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Course Description

DNA…DIGITAL EVIDENCE…TRACE EVIDENCE….BITE MARK EVIDENCE… ENTOMOLOGY

Investigating and prosecuting cases with a variety of scientific evidence has become a priority as well as a challenge in many prosecutors’ offices. Defendants have become as skillful as the suspect experts they hire. The print, internet and television media offer 24 hour access of conflicting information to your prospective jurors and judges. Knowledge of unique legal issues and familiarity with cutting edge technology is essential.

You must be equipped to confidently handle the scientific evidence in the cases you manage. Come join prosecutors, law enforcement officers and forensic evidence professionals from across the country as we discuss the issues facing all of you in effectively investigating and working collaboratively to successfully prosecute these cases.

Included in the program are topics such as:

• Pathology / Manner of Death
• Use of Expert Witnesses
• Overcoming the CSI Effect
• Gunshot Residue and Firearms Analysis
• Trace Evidence
• Forensic Psychology
• The Visual Trial: Presentation of Multiple Types of Scientific Evidence
• Ethics and Professionalism for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
• Crime Scene Assessment and Processing
• Evidence Collection Tips - Including Electronic Evidence
• DNA - The Science and The Law
• Real and Demonstrative Evidence
• Meeting Attacks on Scientific Evidence

Course Information

Eligibility: Forensic Evidence is open to prosecutors, investigators, law enforcement personnel, judges, and forensic professionals involved in criminal prosecution.

Course Tuition: The course fee is $595, which includes admission and course materials. The College adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions, scholarship awards and administration.

Office Discounts: The first attendee from an office pays full tuition. Each additional attendee from the same office will receive a $50 discount for this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00 pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Late Registration Fee: If you do not register at least 10 days prior to the start of the course, you will be charged a late registration fee of $60 in addition to regular tuition. This fee also applies to walk-in registrants.

Accommodations: The course will be held at the Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf. The group rate is $129 single/double occupancy per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by November 13, 2008 by calling the hotel at 800-942-7348 or by calling CEM travel services at 800-247-8785; a first night’s deposit is required.

Travel Services: NCDA’s Travel Agency, CEM Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them at 800-247-8785 (Monday - Friday; 9am- 6pm Central). United Airlines is offering a discount rate for this course - refer to code 563WD if you prefer to make your own airline reservation! HERTZ offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to NCDA Corporate Discount (CDP) Number 1572962. AVIS also offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.