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RE: APPROVE 2017 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
APPLICATION FOR NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LABORATORY
QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND ELECTRONIC
SUBMITTAL
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with the 2017 Paul Coverdell Forensic
Science Improvement Grant Application for Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory
Quality Improvements from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, to the U.S. Department
of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, commencing January 1,
2018, and ending December 31, 2018, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said
application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the 2017 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant
Application for Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory Quality Improvements from the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, National Institute of Justice, be, and hereby is approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby
is, authorized to submit said application electronically.
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2017 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LABORATORY QUALITY
IMPROVEMENTS
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 6th day of March, A.D., 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
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Sean P. Conway
my Attorney
rbara Kirkmeye
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BOCC STAFF USE
Date Set: Time:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION COVER LETTER
Department/Office: Sheriff's Office Date: 01/27/2016
Person requesting work session: Jennifer Oftelie Extension: x2872
Has your commissioner coordinator/BOCC chair approved the work session?
Yes, commissioner coordinator
Yes, BOCC chair
Recommended length of time needed for discussion:
15 minutes X 20 minutes 30 minutes other (list)
In addition to yourself and the board, please list who should attend:
Lab Director Ron Arndt, Under Sheriff Donnie Patch, Controller Barb Connolly
Brief description of the issue: (please select one) ❑ Informational only ® Action needed
The Sheriff's Office would like to pursue a new Coverdell grant opportunity for the Regional Lab. The
application is due March 10, and following the work session, we will have the completed application on
the agenda for approval and signature to submit. The details of the application and requested equipment
will be discussed during the work session, however we are anticipating the grant request to be
approximately $350,000.
Options for the board:
Based on the discussion, we can move forward with the application or choose to not submit for this
opportunity.
Recommendation to the board:
We would like the board to authorize the Sheriff's Office to apply for the grant. The board can always
refuse to accept an award later in the process if needed.
BOARD CHAIR USE
Results/Outcomes:
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Grant Application Package
Opportunity Title:
Offering Agency:
CFDA Number:
CFDA Description:
Opportunity Number:
Competition ID:
Opportunity Open Date:
Opportunity Close Date:
Agency Contact:
NIJ FY17 Paul coverdel l Forensic Science Improve:.e--;:C
National Institute of Justice
16.742
Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Frog
J-2017-11612
/10/2017
10/2017
For assistance with this solicitation, contact the
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response
Center by telephone at 800-851-3420 or TTY:
301-240-6310 (Hearing impaired only) , by e-mail at
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tribal government, academia, or other type of organization.
Application Filing Name:
Weld County
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` 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
P : County Government
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Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
• Other (specify):
` 10. Name of Federal Agency:
National Institute of Justice
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
16.74:
CFDA Title:
Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement: Grant Program
' 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
NIJ-2017-11612
Title:
NIJ F 17 Paul Ccverdeli Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (Competitive:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
17. 2.28 Areas affected by the grant Cover..:
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• 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Expanding the Quality of the northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory's DME, Latent prints,
and Firearms Units
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
' a. Applicant
4th
'b. Program/Project
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17. Proposed Project:
' a. Start Date:
01/01/2011
' b. End Date:
1''1311201i
18. Estimated Funding ($):
' a. Federal
178,056. 0 v
' b. Applicant
C.). 00
' c. State
0.00
' d. Local
G. 00
' e. Other
0.00
' f. Program Income
0.00
'g. TOTAL
178,056.00
' 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive
Order 12372 Process?
a. This application was made available to the State under
the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected
by the State for review.
X
c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20.
Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If
"Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
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Yes
X
No
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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21. "By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications" and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances" and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
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"IAGREE
" The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list. is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
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Board of County Commissioners, Chair
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Completed by Grants gov upon submission
' Date Signed:
Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OMB Number: 1121-0329
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS Expiration Date: 12/31/2018
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEM OF INTERNAL CONTROLS QUESTIONNAIRE
The financial management system of each non -Federal entity must provide for the following
• Retention requirements for records
• Requests for transfer of records
• Methods for collection, transmission and storage of information
• Access to records
• Restrictions on public access to records
(1) Identification, in its accounts, of all Federal awards received and expended and the Federal programs under which
they were received. Federal program and Federal award identification must include, as applicable, the CFDA title and
number, Federal award identification number and year, name of the Federal agency, and name of the pass -through entity,
if any.
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program.
(3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federally -funded activities. These records must
contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures,
income and interest and be supported by source documentation.
(4) Effective control over, and accountability for, all funds, property, and other assets. The non -Federal entity must
adequately safeguard all assets and assure that they are used solely for authorized purposes.
(5) Comparison of expenditures with budget amounts for each Federal award.
(6) Written procedures to document the receipt and disbursement of Federal funds including procedures to minimize the
time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury or the pass -through entity and the
disbursement by the non -Federal entity whether the payment is made by electronic funds transfer, or issuance or
redemption of checks, warrants, or payment by other means.
(7) Written procedures for determining the allowability of costs.
APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
1. Name of Organization and Address:
Organization Name:
we 1. d County
Street/:
1150 :: Street
Street2:
City:
Greeley
State:
CO: Colorado
Zip Code:
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2. Authorized Representative's Name and Title:
Prefix: First Name: Middle Name:
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Last Name: Suffix:
Cozad
Title:
hoard of County Corftnissioners,Cha1r
3. Phone:
y -0-3:75-"7204
4. Fax:
5. Email:
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6. Year Established:
7. Employer Identification Number (EIN):
8. DUNS Number:
( 7 i 57c.55COOU
846-000813
1811
9. Type of Organization:
❑
State
❑
Municipality
Non -Profit
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Higher Education
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Tribal
For -Profit
X
Other:
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OFFICE OF JUSTICE
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JUSTICE OMB Number: 1121-0329
PROGRAMS Expiration Date: 12/31/2018
AUDIT INFORMATION
An audit is conducted using generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) or Generally Accepted Governmental
Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and results in an audit report with an opinion.
10. The organization has undergone the following types of audit(s)(Please check all that apply):
X
OMB A-133 Single Audit
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Financial Statement Audit
❑
Defense Contract Agency Audit (DCAA)
❑
None
Programmatic Audit & Agency:
C
Other Audit & Agency:
11. Most Recent Audit:
X
Within the past 12 months
Within the past two years
❑
More than two years
Name of Audit Agency/Firm:
Anderson & Wrzi :ney, PC
AUDITOR'S OPINION:
12. On the most recent audit, what was the auditor's opinion?
X
Unqualified Opinion
❑
Qualified Opinion
I I
Disclaimer, Going Concern or Adverse Opinions
Please enter the number of findings:
Please enter the amount of questioned costs:
a . i::
Were material weaknesses noted in either the Financial Statement or Single Audit?
Yes
X
No
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
13. Which of the following best describes your accounting system:
Manual
X
Automated
❑
Combination
14. Does the accounting system identify the receipt and expenditure
of program funds separately for each grant?
Yes
No
❑
Not Sure
15. Does the accounting system provide for the recording of expenditures
for each grant/contract by budget cost categories shown in the approved
budget?
X
Yes
❑
No
❑
Not Sure
16. Does your accounting system have the capability to document the
recording of cost sharing or match for each grant? Can you determine if
documentation is available to support recorded match or cost share?
X
Yes
No
Not Sure
17. Are time distribution records maintained for each employee that
specifically identify effort charged to a particular grant or cost objective?
X
Yes
❑
No
Li
Not Sure
18. Does the accounting/financial system include budgetary controls to
preclude incurring obligations or costs in excess of total funds available or
by budget cost category (e.g. Personnel, Travel, etc.)?
X
Yes
❑
No
Not Sure
19. Is the organization familiar with the existing Federal regulation and
guidelines containing the Cost Principles and procedures for the
determination and allowance of costs in connection with Federal grants?
X
Yes
No
Not Sure
U.S. DEPARTMENT
OFFICE
OF JUSTICE
OF
JUSTICE
PROGRAMS
OMB Number: 1121-0329
Expiration Date: 12/31/2018
PROPERTY STANDARDS, PROCUREMENT STANDARDS, AND TRAVEL POLICIES
PROPERTY STANDARDS
20. Does your property management system(s) provide for maintaining:
(1) a description of the equipment; (2) an identification number; (3) source
of the property, including the award number; (4) where title vests; (5)
acquisition date; (6) federal share of property cost; (7) location and
condition of the property; (8) acquisition cost; &
(9) ultimate disposition information?
x
Yes
No I
Not Sure
PROCUREMENT STANDARDS
21. Does your organization maintain written procurement procedures which
(1) avoid unnecessary purchases; (2) provide an analysis of lease and
purchase alternatives; and (3) provide a process for soliciting goods and
services?
X
Yes
❑
No
❑
Not Sure
22. Does your procurement system provide for the conduct to determine
selection on a competitive basis and documentation of cost or price
analysis for each procurement action?
X
Yes
No F
Not Sure
23. Does your procurement system include provisions for checking the
"Excluded Parties List" system for suspended or debarred sub -grantees
and contractors, prior to award? httns1Lhry . sam.gov(
X
Yes
❑
No [
Not Sure
TRAVEL POLICY
24. Does your organization:
(a) maintain a standard travel policy?
[X1
Yes
in
No
(b) adhere to the Federal Travel Regulation? (FTR)
X
Yes
❑
No
SUBRECIPIENT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
25. (For Pass -through entities only). Does your organization have controls
in place to monitor activities of subrecipients, as necessary, to determine
that Federal awards are used for authorized purposes in compliance with
laws, regulations, and the provisions of the award and that performance
goals are achieved (2 CFR200)?
X
Yes E
No
❑
Not Sure
❑
N/A (Your organization does not
make subawards.)
STANDARDS FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. This document must be certified by
the organization's Authorized Representative, Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman of the Board of Directors,
or similar position.
Name:
Barbara .. 'rtr,,' _ , ;
Date:
(;:,,:m/00 17
Title:
Executive Director
Chief Financial Officer
[l Chairman
X1
Other
Controller
Phone:
ci70-4t0C- 444=•
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Agency Guidelines for more information about each needed file. Please remember that any files you attach must be in the document format
and named as specified in the Guidelines.
Important: Please attach your files in the proper sequence. See the appropriate Agency Guidelines for details.
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17.2.27 Project Abstract Covt
17.03.02 FINAL PROGRAM NARRA'
17.02.27 Budget detail work:
17.03.02 Budget Narrative Co'
17.02.28 Statutory Certifica'
17.02.28 External investigat
17.02.28 NCRFL Lab Accreditai
17.02.28 Applicant Disclosur'
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17.2.278 SAM list of vendors
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Part 1: Please identify the applicant point of contact (POC)
OMB No. 1121-0329
Approval Expires 07/31/2016
Applicant POC
Organization Name
Weld County- Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory
POC Name
Ronald E Arndt
Phone Number
(970)400-3638
Email Address
rarndt@co.weld.co.us
Mailing Address
2329 115th Ave
Greeley CO 80634
Part 2: Please identify the application
Application Information
Solicitation Name
2017 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants
Program Competitive
Project Title
Quality Improvements for the Northern Colorado Regional
Forensic Laboratory
Proposed Start Date
1/1/2018
Proposed End Date
12/31/2018
Funding Amount
Requested
$1785056
Part 3: Please identify the project location and applicant type
Project Location and Applicant Type
Project Location (City,
State)
Greeley, Colorado
Applicant Type (Tribal
Nation, State, County,
City, Nonprofit, Other)
County
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Part 4: Please provide a project abstract
Enter additional project abstract information. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, this
information includes:
• Brief description of the problem to be addressed and target area and population
• Project goals and objectives
• Brief statement of project strategy or overall program
• Description of any significant partnerships
• Anticipated outcomes and major deliverables
Text should be single spaced; do not exceed 400 words.
Project Abstract
In 2008 five local law enforcement agencies in Weld and Larimer counties met to form
the Northern Region Lab Group (NRLG) to address the Forensic Services needs of the
region. This group created the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Lab (NCRFL) and
placed personnel, from the five agencies, into a forensic laboratory, to provide forensic
services to the Northern Colorado region. In addition, the Colorado Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) added staff to the laboratory, a Laboratory Information Management
System (LIMS) and DNA equipment. The lab board worked in concert with CBI to have
the regional lab work under the CBI's quality system. As a result of this joint
cooperation the NCRFL under the CBI forensic laboratory system became IEC:
ISO17025 accredited in all disciplines.
The lab continues to identify ways to improve the quality of forensic services to those
who submit evidence to the lab. The technologies of today are ever changing, with tools
and equipment becoming smaller and faster. The Digital Multimedia (DME) unit of the
laboratory seeks to expand its capacity and improve the quality of the services it can
offer local agencies in this region. As smart phones become the more and more the
tools used to communicate and store data the DME unit continues to looks for tools to
better extract critical data to assist locals in their investigations.
The lab has also identified technologies to assist in enhancing the detection of latent
prints on challenging media. These prints, once challenging to observe and develop
can be made visible in real time with this instrument. In addition, an instrument has
been identified that can be used as a screening tool to aid in the evaluation process of
latent prints and touch DNA. These tools are critical to our lab as we seek to enhance
our services while reducing the current backlogs.
The goal of this project is to bring tools and training to the lab in a manner that will allow
for the lab to expand its capacities to the agencies in the Northern Colorado Region.
The management believes that these devices and subsequent training will improve the
quality of service provided and at the same time reduce the backlog. Although it may
seem contradictory to expand service and reduce backlog, the lab believes that the
efficiencies gained in the analytical process with these instruments will help to also
reduce the backlog.
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Part 5: Please indicate whether 0JP has permission to share the project abstract
If the applicant is willing for the Office of Justice Programs (OW), in its discretion, to make the information in the
project abstract above publicly available, please complete the consent section below. Please note, the applicant's
decision whether to grant OJP permission to publicly release this information will not affect OJP's funding decisions.
Also, if the application is not funded, granting permission will not guarantee that information will be shared, nor will
it guarantee funding from any other source.
Permission not granted
Permission granted (Fill in authorized official consent below.)
On behalf of the applicant named above, I consent to the information in the project abstract above (including
contact information) being made public, at the discretion of OJP consistent with applicable policies. I understand that
this consent is only necessary to the extent that my application is unfunded; information submitted in an application
that is funded (including this abstract) is always releasable to the public consistent with FOIA rules. I certify that
have the authority to provide this consent.
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(AO) Consent
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Date
MAR
062017
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AO Name
Julie
Cozad
Title
Chair
Organization Name
Weld
County
Board of
County
Commissioners
Phone Number
(970) 336-7204
Email Address
jcozad@weldgov.com
Note: This document is to be submitted as a separate attachment with a file name that
contains the words "Project Abstract."
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PROGRAM NARRATIVE
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 2017 Coverdell Program Narrative
1. Statement of the Problem — page 2
2. Program Design and Implementation - page 6
3. Capabilities/Competencies — page 9
4. Impact/Outcomes and Evaluations — page 11
5. Other/ part 1 Violent Crimes data — page 14
6. Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures — page 15
7. Collection of Performance Measures — page 15
PROGRAM NARRATIVE
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL), a regional forensic laboratory
comprised of 5 law enforcement agencies within the Northern Colorado Region, combined
personnel and resources to more effectively and efficiently serve the law enforcement agencies
in Northern Colorado. In addition, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) provided
additional laboratory staff, quality assurance staff off site (Technical lead for DNA, Quality
manager, Evidence custodian), and a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). In
addition, the NCRFL was placed under the quality system of the CBI Forensic Sciences system
by the Northern Region Lab Group (NRLG) board to work towards incorporating the various
pieces of the quality system (purchasing, security, discipline specific SOPs, Quality Manual,
evidence intake and storages, etc.) into its daily routines. This was critical in helping the regional
lab to attain ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation under the CBI forensic Services, to include
accreditation of its Digital Multimedia Evidence unit.
The NCRFL (and its earlier inceptions) has offered forensic science service to the region in
various forms over the past 45 plus years, beginning with crime scene investigations, progressing
forward with the additions of latent print examinations, drug analysis, trace analysis, shoe and
tire track examinations, digital multimedia evidence (DME), firearms and finally forensic
biology. In the mid 2000's the local law enforcement agencies determined to pool talent and
resources to create a single unified lab facility and attain accreditation. The first step was the
creation of a region lab board. That was followed by the pooling of lab examiners by discipline
into various facilities in the region. In 2013 the lab celebrated the completion of a lab facility to
house all disciplines in Greeley Colorado. In 2015 its third goal was the partially completed with
the assistance of CBI, that of accreditation in all but DME and Forensic DNA. In the spring of
2016 the two remaining areas were accredited. The CBI NCRFL is now fully accredited in all
disciplines housed within the facility.
The next step in this ongoing process of continual improvement for the NCRFL is to assure that
best practices are applied across the system. With the assistance of DNA grants the CBI has
brought on the new chemistry to allow for the testing of 23 loci in DNA samples as well as the
incorporation of the most recent Y STR testing. The chemistry section has maintained best
practices in drug chemistry. Due to the volume of trace requests all trace chemistry is sent to the
main CBI facility in Arvada for testing. The other three disciplines are also applying best
practices with the tools that are currently in the facility. However technology changes, especially
in DME have provided opportunities to continue to improve in these disciplines.
The regional lab, along with the rest of the state of Colorado, has seen a significant increase in
the request for DNA testing of trace samples. While successful in about 15% of the cases
submitted, the lab has observed that in some instances items submitted for trace DNA testing
could also be processed for latent prints. In a number of those instances latent prints were
developed. With some of the prints, the lab was able to enter them into Automated Fingerprint
Identification System (AFIS) and obtain a hit. In some instances the print did not contain an
adequate number of minutia to allow for AFIS entry. The lab believes that many of these prints
may be of value if a more discriminating and powerful light source was applied in the final
development steps. In addition, the lab is encouraging the submission of more items that are
portable and easily submitted from burglaries and other property crimes where at this moment
they are being dusted and swabbed at the scene. We have added staff in latent prints so as to
handle some of the increase, but believe that incorporating Full Spectrum Imaging System
(FSIS) to the lab will increase the efficiencies of the lab. This system will also aid in providing a
rapid examination of items for viable fingerprints and also for potential spot specific swabbing of
the item for DNA testing. It is believed that this system will increase the number of perpetrators
identified. In the last year alone there have been several high profile burglaries and costly
vandalism cases (in the $500,000 range) where having the capacity to better identify perpetrators
may have lead to a faster identification of those involved.
Within the scope of the DME unit the lab has seen a shift both in the types of submissions and
the tools needed to meet the demands of the local agencies. The lab currently has 3 International
Association of Computer Investigator specialist (IACIS) certified examiners and two other
examiners pursuing certification to examine the computers, cell phones and other electronic
devices. What the lab has observed is a shift in the types of items submitted. From 2008 to 2014
most of the cases submitted to the lab for examination were computers. However several changes
in the past 4 years have shifted that emphasis so that the lab is now seeing about 70% of the
cases being submitted as cell phones. For a variety of reasons the cell phone in its current
conception as a smart phone (mini -computer) has brought about a change in how DME
examinations are carried out.
In addition, cell phone manufactures continue to make changes to their phones to make them
slimmer and faster and to stay on top of the process the lab has had to shift its practices. It sent
examiner to classes to teach the techniques of processing phones with current software tools as
well as the techniques needed to take apart phones and examine the chips and other devices (SD
cards, SIM cards etc) associated with the phone. What the lab has observed is in some instances
is that its current techniques and tools are still unable to fully examine all the devices submit for
examination. It is not that the data does not exist, but more so that the data cannot be extract with
its current tools.
The lab believes that obtaining the PC -3000 Flash Tool kit and associated training will result in
the data extraction of many of the SD cards and other related data storage devices and well as
some hard drives. At this time the lab is reporting back that it is unable to extract data from these
devices. It is not that the examiners have not tried all of the techniques at their disposal which is
the other problem we have observed, inefficiencies in processing of electronic devices. The
examiners spend significant time in attempting to extract data and this tool will eliminate that
time by providing a more certain extraction process.
The lab also has observed recently a change in the types of phones submitted. In the past they
received phones where data extraction was straight forward. Agencies in the region realized that
they could readily extract the same data and took classes to do so. We saw a drop in the
submission of those types of phones, but what we observed was an increase in the more
challenging types of phones. The volume may have decreased slightly but the required time to
examine and report results has increased significantly. In addition, the lab has observed that in
some instance it was not able to do a data extraction because the process of removing the chips
from phones impacted the process. With thinner chips the tools needed for extraction need to be
more precise. Therefore the lab is requesting funds to help address this situation.
Laboratory safety always important seems to have taken on a greater role in the past 10 years.
Certainly, in a time when the use of modified weapons has resulted in mass murders it is
important that we identify weapons back to scenes and perpetrators. From time to time, we have
observed weapons that have been modified to make them more dangerous, or examined weapons
that were poorly cared for, both of which make their functionality and safety a concern. The
firearms examiners have identified a tool to help protect them in the test firing process and we
are seeking funds to secure such a device.
PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
The Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, having attained ISO/IEC 17025:2005
accreditation, seeks to improve the quality of its services by providing the essential tools,
software and training to its staff. The lab management understands that quality service is using
best practices developed within a specific discipline. The expectation of the agencies submitting
to the lab is that it will apply these best practices in its analyses. Additionally, the lab believes
that by offering these services it can also help to reduce the backlog by offering better tools for
screening and analysis, reducing the front end processing time and optimizing the chance for the
successful comparison to the perpetrator. The laboratory also works directly with the Weld
County Accounting office so that all county purchasing rules will be followed.
PC -3000 Flash Tool Kit
Identifying and using tools to optimize data extraction and analysis is critical to the DME
examiner. Using the most current software version loaded onto hardware that optimized for
handling such software upgrades results in more productivity. In order for the DME unit to be
most effective the following plan has been developed to increase efficiencies and expand the
quality of services offered to its clients.
The lab has identified a tool it needs to extract data from electronic storage devices which at this
time cannot be done efficiently and effectively if at all. The PC -3000 flash tool kit will allow for
the ease of data extraction from the various NAND based devices (USB Flash Drives, SD, MS,
xD, MMC, CF, VoiceRecorder, iPhone etc.) in cases where there is no access through the
authorized drive interface. This technology greatly increases the chances of successful data
recovery even when the storage device is physically damaged. The lab has recently had items
submitted in which the electronic device has been damaged (e.g. fire, intentional) and the data
cannot be extracted, or if done so in limited fashion. Securing this tool and the training to use the
tool will allow the examiners to expand their capacity to pull data from such devices.
If funds are provided, we have already identified the tool and training and the item will be
purchased once funds are released. In addition the training has been identified and a plan
developed to optimize the pass to maximize the training opportunities.
Ultrqapol Advanced Flat Lapping and polishing machine/Ultracollimator Laser
Upgrade:
The lab has researched and identified the following as the best practice for the removal of chips
from cell phones. The current technical leader of the DME unit is also a member of SWGDE and
is in communication with other SME's in the DME community nation-wide. He has identified
this tool as the one being used across the country as the most effective in the safe removal of cell
phone chips. By safe removal, it is referring to the removal of the chip from the mother board
without damaging the data on the chips. The method previously used involved the heating of the
chip to weaken the glue holding the chip to the board. With the thinner chips in phones this
method no longer is effective, whereas studies and work done by the secret service have shown
great success in obtaining data from chips removed with this tool.
With the purchase of this tool the lab also receives training in the use of the tool. We have
already obtained over 100 discarded cell phones to practice the techniques before use and plan
for the validation of the techniques before implementation. As an ISO/IEC 17025:2005
accredited lab we must follow all the standards required to implement a new technique into the
lab system.
Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS):
The lab is routinely seeking for ways to provide best practices within its disciplines. This is a
critical area of concern, especially in the non -biological science disciplines. At the same time the
lab also faces the question of which method is the best to obtain the necessary information to
assist the submitting agency. With many of the violent type I crimes as well as burglaries and
property crimes the question is often raised which method is the best to try to provide the
necessary information. On a gun, the knarled surface is not useful for latent prints while the hard
surfaces may be a better medium. Other surfaces to be processed are not so easy to define best
options, and having a screening tool would help to clarify the choice and would then help to
expedite the processing of the item of evidence. At the same time, the process of image
documentation can be optimized with this device, saving time in the processing of images used
for fingerprint comparison. The better the image the easier to make comparisons and it is
expected that this device will expedite the image collection steps. Clearer images lead to easier
comparisons, verifications and review thus increasing the productivity of the examiners.
The lab plans to purchase the equipment bring it on line within I month of purchase and train its
examiners in the use of the equipment.
Dual Beam Laser:
We anticipate there will be an increase in the number of latent prints being submitted to our lab,
with many of those coming from a combination of DNA testing and latent print examinations.
The lab understands that it needs to improve the intensity of its light source to allow for greater
detection of faint prints. The lab has sufficient area to set this up in the lab next to the current
ALS and therefore we can use both sources to examine and optimize the print development.
We will put this instrument on line as soon as the validation work is completed. It is the lab's
understanding that other labs with both instruments (ALS and Laser) available using the laser
about 70 to 80 % of the time more than the ALS. Therefore we anticipate that the laser will be
used immediately and quite. The addition of the blue wavelength will provide the flexibility of
using a variety of dye stains that the green only laser will not provide.
Portable Remote Firing Station:
This request is made out of concern for the safety of the firearms examiner. It is not going to
improve the quality of the lab, nor will it guarantee an improvement in turnaround. It is simply a
need to keep our examiners free from danger of a modified weapon exploding in their face.
Extremely rare, if it did happen then there would be proof of the need for such a device to
improve efficiencies. Loss of staff long term or permanent will drive up the backlog, so the
"ounce of prevention" could prove in the long run a means of reducing the backlog. If approved
we have identified a device that will best serve this function and can purchase it following the
county purchasing policies.
CAPABILITIES/COMPETENCIES
This funding is part of an overall process to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of the
services of this forensic laboratory. The members of the NRLG have signed two IGAs (2008 and
2012) to reflect its commitment to this regional lab. The CBI has made a major investment in
personnel, LIMS, equipment, and worked to incorporate the NCRFL into its quality system. As a
result all disciplines within the NCRFL are ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited and the lab will
continue to maintain this high level of quality work. All items of equipment purchased with
these funds will be brought into the lab following the required validation/verification procedures
as defined in the labs SOPs.
Resumes have been attached to the application to indicate the qualifications of the examiners
involved as well as the resumes of the lab directors and managers. As noted three of the five
DME computer forensic analysts are IACIS certified. This is an international certification that is
recognized as one of its most valued certifications. It requires 2 weeks of training and over 6
months of competency testing to achieve this certification. In addition, the technical lead of the
section has been actively involved in SWGDE as has one of our other DME analyst. The DME
technical lead was critical in our lab being accredited and he is also assisting in the training of
other DME analysts across the county in obtaining ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation.
We have 4 analysts in the latent print section that are IAI certified latent print examiners.
Combined we have over 50 years of experience in latent print examinations, one with over 20
years in latent prints, footwear and crime scene experience. We have recently added a new
fingerprint examiner and so we anticipate once she completes her training she will help reduce
the backlog in fingerprints. Also in conversations with local agencies we are anticipating an
increase in latent print requests coming to the lab. We expect she will keep the backlog from
growing even with these additional cases.
In addition, the Weld County's accounting department has been actively involved in the process
of implementing, processing and paying out grants as well as tracking the funds. The department
has set up a system of account coding that will assure that the funds used in the grant are tracked.
The county also has a defined set of rules regarding the purchase of equipment that require bids
and a review of quotes over $5000 so as to obtain the necessary equipment at a competitive cost.
IMPACT/OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS
The concept of this regional laboratory is over 10 years old. In 2008 parts of the plan were
implemented: Four labs, four sites (one per discipline) and two cites were created. There was no
adequate LIMS and the lab was not accredited. Fast forward to 2017 and the lab is now located
in one building with 5 major disciplines being accredited: Drug chemistry, biology,
Firearms/toolmarks, Latent Prints and Digital Multimedia. The lab is under the CBI's quality
system and uses the CBI's LIMS to ensure compliance to the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standards.
The lab works continuously to maintain the standards as defined in ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and by
the ASCLD/LAB 17025 supplements.
We have seen a significant increase in case submissions and local agencies using the lab for its
services, especially in its requests for cell phone examinations. Agencies are using Cellebrite
within their departments to attempt data acquisition. We are then receiving the cell phones and
other storage devices from these agencies to see if the lab can provide the needed data. These
phones and storage devices are not the easy data dump cases but ones that will need the tools we
are seeking to purchase in order to gain the requested data.
The impact in the community will be huge. Many of the challenging cell phones and devices we
are looking at are associated with homicides, sexual assault cases, exploitation of children, and
other high profile felony cases. In conversation with local agencies a major homicide case will
involve anywhere from 5 to 10 investigators. The number will be higher in the first 2 weeks and
drop off from there depending on the status of the case and suspects identified. If we can more
quickly identify and eliminate persons of interest we can provide significant savings for the
submitting agency. We had a case that was solved in 48 hours including the arrest of the suspect
that involved DME, latent prints and firearms. As a result of clear and quick communication with
the local agency a person was identified in 12 hours. Testing was done in those areas
immediately and within 48 hours an arrest was made. Later in the year the suspect pled guilty
and many of the investigators were freed up to work other cases. We see this occurring more
frequently resulting in a significant savings for the agencies supporting the regional lab.
As noted in the budget narrative and outlined below we have looked at the impact gained within
the lab by obtaining the equipment, training the analysts, and putting the equipment on line. The
first line in both DME and FIN (latent prints) is what we have as an average for each discipline.
We have then projected 3 possible outcomes each for latent prints and DME computer forensics.
We have on average 120 hours per week of analyst time spent in the lab. We have produced on
average 13 cases per month. We expect that we can improve the number of cases completed per
month to 19 cases per month. This will result in a reduction of 12.6 hours per case, and a savings
of about $378.9 per case in analyst hours. Saving 16.0 hours per case will allow us to complete 6
more cases per month, reducing the backlog by 6 cases per month when fully implemented.
Data for 3 DME analysts:
DME
analysts
hours
per
week
cases
per
month
cases
per
year
hours
per
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hours
per
case
hours
saved
per
case
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cost per
analyst
cost per
case
cost
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per
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3.0
120.0
13.0
156.0
6240.0
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1200.0
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120.0
15.0
180.0
6240.0
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1040.0
160.0
120.0
17.0
204.0
6240.0
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228.0
6240.0
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378.9
We have on average 120 hours per week of analyst time spent in the lab. We have produced on
average 50 cases per month. We expect that we can improve the number of cases completed per
month to 80 cases per month. This will result in a reduction of 3.9 hours per case, and a savings
of about $117.0 per case. Saving 3.9 hours per case will allow us to complete 30 more cases per
month, reducing the backlog by 30 cases per month when fully implemented.
Data for 3 Fingerprint analysts:
FIN
analysts
hours
per
week
cases
per
month
cases
per
year
hours
per
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hours
per
case
hours
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per
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Additionally, the millions of children in the world need protections and having the tools and
technology to help protect them is essential for all DME units. The impact for DME will be in
providing services that are critical in making arrests as quickly as possible to protect those being
preyed upon. The tools many not reduce the turn around, because as the lab has found, when the
scope of services is expanded the service becomes apparent and that pushes the demand for that
service.
The same can be true of each of the items in this request. The lab anticipates that with the
addition of the equipment and training it will see a definite improvement in services. This
equipment will provide the lab staff with opportunity to use best practices and methods in the
performance of their duties and it is expected that more data will be made available for
examination; more latent prints, more electronic data, and higher concentrations of touch DNA.
Having this equipment will also improve the timeliness of response for specific high profile,
public safety cases in the community. Often times the backlog has to step aside for a public
safety need and it is this type of equipment that will allow this process to occur more quickly.
The more effective and efficient those cases are moved through the system the sooner the
analysts can get back to the routine requests the lab receives each week.
OTHER TYPE 1 VIOLENT CRIMES DATA:
Year
Type 1 crimes
Submissions
Backlog
End of calendar year
2012
1263
891
305
2013 (new lab opened
August 12)
1240
1253
791
2014
1242
1417
613
2015
1249
1663
1066
2016
Anticipated 1255
1462
886
2017
Anticipated 1260
Anticipated 1500
Anticipated 700
It has taken 2 years to stabilize the submission rate in the new lab facility, in part due to agencies
recognizing the facility and ease of submission to here from this region versus transporting to
Denver, and also the change in state statute regarding mandatory submission of sexual assault
kits. The number of type 1 crimes in the region has been very constant and a major shift in that is
not expected. Although the submission of all sexual assault kits, which are tied to type I crimes
appears to have added an additional 200 cases (approximate) to the lab.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES —
The goal of this project, and where we seek the award funding, is to improve the quality of
service offered by the lab to its clients. Additionally, we believe that we will also see a reduction
in the time needed to process each item of evidence thus reducing our backlog. The objectives to
meet this goal will be to obtain laboratory equipment for Digital Multimedia Evidence, Latent
Prints and Firearms as well to provide training for examiners in the Digital Multimedia Evidence
unit.
Objective One: Obtain updated quotes for Portable Remote Firing Station, Dual light Forensic
Laser, Full Spectrum Imaging System, Ultrqapol Advanced Flat Lapping and the PC 3000 Flask
Kit. Then purchase, validate, bring online, and use in the forensic laboratory.
Objective Two: Identify dates for the PC -3000 data recovery class. Once identified register THE
DME examiners for the class, send to the class, complete training and then apply the knowledge
gained to processing evidence.
COLLECTION OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The laboratory currently has the ability to collect the data required as noted in the solicitation and
to provide that data in its progress reports during the period the grant is in existence. The lab uses
TCSC's Forensic Advantage to generate the data needed as per the solicitation.
Objective
Performance Measure(s)
Data Grantee Provides
To improve the quality and
timeliness of forensic services
and to reduce the number of
backlogged cases in forensic
laboratories
Outcome Measure
1. Reduction in the average
number of days from the
submission of a sample to a
forensic science laboratory to the
delivery of test results to a
requesting office or agency.
2. Percent reduction in the
number of backlogged forensic
cases.
Output Measure
1. The number of forensic
science or medical
examiner/coroner's office
personnel who completed
appropriate training or
educational opportunities with
FY 2016 Coverdell funds (if
applicable to the grant).
1. Average number of days to
process a sample at the
beginning of the grant period.
We can provide
2. Average number of days to
process a sample at the end of
the grant period.
We can provide
3. Number of backlogged cases
at the beginning of the grant
period.
We can provide
4. Number of backlogged cases
at the end of the grant period.
We can provide
5. Number of forensic science
personnel attending training.
We can provide
To implement recommendations
as adopted by the National
Commission on Forensic
Sciences (NCFS) to strengthen
the forensic science communities
As of March 25, 2016 the
NCRFL-CBI is accredited under
ASCLD/LAB ISO/IEC
17025:2005 in all disciplines
A copy of the ISO/IEC
17025:2005 Accreditation
document has been added as
an attachment
To implement recommendations
as adopted by the National
Commission on Forensic
Sciences (NCFS) to strengthen
the forensic science communities
Percent of eligible certified
individuals
Number of analysts 17
Number of analysts certified 7
Number of analysts that can
be certified 8
Number of analysts seeking
certification with FY17
Coverdell funding 0
Number of analysts fulfilling
current certification CE
requirements with the FY 17
Coverdell funding 0
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point) in which data was not obtained or done so in limited amounts. When this limited data was obtained it was via a very time consuming process, in(
the device. Having this tool kit will allow the examiners to expedite these cases as we can more effectively obtain data on devices. This in turn will allc
through the data sooner, reducing the turnaround time and therefore dropping the case backlog numbers. We have observed that many of these cases ar
where access to the data or the deice itself was intentional damaged, burned, broken, control point altered, etc. to prevent obtaining the information on 1
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equation a cost benefit of adding a piece of equipment to a backlog number, especially when that item is not linked to a robot that can kick out more ca
request with these funds are not tied to robotics so production numbers are not a useful means to justify the cost. However within the scope of creating
system, these tools prove to be invaluable
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held devices. The lab processed a large volume of cell phones cases predominately for homicide and Crimes against Children. The vast majority of the
be locked requiring advanced techniques to access the data one the device.
Our lab is one of the more advanced digital evidence labs in the county. We perform more advanced data recovery techniques most federal/state crime
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remove the memory chips (a process known as "chip -off) from the phones and read the data directly from the chips. This gives the examiner full acces
data, stored inside the phone.
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4. Portable Remote Firing Station:
This item of equipment is being requested to provide safety for our firearms examiners during the collection of bullets and cartridge cases from weapon
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1. The PC -3000 Data Recovery Class
The PC -3000 Data Recovery Class will provide the DME computer forensic examiners the
necessary training to effectively use the PC -3000 Flask Tool Kit. This kit will allow for the
examination of storage devices (various forms of SD cards, hard drives, and possibly cell phone
chips) that we cannot process and analyze at this time. It is critical that we provide this service
because of the nature of the crimes (homicides, child pornography, fraud and other felony cases)
associated with storage devices.
Currently the lab spends a significant amount of time looking for ways to access the data from
cards, chips, etc. and having this tool on hand will reduce the time spent on each case, making us
more efficient. At the same time we see this as an improvement in the quality of the services we
offer. We recently had a case in which the use of the tool would have been critical for an
investigation and we were not able to offer that assist to the agency submitting the item of
evidence. This tool would most likely have given us the data the submitting agency was seeking
and instead of returning a report indicating we could not obtain data we could have issued a
report reflecting the fact that data was obtained.
The lab is set up so that each examiner has cases assigned to them and access to all the tools in
the lab. Providing training for all examiners we believe is the best way to ensure that each
examiner has the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the work needed. The class is a
combination of understanding the software and how to apply it in the examination process but
also the hands on needed to effective use the tool. We believe because of the hands on training
offered it would be better to send 4 examiners to the class so they all develop the correct skill
sets needed to the work.
To successfully implement this technology/methodology we need to train 4 DME analysts in the
use of PC 3000 Flash software
Registration - $3,600 each for total of $14,400
Travel for training- $1,843 each for total of $7,372
2. PC 3000 Flash kit
This tool will allow the Digital Multimedia Examiners (DME) computer forensic examiners to
recover data from chips, hard drives and solid state devices where there is no access through the
authorized drive interface. We currently do not have this technology available to the DME
analysts. We have had numerous cases in which the controller is damaged (normal designed
access point) resulting in either no data being obtained or if obtained it was done so in limited
amounts. It is a time consuming process to reach the point where data collection can be
attempted, and until that point in the process is reached there is no way of knowing if there is
data to be extracted. Regardless the examiner must make the effort and so we are seeking a more
effective tool in data extraction. Having this tool kit will allow the examiners to expedite these
cases as we can more effectively obtain data on devices. This in turn will allow the examiners to
get through the data sooner, reducing the turnaround time and therefore dropping the case
backlog numbers. We have observed that many of these cases are linked to type 1 crimes where
access to the data or the device itself was intentional damaged, burned, broken, control point
altered, etc. to prevent obtaining the information on the electronic device. Capturing this data
would be critical for investigators and doing so in a timely manner provides ready information to
allow for quicker apprehension. Herein lies the challenge of equation a cost benefit of adding a
piece of equipment to a backlog number, especially when that item is not linked to a robot that
can kick out more cases. The instruments being requested with these funds are not tied to
robotics so production numbers are not a useful means to justify the cost. However within the
scope of creating and maintaining a quality system, these tools prove to be invaluable.
To successfully implement this technology/methodology we need to purchase the following
equipment:
PC 3000 Flash Kit $10,000
3. Ultrqapol Advanced Flat Lapping and polishing machine/Ultracollimator Laser
Upgrade
The DME section of the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL) supports
numerous agencies within the Northern Colorado area. We are responsible for extracting
evidence from seized computers and hand held devices. The lab processed a large volume of cell
phones cases predominately for homicide and Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC). The
vast majority of these cell phones are found to be locked requiring advanced techniques to access
the data on the device.
Our lab is one of the more advanced digital evidence labs in the county. We perform advanced
data recovery techniques that most federal/state crime labs are unable to perform. Our examiners
are able to bypass passcode protected Android phones by soldering wires to the circuit boards of
these phones and reading the data. On other phones, we can remove the memory chips (a
process known as "chip -off) from the phones and read the data directly from the chips. This
gives the examiner full access to all data, even deleted data, stored inside the phone.
Recently, phone manufactures began making chips so thin they are susceptible to the heat being
applied to loosen the epoxy and solder holding the chip in place on the circuit board. Exposing
these thin chips to the required heat has damaged the chips to where they are no longer readable.
This results in data not being recovered and evidence being destroyed. We cannot provide
critical information back to the investigative agency to include possible exculpatory information.
To resolve this issue that has recently arose, a brand new technology/methodology is being
deployed. The chip and a section of the attached circuit board are cut away from the rest of the
circuit board. This then allows the examiner to grind away the circuit board attached to the chip
using a milling machine which ultimately exposes the bottom of the chip by applying a high
speed jeweler's polishing tool to the board, removing debris down to just a few microns in depth.
The use of this technology was successfully developed by the US Secret Service which has seen
100% success level of reading the data from the thinner chips. This equipment is designed to
successfully allow access to the chip with minimal chance for damage.
To successfully implement this technology/methodology we need to purchase the following
equipment:
Ultrapol Advanced $19,000
Basic unit with timer, oscillator, speed control, polishing plate, Z -direction control
with 1.25 micron precision alignment indicator.
Ultracollimator Laser Upgrade $15,000
Incorporating laser module, cross -hair generator, and 6.5 inch led monitor
Ultratec Accessory $178
30 micron, 8" diameter plain back SiC Film, 100/pack
Ultratec Accessory $178
12 micron, 8" diameter plain back SiC Film, 100/pack
Ultratec Accessory $178
5 micron, 8" diameter plain back SiC Film, 100/pack
Ultratec Manufacturer Training on Ultratec polishing system $4,250
2 Day install and training at NCRFL
Return on investment
We have on average 120 hours per week of analyst time spent in the lab. We have
produced on average 13 cases per month. We expect that we can improve the number of
cases completed per month to 19 cases per month. This will result in a reduction of 12.6
hours per case, and a savings of about $378.9 per case in analyst hours. Saving 12.6 hours
per case will allow us to complete 6 more cases per month, reducing the backlog by 6
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4. Portable Remote Firing Station:
This item of equipment is being requested to provide safety for our firearms examiners during
the collection of bullets and cartridge cases from weapons that have been modified and
considered unsafe. The weapons must be fired to obtain the needed bullets and cartridge cases
for comparative purposes. The risk of bodily injury during the firing of such weapon is high, and
there is no way to predetermine which weapons can safely be fired.
With this purchase we are looking for nothing more than a safer system for the firing of
weapons. From a cost stand point, if I were to lose an examiner temporarily or permanently it
would certainly increase the backlog. Additionally, our quality is affected when we cannot
perform the subsequent tests needed to either include or exclude a weapon as having been used
to fire a weapon. We recently had a case in which we chose not to fire the weapon out of safety
concerns and would prefer to have an option available for these weapons.
To successfully implement this technology/methodology we need to purchase the following
equipment:
Portable Remote Firing Station $13,750
5. CrimeCam Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS):
The Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS) provides real time data that can be used to screen and
evaluate the usefulness of the images observed. Its versatility allows an examiner to view a wide
variety of substrate media, remove the noise and highlight the latent prints. It can also provide a
quick answer to the question of which analytical process, if you had to choose DNA or
fingerprints, would give you the best chance of obtaining useful data for identification purposes.
Capturing in real time means that latent print examiners don't need to take multiple images,
guessing at the correct exposure, then editing and deleting images which are of poor quality. The
image displayed on the screen of the FSIS will be the exact image captured and preserved. There
is even a foot pedal for hands free image capture. Installation and one day of training is also
provided.
We believe the FSIS will save the examiners time and capture better quality images of latent
prints. The versatility also spreads across disciplines and this device can be used by all
disciplines within the regional crime lab.
To successfully implement this technology/methodology we need to purchase the following
equipment:
CrimeCam Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS): $44,500
6. Dual wavelength Laser
We anticipate there will be an increase in the number of latent prints with a strong laser versus
the Alternate Light Source (ALS) that we currently have on site. We are requesting this laser
primarily for latent print processing so that we can enhance the latents we develop and increase
the number of latent prints of value on certain items.
The laser will provide superior sensitivity to an alternate light source (ALS) simply because the
intensity of light is greater and the wavelength more defined. As a result, the laser will make dye
stains fluoresce more brightly, making the treated latent prints easier to see and will generate
higher contrast when photographing the latent prints. This means that latent prints, which may
be of no value or have been missed using the existing ALS, will be easier to visualize and
photograph. The end, we expect will be a more effective (quality) and efficient (turn around
faster, backlog reduced) when processing evidence items for latent prints. We know in
conversations with other forensic labs in the region that the laser has shown to be very helpful in
enhancing weakly fluoresced prints.
This is an 8 watt dual forensic laser with a blue beam at 445nm and a green beam at 532nm. The
addition of the blue wavelength will provide the flexibility of using a variety of dye stains that
the green only laser will not provide.
To successfully implement this technology/methodology we need to purchase the following
equipment:
BrightBeam Forensic Laser $48,500
Return on investment
We have on average 120 hours per week of analyst time spent in the lab. We have produced on
average 50 cases per month. We expect that we can improve the number of cases completed per
month to 80 cases per month. This will result in a reduction of 3.9 hours per case, and a savings
of about $117.0 per case. Saving 3.9 hours per case will allow us to complete 30 more cases per
month, reducing the backlog by 30 cases per month when fully implemented.
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Felony filings spike in Northern Colorado
Jason Pohl , jasonpohl@coloradoan.com 10:59 p.m. MT Feb. 14, 2017
Wh are felon filin s climbin in Colorado?
The number of felony filings in Larimer County increased 30 percent between 2014 and 2016,
straining resources and leaving many to wonder what's driving the surge. Jason Pohl
Inmates wait to be advised of the charges against them at the Larimer County Jail on Monday.
The number of felony filings across Northern Colorado has skyrocketed in recent years.(Photo:
Valerie Mosley/The Coloradoan)Buy Photo
When it comes to seeing how Northern Colorado is changing, local prosecutors need only check
their day planners.
The Eighth Judicial District Attorney's Office, which spans Larimer and Jackson counties, filed
2,910 felonies in 2016, a 30 percent surge over 2015. Compared to the total number of felonies
charged in 2014, the district that encompasses Fort Collins, Loveland and surrounding areas saw
a 57 percent jump, data show.
That surge came after a previous three-year decline. It also marks a trend that has puzzled many
within the criminal justice world and baffled prosecutors who find themselves left to handle
burgeoning case loads, tightly stretched resources and a very practical challenge — running out
of courtroom space.
"Right now, we're getting the job done. And we're going to continue to," said Daniel McDonald,
Larimer County's chief deputy district attorney. "It's very tough. It's definitely a grind right
now."
The phenomenon is not isolated to Larimer County.
Boulder County noted a 22 percent climb in felonies filed between 2014 and 2016. To the east,
Weld County encountered a 17 percent jump, according to records from each DA's office.
"It's something that is not limited to Northern Colorado," Weld County District
Attorney Michael Rourke said, adding he has conferred with prosecutors across the state who are
experiencing a similar upward trend despite generally declining, or at least stable, crime figures.
"Obviously, it's very concerning," he said.
Across Colorado, all criminal filings increased by 12.5 percent between fiscal years 2015 and
2016, climbing from 40,903 to 46,004, according to the Colorado Judicial Branch's annual
report.
It's difficult to parse out exactly what's driving the increase; sociologists across the country are
mulling that question. Population growth is inevitably part of the explanation, though the jump
far outpaces those trends. Other leading explanations include increased police staffing and
repeat offenders racking up more counts and cases.
There are some commonalities in area filings, namely when it comes to drugs, missed court
appearances and a recently implemented felony driving under the influence law.
Larimer County prosecutors filed 996 Class 4 drug felonies in 2016, up 65 percent from the year
prior, according to charging records analyzed by the Coloradoan. While an exact breakdown of
drugs is difficult to come by — people are often arrested while in possession of multiple
substances — attorneys say heroin and methamphetamine have accounted for upward of 85
percent of the spike.
"A lot of people getting picked up right now with drugs are multistate offenders," McDonald
said. "I don't know why. There's a lot of people asking that question."
More suspects in those cases are listing their address as "transient," he added. That corroborates
what local law enforcement and many Fort Collins residents have noticed when it comes to the
cyclical summertime travelers.
Nearly 30 percent of Larimer County Jail inmates in the fall self -identified as homeless, transient
or residents at a shelter. That's up from about 15 percent in 2015, the Coloradoan reported
previously.
The next biggest grouping of increased felony filings stems from a Class 6 charge for violating
bail bond conditions, a count filed when somebody has a pending allegation and does not show
up to court. After noting an increase in 2015 of people not making their dates, the DA changed
policy and started charging the felony count.
Increases in felony identity theft, criminal impersonation, DUI, sexual exploitation of minors and
vehicular eluding round out the charges driving the biggest year -over -year surge locally.
"It translates to much bigger dockets," McDonald said.
That spells a logistical nightmare.
There are currently six judges who handle criminal dockets in Larimer County. At the same time,
there are 12 prosecutors who handle felony cases — three others work sex assault and child
abuse cases.
While some offenders rack up lengthy rap sheets with multiple felony counts and might be
counted repeatedly, the general rule of thumb based on charging data is that each attorney will
handle roughly 200 felony filings annually.
That means prosecutors are putting in longer hours and working more cases.
And it means taking a hard look at whether another judge should begin working criminal cases
and how staffing should change within the DA's office. If and when a new attorney is hired, it
would mean shuffling the setup inside the Justice Center on Laporte Avenue — there's not a
space for a new office under the current organization.
But don't expect Northern Colorado cases to get dropped in hopes of clearing those dockets and
calendars up quite yet.
"There may be the perception that when the criminal justice system gets really backed up or
busy, the courts are going to start dismissing cases because they don't have enough trial time,"
Rourke said.
"That simply is not going to happen."
Reporter Jason Pohl covers criminal justice for the Coloradoan. Follow him on Twitter:
@pohl Jason.
What about juvenile offenders?
The extra work from increased felony filings has led Larimer County to add a diversion
coordinator to the District Attorney's Office to work with juvenile offenders. The new position,
which was included in the budget for the year, was formally approved by the Larimer County
Commission on Tuesday.
District Attorney Cliff Riedel said diversion efforts, which were formally done by his office's
investigators, help steer one-third of juvenile offenders away from the criminal justice system.
"With the increase in felony filings, we don't have the luxury of having that investigator tied to
the diversion program," Riedel said.
Young people who successfully complete the program are able to then continue on with their
lives without the stigma of a criminal history. The program has about a 70 to 80 percent success
rate, Chief Investigator Scott Rogers said.
Nick Coltrain, the Coloradoan
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
FY 2017 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
Grants Program
Certification as to Plan for Forensic Science Laboratories
Application from a Unit of Local Government
On behalf of the applicant agency named below, I certify the following to the National Institute of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice:
This unit of local government has developed a plan for forensic science
laboratories under a program intended to improve the quality and timeliness of
forensic science or medical examiner services provided by the laboratories
operated by the applicant unit of local government and any other government -
operated laboratories within the State that will receive a portion of the grant
amount.
I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification or in the grant application that it
supports may be the subject of criminal prosecution, including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 42
U.S.C. § 3795a. I also acknowledge that Office of Justice Programs grants, including
certifications provided in connection with such grants, are subject to review by the Office of
Justice Programs and/or by the Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General.
I have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant agency (that is, the agency
applying dire tl to the N ional Institute of Justice).
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Title of Certifying Official
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
FY 2017 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
Grants Program
Certification as to Generally Accepted Laboratory
Practices and Procedures
On behalf of the applicant agency named below, I certify the following to the National Institute of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice:
Any forensic science laboratory system, medical examiner's office, or coroner's
office in the State, including any laboratory operated by a unit of local
government within the State, that will receive any portion of the grant amount
uses generally accepted laboratory practices and procedures, established by
accrediting organizations or appropriate certifying bodies.
I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification or in the grant application that it
supports may be the subject of criminal prosecution, including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 42
U.S.C. § 3795a. I also acknowledge that Office of Justice Programs grants, including
certifications provided in connection with such grants, are subject to review by the Office of
Justice Programs and/or by the Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General.
I have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant agency (that is. the agency
applying directly to the National Institute of Justice).
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
FY 2017 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
Grants Program
Certification as to Forensic Science Laboratory System Accreditation
On behalf of the applicant agency named below. I certify the following to the National Institute of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice:
Before receiving any funds under this grant, any forensic science laboratory system in the
State, including any laboratory operated by a unit of local government within the State.
that will receive any portion of the grant amount either
is accredited by an accrediting body that is a signatory to an internationally
recognized arrangement and that offers accreditation to forensic science conformity
assessment bodies using an accreditation standard that is recognized by that
internationally recognized arrangement, or,
b) is not so accredited, but will (or will be required in a legally binding and enforceable
writing to) use a portion of the grant amount to prepare and apply for such
accreditation not more than 2 years after the date on which a grant is awarded under
the FY 2017 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program.
I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification or in the grant application that it supports may be
the subject of criminal prosecution. including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 42 U.S.C. § 3795a. I also
acknowledge that Office of Justice Programs grants, including certifications provided in connection with
such grants, are subject to review by the Office of Justice Programs and/or by the Department of Justice's
Office of the Inspector General.
I have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant agency (that is, the agency applying
directly to tt>le National In titute oJustice).
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
FY 2017 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
Grants Program
Certification as to Use of Funds for New Facilities
On behalf of the applicant agency named below. I certify the following to the National Institute of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice:
The amount of the grant (if any) used for the costs of any new facility or facilities
to be constructed as part of a program to improve the quality and timeliness of
forensic science and medical examiner services will not exceed the limitations
set forth at 42 U S.C. § 3797m(c) and summarized in the FY 2017 Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program solicitation.
I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification or in the grant application that it
supports may be the subject of criminal prosecution, including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 42
U.S.C. § 3795a. I also acknowledge that Office of Justice Programs grants, including
certifications provided in connection with such grants, are subject to review by the Office of
Justice Programs and/or by the Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General.
I have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant agency (that is, the agency
applying direcIy to the National Institute of Justice).
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
FY 2017 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
Grants Program
Certification as to External Investigations
On behalf of the applicant agency named below, I certify the following to the National Institute of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice:
A government entity exists and an appropriate process is in place to conduct
independent external investigations into allegations of serious negligence or
misconduct substantially affecting the integrity of the forensic results committed
by employees or contractors of any forensic laboratory system, medical
examiner's office, coroner's office, law enforcement storage facility, or medical
facility in the State that will receive a portion of the grant amount.
I personally read and reviewed the section entitled "Eligibility" in the Fiscal Year 2017 program
solicitation for the Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program. I acknowledge
that a false statement in this certification or in the grant application that it supports may be the
subject of criminal prosecution, including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 42 U.S.C. § 3795a. I also
acknowledge that Office of Justice Programs grants, including certifications provided in
connection with such grants, are subject to review by the Office of Justice Programs and/or by
the Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General.
I have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant agency (that is, the agency
applying ditctly to the National Institute of Justice).
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Date
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FY 2017 Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Grants Program
Attachment: External Investigations
The "Certification as to External Investigations'' that is submitted on behalf of the applicant
agency as part of this application certifies that —
A government entity exists and an appropriate process is in place to conduct independent
external investigations into allegations of serious negligence or misconduct substantially
affecting the integrity of the forensic results committed by employees or contractors of
any forensic laboratory system, medical examiner's office, coroner's office. law
enforcement storage facility, or medical facility in the State that will receive a portion of
the grant amount.
Prior to receiving funds, the applicant agency (that is. the agency applying directing to the National
Institute of Justice) must provide —for each forensic laboratory system, medical examiner's office,
coroner's office, law enforcement storage facility, or medical facility that will receive a portion of the grant
amount —the name of the "government entity" (or entities) that forms the basis for the certification. Please
use the template below to provide this information. (Applicants may adapt this template if necessary, but
should ensure that the adapted document provides all required information.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: If necessary for accuracy, list more than one entity with respect to each intended
recipient of a portion of the grant amount. For example, if no single entity has an appropriate process in
place with respect to allegations of serious negligence as well as serious misconduct. it will be necessary
to list more than one entity. Similarly, if no single entity has an appropriate process in place with respect
to allegations concerning contractors as well as employees, it will be necessary to list more than one
entity.
Additional guidance regarding the "Certification as to External Investigations" appears in the "Eligibility"
section of the program for the FY 2017 Coverdell program.
Name of Applicant Agency (including Name of State or Unit of Local Government):
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examiner's office, coroner's office, law
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American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors / Laboratory Accreditation Board
ASCLD/LAB-International Program
SCOPE of ACCREDITATION
Name and Address of Accredited Laboratory
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory
2329 1 15th Avenue
Greeley. Colorado 80634
Corresponds to
Certificate Number
ALI-380-T
Laboratory Contact Information
Ronald E. Arndt. Laboratory Director
Phone: 970-356-4015
Fax: 970-304-6447
E -Mail: rarndtrii,co.vveld.co.us
The management and technical operations of this laboratory were assessed and found to conform with ISO/IEC
17025:2005. the ASCLD/LAB-International Supplemental Requirements for Testing Laboratories (2011) and all
other requirements of the ASCLD/LAB-/nternulional program. The laboratory was found to be competent and was
accredited in the following area (5):
Field of Accreditation
Forensic Science Testing
Discipline (s)
1.0 Drug Chemistry
3.0 Biology
5.0 Firearms/Toolmarks
6.0 Latent Prints
9.0 Digital & Multimedia
L i idence
10.0 Other
Categories of Testing:
1.1 Controlled Substances
I.? Quantitative Analysis
1.3 General Chemical Testing
3.1 DNA - Nuclear
3.3 Body Fluid Identification
5.1 Firearms
5.2 Toolmarks
6.1 Latent Print Processing
6.2 Latent Print Comparisons
9.1 Computer Forensics
9.2 Video Analysis
9.3 Audio Analysis
10.1 Impression Evidence (footwcar'tires)
10.2 Serial Number Restoration
Note: in this labor anti-). testing eategor. 10.1 is considered a part of the Latent Prints
discipline and 10.2 is considered a pan of the Fireanns Ttahnarks dirt ipline.
Customers Served: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services - Northern Colorado Regional Forensic
Laboratory is a state government laboratory that provides services and assistance to lays enforcement agencies
throughout the state of Colorado.
Accreditation Dates
Date Granted: May 26. 2015
Date Expires: May 25. 2019
Date Last Updated: March 25. 2016
Pamela L. Bordner
Executive Director
ASCLD/LAB
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NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LAB
2329 115th Ave
GREELEY, COLORADO 80634
(970)-356-4015 ext. 3638
Memo
To: Coverdell 2017 file
From: Ronald Arndt, Lab Director
Date: 2/28/2017
Subject: Applicant Disclosure of Pending Applications
This is to provide supporting information to indicate that the NCRFL does not
have at the time of this application any pending applications for federal
funds that would support the projects noted or cover identical costs. The
requests made are to expand the quality of the work being performed and
these items are not in our current budgets for 2017 (supplant concerns) or
on any other grant request.
CV Table of Contents
Ronald E Arndt Lab Director
T Daniel Gilliam Firearms Examiner
M. Scott Webb Firearms Examiner in training
Clay Buckingham Lab Manager -Latent Print Supervisor
Jessica Carter Latent Print Examiner: CLPE
Jan LeMay Latent Print Examiner: CLPE, CFE
Julie Kovats Fulton Latent Print Examiner: CLPE, CFE
Shelli A Friesen Latent Print Examiner: CLPE, CFE
Daren Ford Lab Manager — Digital Multimedia Evidence Supervisor: IACIS
David Brantner DME Analyst: IACIS
Aaron Horwitz DME Analyst: IACIS
Brent Johnsrud DME Analyst
Todd Zwetzig DME Analyst
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
Ronald E. Arndt
Laboratory Director
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Administration
Forensic Biology
Education:
1984 - 1987 B.S., Criminalistics, Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO
1981 - 1982 Biochemistry, University of Arkansas Medical Science, Little Rock,
AR
1976 - 1980 B.S., Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Experience:
11/10 — Present Laboratory Director NCRFL- Greeley Colorado
7/01 - 11/10 Agent -in -Charge, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver, CO
12/88 - 7/01 Agent, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver, CO
12/82 - 12/87 Biochemical Technician, VA Hospital, Denver, CO
7/72 - 12/75 Medical Lab Technician, USAF Academy Hospital, Colorado
Springs, CO
Training:
2016
• 43rd Annual ASCLD Meeting, Scottsdale AZ.
• CBI In- Service Arvada CO , areas covered ethics, courtroom testimony,
personality typing
2015
• 42nd Annual ASCLD Meeting, Scottsdale AZ.
2014
• 41st Annual ASCLD Meeting, Scottsdale AZ.
• The Corrective Action Process, Root Cause Analysis Basics, ASCLD/LAB,
Online.
• 2013
• 40th Annual ASCLD Meeting, Raleigh/Durham NC.
2012
• International Association for Identification, Phoenix AZ.
• UC Davis Laboratory Management Certificate, Davis CA; 120 hours.
2011
• Courtroom Testimony Techniques, Ron Smith and Associates, Greeley CO.
• 39th ASCLD Meeting, Denver CO.
• American Academy of Forensic Science, Chicago IL.
2010
• Ethics in Forensics- CBI sponsored, Boulder CO.
• 38th ASCLD Meeting Baltimore MD.
o Ethics in Forensics
o Corrective Actions
2009
• ISO 17025 Training, ASCLD/LAB, San Antonio TX.
• DNA Auditor Training, FBI, Denver CO.
2008
• DNA Grantee meeting, Clearwater FL.
2007
• 40th Annual NIJ Conference/DNA grantees, Arlington VA.
• 2007 DNA summit, Washington DC.
• Population Genetics, Dr Martin Tracey, Camp George West, Golden CO.
• ASCLD-LAB International Preparation Course, Aurora CO.
2006
• Complex Mixture Interpretation, George Carmody and Ray Wickenheiser, CBI
Denver, CO.
• 39th Annual NIJ conference/DNA grantees, Arlington VA.
• 34th Crime Lab Development Symposium, Atlanta GA.
• American Academy of Forensic Science, Seattle WA.
2005
• ABI GeneMapper ID and 3100 Avant Training, Denver CO.
2004
• 32nd Crime Lab Development Symposium, Minneapolis MN.
• DNA Auditor Training, FBI, Phoenix AZ.
• Leadership Development Program Colorado Dept of Personnel and
Administration, Denver CO.
2003
• Advanced ABI Prism® 3100 Series Genetic Analyzers and AmpF/STR® kit
training, CBI, Denver CO.
2002
• 30th Crime Lab Development Symposium, 30th, St. Louis MO.
• Physical Match Workshop, Denver CO.
• Paternity Statistics, Dr. Moses Schanfield, Denver CO.
2001
• Forensic Statistics in the Courtroom, Dr. Beiber, CBI, Denver CO.
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Seattle WA.
2000
• Advanced STR 310 Training Applied Biosystems, Foster City CA, Jul
• STR 310 Training, P.E. Biosystems, CBI, Montrose CO, Apr
1999
• Statistic Workshop and International Symposium on Human Identification,
Orlando FL.
• STR 310 Training, P.E. Biosystems, Rapid City SD.
1998
• FTIR Paints and Fibers, CBI, Denver CO.
1997
• Fiber/Trace Collection/Microscopy, CBI, Denver CO.
1995
• DNA-PCR Methods. Southwest Association of Forensic Scientists, Colorado
Springs, CO.
• Basic Crime Scene Investigations, CBI Denver CO.
1994
• Train the Trainer: Instructor training, CDPS Golden CO.
1992
• IABPA Conference Colorado Springs CO.
• Semen Identification, SERI, Richmond, CA.
1991
• Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Identification, Golden, CO.
1990
• DNA Typing Methods, FBI, Quantico, VA.
1989
• Marijuana Identification; CBI, Denver, CO.
• Evidence Collection and Preservation, CBI Denver CO.
1988
• Basic Bloodstain Pattern Identification, Denver Police Department, Denver
CO.
Court Experience:
• Testified in municipal, county and district courts in the state of Colorado in
forensic biology (DNA and serology) and marijuana identification.
Professional Affiliations:
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
• American Association of Crime Lab Directors
• International Association for Identification
Other Qualifications:
• Participation in the NIJ sponsored FORESIGHT group 2006 to 2010
• ISO 17025 ASCLD/LA8 Assessor
Publications:
• Journal of Immunology, Vol. 136 (1986), pp 3259-65, Vol. 138 (1987), pp
446-51, Vol. 140 (1988) pp 755-60.
• Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 34 (1989), pp 1318-22.
Revised 5/14/14
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
T. Daniel Gilliam
Criminalist
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Firearms
Toolmarks
Distance Determination
Serial Number Restoration
Bloodstain pattern
Experience:
2010 -Present Criminalist, NCRFL
1992 -Present Criminalist, Larimer County Sheriff's Department Crime Lab
2005-2011 Member Larimer County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team Sniper and
Sniper team leader
1999-2002 Crime Lab and Evidence Unit Supervisor
1983-1992 Patrol Deputy/Evidence Specialist, Larimer County Sheriff's
Department
1985-1987
1984-1992
1981-1983
Instructor, Dive Rescue Inc.
Member Larimer County Dive Rescue Team
Larimer County Sheriff's Office Reserve Officer
Training:
2016
• Fentanyl Safety Training, September 2016
• Bloodborne Pathogen, September 2016
• Fire Extinguisher Use, September 2016
• Spill Kit Safety, September 2016
2015
• Firearms Manufactures Factory Tours in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and
Massachusetts. Factories included: Ruger, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Khar Arms,
Sig Sauer, Mossberg, Charter Arms, Connecticut Shotgun, Yankee Hill
Machine, Precision Machining, Wilson.
• Infrared Camera Use for The Detection of Gunshot Residue, Foster+ Freeman
at CBI Denver
2014
• Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners 45th Annual Training
Seminar 2014 Certificates of participation in the following:
• Historical Proof Marks Workshop
• Magazines and Clips Workshop
• Intensive Matchpoint Workshop
2013
• Colt Armorer Course on Colt Model O Pistols.
• Colt Armorer Course on Colt AR -15, M16/M4 Series Rifles, Carbines & Sub-
machine Guns.
• Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners 44th Annual Training
Seminar 2013 Certificates of participation in the following:
o 3D Laser Scanning Workshop
o Barrel -Making Workshop
o Ammunition & CartWinPro Workshop
• Forensic Shooting Incident Reconstruction Course, Forensic Science
Consultants, Johnson County KS.
• IBIS Brasstrax-3D and Matchpoint + System Qualification Training,
CBI/Forensic Technology WAI Inc., Lakewood.
2012
• Glock Armorer Class, Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Collins, CO.
• Measurement Confidence 100A, 1008 and 100C Course, ASCLD/LAB,
Lakewood CO.
• Measurement Confidence 230 Course, ASCLD/LAB, Denver CO.
• ISO Accreditation Training, ASCLD/LAB, Loveland CO.
• Crime Scene Reconstruction, Bevel and Associates, Ft. Collins, CO.
2010
• Firearm/Toolmark Examiner Training, Wyoming State Crime Lab (DCI).
• Colorado Post Certification DNA Collection and Retention, Larimer County
Sheriff's Office, Ft. Collins, CO.
• Basic/Advanced SWAT Training, NTOA, Ft. Collins, CO.
• Shooting Through Glass & Intermediate Barriers, Pittsburgh SWAT at Ft.
Collins, CO.
2009
• Colt Armorer Course on Colt Model O Pistols.
• NIBIN/IBIS training and certification, Forensic Technology, Largo, FL.
• Colt Armorer Course on Colt AR -15, M16/M4 Series Rifles, Carbines & Sub-
machine Guns.
• Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Armorer's Course, Larimer County Sheriff's
Office, Ft. Collins, CO.
2008
• Glock Armorer Class, Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Collins, CO.
• Remington M/700 Police Armorer's Course, Larimer County Sheriff's Office,
Ft. Collins, CO.
• Remington M/870 Police Armorer's Course, Larimer County Sheriff's Office,
Ft. Collins, CO.
• High Point Familiarization Course, Colorado Bureau of Investigations.
• Certificates in Overview of Toolmark Identification, Gunshot Residue
Workshop, Hi -Point Familiarization Course, Analysis & Reconstruction of Long
Range Shootings, Tour of Smith & Wesson Factory, Tour of Savage Arms
Factory, Leica Application Suite Software Training.
• Advanced Observer/Marksman Sniper, Countermeasures Tactical Institute,
Salt Lake, UT.
• SWAT Team Leader Development Course, Ft. Collins, CO.
2006
• Colt Armorer Course on Colt Model O Pistols.
• Colt Armorer Course on Colt AR -15, M16/M4 Series Rifles, Carbines & Sub-
machine Guns.
• Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners 37th Annual Training
Seminar.
• Understanding & Planning for School Bomb Incidents by New Mexico Tech.,
Berthoud, CO.
• Bullet Proof the Mind Training, Douglas County.
2005
• Toolmark Criteria for Identification Course, California Criminalistics Institute.
• Forensic Latent Analysis with Photoshop Course, Ft. Collins Police
Department.
• Fire Origin and Cause - NFPA 921, Loveland, CO.
• Basic/Advanced S.W.A.T. School, Ft. Collins, CO.
• Advanced Observer/Marksman Sniper, Countermeasures Tactical Institute,
Salt Lake, UT.
• Terror at Russia's Beslan Middle School, Denver, CO.
2004
• Poudre Fire Investigation and Burn House Training.
• DOJ/ DNA Workshop.
2003
• Colt Armorer Course on Colt Model O Pistols.
• Colt Armorer Course on Colt AR -15, M16/M4 Series Rifles, Carbines & Sub-
machine Guns.
• Glock Armorer Class, Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Collins, CO.
2002
• C.B.I. Fingerprint Symposium, Denver, CO.
2001
• Forensic Ridgeology Course, Englewood, CO.
• Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents - Poudre Fire
Authority.
• Basic Fire and Explosion Investigation Seminar, Pueblo, CO.
• Vehicle Identification Number Inspection, Colorado Auto Theft Investigators,
Ft. Collins.
• Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents Operations Level,
Office of Domestic Preparedness Support, Ft. Collins, CO.
2000
• Denver Advanced Fire Investigation Course, Denver, CO.
• BATF Post Blast Course, Montrose, CO.
1999
• Clandestine Laboratory Investigation/Safety, DEA Quantico, VA.
1998
• Practical Homicide Investigation Course, Public Agency Training Council,
Denver, CO.
1996
• Explosive Investigation Seminar.
1995
• Advanced Bloodstain Analysis Course, Golden, CO.
• Advanced Practical Homicide Investigation, Las Vegas, NV.
1994
• FBI Advanced Latent Fingerprint Techniques, Colorado Spring Police
Department.
• Automated Fingerprint Identification System Authorization, CBI, Denver, CO.
• Advanced Palm Print Identification Course, Denver, CO.
1993
• FBI Fingerprint Classification Course, Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
• Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Course, UNC, Greeley, CO.
1992
• Digital Biometrics Tenprinter-LiveScan Instructor Training, Larimer County
Sheriff's Office, Ft. Collins, CO.
• Advanced Seminar on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Colorado Spring, CO.
• C.B.I. Collection & Preservation of Physical Evidence.
1991
• FAA Crash/Fire/Rescue Program, Ft. Collins, CO.
• Med Dive, Dive Rescue Inc. international, Ft. Collins, CO.
1989
• Vehicle Identification Number Inspection/Colorado Certified VIN Inspector,
Colorado Auto Theft Investigators, Ft. Collins, CO.
• Sonar Technology, International Association of Dive Rescue Specialist, Ft.
Collins, CO.
• Underwater Investigator, International Association of Dive Rescue Specialist,
Ft. Collins, CO.
1984
• River Rescue, International Association of Dive Rescue Specialist, Ft. Collins,
CO.
• Public Safety Diver, International Association of Dive Rescue Specialist, Ft.
Collins, CO.
• Dive Rescue Specialist I, International Association of Dive Rescue Specialist,
Ft. Collins, CO.
• Dive Rescue II, International Association of Dive Rescue Specialist, Ft.
Collins, CO.
Courtroom Experience:
• Testified in county and district courts in the state of Colorado and Nebraska
in firearms and toolmarks, and in county and district courts in the state of
Colorado in crime scene reconstruction, latent print examination, bloodstain
pattern analysis and digital imaging.
Professional Affiliations:
• Rocky Mountain Association of Blood Pattern Analyst
• Rocky Mountain Sniper Association
• Scuba Schools International Pro Diver
Other Qualifications:
• Co -developed Rope Rescue Courses for Dive Rescue Inc.
• Co-authored Dive Rescue Training Manual.
• Developed and ran video production studio for Dive Rescue Inc.
• Re -Established the Larimer County Sheriff's Department Crime Lab.
• Established and presently coordinate Evidence Specialist Team, Larimer
County.
Established and presently coordinate Colorado Bureau of Investigations AFIS
site for Northern Colorado.
• Developed a luminescent scale technique for photographing chemically
treated bloodstains.
• Designed and built portable and adjustable fuming chamber.
• Developed and teach the Evidence Specialist course for Larimer County
Sheriff's Office.
• Designed the Crime Lab for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
• Instrumental in developing an arson task force with Larimer County Sheriff's
Office and Poudre Fire Authority.
• Instructor for the Colorado Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Crime Scene
Processing and Collection.
• Instructor of Photography and Crime Scene Investigation at Colorado State
University for Poudre Fire Authority's Fire Prevention Conference.
• Instruct Basic Crime Scene Investigation Classes at CSU annually.
• Developed a computer based measurement technique for determining the
angle of impact of bloodstains.
• Established a Firearms/Toolmark laboratory within the Larimer County
Sheriff's Department Crime Lab
• SSI Open Water Diving Instructor with several specialty instructor ratings
• Courses Instructed
o Recreational Scuba Diving and numerous Specialties Courses
o Dive Rescue I, II, & III
o River Rescue
o Underwater Investigator
o Rope Rescue
o Ice Rescue
o Ice Diving
c Helicopter Evacuation
o Fire Prevention Conference - Photography Instructor
o Basic Evidence Collection
o Advanced Evidence Collection
o McGruff Child Safety Program
o Fingerprint Techniques
o Basic Bloodstain Analysis
o Crime Scene Preservation & Collection
o Evidence Specialist Class
o Larimer County SO Citizen Academy
o Introduction to Crime Scene (high school level)
o Sociology 353, Criminal Investigations, CSU Fort Collins
o Open Water Diver and several specialty diving courses
COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FORENSIC SERVICES
Colorado Bureau of Investigatio
Forensic Services
Curriculum Vitae
M. Scott Webb
Forensic Scientist
Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Greeley Laboratory
Discipline
Chemistry — Controlled Substances
Education
2003
• Texas A&M University, Master of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
1995
• University of North Texas, Bachelor of Arts, Major — Biology, Minor - Chemistry
Experience
2012- Present
• Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Forensic Scientist, Greeley, CO
2011-2011
• DynCorp International, Analytical Forensic Advisor, Erbil, Iraq
2006-2011
• Dallas County, Drug Chemist II, Dallas, TX
2001-2006
• University of Texas Medical Branch, Research Associate, Galveston, TX
1991-1997
• US Army Reserves, Medical Lab Technician, Seagoville, TX
Training
2015
• 25th Annual Technical Training Seminar, Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists
(CLIC), Oklahoma City, OK
• Improvised Explosives and Methamphetamine One -Pot Remediation, CLIC, Oklahoma
City, OK
2014
• Measurement Confidence Seminar Series 100, ASCLD/LAB, online
2013
• 23fd Annual Technical Training Seminar, Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists
(CLIC), Boston, MA
• Introduction to Pharmacology, CLIC, Boston, MA
• Methamphetamine Manufacturing and Analysis Training, Colorado Bureau of
Investigation (CBI), Grand Junction, CO
• Emerging Trends in Synthetic Drugs Workshop, NIST/DEA, online webinar
• Expert Witness Testimony Techniques for Laboratory Analysts, Ron Smith &
Associates, Denver, CO
2012
• Basic Crime Scene Class, CBI, Denver, CO
• ASCLD/LAB International Preparation Course, Loveland, CO
2010
• Introduction to Forensic Drug Chemistry, West Virginia University, online course
2009
• Forensic Chemist Seminar, Drug Enforcement Administration, Sterling, VA
2008
• Statistical Uncertainty Seminar, Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
(SWAFS), Little Rock, AR
• Quantitative Method Validation Seminar, SWAFS, Little Rock, AR
• Ethics in Forensics Seminar, SWAFS, Little Rock, AR
• GC/MS Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Agilent Technologies, Austin, TX
2007
• Expert Witness Testimony Seminar, SWAFS, Austin, TX
• Infrared Spectroscopy, DEA South Central Lab, Dallas, TX
• Introduction to GC/MS, Restek, Dallas, TX
Court Experience
• Testified in Controlled Substances in Texas and Colorado approximately 60 times
Updated 9/22/2015
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
Clay Buckingham
LATENT PRINTS/SUPERVISOR
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Latent Prints
Education:
1980 B.A. Religion, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 1980
1985 AIMS Community College Police Academy, 1985
Experience:
1993- Present Latent Print Examiner, Supervisor, NCRFL/Greeley PD, Greeley, CO
1989- Present Detective, Greeley PD, Greeley, CO
Training:
2016
IAI Educational Conference. Workshop- Bridging the Generational Gap in
Forensic Organizations
IAI Educational Conference. Workshop- What if I don't agree? Conflict
Resolution in latent print comparison
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic in service. Ethic, Court
testimony, lab safety
2015
ASCLD Leadership Academy, Elena Conant, Tim Scanlan, John Collins
ASCLD/LAB Assesor Course for Testng Laboratories, Emma K. Dutton
2014
• ASCLD/LAB Root Cause Analysis Training, Emma K. Dutton
2013
• Safran Morphotrak Latent Expert Workstation Course, Jim Kester.
• Statistics, Ridgeology and ACE -V, Glenn Langenburg Andcedric Nuemann.
2012
• Tire Tread and Tire Track Evidence: Recovery and Examination, William
Bodziak.
• Courtroom Testimony Techniques, Ron Smith.
• Advanced ACE -V Applications for Fingerprint Examiners, Glenn Langenburg.
2001
• Advanced Latent Fingerprint ID and Comparison, Michael Stapleton.
2009
• Analysis of Distortion in Latent Prints, Alice Maceo.
2007
• Complex Latent Fingerprint Examinations, Administered By IAI.
2004
• Forensic Ridgeology, SSGT. David Ashbaush, RCMP Instructor.
1999
• Advanced Administrative Fingerprint Examination, Robert Hazen.
1997
• IAI Advanced Ridgeology, Study of Friction Ridge Skin.
1994
• Demystifying Palm Prints, Ron Smith.
• Fingerprint Technology, Dade County, Florida.
1993
• FBI Fingerprint School.
• FBI Advanced Fingerprint School.
Court Experience:
• I have examined over 40,000 latent prints in the last 21 years and have
made over 100 latent print identifications.
• I have been qualified and have testified in district court 39 times as an expert
witness in fingerprint examination.
• I have been called to testify and have testified as an expert in fingerprint
examinations in the 19th judicial district by both the prosecution and the
defense.
• 2/22/00, Division 1, Judge West, 99cr602, testified as an expert, no
identification made.
• 2/6/01, Division 7, Judge Quinn, 99cr1485, testified as an expert, habitual
phase.
• 1/05, Division 11, Judge Gutierrez, 03cr1498, testified as an expert, Shrek
hearing. Declared expert witness on the scientific reliability of fingerprints.
• 2/22/05, Division 4, Judge Maus, 04cr136, testified as an expert.
• 4/28/05, Division 11, Judge Gutierrez, 03cr1498, testified as an expert,
habitual phase.
• 6/12/06, Division 12, 05cr857, testified as expert witness.
• 7/06/06, Division 12, 98cr494, testified as expert witness.
• 10/23/06 Division 3, Judge Gutierrez, 05cr1465, testified as expert witness.
• 3/26/07, Division 11, Judge Kopcow, 92cr783, expert witness probation
violation.
• 6/5/07 Division 12, Judge Hartmann, 06cr1088, expert witness latent expert
in examination and comparison.
• 8/3/07 Division 11, Judge Kopcow, 06cr2144, expert witness, latent
identification.
• 11/8/07, Division 12, Judge Hartmann, 06cr322, habitual case.
• 11/19/07 Judge Hays, 06cr92, habitual trial.
• 12/18/07 Division 12, Judge Hartmann, 07cr717, expert processing
fingerprints.
• 1/16/08, Division 12, Judge Hartmann, 07cr385, testified and qualified on
03/21/08.
• 3/17/08, Division 4, Judge Hoskins, 07cr203, trespass to auto, qualified and
testified as expert witness fingerprints, no identification made.
6/4/08 Division 12, Judge Hartmann, 07cr1859, habitual case, qualified and
testified as expert.
• 11/4/08, Division 12, Judge Hartmann, 07cr1847, homicide, qualified and
testified as expert.
• 03/09/09 Division 12, Judge Hartmann, 08-cr1661, Agg. Robbery, qualified
and testified as expert.
• 03/23/09, Division 4, Judge Maus, 08cr51, homicide, qualified and testified as
expert.
• 04/16/09 Division 4, Judge Maus, 08cr2041, homicide, expert witness.
• 05/08/09 Division 11, Judge Kopcow, 08cr 1319, homicide, habitual hearing
expert witness.
• 06/11/09 Division 11, Judge Kopcow, 08cr1227, habitual hearing, expert
witness
• 07/06/09, Division 4, Judge Maus, 08cr51, homicide, expert witness.
• 04/28/10, Division 12, Judge Tuttle, 08cr1913, habitual hearing, expert
witness.
• 06/10/10, Division 12, Judge Tuttle, 08cr937, robbery trial, expert witness.
• 06/22/10, Division 12, Judge Tuttle, 08cr937, habitual hearing, expert
witness.
• 07/16/10, Division 16, 09cr1039, homicide trial, expert witness.
• 09/24/10, Division 11, Judge Kopcow, 09cr1136, habitual hearing, expert
witness.
• 05/09/12, Division 15, Judge Quammen, 11cr378, habitual hearing, expert
witness.
Professional Affiliations:
• Member in good standing with the International Association of Identification.
Member in good standing with the Rocky Mountain Division of IAI.
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
Jessica L. Carter
Criminalist
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Education:
08/2011
Latent Prints
Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science — Biology,
Minors Chemistry, Biology
Experience:
09/14 - Present Latent Print Examiner, NCRFL/Loveland Police
Department, Greeley /Loveland, CO
04/13-09/14
06/12-04/13
Training:
2016
Latent Print Technician, Oak Ridge Associated
Universities, VA
Physical Science Technician, Navy Drug Screening
Laboratory, Jacksonville, FL
• TRITECH Training Forensics, Analysis of Distortion in Latent Prints -FL 16
hours
• IAI latent print certification Test Preparation Training -FL 40 hours
2015
• Colorado Bureau of Investigations, Safety Training 2015 -CO
• Colorado Forensics Investigators Group (COFIG), Expert Witness &
Courtroom Testimony Course -CO 8 hours
• Ron Smith and Associates, Latent Print Search and Comparison Techniques -
CA 40 hours
• Ron Smith and Associates, Palm Print Comparison Techniques -VA 24 hours
• Colorado Forensics Investigators Group (COFIG), Expert Witness &
Courtroom Testimony Course -CO 8 hours
• Ron Smith and Associates, Finding Latent Print Evidence with Chemistry and
Light -UT 32 hours
• Moot Court for Latent Print Processing and Determination of Value 5/19/2015
at Weld County Courthouse
• Colorado Forensics Investigators Group (COFIG), One Note/ Power Point Case
Management Training -CO
2014
• In house training in Latent Print Processing September 2014
• Ron Smith and Associates, Introduction to the Science of Friction Ridge
Examination class -CA 40 hours
• Improvised Explosive Device Design and Construction Training -VA 6 hours
• Homemade Explosive Familiarization Training -VA 6 hours
2013
• In house latent print processing and evaluation Oak Ridge Associated
Universities, VA
Professional Affiliations:
• International Association for Identification 2013 -present
• Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
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2015 -present
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
Jan LeMay
Criminalist II
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Latent Prints
Footwear and Tire Tracks
COI;
Education:
1992 Arapahoe Community College, Graduated Basic Police Academy, 28 credit
hours
1984/85 Art Institute of Colorado, Photography Major, 45 credit hours
Experience:
07/99 - Present
Criminalist Weld County Sheriff's Office/NCRFL, Latent print analysis,
Footwear and tire track comparisons. I perform the function of latent
print development on items of evidence collected from crime scenes.
06/95 - 07/99 Patrol Deputy and Field Evidence Technician. Enforced Colorado state
statutes, investigated crime scenes and processed evidence.
Latent Print Training:
2015
• Scientific Analysis (ACE -V): From the Laboratory to the Witness Stand,
Instructor: Michelle Triplett, Madison, WI, 40 hours.
2014
• Universal Latent Workstation Software Training Program, Instructor: Patricia
Mason, FBI CJIS Trainer, 8 hours.
2013
• Latent Expert Workstation Course, Instructor: Jim Kester, Safran MorphoTrak, Fort
Collins PD, 16 hours.
• Statistics, Ridgeology and ACE -V, Instructors: Glenn Langenburg and Cedric
Neumann, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, 40 hours.
2012
• Advanced ACE -V Applications for Friction Ridge Examiners, Instructor: Glenn
Langenburg, Denver Police Department, 40 hours.
2011
• IAI International Educational Conference,
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o Creases and Third Level Details Workshop, John Vanderkolk, 4 hours.
o From Fingerprint Examination to Fingerprint Statistics, Glenn Langenburg, 4
hours.
2009
• Analysis of Distortion in Latent Prints, Instructor: Alice V. Maceo, Fort Collins Police
Services, 16 hours.
• Universal Latent Workstation Workshop, Instructor: Marian M. Price, FBI/CJIS
Division Training Instructor, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, Colorado, 16 hours.
• Advanced Palm Print Comparison Techniques, Sponsored by the IAI, Instructor:
Ron Smith, Minneapolis Police Department, 24 hours.
2008
• Complex Latent Print Examination, Sponsored by the IAI, Instructors: Debbie
Benningfield & Charles M. Richardson, Lakewood Police Department, 40 hours.
2007
• Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Instructor: Dr. Sue Day-Perroots,
West Virginia University Extended Learning, 1.5 CEU's, 40 hours.
2005
• Ridgeology Science Workshop, Instructor: Glenn Langenburg, Host: Broomfield, CO.
Police Department, 40 hours.
2004
• Demystifying Palm Prints, Sponsored by the IAI, Instructor: Ron Smith, Carrollton,
Texas Police Dept., 24 Hours.
• Advanced Forensic Fingerprint Identification and Testimony, Instructor: Special
Agent Ivan R. Futrell, FBI retired, Bradley County Sheriff's Office, TN., 40 hours.
2002
• FBI Latent Fingerprint Identification Course, Instructor: Special Agent Robert D.
Moran, FBI., Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, CO., 24 hours.
2000
• FBI Basic Fingerprint Classification and Identification Course, Instructor: Special
Agent Michael E. Stapleton, FBI., Morgan County Sheriff's Office, CO., 40 hours.
Footwear & Tire Track Training
November 2014 Advanced Forensic Footwear Examination, Instructors: William J. Bodziak,
Leslie Hammer, Fort Collins Colorado Police Department, 35 hours.
November 2012 Tire Tread and Tire Track Evidence: Recovery and Examination,
Instructor: William J. Bodziak, Retired FBI, Westminster Colorado Police
Department, 36 hours.
August 2012 Impression and Pattern Evidence Symposium, Clear Water Beach Florida
Topics: Barefoot Morphology, 4 hours
Examination and Evaluation of Tire Tread Design and Dimension, 4 hours
August 2011 IAI International Educational Conference
Intelligence Value of Footwear Evidence, 4 hours
May 2011 Footwear Impression Evidence. Detection, Recovery, and Examination
Instructor: William J. Bodziak, Retired FBI
Host: Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, Fort Collins, 36 hours
of training.
August 2009 Tire Impression Identification, IAI Annual Educational Conference
Instructors: Lawren Nause, Rodney Schenck, 4 hours of training
June 2009 Footwear Impression Examination Course, Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Instructors: Eric Gilkerson, Michael Smith, FBI
Host: Marshall University Forensic Science Center, 32 hours of training
October 2007 Examination & Comparison of Tire Track Evidence, Sponsored by the IAI
Instructor: Dwayne Hilderbrand, Retired Scottsdale Az. P.D.
Host: Westminster Police Department, 24 hours of training
May 2006 Comparison and Examination of Footwear Evidence, Sponsored by the IAI
Instructor: Dwane Hilderbrand, Retired Scottsdale Az. P.D.
Host: Massachusetts State Police Academy, 24 hours of training
May 2003 Examination and Comparison of Tire Tread Evidence
Instructor: William J. Bodziak, Retired FBI
Host: University of North Texas Police Academy, Denton Tx., 40 hours of
training
May 2002 Footwear Impression Evidence. Detection, Recovery, and Examination
Instructor: William J. Bodziak, Retired FBI
Host: North Central Texas Regional Police Academy, Arlington Tx., 40 hours
of training.
General Criminalistics Training (677 hours)
August 2016 IAI International Educational Conference, Cincinnati, OH
October 2015 RMDIAI Annual Educational Seminar, Grand Junction, CO
August 2015 IAI International Educational Conference, Sacramento, CA
August 2014 IAI International Educational Conference, Minneapolis, MN
October 2013 RMDIAI Annual Educational Seminar, Estes Park, CO
August 2013 IAI International Educational Conference, Providence, RI
August 2012 ASCLD/LAB International Preparation Course, Loveland, CO
June 2012 IAI International Educational Conference, Phoenix, AZ
March 2012 Expert Witness Testimony Techniques for Laboratory Analysts
Instructor: Ron Smith
Host: Greeley police Department, Greeley Colorado, 16 hours of training
January 2012 Measurement Confidence for the Forensic Laboratory
Provided by ASCLD/LAB, Instructed by Laurel Farrell
Host: Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver Colorado, 8 hours of training
Sept. 2011 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar
Blackhawk Colorado
Topics: Shot trajectories
Trauma wound patterns and post mortem changes
Officer involved shooting reconstruction
24 hours of training
November 2010 The Ethics of Science and The Science of Ethics
Instructor: Dr. Paul Voss, President, Ethikos, Inc.
Boulder, Colorado, 8 hours of training
Sept. 2010 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar
Blackhawk Colorado
Topics: Digital Latent Print Comparison
The Darent Williams Murder
Mass Crime Scenes
Handwriting Analysis
24 hours of training
Sept. 2009 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
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annual Educational Seminar
Fort Collins, Co.
Topics:"Shotgun Pattern Interpretation & Trajectory into Vehicles"
"Serial Number Restoration"
40 hours of training
Oct. 2008 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar
Colorado Springs, Co.
Topics: "DNA Bill & How it Effects Evidence Storage, Handling, Destruction"
CBI
"Forensic Anthropology in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Tri-State
Crematory" Dr. Rick Snow;
"Shauna Nelson Case" Detective Greg Tharp
20 hours of training
Sept. 2007 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar
Denver, Co.
Topics: "The Impact of Human Factors on Forensic Evidence in Lethal Force
Encounters"
Dr. Bill Lewinski
"Who is Buried in Anastasia's Grave" Dr. Diane France
"Childhood Death Investigations and Autopsy Findings" Dr. Kelly Lear-
Kaul
"Forensic Aspects of the D.C. Sniper Case" Mr. Jeff Miller
"Staged Crime Scenes" Mr. Thomas Adair
20 hours of training
Sept. 2005 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar. Estes Park, Co.
Topics: Officer Involved Shootings
Electronic Evidence
Close-up Photography
Investigative Paradigms for the CSI
20 hours of training
Oct. 2004 Basic Forensic Pathology for Law Enforcement and Death Investigators
Southern Institute of Forensic Science. Denver, Co.
Topics: Clinical Manifestations and Autopsy Findings In Cases of Child Abuse,
(Dr. Lear-Kaul).
Multidisciplinary Roles of Law Enforcement and the Medical
Investigator,
Coroner Riber).
Medical Investigation of In -Custody Deaths, (Dr. Jill Urban).
Poisoning Deaths, (Dr. Palmer)
High Altitude Related Medical Issues Resulting in Death, (Coroner
Richardson).
Contrasting Sharp and Blunt Trauma, (Dr. Steven Cina)
Anthropological Findings in Medical Cases, (Dr. Diane France).
16 hours of training
Sept. 2004 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar. Estes Park, Co.
Topics: Alternate light photography
Search and Seizure
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Clandestine Lab Recognition
20 hours of training
Aug. 2004 DNA Workshop
Denver University, National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology
Center
Instructor: Dr. Phil Danielson, 16 hours of training
Sept. 2003 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar. Breckenridge, Co.
Topics: Explosive device identification and evidence collection, Carolyn Reck,
ATF
Post blast scene investigation, Special Agent Stephen DiRito, FBI
Fire blast vs. bomb blast, Sgt. Joe Dempsy, Arapahoe County
Difficult identification of deceased, Dr. Richard Dial
20 hours of training
Feb. 2003 Crime Scene Reconstruction
Institute of Police Technology and Management
Instructor: Jerry Findley
Host: Boulder Police Dept., 40 hours of training.
Sept. 2002 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar. Breckenridge, Co.
Topics: Digital imaging concepts and techniques, Dave Witzke.
Clandestine grave recovery, Clark Davenport.
DNA Today and Down the Road, Matt Murphy, CBI.
Intro to Bloodstain Analysis, Nancy Sperber.
Latents on Skin, Greg Eilers Lakewood P.D.
Weapons and the CSI, Ben Walsh, CBI.
24 hours of training.
Sept. 2001 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual Educational Seminar. Estes Park, Co.
Topics: Arson Scene Investigations, Randy Kester, Kevin Hammons, Aurora
Fire Dept.
Role of the Coroners Office, Triena Harper, Denver County Coroners
Office.
Bite Mark Evidence, Richard Dial DDS. Forensic Odontologist.
Identifying the Unidentified, Debra Johnson M.D.
Time of Death and Poisonings, Michael Doberson M.D., Forensic
Pathologist and Arapahoe County Coroner.
20 hours of training.
Mar. 2001 Human Remains; Search, Recovery, and Identification
Instructors: Dr. Bill Bass, PHD, D:ABFA
Dr. Steve Symes, PHD, D:ABFA
Dr. Hugh Berryman, PHD, D:ABFA
Mr. Gary Huey, U.S.A.F. Dept of Mortuary Services.
Host: Southern Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New
Orleans.
37 hours of training. 3 Continuing education credits.
Sept. 2000 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual educational seminar. Estes Park, Co.
Topics: Crime Scene Diagraming, Laura Delong, Arapahoe Cty. Sheriff's.
Close-up Photography, George Slack, UNC P.D.
Low Light Photography, Tom Adair, Arapahoe Cty Sheriff's.Pathology of
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July 1999
July 1999
Nov. 1998
Jan. 1998
April 1997
Oct. 1997
June 1997
May 1997
Sept. 1996
Gunshot Wounds, Dr. Michael Doberson, Arapahoe County Coroner,
Forensic Pathologist.
Seizure of Computers, Colin Reese, Denver P.D.
20 hours of training.
International Association for Identification annual educational seminar
Milwaukee Wi.
Topics: Fingerprint Development, William C. Sampson, KLS Forensics Inc
Crime Scene Diagraming, FBI ERT Agents.
20 hours of training.
Crime Scene Investigation
Host: Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque, N.M.
Instructed by Albuquerque P.D. Crime Lab Detectives, 64 hours of training.
Crime Scene Collection/Approach School
Host: Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Instructed by CBI Agents, 40 hours of training.
Laser Fingerprint Development Workshop
Host: Texas Tech University.
Instructor: E. Roland Menzel PHD., 40 hours of training. 3 Continuing
education credits.
Homicide Investigation School
Host: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Instructor: Special Agent Richard L. Mathers, FBI, 40 hours of training
Rape/Sex Assault Investigation, C.L.E.O.A.
Host: Georgetown Police Dept., Georgetown Co.
Instructor: James R. Davis, 8 hours of training
International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners Annual Seminar
Colorado Springs, Co.
Topic: Medico -legal death investigation, 40 hours of training
Crime Scene Investigation, C.L.E.O.A.
Host: Craig Police Dept., Craig Co.
Instructor: Investigator Bob Hille, Lakewood P.D., 24 hours of training
Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
annual educational seminar, Pueblo, Co.
Topics: Restoration of Obliterated Markings, Cordell Brown, CBI
Investigative Techniques
16 hours of training
Professional certifications, awards and honors
'Certified Latent Print Examiner by the International Association for Identification
•Certified Footwear Examiner by the International Association for Identification
•RMDIAI Outstanding Achievement Award in Forensic Science, 2010
• Greeley Centennial Rotary Club Public Service Award, 2010
•Grand Prize, RMDIAI Fall Conference 2008 Master's Category Photography Contest
•2007, appointed to Colorado Governor Ritter's DNA Task Force
•WCSO Special Service Ribbon for over three years of service as a Field Evidence
Technician
•Grand Prize, RMDIAI Fall Conference 2003 Technical Law Enforcement Photography Contest
Professional organizations/affiliations
-International Association for Identification (IAI) 1997 to present
Elected Member of the Board of Directors 2014 to present
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•Rocky Mountain Division of the IAI 2000 to present
Director 2004, 2005 I Vice President 2006 I President 2007 /
Chairman 2008 / Photography Committee / Crime Scene Certification Committee /
Regional Representative 2012, 2013, 2014
•Fingerprint Society, Fellow 2008 to present
*Canadian Identification Society 2009 to present
Published works
• Book, "CSI for the First Responder, a Concise Guide", CRC Press, 2010
• "Accidental Characteristics in a Footwear Outsole Caused by Incomplete Blending of
Fillers in the Outsole Rubber" Journal of Forensic Identification, Vol. 63, No. 5,
September/October 2013
•Co-authored "Validation of Static Cling Vinyl Film for the Collection and Preservation
of Dust Impressions"
Journal of Forensic Identification, Vol. 61, No. 4, July/August 2011
•'The documentation of a Large Outdoor Crime Scene with a Large Number of
Footwear Impressions, Their Analysis and Comparison" Journal of Forensic
Identification, Vol. 60, No. 6, November/December 2010
•"The Use of a Product Trade Named 'Rubber' For Making Three Dimensional Footwear
Test Impressions" Journal of Forensic Identification, Vol. 60, No. 4, July/August 2010
•"If the Shoe Fits...An Illustration of the Relevance of Footwear Impression Evidence
and Comparisons" Journal of Forensic Identification, Vol. 60, No. 3, May/June 2010
•Co-authored "A Study of the Affects of Varied Air Pressure and Cargo Weight on the
Width of Tire Impressions" Journal of Forensic Identification Vol. 58, No. 6,
November/December 2008
•Co-authored "The Mt. Bierstadt Study: An Experiment in Unique Damage Formation in
Footwear"
Journal of Forensic Identification Vol. 57, No. 2, March/April 2007
•Evidence Beneath Your Feet, Electrostatic Dust Lifting, Law Enforcement Technology
Magazine, March 2006
•Detecting Blood with Luminol, Law Enforcement Technology Magazine, June 2003
•Using Scales in Photography, the Forensic Scientist, 1 (1), April 2003
• Using Scales in Photography, Law Enforcement Technology Magazine, October 2002
•Polaroid Files For Bankruptcy, the Silent Witness, 36 (1), Jan -Mar 2002
Expert Testimony
Latent Print Comparison
• People vs. Villanueva 2n° Judicial District, Denver CO, February 27, 2007
• People vs. Pickering 19th Judicial District, Greeley CO, March 26, 2008
• People vs. Meyers 8tn Judicial District, Fort Collins CO, July 15, 2010
• People vs. Pasillas 8th Judicial District, Fort Collins CO, April 6, 2011
• People vs. Holiman 19th Judicial District, Greeley CO, May 11, 2011
• People vs. Wilson 8th Judicial District, Fort Collins CO, February 8, 2012
• US vs. Daniel Prieto US District Court, Denver CO, March 12, 2013
• People vs. Aguirre 8th Judicial District, Fort Collins, CO, January 22, 2014
• People vs. Raehal 19th Judicial District, Greeley, CO, January 25, 2015
• People vs. Hernandezl9th Judicial District, Greeley, C, September 16, 2015
• People vs. Frederick 19th Judicial District, Greeley, CO, October 14, 2015
• People vs. Martinez 19th Judicial District, Greeley, CO, December 23, 2015
• People vs. Heimann 8th Judicial District, Fort Collins CO, Feb 3, 2016
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• People vs. Martinez 8th Judicial District, Fort Collins CO, May 23, 2016
• People vs. Harmon 8th Judicial District, Fort Collins CO, June 30, 2016
• People vs. Silva 19th Judicial District, Greeley CO, July 29, 2016
Footwear & Tire Track Comparison
• People vs. Chavez 19th Judicial District Court, Greeley CO, March 19, 2007
• People vs. Ojeda 19th Judicial District Court, Greeley CO, March 21, 2007
• People vs. Rivas 19th Judicial District Court, Greeley CO, June 14, 2010
• People vs. Pasillas 8th Judicial District Court, Fort Collins CO, April 6, 2011
• People vs. Silva 19th Judicial District, Greeley CO, July 29, 2016
Crime Scene Analysis
• People vs. Maldonado -Perez 19th Judicial District Court, Greeley CO,
December 13, 2010
Lectures/Instruction/Presentations
August 2016 IAI International Educational Conference, Cincinnati, OH
Evidence Beneath Your Feet: A comparison of three dust lifting techniques
August 2015IAI International Educational Conference, Sacramento, CA.
Two presentations:
If the Shoe Fits: An Illustration of the Relevance of Footwear Impression
Evidence and Comparisons
Scene Security, Unique Challenges for a Footwear & Tire Track Examiner
December 2014 Larimer County Sheriff's Office CSI School, Shoe and Tire Impression
Evidence
August 2014 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School, Shoe and Tire
Impression Evidence, Latent Fingerprint Development
April 2013 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Approach
Crime Scene Photography
Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Latent Fingerprint Development
Crime Scene Diagramming
August 2012 Impression and Pattern Evidence Symposium, Clear Water Beach, Florida
The Use of Vinyl Static Cling Film for the Recovery and Preservation of Dust
Impressions
February 2012 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Approach
Crime Scene Photography
Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Latent Fingerprint Development
Biological Evidence / DNA
Crime Scene Diagramming
Firearms and Tool Marks
26 hours of instruction, 4 students
January 2012 Southern Institute of Forensic Science, University of Northern Colorado
Co -instructed, Forensic Photography and Advances in Crime Scene
Documentation
40 hours of instruction, 35 students
January 2011 Southern Institute of Forensic Science, University of Northern Colorado
Co -instructed, Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation
40 hours of instruction, 35 students
September 2010 RMDIAI Fall Conference, Blackhawk Colorado
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Introduction to Footwear Examination
4 hours of instruction, 20 students
January 2010 Southern Institute of Forensic Science, University of Northern Colorado
Co -instructed, Forensic Photography and Advances in Crime Scene
Documentation
40 hours of instruction, 35 students
August 2009 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Approach
Crime Scene Photography
Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Latent Fingerprint Development
Biological Evidence / DNA
Crime Scene Diagramming
Firearms and Tool Marks
26 hours of instruction, 2 students
April 2009 Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
24 hours of instruction, 25 students
July 2008 Morgan County Sheriff's Office
DNA evidence collection and preservation
2 hours of instruction, 12 students
May 2008 Southern Institute of Forensic Science, University of Northern Colorado
Co -instructed, Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation
40 hours of instruction, 32 students
May 2008 Weld County Sheriff's Office Patrol Academy
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Processing
16 hours of instruction, 10 students
October 2007 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Approach
Crime Scene Photography
Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Latent Fingerprint Development
Biological Evidence / DNA
Crime Scene Diagramming
Firearms and Tool Marks
26 hours of instruction, 13 students
August 2007 Weld County Sheriff's Office Patrol Academy
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Processing
16 hours of instruction, 5 students
May 2007 Southern Institute of Forensic Science, University of Northern Colorado
Subject I co -instructed: Forensic Photography
40 hours of instruction, 31 students
March 2007 Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
24 hours of instruction, 25 students
December 2006 Weld County Sheriff's Office Patrol Academy
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Processing
Death Investigation
16 hours of instruction, 6 students
October 2006 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Photography
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Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Biological Evidence / DNA
Crime Scene Diagramming
Firearms and Tool Marks
26 hours of instruction, 12 students
May 2006 Southern Institute of Forensic Science, University of Northern Colorado
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Photography
Impression Evidence
Latent Print Development
12 hours of instruction, 36 students
April 2006 Southern Institute of Forensic Science, Nashville, TN
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Photography
24 hours of instruction, 18 students
February 2006 Weld County Sheriff's Office Patrol Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
16 hours of instruction, 8 students
October 2005 Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
24 hours of instruction, 25 students
September 2005 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for
Identification annual educational seminar
Subject I taught. Crime Scene Diagramming
3 hours of instruction, 20 students
October 2004 Southern Institute of Forensic Science, Basic Forensic Pathology for Law
Enforcement and Death Investigators Seminar
Subject I taught: Death Scene Documentation
1 hour lecture, 100 attendees
September 2004 Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for
Identification annual educational seminar
Subject I taught: Alternate Light Photography
3 hours of instruction, 12 students
January 2004 Weld County Sheriff's Office Patrol Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
16 hours of instruction, 5 students
January 2004 Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
24 hours of instruction, 25 students
January 2004 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Photograph\
Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Biological Evidence / DNA
Crime Scene Diagramming
Firearms and Tool Marks
26 hours of instruction, 15 students
April 2003 Weld County Sheriff's Office Patrol Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
12 hours of instruction, 5 students
Sept. 2002 Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
24 hours of instruction, 20 students
April 2002 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School
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Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Photography
Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Biological Evidence / DNA
Crime Scene Diaaramminq
18 hours of instruction, 20 students
Sept. 2001 Crime Scene Processing Course/Colorado Law Enforcement Officers Assn
Host: Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
24 hours of instruction, 15 students
January 2001 Weld County Sheriff's Office Field Evidence Technician School
Subjects I taught: Crime Scene Photography
Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence
Crime Scene Diagramming
16 hours of instruction, 16 students
October 2000 Weld County Sheriff's Office Patrol Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
16 hours of instruction, 4 students
February 2000 Weld County Sheriff's Office Patrol Academy
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Processing
16 hours of instruction, 5 students
July 1999 Evans Police Department
Subject I taught: Crime Scene Photography
8 hours of instruction, 10 students
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NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
Julie Kovats Fulton
Criminalist
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Latent Prints
Shoe and Tire Impressions
Education:
May 1992
May 1991
Experience:
6/00- Present
1/04- Present
9/94-9/99
11/92-9/94
3/91-5/91
7/93
Master of Science - Zoology (Biology), with emphasis in genetics
and courses applicable to forensic science. Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, CO.
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology (Physical), with emphasis in
Forensic Anthropology and skeletal analysis, Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, CO.
Latent Print Examiner - NCRFL/Fort Collins Police Department,
evaluating latents, AFIS entries, latent print comparisons.
Private Consultant - Julie Fulton, CLPE, LLC. 2004 to present.
Reviewing case work and examining evidence for attorneys
(defense), as well processing evidence for private individuals
Crime Lab Specialist - Aurora Police Department, documenting,
collecting, and processing of crime scenes. Latent print
development, examination and comparison. One on one training
with Certified Latent Examiner Gary Hilton.
Criminalist - Adams County Sheriff's Department, documenting,
collecting, and processing of crime scenes. Photography
experience, including development of negatives and prints.
Processing, development, and analysis of latent prints. Presumptive
chemical tests. One on one training with court qualified latent
print/crime scene investigation expert Bob Houchins.
Laboratory Intern - Wyoming State Crime Laboratory, serology
section -- presumptive and qualitative analysis of seminal fluid
samples, including electrophoresis, sample preparation, and
research project. Cheyenne, WY, (Approx. 190 hours).
Volunteer with NecroSearch Inc. - Gunnison Sheriff's Department,
searching for, documenting, and recovering a clandestine grave.
I
8/91-11/92
9/89-3/91
6/89-8/89
9/88-5/89
Training:
2016
2015
2014
2013
Technician - France Casting, casting of skeletal remains in plaster,
including work with rubber based molding chemicals. Museum
quality casts, as well as forensic applications and pathologies. Fort
Collins, CO,
Laboratory Technician - Archaeomagnetic Dating Laboratory, dating
archaeological specimens. Colorado State University, Fort Collins,
CO.
Field Archaeology Technician - Soil Systems, Inc. Uncovering,
mapping, and cataloging specimens. Phoenix, AZ.
Laboratory Technician - Colorado State University Chemistry
Laboratory, laboratory maintenance and care of laboratory animals.
Fort Collins, CO.
• Basic Examination and Comparison of Footwear Evidence, 40 hours,
Dwane Hilderbrand
• Understanding Exclusion and Sufficiency Decisions, 36 hours, John Black
and Glenn Langenberg.
• Comparison of Plantar Friction Ridge Impressions, 16 hours, Jon Stimac
• RMDIAI, Fall Conference
• Advanced Forensic Footwear Examination, 35 hours, William Bodziak and
Lesley Hammer
• Scientific Analysis (ACE -V): From the Laboratory to the Witness Stand,
40 hours, Michele Triplett
• Universal Latent Workstation (ULW) Software Training Program, 8 hours,
Patricia Mason
• Detection of Forged and Fabricated Fingerprints, 8 hours, Rachelle Babler
and Thomas Washington.
• Statistics, Ridgeology, and ACE -V, 40 hours, Glen Langenburg and Cedric
Neumann.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
• CBI AFIS, March, Fort Collins, NCRFL
2012
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•
Tire Tread and Tire Track Evidence: Recovery and Examination, 36 hours,
William Bodziak.
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/LAB, 16 hours,
International Preparation Course.
Expert Witness Testimony Techniques for Laboratory Analysts, 16 hours,
Ron Smith.
• Advanced ACE -V Applications for Fingerprint Examiners, 40 hours, Glen
Langenburg.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
2011
• Adobe Photoshop for Latent Print Examiners, 24 hours, George Reis.
• Detection, Recovery & Examination of Footwear Impression Evidence, 36
hours, Bill Bodziak.
• International Association for Identification annual conference 2011 —
including workshops on ACE -V Bench Notes for Latent Examiners and
Footwear/tire Examiners, Creases and Third Level Detail, Examination of
Bodies for Fingerprints, and Forensic Tire Impression Identification.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
2010
• Nikon Forensic Photography Training, 24 hours, Ronald Taniwaki.
• The Ethics of Science and the Science of Ethics, 8 hours, Dr. Paul Voss,
• Examination of Tire Tread Impression Evidence, 40 hours, FBI, Marshall
University.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
2009
• Analysis of Distortion in Latent Prints, 16 hours, Alice Maceo.
• Universal Latent Workstation, 16 hours, FBI, Marian Price.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
• Attendance in workshops on FBI I-AFIS Latent Workstation, October,
Denver.
• Attendance in workshops on AFIX Tracker, June, Fort Collins, NCRFL.
2008
• Complex Latent Print Examinations, 40 hours, Benningfield / Richardson.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
2007
• Ridgeology Science Workshop - Plus!, 40 hours, Glenn Langenburg.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
2006
• Finding Latent Evidence with Chemistry and Light, 32 hours, Brian
Dalrymple.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
2005
• Forensic Latent Analysis with Photoshop, 16 hours, George Reis.
• Advanced Palm Print Comparison Techniques, 24 hours, Ron Smith and
Associates.
• Courtroom Testimony Techniques, 16 hours Ron Smith and Associates,
RMDIAI, Fall conference
2002
• Human Remains: Search, Recovery, and Identification, 48 hours,
Southern Institute of Forensic Science.
• Intermediate Latent Fingerprint Comparison Course, 24 hours, Robert
Moran (F.B.I.).
• Fingerprint Symposium, 8 hours, Colorado Bureau of Investigations.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
2001
• Quantitative -Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, 40 hours, David
Ashbaugh.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
1999
• Digital Image Enhancement for the ID/Forensic Section, 40 hours,
Forensic Identification Training Seminars, Ltd.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference.
• Attendance in workshops on FBI I-AFIS Latent Workstation, October,
Denver.
1998
• Advanced Ridgeology Comparison Techniques, 40 hours,
Pat Wertheim.
• Administrative Advanced Latent Fingerprint School, 120 hours,
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, VA.
• RMDIAI, Fall conference
1996
• Advanced Palm Print Identification, 24 hours, Ron Smith, Mississippi State
Crime Laboratory.
• Practical Crime Scene Technology Workshop, 40 hours, Institute of
Applied Forensic Technology.
1995
• Practical Homicide Investigation, 24 hours, Vernon Geberth.
1994
• Microchemical Presumptive Drug Analysis, 8 hours, Aurora Police
Department.
• Introduction to Instruction, 40 hours, Adams County Sheriff's
Department.
• Improving Your Courtroom Testimony, 8 hours, Criminal Investigation
Institute.
1993
• Advanced Latent Fingerprint School, 40 hours, Federal Bureau of
Investigation.
• Major Criminal Investigations School, 16 hours, Criminal Investigation
Institute.
• Crime Scene Investigation School, 32 hours, Colorado Bureau of
Investigation.
• Homicide Investigation, 80 hours, Southern Police Institute.
• Video Camera Equipment Training, 8 hours, Adams County Sheriff's
Department.
• Polaroid School for Documentation, 8 hours, Polaroid School of Law
Enforcement Imaging.
• Fingerprint Classification School, 40 hours, Federal Bureau of
Investigation.
Court Experience:
• Qualified as an Expert Witness in Latent Prints in the following
counties: Adams County, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Larimer
County, Weld County, Albany County (Wyoming), and in Federal Court.
(approximately 25+ times, combined)
Professional Affiliations:
Associations
• International Association of Identification (IAI), April 1995 to present
• Rocky Mountain Division of IAI - from July 1993; Board Member, 1997
Vice President ,1998 and 1999; President, 2000; Chair 2001;
Membership Secretary 2003 - present
• Rocky Mountain Division of IAI Latent Print Certification Committee
Committee member (Chair 2011 - 2015)
• Colorado AFIS Users Group
• NecroSearch International, Inc. Past Secretary
• The Fingerprint Society
Lectures Given:
• Various lectures given on NecroSearch International, Inc. Including the
Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, August 1995, and the Aurora
Police Department, July 1996.
• Lecture on Forensic Anthropology, Medicolegal Investigation of Death,
August 1993.
• Coordinated/Lectured for Conference on Courtroom Testimony and
Demonstrative Evidence, Aurora, CO, September of 1998
• Coordinated/Lectured for Conference on the "New Basics" (advanced
technologies), Estes Park, CO, and September 1999.
• Instructor for courses on Fingerprints/AFIS/Major Case prints, Basic
Crime Scene School, Fort Collins Police Services
Awards:
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude (top one percent of class).
• Phi Beta Kappa as a Junior, Phi Kappa Phi, Dean's List.
• President's Honorary Scholarship - Jr. and Sr. years.
• Three years of Merit Work Study awards.
• Employees in Action Award 1996, Aurora Police Department
Other Qualifications:
• Certified Latent Print Examiner
International Association for Identification, March 7, 1997.
• Certified Footwear Examiner
International Association for Identification, December 1, 2016.
• Specialized training in location and recovery of clandestine graves
(crime scene archaeology) through NecroSearch International, Inc.
• Forensic Anthropology, Organic Chemistry, Fundamental and Basic
Chemistry (with lab), Biochemistry, Population and Molecular Genetics
(with lab), Pathology, Human Biology, Advanced Cell Biology, Statistics,
Anatomy, Osteology, Scanning electron microscopy, 28 hours
Anthropology, 9 hours Archaeology.
• Use of AFIS computer for tenprint and latent entry and comparisons.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
Shelli A. Friesen
Criminalist
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Latent Prints
Footwear and Tire Tracks
Crime Scenes, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Reconstruction
Forensic Video Analysis
Education:
1997 Master of Forensic Science, The George Washington University,
Washington, D.C.
1994 Bachelor of Science, Majors: Criminal Justice, Sociology, Minor:
History, Cum Laude, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Experience:
05/13 - Present Criminalist, NCRFL/Fort Collins Police Services, Greeley
/Fort Collins, CO
07/04-5/13
5/99-06/04
9/97-5/99
Criminalist, Boulder Police Department, Boulder, CO
Criminalist II, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office;
Centennial, CO
Criminalist, Westminster Police Department; Westminster,
CO
Training:
2016
• DVR Examiner User Certification, Austin, TX, 24 hours.
2015
• Advanced Sequential Processing, Denver, CO, 32 hours.
• DVR Assessment and Recovery, Anaheim, CA, 24 hours.
• International Association of Identification Educational Conference,
Sacramento, CA, 40 hours
2014
• Advanced Forensic Footwear Examination, Ft. Collins, CO, 40 hours.
• Scientific Analysis (ACE -V): From the Laboratory to the Witness Stand,
Denver, CO, 40 hours.
• Examination and Comparison of Footwear Impression Evidence, Arvada, CO,
40 hours.
2013
• Latent Expert Workstation Course, MorphoTrak, Fort Collins, CO, 16 hours.
2012
• Post Blast Investigative Techniques, ATF, Longmont, CO, 24 hours.
• Crime Scene Reconstruction II, Fort Collins, CO, 40 hours.
• Advanced ACE -V Applications for Fingerprint Examiners, Denver, CO, 40
hours.
• Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System/ULW Training,
Aurora, CO, 16 hours.
2011
• Comparison Analysis of Video and Image Evidence, Centennial, CO, 24 hours.
• Continuing Education for Forensic Professionals Program, National Institute of
Justice, New Orleans, LA, 24 hours:
o The Forensic Examination of Plastic Bags
o Presumptive Tests for Biological Evidence
o Quality Assurance
2010
• Forensic Audio Workshop, National Center for Media Forensics, Denver, CO,
32 hours.
• National Institute of Justice Pattern and Impression Evidence Symposium,
Clearwater, FL, 32 hours.
• Analysis of Distortion in Latent Prints, Denver, CO, 16 hours.
2009
• Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System/ULW Training, Lone
Tree, CO, 16 hours.
• Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
Fall Conference, Fort Collins, CO, 40 hours:
o Shotgun Pellet Interpretation
o Trajectory Into Vehicles
o Serial Number Restoration
• UV/IR Digital Photography, Highlands Ranch, CO, 8 hours.
• Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction Training Conference, Denver, CO
24 hours:
o Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop, 4 hours
o Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Report Writing Workshop, 4 hours
o Using Lasers for Shooting Reconstruction Workshop, 4 hours
o Poser 3-D Software Workshop, 4 hours
2008
• Conflict Management, Tina Rowe, Boulder, CO, 8 hours.
• Intermediate Forensic Video Analysis and the Law: Processing Digital
Multimedia Evidence, University of Indianapolis, IN, 40 hours.
• Complex Latent Print Examinations, Lakewood, CO, 40 hours.
2007
• Communication Excellence, Brian Polansky, Boulder, CO, 8 hours.
• TASER Device Evidence Collection and Investigation, Westminster, CO, 5
hours.
• Digital Video and Adobe Photoshop, Centennial, CO, 32 hours.
• Nikon Forensic Photography School, Westminster, CO, 24 hours.
2006
• Law Enforcement Emergency Services Video Assoc. Training Conference, San
Francisco, CA.
• Adobe Photoshop for Forensics, San Francisco, CA, 16 hours.
• Finding Latent Evidence with Chemistry and Light, Westminster, CO, 32
hours.
• Crime Scene Reconstruction I, Arapahoe County, CO, 40 hours.
• Forensic Video Analysis: Beyond the Basics, Boulder, CO, 24 hours.
2005
• Latent Print Analysis with Adobe Photoshop, Ft. Collins, CO, 16 hours.
• Advanced Palm Print Comparison Techniques, Lakewood, CO, 24 hours.
• Courtroom Testimony Techniques, Lakewood, CO, 18 hours.
• Shooting Incident Reconstruction, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 40
hours.
• Advanced Forensic Video Analysis and the Law, University of Indianapolis,
IN, 40 hours.
2004
• Forensic Pathology for Law Enforcement and Death Investigators, Denver,
CO, 16 hours.
• International Association for Identification 89th Educational Conference, St.
Louis, MO:
o Digital Photography and UV Fluorescence workshop, St. Louis, MO, 4
hours
o Advanced Imaging Techniques workshop, St. Louis, MO, 4 hours
o The Preservation of Bloodstain Evidence workshop, St. Louis, MO, 3
hours
• Forensic Audio Filtering and Tape Enhancement, Myrtle Beach, SC, 32 hours.
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Conference, Dallas, TX 45
hours.
• Forensic Image and Video Processing Workshop, Dallas, TX 8 hours.
2003
• Law Enforcement Emergency Services Video Assoc. Training Conference, St.
Charles, IL.
• Forensic Microscopy, Boston, MA, 40 hours.
• Examination and Comparison of Tire Tread Evidence, Denton, TX, 40 hours.
2002
• Law Enforcement Emergency Services Video Assoc. Training Conference,
Miami, FL.
• Human Remains: Search, Recovery and Identification, Denver, CO, 40
hours,
• Forensic Video Analysis for the Avid Express, Oakton, VA, 24 hours.
2001
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2000
Forensic Video Analysis and the Law, Quantico, VA, 40 hours.
Practical Homicide Investigation, Lakewood, CO, 24 hours.
Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Centennial, CO, 80 hours.
Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Centennial, CO, 80 hours.
Ocean Systems, AVID video analysis software, Burtonville, MD, 16 hours.
• F.B.I. Bullet Trajectory Analysis and Reconstruction, Quantico, VA, 40 hours.
• Detection and Examination of Footwear Impression Evidence, Golden, CO, 40
hours.
• F.B.I. Crime Scene Survey, Diagramming, and Sketching, Quantico, VA, 40
hours.
• Forensic Sciences and Crime Scene Technology Conference (Frenzy);
Washington, D.C.
• HazMat/Biological Hazard Training (Level A Biohazard Suits), Englewood, CO,
10 hours
1998
• Digital Biometrics Tenprinter (LiveScan) Administrator Training Course,
Westminster, CO, 16 hours.
• Investigative and Surveillance Technology, Lakewood, CO, 32 hours.
• Crime Scene Technology and Techniques, Federal Heights, CO, 40 hours.
• Practical Crime Scene and Arson Photography Techniques, Aurora, CO, 24
hours.
• F.B.I. Advanced Latent Print Identification, Golden, CO, 40 hours.
1997
• Crime Scene Management and Interpretation, Loveland, CO, 32 hours.
1996
• Criminal Personality Profiling and Serial Murder, Manassas, VA, 16 hours.
Certifications:
• Instructor, Technical Education —Criminal Justice, Colorado Department of
Higher Education, 2001
• Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst, International Association for
Identification, 2004
• Certified Forensic Video Analyst, Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
Video Association, 2006-2012
• Certified Latent Print Examiner, International Association for Identification,
2007
• Certified Footwear Examiner, International Association for Identification,
2010
Expert Testimony:
• State of Colorado vs. Clutter, 10/19/15, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 8th Judicial District Court
• State of Colorado vs. Vigil, 05/20/15, Tire Examination and
Comparison, 17th Judicial District Court
• State of Colorado vs. Naulls, 05/19/15, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 19th Judicial District Court, Judge Lyons
• State of Colorado vs. Simmons, 12/02/14, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Butler
• State of Colorado vs. Allen, 01/22/13, Fingerprint Examination, 20th
Judicial District Court, Judge Mulvahill
• State of Colorado vs. Waters, 12/07/12, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
and Crime Scene Reconstruction, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge
Mulvahill
• State of Colorado vs. Mares, 10/18/12, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 19th Judicial District Court, Judge Kerns
• State of Colorado vs. Whitaker (co-defendant Dodson), 01/31/12,
Fingerprint Analysis and Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge
MacDonald
• State of Colorado vs. MacGregor, 01/26/12, Criminalistics, Bloodstain
Pattern Analysis, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Mallard
• State of Colorado vs. Bustamante-Bello, 01/18/12, Fingerprint
Analysis and Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Mallard
• State of Colorado vs. Thomas, 02/01/11, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis,
20th Judicial District Court, Judge Whalen
• State of Colorado vs. Estell, 08/11/10, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Montgomery
• State of Colorado vs. Gutierrez, 05/14/10, Forensic Video Analysis,
20th Judicial District Court, Judge Whalen
• State of Colorado vs. Broce, 05/03/10, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification,
• 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Whalen
• State of Colorado vs. McCary, 10/26/09, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Berkenkotter
• State of Colorado vs. Abeyta, 10/21/09, Crime Scene Analysis and
Reconstruction, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 20th Judicial District Court,
Judge Whalen
• State of Colorado vs. Osornio-Ramirez, 10/15/09, Fingerprint Analysis
and Identification,20th Judicial District Court, preliminary hearing, Judge
Reed
• State of Colorado vs. Barry, 12/03/08, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Mallard
• State of Colorado vs. Strauss, 10/04/07, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis,
preliminary hearing, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Mallard
• State of Colorado vs. Gaytan, 08/23/07, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Montgomery
• State of Colorado vs. Gaytan, 12/05/07, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Sentencing Hearing, Judge
Montgomery
• State of Colorado vs. Trujillo, 01/23/07, Fingerprint Analysis and
Identification, 20th Judicial District Court, Judge Nieto
• State of Colorado vs. St. Clair, 08/24/05, Forensic Video Analysis, 20th
Judicial District Court, Judge Glowinsky
• State of Colorado vs. Currie, 08/10-08/11/05, Crime Scene Analysis,
18th Judicial District Court, Judge Vincent White
• State of Colorado vs. Coleman, 04/08/05, Shoe and Tire Identification,
Fingerprint Identification, Crime Scene Analysis,18th Judicial District
Court, Judge Fasing
• State of Colorado vs. Lopez, 03/11/04, Forensic Video Analysis, 18th
Judicial District Court, Judge Post
State of Colorado vs. Furgan, 08/20/03, Shoe and Tire Identification,
Fingerprint Identification, 18th Judicial District Court, Judge Fasing
• State of Colorado vs. Francis, 01/09/03, Forensic Video Analysis, 4th
Judicial District Court, Judge Colt
• State of Colorado vs. Reynolds, 03/06/02, Crime Scene Analysis,
Fingerprint Identification, 18th Judicial District Court, Judge Macrum
• State of Colorado vs. Reynolds, 09/04/01, Crime Scene Analysis,
Fingerprint Identification, 18th Judicial District Court, Judge Russell
• State of Colorado vs. Zaragoza, 03/27/01, Fingerprint Identification,
18th Judicial District Court, Judge Rafferty
• State of Colorado vs. Harris, 10/20/00, Fingerprint Identification, 18th
Judicial District Court, Judge Rafferty
• State of Colorado vs. Straub, 06/06/00, Fingerprint Identification, 18th
Judicial District Court, Judge Rafferty
Professional Affiliations:
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Member, General Section (1997-
2010)
• Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction
• Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification
• International Association for Identification
• Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA)
• Rocky Mountain Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
• International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
Other Qualifications:
Lectures and Instructions:
• 1998 -present In -Service Trainings to various local police departments,
Colorado State Patrol and District Attorney's Offices on the following
topics also conducted:
o Crime Scene Investigation
o Evidence Identification and Collection
o Latent Fingerprint Processing
o Photography
o Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
• October 2013 Presenter, Rocky Mountain Division of the International
Association for Identification Training Conference, 3 hours
o Estes Park, CO
o Crime Scene Certification
• July 2012 Presenter, Colorado District Attorney's Council Training
Conference, 2 hours
o Golden, CO
o Crime Scene Reconstruction and Bloodstain Pattern
Analysis
• Aug. 2010 Presenter, National Institute of Justice Pattern and
Impression Evidence Symposium
o Clearwater, FL
o Dry Casting: A Method for Casting Footwear Impressions
in Snow
• Sept. 2008 Speaker, Colorado District Attorney's Council Annual
Conference, 3.5 hours
o Keystone, CO
o Fingerprint Comparison and Identification
• Sept. 2007 Guest presenter, Colorado Auto Theft Investigators
Annual Conference, 4 hours
o Glenwood Springs, CO
o Documentation, preservation, and evidence processing in
vehicle -related crimes
• 2004-2006 Guest Lecturer, Metropolitan State College of Denver
o Crime Scene Investigation and Criminalistics
• 2004-2009 Instruction Team, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis,
IN
o Basic Forensic Video Analysis and the Law
• 1999-2004
Awards
o 2001-2003 Instruction Team, FBI Academy, Quantico,
Virginia
o Basic Forensic Video Analysis and the Law
Instructor, Colorado Sheriff's Training Institute
o Crime Scene Management
o Crime Scene Searching
o Crime Scene Documentation
o Evidence Identification and Collection
o Latent Fingerprint Processing
• 5/01 Meritorious Service Medal
o Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
• 7/03 Outstanding Achievement in Forensic Science
o Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for
Identification
• 9/05 Outstanding Achievement in Forensic Science
o Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for
Identification
• 5/06 AFIS Outstanding Achievement --2005
o Sagem Morpho AFIS User's Group
• 9/07 Outstanding Achievement in Forensic Science
a Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for
Identification
Publications:
• Adair, T.W., Hisey, S.A., and Tewes, R. Casting Snow Prints with
"Quikrete" Fast Setting Concrete: An Alternative to Aerosol Wax Products.
Information Bulletin for Shoeprint/Toolmark Examiners (IBSTE).
11(1):34-40. European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI).
ISSN: 1455-4194. April 2005.
• Friesen, Shelli. "Caught on Tape." Police Magazine September 2008:
34-39
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NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
Daren Ford
Lab Manager DME
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Digital Multimedia- Computer Forensics
Education:
1990 - 1994 Aims Community College, Greeley, CO
1996 - 1997 Completed Colorado Peace Officer Academy
1995 - 1996 University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
2006 B.S. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
1994 - 1995 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Experience:
2001 - present Digital Multimedia Examiner/ DME Lab Manager, WCSO/NCRFL
1997 - present Deputy Sheriff, Weld County Sheriff's Office
Training:
2016
• Advanced BGA Chip -off Forensics (40 hours), Fort Worth, TX
• IACIS Mobile Device Forensic Training (36 hours), Lake Mary, FL
• ASCLD-Lab Leadership Academy (40 hours), Bellevue, WA
• Mobile Device Examiner Program (64 hours) Hoover, AL
o Certified Cellebrite Logical Operator
o Certified XRY Operator
o iVE training Course
o Blackthorn Training Course
o IEF Training
2015
• In-service Programming (ISP) (40 hours), Clearwater, FL
• ASCLD/LAB Assessor Training (40 hours), Golden, CO
• Advanced Forensic Training (80 hours), Hoover, AL
• EnCase Advanced Internet (32 hours) Chicago, IL
• JTAG Forensic with Mobile Device Repair (40 hours) Las Vegas, NV
• Network Intrusion Responder Program (112 Hours), Hoover, AL
2014
• EnCase Host Intrusion Methodology (32 hours), Washington DC
• Wi-Fi Tools for Analysis and GEO-Locating (40 hours), Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center Brunswick, GA
• EnCase EnScript Programming (32 hours), Houston, TX
• EnCase Macintosh Forensic (32 hours), Pasadena, CA
• PRW Basic Sniper School (50 hours), Greeley, CO
2013
• EnCase Advanced (32 hours) Houston, TX
• Macintosh Forensics Training Program MFTP-303 FLETC (76 hours)
• EnCase ENCE Prep Guidance Software (24 hours)
• EnCase v7 Transition Guidance Software (24)
• Covert Methods of Entry Jericho Specialized Entry (16)
2012
• Macintosh-Linux Examinations Guidance Software (32)
• AccessData Training Conference AccessData
• Investigations Using RoundUp eMule ICAC conference
• Evidence in Microsoft Windows Registry ICAC conference
• osTriage: On -scene Preview ICAC conference
• Conducting Proactive IRC Investigations ICAC conference
• Advanced Internet Examinations Guidance Software (24 hours)
2011
• National White Collar Crime Center - Cyber Investigation 205
(CP/GPS-I) - (18.5 Hours)
• National White Collar Crime Center - Cyber Investigation 105 (BCPI)
(14 hours)
• Network Forensic Guidance Software, EnCase, (32 hours)
2010
• Ethics Training (ETHOS) (8 hours) CBI
• Internet Crimes Against Children Peer to Peer Training (20 hours)
• SANS Network Forensics (40 Hours)
• Forward Discovery Macintosh Forensic Survival Course Level 1 (40
Hours) Advanced Sniper Course (30 Hours) sponsored by Lakewood
PD
• Backcountry Tactics and Tracking Training Program (AXP_BTTTP-006)
(40 Hours) (SWAT)
• Basic SWAT school (40 Hours)
2009
• AccessData MAC Forensics (21 Hours)
• Advanced Windows Beta (IACIS) - (40 hours) - Orlando, FL
• Helix Live Forensics, Incident Response Course (24 hours) - Portland,
OR
• ICAC Investigators Training (36 hours)
• POST/ CSOC/CACP Supervisory Institute (80 Hours)
• Executive Survival: Policing in the 21st Century (32 hours) - FBI Law
Enforcement Executive Development Association - Fort Collins, CO
2008
• Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist (SCERS -803) - (80
hours) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Brunswick, GA
• Computer and Enterprise Investigation Conference 2008 - (40 hours)
Las Vegas, NV
• Mobile Device Investigations Program (MDIP - 301) - (40 hours) -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Brunswick, GA
• CISSP Boot camp Vigular Schools - (60 hours) - Washington DC
• Tactical Commander School (40 hours) NTOA
• SWAT Team Leader Development Class (24 hours)
2007
• Encase Advanced Computer Forensics- (24 hours) Pasadena, CA
• The Changing World of Online Criminal Investigations- (6 hours)
• Helix Live forensics (20 hours)
• Precision Rifle Instructor, NRA (44 hours)
• NTOA Hostage Rescue with SIMS (30 Hours)
• NTOA Conference (Ethics in Leadership) (10 hours)
• Police Sniper Program (60 hours)
• Advanced Sniper & Instructor Program / Police Sniper Instructor
Certification (60 hours)
2006
• Computer and Enterprise Investigations Conference (40 hours)
• Laura Chappell's Network Analysis / Security (40 hours)
• AccessData FTK & Cell phone Forensics (40 hours)
• Basic SWAT Scout Sniper (40 hours)
• Glock Instructor Work Shop (20 hours)
• Glock Armors Course (18 hours)
2005
• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner Course/ IACIS Advance Training
(80 hours)- April 25
• Digital Intelligence Network Forensic Essentials (40 hours)
• Imaging Forensics (20 hours) - August 2005
• Forensic Video Analysis and the Law (40 hours) - Law
• Basic SWAT Scout Sniper (40 hours)
2004
• Protecting Children Online II (36 hours)
• AccessData Windows Forensic (24 hours) - AccessData
• AccessData Forensic Boot Camp (24 hours) - AccessData
• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner Course (80 hours) - IACIS
• National Technical Investigators Association Conference (16 hours)
• Basic Forensic Pathology for Law Enforcement and Death Investigation
(20 hours)
2003
• EnCase Intermediate Forensics (32 hours) - Guidance Software
• Build a F.R.E.D. (Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device) Course (40
hours) - Digital Intelligence
• Computer Crime & Digital Evidence Techniques (40 hours) - Colorado
Association of Computer Crime Investigators
• NRA Law Enforcement Rifle Development School (40 hours)
• 1911 Transition Course (40 hours) (SWAT)
• Interview Interrogation (10 hours)
2002
• Electronics in Law Enforcement (10 hours)
• ADRA Advanced Data Recovery and Analysis Internet Forensics (20
hours) - National Cyber crime Training Partnership
• Computer Crime & Digital Evidence Techniques (40 hours) - Colorado
Association of Computer Crime Investigators
• Enforcement/Emergency Services Video Association
• Ocean System Avid Express Course (20 hours)
• Forensic Video Analysis for Avid Express - Veridian Digital Forensics
Center (20 hours)
2001
• Computer Crimes Conference (24 hours) - Rocky Mountain Information
Network
• Protecting Children Online (40 hours) - National Center for Missing &
Exploited Children
• The Investigation of Computer Crime (40 hours) — SEARCH
• Reed Technique of Interview and Interrogation (30 hours)
• Criminal Investigations Basic Skills Academy (30 hours)
• Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (40 hours)
2000
• Internet for Investigators (8 hours)
• Gang Activity 2000 Seminar (24 hours)
• Courtroom Testimony Techniques (20 hours)
• Basic Investigators Course (80 hours)
• Practical Kinesics Interview Level 1 (24 hours)
1999
• Defensive Shotgun/ Hand Gun/ Rifle (40 hours)
• Crime Scene Investigator (80 hours)
• Mass Fatalities Incident Response (30 hours)
1998
• Transition Course (24 hours) (SWAT)
Court Experience:
• Recognized by the 19th Judicial District as a Computer Forensic Expert
- March 2005 - State of Colorado vs. Lori Seaman
• Recognized by the 19th Judicial District as a Computer Forensic Expert
in regards to EnCase, Forensic Tool Kit, and Ringo.com. - February
2008 - State of Colorado vs. Rick Hayes CO622006M 002048
Preliminary Hearing and Jury Trial.
• Recognized by the 19th Judicial District as a Computer Forensic Expert
- June 29, 2009 - State of Colorado vs. Larry Grant (PreLim)
• Recognized by the 19th Judicial District as a Computer Forensic Expert
- April 22, 2010 - State of Colorado vs. Larry Grant
• Recognized by the 19th Judicial District as a Computer Forensic Expert
- May 5, 2010 - State of Colorado vs. James Hayes
• Recognized by the 8th Judicial District as a Computer Forensic Expert -
August 2010 - State of Colorado vs. David Bruce Coney
• Recognized by the 19th Judicial District as a Computer Forensic Expert
- October 2011 - State of Colorado vs. Brandon McKay
• Recognized by the 19th Judicial District as a Computer/ Cell Phone
Expert - October 2013 - State of Colorado vs. Alejandro Arenas -
Ramos
• Recognized by the 19th Judicial District as a Computer/Cell Phone
Expert — July 2016 - State of Colorado vs. John Anthony Silva
Professional Affiliations:
• ICAC - Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (Colorado Springs,
CO)
• IACIS - International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
• SWGDE - Scientific Working Group Digital Evidence
• HTCIA - High Technology Crime Investigation Association
• OSAC Subcommittee on Digital Evidence
• ASCLD/LAB Technical Assessor (2015- present)
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
David Brantner
Criminalist
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
• Digital Multimedia - Computer
• Digital Multimedia - Cell phone
Education:
• University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 1993
- Completed Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology Major With a Criminal
Justice Emphasis. Minor in Psychology
• Morgan Community College -Completed Colorado Peace Officer Academy
1992
Experience:
• Knowledge in AVID/Ocean Systems hardware and software.
• Knowledge of Forensic Process and Forensic Acquisition of video in the lab
setting as well as on scene acquisition.
• Knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop Extended Platforms .
• Knowledge with Guidance Software EnCase, AccessData (FTK), MS-DOS,
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook,
and Linux.
• Knowledge of Cell phone and computer forensics.
EMPLOYMENT
Greeley Police Department 2006 -Present
• Detective
Current responsibilities Include:
2010- Present
• Cell phone and computer forensics - Northern Colorado Regional Forensic
Lab
• Forensic Video Analyst Digital Evidence Section - Northern Colorado Regional
Forensic Lab
• Major Case Investigations
• Video/Audio Forensic Analysis - Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Lab
• Instructor for Greeley Police Personnel
• Taser Instructor
• Hostage/Crisis Negotiator
• Major Crime Scene Technician
Detective
• Youth Victim Unit in Persons Crimes Investigations
2008-2010
• Forensic Interviewer of Youth Victims
• Sex Assault on Child, Child Abuse and Child Death Investigations
Fort Lupton Police Department 2005 - 2006
• Sergeant
• Street Supervisor, Firearms Instructor, Controlled Training for Department,
FTO Supervisor
Evans Police Department 1992 - 2004
• Held Positions Of Detective, Sergeant, Tactical Team Leader, Community
Resource, Range Master, Department Armorer, Bike Patrol Supervisor.
• Held Instructor Positions in DARE, GREAT, Firearms, CPR/First Aid,
Community Oriented Policing Instructor for the State of Colorado, Verbal
Judo, Taser,
Training:
Certifications
• Taser Instructor
• Cellebrite - UFED Mobile Device Examiner
• Cellebrite - UFED Physical Examination
• IACIS- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner
Video/Audio related Training
• Forensic Video Analysis and the Law (40 hours) - Law
Enforcement/Emergency Services Video Association - April 11-15, 2011
• Ocean System Avid Express Course (32 hours) — May 11-14, 2010
• Resolution Video - Star Witness Software for video and image analysis (8
hours) —June 2011
• Resolution Video — Adobe Photoshop For Forensic Video Analysis (32 hours) —
April 2-5, 2012
• National Center for Media Forensics UC of Denver -Basic Audio Forensics (24
hours) December 2011
• Resolution video - Digital Video Evidence Recovery (24 hours) November28-
30, 2012
Computer and Mobile Devices Related Training
• NW3C- Cyber Investigation 101 (STOP) Secure Techniques for Onsite
Preview (8 hours) April 9, 2012
• NW3C - Cyber Investigation 101(BDRA) Basic Data Recovery & Acquisition
(24 Hours) April 10-13, 2012
• NW3C - Intermediate Data Recovery and Analysis May 5-11, 2012
• NW3C - Identifying and Seizing Electronic Evidence (4 hours)
• Cellebrite - (Root9b) UFED Mobile Device Examiner/Physical Examination (24
hours) March 19-21, 2013
• Access Data - MPE+ Boot Camp - (24 hours) April 2013.
• NW3C - Basic Cell Phone Investigations (16 hours) August 12-13, 2013
• NW3C - GPS Investigations (8 hours) August 14, 2013
• SEARCH - Network Investigation and Digital Triage September 17-19, 2013
• SWGDE - (US Secret Service) Skimmer Device Forensics January 2014
• JTAG - H-11 Forensics January 5 - 9 2015
• IACIS - Basic Computer Forensic Examiners Course May 4 - 15, 2015
• ISP For Mobile Devices November 10 - 15, 2015
• Advanced Chip -off Forensics, Teel, March 14-18, 2016
Other Training
Crime Scene Investigator (40 hours) - 1998
• SCAM 2000- Homicide Investigation (40 hours) -2000
• REID interview/interrogation (32 hours) -1998
• Reid Interview for Child Abuse Investigations (16 hours) 1998
• The Ethics of Science, Science of ethics course CBI (8 hours) -2009
• CACP Field Training Officer 1997
• Defense Technology Chemical Munitions Instructor (16 hours) -2002
• FBI Firearms Instructor (40 hours) 1994
• Ron Avery Advanced Tactical Handgun Instructor (40 hours) -2001
• CACP Supervisory Institute (80 hours) -1996
• HSS International High Risk Entry (40 hours) 2002
• Greeley Police SWAT School (40 hours) 2001
• IPMBA Police Mountain Bike School (40 hours) 1996
• IACP Administering Small Law Enforcement Agencies (40 hours) 2004
• Hostage Negotiator - (40 hours) 2012
• Peer Support - (40 hours) 2012
• ASCLAD Preparation (24 hours) 2013
• Courtroom Testimony - Ron Smith and Associates (18 hours) 2013
Professional Organizations
• SWGDE- (voting member) Scientific Working Group Digital Evidence
• HTCIA - High Tech Crimes Investigators Association
• IACIS - International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
Court Experience:
• Expert Witness testimony in Cell Phone Forensics, JTAG, Chip Off, imaging
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
FORENSIC LABORATORY
Curriculum Vitae
Aaron J. Horwitz
Digital Forensic Investigator
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory (NCRFL)
2329 115th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634
Discipline:
Digital Multimedia - Computer
Digital Multimedia - Cell phone
Education:
2003
POST Certification, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
1999 PC Hardware and Repair, Front Range Community College, Fort
Collins, CO
1993 - 2001 B.S., Communications, Norwich University, Northfield, VT
Experience:
09/08 - Present Digital Forensic Investigator for Larimer County Sheriff's Office
assigned to NCRFL- Greeley, CO
09/03-09/08 Patrol Deputy, Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Fort Collins, CO
Training:
2015
• Advanced JTAG Forensics and Cell Phone Repair, H-11 Forensics,
Colorado Springs, CO
• Forensic Explorer, H-11 Forensics, Fort Collins, CO
2014
• Lantern Certified Examiner, Katana Forensics, Fort Collins, CO
• Macintosh Forensic Survival Course Level -1, Sumuri LLC, Centennial, CO
• Advanced Smartphone Forensics, H-11, Fort Collins, CO
2013
• Certified Cellebrite UFED Mobile Device Examiner Course, MainNerve LLC,
Colorado Springs, CO
• Certified Cellebrite UFED Physical Examiner Course, MainNerve LLC, Colorado
Springs, CO
• Macintosh Forensics Training Program MFTP-303, Federal Law Enforcement
Training Program, Glynco, GA
• EnCase Advanced Computer Forensics, Guidance Software, Houston, TX
2012
• EnCase Advanced Internet Examinations, Guidance Software, Houston, TX
• National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation, US Dept. of Justice,
Atlanta, GA
• Expert Witness Testimony Techniques for Laboratory Analysts, Ron Smith
and Associates, Greeley, CO.
• Internet Crimes Against Children Specialized Investigative Techniques (Cell
Phone Analysis Training for ICAC), High Tech Crime Institute, Parker, CO
•
2011
• Combined Peer to Peer Investigations, Wyoming Division of Criminal
Investigation, Cheyenne, WY
• Cybercop 305 NT File System, National White Collar Crime Center,
Westminster, CO
• Cyber-Investigation 105 Basic Cell Phone Investigations, National White
Collar Crime Center, Westminster, CO
• Cyber-Investigation 205 Cell Phone & GPS Interrogation, National White
Collar Crime Center, Westminster, CO
• Cybercop 310 NT Operating System, National White Collar Crime Center,
Westminster, CO
• Cell Phone Technology & Forenisc Data Recovery Certification, Public Agency
Training Council, Westminster, CO
• Cybercop 320 Windows Internet Trace Evidence, National White Collar Crime
Center, Westminster, CO
• Mac Marshal 2.0 Training Program, Architecture Technology Corporation, Fort
Collins, CO
2010
• AccessData Boot Camp, AccessData, San Francisco, CA
• Internet Crimes Against Children P2P Training Program, US Dept. of Justice,
Denver, CO
2009
• EnCase Computer Forensics II, Guidance Software, Dulles, VA
• Cybercop 201 Intermediate Data Recovery and Analysis, National White Collar
Crime Center, Indianapolis, IN
• Computer Forensics with FRED, Digital Intelligence, New Berlin, WI
• Forensic Computer Examiner Training Program, International Association of
Computer Investigative Specialists, Orlando, FL
• Managing Mobile Forensics, Regional Forensics Laboratory Program, Webinar
• Courtroom Testimony Techniques, Ron Smith and Associates, Scottsdale, AZ
2008
• Cybercop 101 Basic Data Recovery and Acquisition, National White Crime
Center, Rancho Cordova, CA
• EnCase Computer Forensics I, Guidance Software, The Woodlands, TX
Court Experience:
• Testified in county and district courts in the state of Colorado in computer
and cell phone forensics.
• Court recognized expert in:
o Cell Phone Technology
o Computer Forensics
o Internet Operations
o Peer to Peer Networks
Professional Affiliations:
• International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
• High Tech Crime Investigators Association -Rocky Mountain Chapter
• High Tech Crime Consortium
Other Qualifications:
• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)- IACIS
• Coach for Peer Phase Candidates who are attempted to gain CFCE
certification
• Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS)- IACIS
• AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)- AccessData
• Lantern Certified Examiner- Katana Forensics
• Cellebrite UFED Certified - Mainnerve LLC
• Cellebrite Physical UFED Certified- Mainnerve LLC
• Cell Phone Technology & Forensic Data Recovery- PATC Tech
Publications:
• N/A
Curriculum Vitae
Brent Johnsrud, Special Agent
Office Information
11/30/15
Address: HSI Greeley, 4645 W. 18`" St., Suite 500, Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: (970) 336-2618
Email: Brent.E.Johnsrud@ice.dhs.gov
Employment Date: 8/12/2002
Bureau: Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations
SAC Office: Denver RAC Office: Greeley
Education
Bachelor of Arts University of Minnesota, Duluth
Graduation Date: 3/1/1996
Major: Sociology/Criminology Minor: Philosophy
Computer Forensics Professional Certifications
CompTIA A + Certification Date: 8/31/2007
Certification Number: COMP001006445795 Certifying Authority: Comp TIA
FLETC BCERT Certification Date: 9/26/2007
Certification Number: P/BCERT 705 Certifying Authority: ICE Cyber Crime Center
AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) Certification Date: 8/28/2008
Vendor: AccessData
Advanced Computer Evidence Recovery Training (ACERT)
Certification Date: 8/27/2010 Certifying Authority: ICE Cyber Crime Center
EnCase Certified Examiner (ENCE) Certification Date: 12/2/2010
Vendor: Guidance Software
Computer Forensics Certified Examiner (CFCE) Certification Date: 11/20/2015
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
Computer Forensics Professional Training
May 11, 2006, Child Exploitation Undercover Investigations training provided by ICE
Cyber Crime Center.
August 27, 2008, Vista Forensics training provided by AccessData.
October 8, 2008, FBI -CART ImageScan System version 3 training provided by FBI.
January 26-30, 2009, U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference.
September 13-17, 2010, ICE Computer Forensics Conference.
September 12-16, 2011, ICE Computer Forensics Conference.
July 23-26, 2012, DHS Computer Forensics Conference.
February 23-17, 2015, Mobile Device Data Extraction and Analysis Training provided by
ICE Cyber Crime Center.
Computer Forensics Examinations
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Fiscal Year 2015.
Fiscal Year 2014.
Fiscal Year 2013.
Fiscal Year 2012.
Fiscal Year 2011
Fiscal Year 2010.
Fiscal Year 2009.
Fiscal Year 2008.
Computer Forensics Expert Testimony
1. United States District Court, District of Montana, United States of America vs. Justin
Herman Morgan, Case Number CR 09-43-M-DWM.
2. United States District Court, District of Montana, United States
Giovanni Delaware Blood, Case Number CR-09-54-M-DWM.
3. United States District Court, District of Montana, United States
David Rice, Case Number CR-10-21-GF-SEH.
4. United States District Court, District of Montana, United States
Clifford "Casey" Cunningham, Case Number CR-12-60-GF-BMM.
of America vs.
of America vs. Andrew
of America vs. Keith
Curriculum Vitae
Todd E. Zwetzig
Detective
Fort Morgan Police Department
901 E Beaver Avenue Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Discipline:
Digital Evidence Forensics
Education:
1985 - 1987 A.A.S. Degree Criminal Justice, and Basic Peace Officer's Academy
Aims Community College Greeley, Colorado.
Experience:
12-14-2011 to Present - Digital evidence recovery, processing, and analysis of
computers and related computer evidence.
10-10-2006 to Present - Identification, collection, preservation, and analysis of
digital evidence. Duties include previewing cell phones/mobile devices, regular
processing/analysis of computers, cell phones, mobile devices.
4/17/2001 to Present - Detective in the investigations division, FMPD.
3/7/ 1988 to 4/16/2001- Patrol Officer FMPD.
Training:
2016
• Supervised digital multimedia casework NCRFL Lab Greeley, CO.
• JTAG, ISP, Chip -Off — 8 Hours NCRFL Lab Greeley, CO.
• Access Data ACE Recertification — 4 Hours NCRFL Lab Greeley, CO.
• Internet Evidence Finder 3 Hours HTCIA Meeting NCRFL Lab, Greeley,
CO.
• TOR/Encryption Technology for Enforcement Webinar- 1.5 Hours ISS.
• Dark Web and TOR investigative Tools 1.5 Hours Webinar — ISS.
• ICAC Legal Updates Webinar 1 Hour. ICAC Fox Valley.
2015
• PATC — Getting past the IOS Passcode. Webinar 2 hours.
• HTCIA — Web Server Logs. 4 Hours.
• Supervised digital multimedia casework NCRFL Lab Greeley, CO.
2014
• Cellebrite UFED 4.0 updates webinar. 1 Hour.
• HTCIA — Access Data Tools; Incident Response and tools. 3 Hours.
• Automated JTAG Extraction Webinar. Cellebrite 1 Hour.
• Bypassing Locked Mobile Devices Webinar. Cellebrite 1 Hour.
• Access Data ACE Certification. Certified Examiner Proficiency Exam. FTK
Toolkit, Password Recovery Toolkit, Registry Viewer, and FTK Imager. 1.5
hours.
• Supervised digital multimedia casework NCRFL Lab Greeley, CO.
2013
• Supervised digital multimedia casework NCRFL Lab Greeley, CO.
• Search.Org - Network investigations and computer triage.
Online resources, Network storage, Understanding routers, Wireless cameras,
On Scene Triage Tools/Field Search, OS Triage, WinFE, Network geo-location,
Volatile data capture, Computer previewing. 24 Hours.
• ICAC Webinar - Freenet network investigations. 1 Hour.
• Access Data Webinar- Efficient case processing with FTK/FTK5 1 Hour.
• NW3C 210/GPS Global Positioning Technology (GPS), Portable Navigation
Devices, Mobile Phones, Marine Navigation, Vehicle Navigation and Tracking
Devices. 8 Hours.
• NW3C Webinar - Update and overview of latest call data log analysis
software. 1.5 hours.
• The Evidence Conference Webinar - The role of the computer forensic expert.
1Hour.
• ICAC Webinar - Cyber tip line updates and reports. 1 Hour.
• ICAC Webinar - Forensic Perspective on using Roundup - ARES
investigations. 1Hour.
• HTCIA- Legal Updates on digital evidence. 1 Hour.
• NW3C Webinar - Facebook and online social media investigation and
analysis. 1 Hour.
2012
• Supervised digital multimedia casework NCRFL Lab Greeley, CO.
• Access Data - Macintosh Forensics: Using FTK, FTK Imager, Registry Viewer,
and Password Recovery Toolkit, and Raptor, to recover forensic artifacts from
the Macintosh Operating System. 24 Hours.
• Access Data - Internet Forensics: Using FTK, Registry Viewer, and Password
Recovery Toolkit to recover internet artifacts from AOL Instant Messenger,
Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, MySpace Instant Messenger,
Skype, Facebook, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and LimeWire. 24 Hours.
• Marshall University Webinar - Windows 8 Forensics: Windows Artifacts in new
Windows 8 OS. 1 Hour.
• Access Data - Windows Forensics Registry. Use of Access Data tools to
conduct investigations on the Microsoft Windows Registry to locate artifacts
using FTK, FTK Imager, Registry Viewer, and Password Recovery Toolkit. 24
Hours.
• NW3C -Intermediate Data Recovery and Analysis: Forensic Examination of
Windows Based Operating Systems, FAT, Processing the Recycle Bin, Swap
File, Registry, Long File Names, Partition Tables, Registry. Processing Slack
Space, Unallocated Space, Print Spool Files, and Application and File
Metadata. Use of Win -hex, FTK Toolkit, and Encase. 40 Hours.
• CMD Labs - Cellebrite UFED Logical and Physical analysis training and
certification. 24 Hours.
• NW3C - Basic Data Recovery and Acquisition: Computer Operations,
Hardware Functions, Partitioning, Formatting, Data Storage, Hardware and
Software Write Blockers, Boot -up process, and Duplicate Imaging of
Electronic Media. Casper Wyoming. 32 Hours.
• NW3C - STOP Training: Use of TUX Software for secure preview of electronic
evidence on computers and other media. 8 Hours.
• Access Data - FTK software boot camp. Installation, configuration and
effectively use the Ultimate Toolkit (UTK) utilities: Forensic Toolkit, FTK
Imager, Password Recovery Toolkit, Registry Viewer. Forensic investigations
of Microsoft Windows systems, and where and how to locate windows
artifacts. 40 Hours.
• NW3C - Identifying and Seizing Electronic Evidence Webinar - Identification,
collection, and preservation of electronic evidence. 2 Hours.
• Digital Intelligence - FRED Forensic Computer training: Setup, maintenance,
and operation of FRED forensic computer, including Ulatrabay II Writeblocker
and validation, FTK Imager, Tableau Imager. 8 Hours.
• Webinar - Facebook Tools and Investigation. 1Hour.
• Access Data - AD -Triage Software: Installation, device configuration, and use
of Triage software. 8 hours.
2011
• Supervised digital multimedia casework NCRFL Lab Greeley, CO.
• NCRFL Lab - FRED Forensic Computer Setup: Write block validation, FTK
Imager, and installation of FTK software suite. 8 Hours.
• RCFL - Decoding Digital Evidence, what every law enforcement officer must
know: Current trends in digital forensics including the types of investigations
RCFL personnel most frequently support, including crimes against children.
Utilizing the power of social media during criminal investigations to generate
leads, with a special focus on crimes against children. Best practices for
handling smartphones, tablets, e.g. iPads, audio/video surveillance. Major
legal considerations surrounding digital evidence. 2 Hours.
• NW3C - Cell phone Investigations: Call Data Analysis, Perphound software,
and hands on interrogation/analysis of mobile devices with various software
and hardware tools; Including Cellebrite UFED, Susteen Secureview, Paraben
and Bitpim. 40 Hours.
2010
• Cellebrite UFED - Setup, management, and regular use of ICAC Cellebrite
UFED Physical Pro for cell phones and mobile devices.
2009
• RCFL - Cellebrite UFED and ZRT training for mobile devices, including mobile
device documentation. 8 Hours.
2008
• RCFL- FBI Image Scan computer preview software. Linux boot CD to
securely preview computer for graphics and video files. 8 Hours.
2006
• Microsoft - Internet Investigations, tools and technology. 8 Hours.
Court Experience:
• Testified in district courts in the State of Colorado on digital evidence
forensics.
Expert Witness Testimony
• 05-12-2016 - Morgan County Colorado District Court: Digital Forensics.
15CR0093.
• 04-19-2016 - Morgan County Colorado District Court; Digital Forensics.
15CR0093
• 01-13-2016 — Morgan County Colorado District Court; Digital Forensics.
14CR120
• 03-03-2014 - Morgan County Colorado District Court; Computer and Mobile
Device Forensics. 13CR152.
• 07-01-2014 - Morgan County District Court; Computer Forensics. 12CR117.
• 08-07-2014 Morgan County Colorado District Court; Computer and Mobile
Device Forensics. 13CR9
• 03-14-2015 - Logan County District Court; Computer and Mobile Device
Forensic s. 13CR257.
Professional Affiliations:
• High Tech Crime Investigators Association HTCIA Provides education and
collaboration to members for the prevention and investigation of high tech
crimes.
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