JUSTICE FOR ALL

Thursday, February 22 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | $85

When Paul C. Graf began his career with the US Naval Investigative Service (NIS), he often said it took well over 20 minutes to tell someone who he worked for and why he was asking so many questions. Now, and since the advent of the wildly popular CBS Television series NCIS and its offshoot programs (NCIS Los Angeles, NCIS New Orleans, NCIS Hawaii) the re-named Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has become a household word. 

After attending this presentation, attendees will be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of NCIS Special Agents and understand the similarities, and the many differences, between the NCIS television shows and "real life" NCIS work. This luncheon seminar will raise the awareness of the critical missions of NCIS Special Agents and their role in federal law enforcement.

Presenter:
Paul C. Graf, MS
Independent Consultant of Child Abuse Legal Matters
Sr. Special Agent, NCIS (Retired)
Castle Rock, CO

 Thursday, February 22  | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | $85

This presentation begins with the historical background of gunshot audio interpretation, then provides several fascinating case studies of the current state-of-the art, demonstrating how gunfire sounds can provide essential forensic information. Attendees will learn the essential physical principles of how firearms make sounds and how those sounds are affected by the recording location and the recording system. At the conclusion of the seminar, attendees will understand how to interpret audio waveforms and spectrograms from gunshot audio recordings and how to apply their new knowledge to examples and case studies.

Presenter:
Robert C. Maher, PhD, PEng
Professor
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Friday, February 23 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | $85

This presentation will give an overview of the phases of human spaceflight and the unique challenges each phase presents. Past fatal mishaps will be reviewed. The current applicable protocols in regard to human spaceflight medicolegal death investigations, current knowledge gaps, and future challenges to these investigations will be discussed.

Upon completion of this luncheon, attendees should be able to describe the phases of spaceflight and the unique challenges these phases present during a spaceflight death investigation.

Presenter:
Edward Mazuchowski, MD, PhD
Forensic Pathologist
Forensic Pathology Associates
Division of HNL Lab Medicine
Allentown, PA

Friday, February 23, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | $85

This luncheon seminar will show the importance of the role each person plays in high stress, collaborative work groups that make up many of the various positions in the fields of forensic science. High stress work environments where the substance of the work is difficult, the increased pressure to be right, heavy caseloads and rapid pace take a toll on both mental and physical health. Reducing the stress on the team improves the work culture for everyone. 

At the completion, attendees will be able to: (1) identify their personality color by completing a short 11-question multiple choice quiz; (2) recognize the characteristics of their personality color and how they may be perceived by others; (3) discuss the importance of using personality color to improve communication; (4) examine studies related to secondary trauma in high stress work environments; (5) relate the concept of stress in the workplace to noise and errors; (6) describe the physical and mental effects of the high stress workplace, both primary and secondary; (7) discern the role one plays in challenging work situations; (8) evaluate the importance of leadership; and explore ways to leverage the team's talents.

Presenter:
Charla Skinner Perdue, MFS
Teaching Faculty II & UG Public Safety & Security Program Coordinator
Florida State University
Panama City Campus
Panama City, FL