Upcoming Trainings
Training Date: September 20, 2019
Mental Health Expert Witnesses: A Primer for Attorneys
Dr. Amy James, PsyD, is offering a one-day CLE program for attorneys in New Bern, NC. To register, email dramyjames@gmail.com by Aug. 15, 2019. The cost is $175.00.
Training Date: October 2, 2019
Evidence Management Conference
Registration is now open to attend the Evidence Management Conference hosted by NIST with sponsorship from the National Institute of Justice! Attend the first conference ever to focus solely on physical evidence management—the preservation, storage, tracking, and disposition of these critical assets in our nation’s criminal justice system. Presenters will discuss the current state of evidence management …
Past Trainings on Arson
Training Date: May 1, 2012
InterFire.org
Has several online training modules which give introductory information, but should not replace in-depth research of the issues.
Past Trainings on Blood and Bodily Fluids
Training Date: May 8, 2019
Serology Evidence (Blood, Saliva, Semen, etc.) (2011)
NCAJ Webinar on crime scene investigation and serology evidence by Marilyn Miller.
Training Date: January 9, 2012
Presumptive and Confirmatory Tests – Virtual CLE
For more information about presumptive and confirmatory tests, the School of Government has posted a 30 minute online program that you can view for free or for CLE credit
Past Trainings on Crime Scene Investigation
Training Date: May 8, 2019
Serology Evidence (Blood, Saliva, Semen, etc.) (2011)
NCAJ Webinar on crime scene investigation and serology evidence by Marilyn Miller.
Past Trainings on Death Investigation
Training Date: March 2, 2011
The Scientific and Legal Implications of Virtual Autopsies
Catherine Bailey, research attorney for the National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law, discusses the scientific and legal implications of virtual autopsies in a three part video. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Past Trainings on Detection Dogs
Training Date: May 1, 2012
Drug Detection Dogs: Is this Reliable Evidence?
This training contains recommendations about what records to request and areas of cross examination. Contains a transcript of an interview of a dog handler.
Past Trainings on Digital Evidence
Training Date: May 25, 2012
Digital Forensics for Attorneys
60 minute on-demand School of Government virtual CLE by digital forensics expert Larry Daniel that provides an overview of digital forensic concepts, case examples, and relevant terminology. Attorneys will learn the basic information needed to understand the process of computer and cell phone forensics and the proper methods for search and seizure of electronic evidence. …
Past Trainings on DNA
Training Date: August 13, 2019
DNA Evidence Essentials webinar on probabilistic genotyping
A new method for interpreting DNA mixtures will be coming online in NC in the coming months. A webinar on probabilistic genotyping will be offered on Aug. 13, 2019 from 12-2 pm to train attorneys on this new methodology. This complimentary forensic science webinar is offered by the National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology, and the …
Training Date: June 26, 2019
Probabilistic Genotyping Panel Discussion and Q&A
Module 8 of Online Series: Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results. Archived webinar available for free on-demand viewing.
Training Date: June 19, 2019
Review of Court Matters on Probabilistic Genotyping
Module 7 of Online Series: Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results. Archived webinar available for free on-demand viewing.
Training Date: June 12, 2019
Representation of Statistical Weight to Stakeholders and the Court
Module 6 of Online Series: Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results. Archived webinar now available for free on-demand viewing.
Training Date: June 5, 2019
Uncertainty and Limitations of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems
Module 5 of Online Series: Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results. Archived webinar now available for free on-demand viewing.
Training Date: May 29, 2019
Validation of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems for Casework Usage
Module 4 of Online Series: Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results. Archived webinar now available for free on-demand viewing.
Training Date: May 22, 2019
Probabilistic Genotyping Software and Output
Module 3 of Online Series: Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results. Archived webinar now available for free on-demand viewing.
Training Date: May 8, 2019
Statistical Genetics and the Mechanisms of Probabilistic Genotyping
Module 2 of Online Series: Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results. Archived webinar now available for free on-demand viewing.
Training Date: May 1, 2019
The elements of DNA profile interpretation and probabilistic genotyping
Module 1 of Online Series: Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results. Archived webinar now available for free on-demand viewing.
Training Date: January 5, 2015
The Principles of Forensic DNA Evidence: A Primer for the Law Professional
This virtual CLE is designed to provide a foundation in the principles and evaluation of forensic DNA evidence. It may be viewed for free or for a small fee for CLE credit. Dr. Max Noureddine describes basic concepts of human genetics, key terms related to DNA evidence, laboratory procedures, technologies that aim at increasing the …
Training Date: May 1, 2014
DNA Mixture Lessons
Boston University Biomedical Forensic Sciences has put lessons on interpretation of DNA Mixtures online. These lessons show many examples of the phenomena that they discuss, which is helpful for understanding this complex topic.
Training Date: May 1, 2013
BBC Knowledge Explainer DNA
3-minute video explains the basics of DNA’s form and function. Though the focus of this animated film is not forensic DNA, it gives important introductory information that is useful as a building block for understanding forensic DNA analysis.
Past Trainings on Drug Analysis
Training Date: August 13, 2019
Understanding the impact of drug background levels in forensic laboratories
This free webinar will present results based on a NIST-led, multi-agency collaboration focused on establishing drug background levels in forensic laboratories and understanding the implications for data quality, data integrity, and occupational health and safety.
Training Date: May 28, 2019
Is it Hemp? An Analytical Strategy To Make Sure It Is
Hemp must be legally differentiated from marijuana. In this free webinar, Dr. Anthony Macherone, Senior Scientist with Agilent Technologies and a Visiting Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will discuss strategy for screening and quantification of THC in hemp or marijuana. Archived webinar is available for on-demand viewing.
Training Date: May 13, 2019
Current Trends in Forensics & Forensic Toxicology
2nd Annual Online Symposium hosted by RTI and ForensicEd on May 13-17, 2019. This program offers information on best practices in forensic toxicology, drug analysis, and trace analysis such as sample preparation, method development, and forensic method validation. Presentations are geared toward forensic practitioners, but several of the sessions should be of interest to attorneys.
Past Trainings on Firearms
Training Date: January 1, 2012
NIJ Firearm Examiner Training
The National Institute of Justice has an online training that includes topics such as Bullet Comparison and Identification, Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination, and Toolmark Identification. The training provides both a general understanding of firearms/firearms evidence and gives a detailed explanation of techniques used by firearm examiners. The program is for criminal justice professionals and …
Past Trainings on Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams
Training Date: May 21, 2019
Growing the Forensic Nursing Specialty
Attorneys may be interested in viewing this webinar to learn more about forensic nursing standards of practice, qualifications, educational curricula, and certifications.
Past Trainings on Foundations of Forensics
Training Date: June 19, 2019
Forensic Science Research Innovation to Implementation Symposium (RI2I)
For crime laboratories, transferring forensic science research into practice is a challenging problem. Thousands of research papers are published in forensic science journals every year, yet many innovations never make it to the crime lab. What can the forensic science community do differently so that new technologies come online faster? How can obstacles to successful …
Training Date: November 6, 2018
Medical Record Review and Trauma Evidence
Tara Godoy, BSN, RN, LNC presents on the review of medical records for the 9th Judicial Circuit Public Defender in Orlando, FL. She will explain what to look for in medical records, how to break them up in to more manageable pieces, how to digest medical history within them, and how to find evidence of …
Training Date: September 12, 2018
What Courts Need to Know about Bruises
Forensic Nurse Tara Godoy provides information about types of bruises whether bruising can be dated by color.
Training Date: January 9, 2012
Presumptive and Confirmatory Tests – Virtual CLE
For more information about presumptive and confirmatory tests, the School of Government has posted a 30 minute online program that you can view for free or for CLE credit
Past Trainings on Toxicology
Training Date: May 13, 2019
Current Trends in Forensics & Forensic Toxicology
2nd Annual Online Symposium hosted by RTI and ForensicEd on May 13-17, 2019. This program offers information on best practices in forensic toxicology, drug analysis, and trace analysis such as sample preparation, method development, and forensic method validation. Presentations are geared toward forensic practitioners, but several of the sessions should be of interest to attorneys.