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 AFTE 2006 - Sunday June 25

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Certification Exams and Workshop Sessions

Time Topic & Presenter  Area/Room
     
8:00 AM Firearm Evidence Examination and Identification
Certification Test (Written) 		MMC Meeting Room 5
10:00 AM Overview of Tool Mark Identification

Carlo Rosati, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Firearms/Toolmarks Unit, Quantico, VA

Brandon Geroux, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Firearms/Toolmarks Unit, Quantico, VA

George Bedish, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Firearms/Toolmarks Unit, Quantico, VA

 MMC Meeting Room 1
 

This course is an overview that teaches the fundamental principles of Tool Mark examinations. The content of training will include instruction including various types of tools and manufacturing process, Tool Marks, and the aspects of tool mark examinations including- collection, classification, comparison, and identification. There is a hands on component which will involve the use of stereo and comparison macroscopes.

 

Pictures to be posted on Wednesday's Schedule
10:00 AM Springfield Armory M-14/M1A

Robert D. Bossey, IALEFI, Gilford, NH

  MMC Meeting Room 2
 

Springfield Armorer course for the M1A rifles are structured to provide each student with a practical understanding of the advanced features that make Springfield Family of Firearms unique. Students will gain hands-on experience with the M1A rifles.

Topics that will be covered are:

  • Nomenclature

  • Operator use

  • Cycle of functioning

  • Field & detail stripping

  • Care & cleaning

  • Troubleshooting

  • Preventive & corrective maintenance
11:00 AM Digital Imaging/Photomicrograph Workshop

Wayne Buttermore,
Leica Microsystems, Bannockburn, IL

 MMC Meeting Room 3
 

Topics will include: Illumination techniques, Camera’s and Camera Control, Calibration measurement using digital tools, and reporting out information (interface with word or LIMS)
 

This is a hands on course in which the participants will take digital images from stereo and comparison microscopes. Because of the equipment needed to conduct the class, the size of the class is limited to 10.
 
12:00 PM Toolmark Evidence Examination and Identification
Certification Test (Written)		 MMC Meeting Room 5
3:00 PM Gunshot Residue Evidence Examination and Identification
Certification Test (Written)		 MMC Meeting Room 5
3:00 PM Registration

 
6:00 PM Welcome Reception
 
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