AFTE Annual Training Seminar 2002

Meeting Daily Summaries

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The information contained in this summary of the AFTE Training Seminar is very brief, may contain some minor errors in spelling and may be somewhat incomplete.  If anyone sees an error or has information that will fill in a few holes please contact the webmaster and corrections will be made.  Pictures seen in the summary are a compilation of just a few taken by Evan Thompson, David Tanner, and myself.  As pictures are compiled from other sources a slide show will be created and featured here on AFTE.org.  Also, Evan Thompson wrote to say that if anyone would like a CD of all of the pictures taken at the seminar send $5.00 (to cover shipping/handling) to Evan and he will get one to you (Check the roster for Evan's mailing address).  Thanks, Scott

SUNDAY May 26, 2002

Day 1 in San Antonio and the AFTE Training Seminar got off to a big start at 7:00 AM with the annual Garry Rathman Golf Outing.  Certification tests and workshops and were held throughout the day followed by seminar registrations and a reception hosted by Forensic Technologies and the AFTE Host Committee.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT

Pecan Valley Golf Course

This years event was played at the critically acclaimed Pecan Valley golf course.  And the winner is..... repeat champion Joe Zorola seen at right.

Several contests were held in the golf outing to include longest drive won by Ed Wallace.

 

RICOCHET WORKSHOP

Luke Haag, Independent Examiner, Carefree, AZ
Mike Haag, Albuquerque PD Crime Lab, Albuquerque, NM

The participant will learn various definitions associated with ricocheted and deflected projectiles with some general expectations of behavior dependant on the nature of the impact surface. Trace evidence exchange and post impact ballistic performance will also be covered. Chemical testing methods for verifying impact sites will be demonstrated. The workshop will include demonstrations, handouts and hands-on experience with ricocheted projectiles and impacted surfaces.

AUDITING FOR QUALITY

David Epstein, NFSTC, Largo, FL

A sound audit program is a critical tool for quality improvement and for meeting external standards, such as accreditation criteria. This workshop will cover sound auditing practices, developing an audit program, and performing corrective actions. The ASCLD/LAB accreditation program will be used as the example external standards, with the focus being on the criteria that most affect Firearm and Toolmark examiners.
 

REGISTRATION

The Host Committee did an excellent job throughout the week and registration of attendees went off without a hitch.

 

RECEPTION

A reception sponsored by Forensic Technologies and the Host Committee was held Sunday evening.  A very good time was had by everyone.  A Mariachi Band entertained all in attendance as did the staff from FTI manning the "Lemonade" stand.

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