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Course Description

BEHAVIORAL PROFILING...DNA…DIGITAL EVIDENCE...TRACE EVIDENCE…HIGH TECHNOLOGY TRIAL PRESENTATIONS ...PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENSES

Investigating, prosecuting and presenting cases with a variety of scientific evidence has become a priority as well as a challenge in many prosecutors’ offices. Do I need an expert? How do I work collaboratively with the prosecution team? How can I assist my crime lab by anticipating defense claims? How do I prepare for this unusual defense? Are the high technology investigative procedures admissible? How will the defense challenge the Power Point® I have prepared for my Opening Statement? These are just a few of the questions prosecutors, investigators and members of the prosecution team on the front line face. The print, internet and television media offer 24 hour access to conflicting information to your prospective jurors and judges. Knowledge of unique legal issues and familiarity with cutting edge technology is essential.

Our seasoned faculty will equip you with the critical resources and necessary information to confidently handle 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:

• Crazy Like a Fox- Preparing for and Overcoming the Insanity Defense
• Pathology / Manner of Death
• Use of Expert Witnesses
• Overcoming the CSI Effect
• Gunshot Residue and Firearms Analysis
• Poisoning Cases
• Trace Evidence
• DNA - The Science and The Law
• Behavioral Profiling
• The Visual Trial: Presentation of Multiple Types of Scientific Evidence
• Ethics and Professionalism for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
• Admissibility of Electronic Evidence
• Crime Scene Assessment and Processing
• Evidence Collection Tips - Including Electronic Evidence
• Real and Demonstrative Evidence
• Meeting Attacks on Scientific Evidence
• Unusual Syndromes and Defenses
• DNA Fingerprinting

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. 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 DoubleTree Hotel San Diego Mission Valley. The group rate is $149 single/double occupancy per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by November 13, 2009 by calling the hotel at 800-222-8733 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) for airfare and rental car reservations. Hertz offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys – refer to NCDA Corporate Discount 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.