

Combining lecture and latent print practical exercises, the emphasis in this course is placed on print orientation to improve each student’s
comparison skills. Exercises are designed to provide the student with real life case work training experience.
Minimum Requirement: Each student must have attended and completed Introduction to the Science of Fingerprints Course to be
accepted in this course.

Instructor: Johnny Leonard

Curriculum
• The ACE-V methodology of fingerprint comparison and identification & its relationship to scientific
method
• Level 1, level 2, and level 3 detail in latent print comparisons
• Latent print orientation and comparison search clues
• Fingerprint pattern interpretation and their uses in the comparison of latent fingerprints
• Palm print orientation and palm print search clues in latent print comparisons
• Daubert and post Brandon Mayfield issues

Course Fee
The tuition fee for the Basic Latent Fingerprint Comparison course (No. LFC100) is $600.00 per student
which includes study materials. If you have one, please bring your magnifier to class. If you don’t, one
will be provided to you for class use.

Dates
March 13-17
August 21-25

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 Comprehensive Advanced Latent Print Comparison
How proficient are your individual comparison skills as pertaining to latent print casework? Are erroneous exclusions a problem in your
skill set? If you are a manager, are erroneous exclusions a problem in your latent print work unit? This class was developed to help
improve latent comparison competency and knowledge whether you are already a Certified Latent Print Examiner or if you are preparing
to take the exam in the near future. A broad and exhaustive level of complex latent print exercises were carefully compiled to improve
the level of expertise for examiners. You will not find another class like this one anywhere.
Minimum Requirement: Each student must have at least one year of Latent print experience
to be accepted in this course.

Instructor: Johnny Leonard

Curriculum
• Reducing erroneous exclusions in casework
• Maximizing accurate latent comparison skills
• Developing confidence in your comparison decisions
• Real life casework type comparison exercises

Course Fee
The tuition fee for the Comprehensive Advanced Latent Print Comparison course (No. CLP100) is
$600.00 per student which includes study materials. If you have one, please bring your magnifier
to class. If you don’t, one will be provided to you for class use.

Dates
March 27-31
December 4-8

Advanced Latent Ridgeology

Combining lecture and latent print practical exercises, emphasis is placed on comparison techniques for comparing difficult and complex
latent finger and palm prints. Exercises are designed to provide the student with real life case work training experience.
Minimum Requirement: Each student must have attended and completed a Basic Latent Fingerprint Comparison Course to be accepted
in this course.

Instructor: Johnny Leonard

Curriculum
• The ACE-V methodology of fingerprint comparison and identification & its relationship to scientific
method
• Level 1, level 2, and level 3 detail in latent print comparisons
• Latent print orientation and comparison search clues
• Fingerprint pattern interpretation and their uses in the comparison of latent fingerprints
• Palm print orientation and palm print search clues in latent print comparisons
• The analysis of distorted and complex latent prints
• Daubert and post Brandon Mayfield issues

Course Fee
The tuition fee for the Advanced Latent Ridgeology course (No. AFP100) is $600.00 per student which
includes study materials. If you have one, please bring your magnifier to class. If you don’t, one will be
provided to you for class use.

Dates
May 15-19
September 18-22
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 Advanced Latent Palm Print Comparison
Many students have expressed the difficulty in comparing latent palm prints and asked for a course that addresses this and simulates
routine case work type training. This course was developed to meet these needs through combining lecture and latent print practical
exercises.
Minimum Requirement: Each student must have attended and completed a Basic Latent Fingerprint
Comparison Course to be accepted in this course.

Instructor: Johnny Leonard

Curriculum
• The ACE-V methodology of fingerprint comparison and identification & its relationship to scientific
method
• Palm print topography and its use in comparisons
• Palm print points of direction, areas, and zones
• Major and Minor Flexion Creases
• Palm print orientation and palm print search clues in latent print comparisons

Course Fee
The tuition fee for the Advanced Latent Palm Print Comparison course (No. PPC100) is $600.00 per
student which includes study materials. If you have one, please bring your magnifier to class. If you don’t,
one will be provided to you for class use.

Dates
June 26-30
November 13-17

Mastering the IAI Latent Print Exam

Examiners who are preparing to take the Latent Print Certification exam are often concerned with the comparison phase of the exam.
Their concerns center on running out of time and not completing the necessary 12 identifications in the allotted 8 hours. This class is
offered to help latent examiners overcome this fear.
Emphasis is placed on recognizing valuable search clues when comparing latent finger and palm prints.
Valuable tips are shared to help improve time management skills during the exam. Numerous timed exercises containing latent prints
similar in difficulty to the IAI exam are administered and evaluated.
Additional information is provided to aid students during the pattern recognition and written portions of the exam.
Minimum Requirement: Each student must have at least one year of Latent print experience to be accepted in this course.

Instructor: Johnny Leonard

Curriculum
• How to overcome anxiety about the test
• Time management skills that work
• How to maximize your comparison skills
• Learning to work smarter and not harder

Course Fee
The tuition fee for the Mastering the IAI Exam course (No. MCP100) is $600.00
per student which includes study materials. If you have one, please bring your
magnifier to class. If you don’t, one will be provided to you for class use.

Dates
October 30-November 3

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 Forensic Symposium for Educators
Thanks to shows like CSI and Forensic Files, interest in forensic science has risen dramatically. Through a combination of lectures,
exercises, and hands-on lab work, educators will leave our Symposium armed with real-world experiences and interactive lessons they
can use in their classrooms. Lectures and activities are formatted so what is learned can be conducted by the educator as a laboratory
or individual class lesson.

Instructors:
Jim Gocke, Dave Pauly, David Alford & Johnny Leonard

Topics and activities will include:

• Latent fingerprint development with fingerprint powder
• Latent fingerprint development with chemicals
• Footwear evidence collection through casting and
transfer printing
• Fingerprint recording and comparison
• Biological fluid search and identification
• Blood search, identification, and enhancement
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 Sirchie Instructors
Sirchie instructors have decades of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation, forensic science, and education. This
experience at the local, state and federal levels gives them not only insight into proper methods of evidence collection and preservation,
but experience with specific cases in which the physical evidence collected led to the conviction of suspects.

David Alford Dyer Bennett

David Alford is a retired FBI Special Agent As VP of Product Development & Training
with over 20 years of experience and at Sirchie, Dyer works with industry
served as one of the founded members experts to develop and update the latest
of the FBI Evidence Response Team in forensic product technology. His
(ERT). He has investigated domestic broad technical knowledge covers many
and international violent crimes and forensic disciplines, including latent print
bombings, including the Polly Klaas kidnapping and murder, development, digital forensics, shooting reconstruction, and
the Unabomber’s cabin and the 9/11 Pentagon scene. In the alternate light sources. He brings a unique perspective to
six years before the FBI, he was a Forensic Serologist, Hair training with intimate knowledge of how the forensic tools are
and Fibers Examiner and Bloodstain Pattern Analyst for the made and how they work.
Kentucky State Police Crime Lab.

James Gocke Johnny Leonard

Jim Gocke holds a Fellowship in Forensic Johnny Leonard is a retired Deputy Director
Medicine at the Armed Forces Institute of the City-County Bureau of Identification
of Pathology and a Master of Forensic in Raleigh, NC and is both an I.A.I. Certified
Sciences from The George Washington Latent Print Examiner and Footwear
University, in addition to a Juris Doctorate Examiner. He has also worked for the FBI
from West Virginia College of Law. He and the NC State Bureau of Investigation.
served as Vice President/General Counsel and Director of He has been a latent fingerprint examiner for the past 30 years
Education and Training at Sirchie from 1979 to 2015. He now and has over 40 years of fingerprint experience. He has been
serves as an Independent Contractor to Sirchie. a fingerprint instructor for the past 33 years and has trained
hundreds of students in the science of fingerprints.

Andy Parker David Pauly

Currently, Andy is the Deputy Director of David retired from The U.S. Army Criminal
the City-County Bureau of Identification Investigation Command as a Special
(CCBI) in Raleigh, N.C. Since 2002, he Agent-in-Charge/Commander and Forensic
managed the Laboratory Division, the Science Officer. He performed duties in
Identification Division, and served as over a dozen states and frequently worked
a Latent Print Section Supervisor and with local, state, and federal agencies. He
Examiner for the CCBI. Prior to moving to Raleigh, Andy holds a Master of Forensic Science degree from The George
was a Crime Scene Investigator for the Tallahassee Police Washington University, is a 1998 graduate of the FBI National
Department after serving seven years as a Law Enforcement Academy, and is currently the Director of Applied Forensic
Officer with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Andy Science at Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C.
is also a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy.

Don Mikko Ross M. Gardner, MA

Don spent more of his career as a Special Ross M. Gardner worked for the United
Agent in the United States Army Criminal States Ar my Cr iminal Investigation
Investigation Command (USACIDC). For Command (USACIDC) as a felony criminal
over 22 years, he worked in the United investigator for nearly twenty years. He
States Army Crime Laboratory (USACIL) retired as a Command Sergeant Major and
and since 1990, he has been a Forensic Special Agent in 1999 after serving a total
Firearm and Toolmark Examiner. He is certified by the of 24 years in US Army law enforcement. Subsequently, he
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE) in all served four years as the Chief of Police for the City of Lake City
three forensic disciplines: firearms, toolmarks, and gunshot Georgia, a small suburban Atlanta police department. Currently,
residue. he is now retired and active in independent consulting.

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Sirchie Instructors

Dave MacNeil Matt Baldwin

Dave is currently a Detective for the For over 20 years, Matt has worked in law
Water town (MA) Police Depar tment, enforcement with 18 years spent with the
with responsibilities for investigating Biddeford Police Department in Maine.
major crimes, managing the day-to-day Since 2002, he’s been a Crime Scene
operations of the crime lab, and serving as and Evidence Technician and has been
the department’s photographer. With over an Instructor in the field for over 10 years.
30 years of experience in law enforcement and a graduate of Matt enjoys training smaller departments to emphasize the
the FBI Academy, he also instructs crime scene investigation importance that with the proper tools, techniques and training,
at the local, state, and federal level, including the U.S. DOJ rural departments can still accomplish as much as larger, more
Law Enforcement Training, the National Forensic Academy, equipped agencies.
and Boston University’s School of Forensic Science.

Stephen Pearson Jennifer Juen

Stephen Pearson combines more than During Jennifer’s 15-year tenure in law
29 years of law-enforcement experience enforcement, she investigated over 3,000
with in-depth expertise in today’s most crime scenes and conducted over 10,000
pervasive Internet, computer, and digital latent print examinations and served as a
device technologies. Stephen developed Crime Scene Investigator, a Criminalist,
computer forensic tools and coursework and a Crime Scene Unit / Laboratory /
for the US Army Military Police School, as well as served as a Property & Evidence Supervisor. Currently, Jennifer is an
computer investigator with Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office (FL). Instructor for the National Center for Biomedical Research
As a founder of High Tech Crime Institute, he has developed & Training, Academy of Counter-Terrorism at Louisiana
and conducted courses for NATO, the Federal Government, State University and a Department of Homeland Security
and various law enforcement agencies. Stephen holds B.S. National Training Program. She is also the owner of Veritas
in Computer Information Science as well as an MBA. He is Investigations and is a Licensed Private Investigator.
also a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, an US Army
Master Instructor, and a certified Cellebrite Trainer, in addition
to holding various other certifications for digital investigation.

Curt Clark Doug Young

Mr. Clark is a veteran of the US Army For over 23 years, Doug has served
Reserve where he served as a Military as Crime Scene Investigator for the
Police Officer, a former Patrol Officer and Thorton Police Department (CO), gaining
CSI with Bowling Green (KY) PD, and a extensive experience in Crime Scene
current CSI with Scottsville (KY) PD. Mr. Examination and Reconstruction, Latent
Clark has completed advanced training Print Processing and Comparison, and
in Crime Scene Photography, Shooting Reconstruction, and Shooting Reconstruction.
Evidence and Property Management. He has conducted
training at Bowling Green PD as well as with his current and
surrounding departments in Kentucky.

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How to Register
To enroll in our classes, please call our Training Coordinator, Patricia Hogan, at 800.356.7311; email us at training@sirchie.com; or register
online at www.sirchie.com/training.html. All cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the beginning date of class will be fully
refundable. Cancellations made less than 10 business days prior to class are not refundable, but can potentially be transferred to a future
date at the discretion of SIRCHIE.
Upon registration, each person will be confirmed for enrollment. You can register a group for your organization easily via the class pages at
www.sirchie.com.

How to Pay
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Order. Payment is due at the time of your class.

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