2-DAY DNA CRIME SCENE COLLECTION TRAINING CLASS
This two day course teaches the basic principles of how to properly collect and process DNA evidence in the field. This highly rated and specialized DNA human identification course offers a combination of class room lectures, real life examples plus hands-on practical exercises. Participants are able to come away with an understanding of the latest technological advances in the DNA forensic field. The impact of these advancement on solving cold cases, violent crime and even property crimes is fully explored.
Using ALS (alternative light sources) devices to identify biological stain has proven to be the most popular exercise offered in this training course. Being able to distinguish biological fluids from common or non-human stains is demonstrated in this hands-on exercise. This course is a must for anyone looking to become more proficient in applying the latest forensics DNA tools in solving cases.
Advanced Level 1 First Day Outline |
- DNA - The silent witness in the courtroom
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- Biological Evidence Collection
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- Science Made Simple - Intro to DNA
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- Collaborative Forensics
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- Touch DNA Collection
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- Difficult Substrates
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Advanced Level 2 Second Day Outline |
| Solving Cold Cases with DNA |
| Biological Stain Identification |
| Degraded and Difficult DNA Samples |
| CODIS and other Databases |
| Understanding DNA Laboratory Case Reports |
Contact your regional representative about class details or TO HOST A CLASS IN YOUR AREA
Pacific Region: Kelcey Kemp | 951-219-2243 | kkemp@sorensonforensics.com
North Central Region: Carol Raleigh | 801-462-1416 | craleigh@sorensonforensics.com
Southeast Region: Jason Stoddard | 800-824-3457 | jstoddard@sorensonforensics.com
Upcoming Class Schedule
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DATE |
LEVEL |
HOST AGENCY |
LOCATION |
REGISTRATION FORM |
| 1/19-20/2010 |
L1 & L2 |
Rio Ranch Police Department |
Rio Rancho, NM |
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1/12-13/2010 |
L1 & L2 |
Cache County Sheriff's Office |
Logan, UT |
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Past Class Schedule
DATE |
LEVEL |
HOST AGENCY |
LOCATION |
REGISTRATION FORM |
10/27-28/2009 |
L1 & L2 |
Philadelphia Police Department |
Philadelphia, PA |
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8/28/2008 |
L1 |
Riverside PD |
Riverside, CA |
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9/9/2008 |
L1 |
Seabrook PD |
Houston, TX |
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9/24/2008 |
L1 |
Washington Co. Sheriffs Dept. |
Purgatory, UT |
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9/30/2008 |
L1 |
Sandy PD |
Sandy, UT |
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10/7/2008 |
L1 |
Costa Mesa PD |
Costa Mesa, CA |
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10/21/2008 |
L1 |
Sacramento PD |
Sacramento, CA |
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10/23/2008 |
L1 |
Salina PD |
Salina, KS |
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10/28/2008 |
L1 |
Hoquiam PD |
Hoquiam, WA |
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1/08/2009 |
L1 |
Helena PD |
Helena, MT |
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2/10/2009 |
L1 |
Cheyenne PD |
Cheyenne, WY |
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2/17/2009 |
L2 |
Westminster PD |
Westminster, CO |
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2/23/2009 |
L1 |
Wayne PD |
Wayne, NE |
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2/26/2009 |
L1 |
Twin Falls PD |
Twin Falls, ID |
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3/19/2009 |
L1 |
Columbus PD |
Columbus, MS |
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3/26/2009 |
L2 |
Washington County Sheriff |
Purgatory, UT |
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4/7/2009 |
L1 |
Whatcom County Sheriff |
Bellingham, WA |
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4/16/2009 |
L1 |
San Gabriel PD |
San Gabriel, CA |
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5/05/2009 |
L2 |
Franklin County Sheriff's Office |
Ottawa, Kansas |
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5/14/2009 |
L1 |
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office |
Edinburg, Texas |
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5/18-19/2009 |
L1 & L2 |
Sandy City Police Station |
Sandy, Utah |
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06/2-3/2009 |
L1 & L2 |
Ohio Northern University |
Ada, OH |
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06/10-11/2009 |
L1 & L2 |
Costa Mesa PD |
Costa Mesa, CA |
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06/16-17/2009 |
L1 |
Maui PD |
Maui, HI |
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06/25-26/2009 |
L1 & L2 |
Titusville PD |
Titusville, FL |
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Kelcey Kemp, Western Account Manager/Training Instructor
Kelcey Kemp, has been involved in forensic science for over 7 years. She holds a master's degree in forensic sciences (MFS) from National University, graduating with distinction and earning honors on her thesis project of original research in forensic entomology. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of California, San Diego in biology with a specialization in ecology, behavior, and evolution and a minor in Spanish literature. She is a member of the California Association of Criminalists (CAC) and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA).
Kelcey has worked at the Laboratory of Forensic Science as an assistant to forensic consultant Herb MacDonell. In this capacity, she aided in several criminal and civil cases involving interpretation and analysis of bloodstain patterns and case presentations at the Bloodstain Evidence Institute in Corning, NY.
She formally worked for the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences for four years. Working in the criminalistics unit, she was certified in biological stain identification and human hair identification. Kelcey has processed hundreds of criminal cases, ranging from burglaries to sexual assaults and homicides, for the presence of biological evidence. Also responding to crime scenes, she has aided investigators and technicians in the detection and collection of evidentiary biological samples. Kelcey has been qualified as an expert witness in the Superior Court of New Jersey (Union County).
Based in Southern California, Kelcey has joined the Sorenson Forensics team as one of their remote representatives. As the western account manager and international training instructor, she provides training for law enforcement personnel and account management for submitted casework.
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