Provides Opinion & Testimony In:
Latent Print Examiner, Crime Scene Analysis, Crime Scene Analyst, Bloodstain Pattern, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Shoe print Impression, Tire Tread Impression, Fingerprint Identification, Bloodstained Clothing, Footwear Tread Analysis, Fingerprint Processing
EDUCATION
Chapman University, BA, Criminal Justice
San Diego, CA, 2001
EXPERIENCE
1997 – Present La Mesa, CA.
- Forensic Specialist
- Certified Latent Print Examiner
- Certified Footwear Examiner
- Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst
- Forensic consultation and case review
- Friction ridge impression analysis and development
- Physical evidence examination
- Bloodstain pattern analysis
- Footwear and tire tread impression analysis
- Patterned marks examination and physical matches
1997 – 2002
United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service San Diego, CA.
- Identification Specialist
- Fingerprint identification specialist
- Operate Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems
- Fingerprint classification training
1979 – 1994
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department San Diego, CA.
- Deputy Sheriff
- Crime scene investigator
- Examine and process evidence for latent prints
- Analyze footwear and tire tread impression evidence
- Patterned marks examination and physical matches
- Former assignments in patrol, investigations, detentions and prisoner transportation
CERTIFICATIONS
- International Association for Identification
- Certified Footwear Examiner, October 2012 – Present
- Certified Latent Print Examiner, June 2000 – Present
- Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst, January 1999 – Present
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS
Properties of Blood for the Bloodstain Analyst, International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, Salt Lake City, UT, 4-hour workshop, October 6, 2016
Forensic Pathology, International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, San Diego, CA, 4-hour workshop, October 3, 2013
Introduction to the Basic Human Body Tissues, International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, Milwaukee, WI, 4-hour workshop, October 6, 2011
Visualization of Latent Bloodstains Course, Paul Kish & Martin Eversdijk, Elmira, NY, June 13 – 18, 2010
Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Paul Kish & Stuart H. James, Suffolk University, Boston, MA, June 21 – 25, 2004
Impact Pattern Reconstruction, International Association for Identification, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 3-hour workshop, July 9, 2003
Recognition of Bloodstain Patterns, International Association for Identification, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 4-hour workshop, July 9, 2003
Examination of Bloodstained Clothing, International Association for Identification, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 4-hour workshop, July 8, 2003
Advanced Documentation for Bloodstain Evidence By Using Mapping Techniques, Diagrams and Measurements, International Association for Identification, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 3-hour workshop, July 8, 2003
Documenting Blood Stain Evidence By Using Mapping and Photography Techniques, International Association for Identification, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2-hour workshop, July 7, 2003
Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation Course, International Association for Identification, Scottsdale, AZ, April 1 – 5, 2002
Bloodstain Dynamics Course, Sacramento Public Safety Center, Sacramento, CA, May 16 – 20, 1994
FRICTION RIDGE IMPRESSION ANALYSIS
Scientific Analysis (ACE-V): From the Laboratory to the Witness Stand, Michelle Triplett, Ron Smith & Associates, Inc., San Diego, CA, February 2 – 6, 2015
Advanced Palm Print Comparison Techniques, Ron Smith, Ron Smith & Associates, Inc., Chula Vista, CA, January 20 – 22, 2009
NEC AFIS21 Tenprint FW-T and FW-V User Methods and Operations Course, United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, NEC Technologies, San Diego, CA, March 6 – 8, 2001
Specialized Latent Print Techniques Course, California Department of Justice, California Criminalistics Institute, Sacramento, CA., February 28 – March 4, 1994
Latent Print Comparisons Course, California Department of Justice, California Criminalistics Institute, Sacramento, CA, September 14 – 18, 1992
Latent Print Techniques Course, California Department of Justice, California Criminalistics Institute, Sacramento, CA, May 18 – 22, 1992
Advanced Palm Print Identification Course, Anaheim, CA, Ron Smith, February 25 – 27, 1991
Advanced Latent Fingerprint Techniques Course, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, La Mesa, CA, April 30 – May 4, 1990
Latent Print Tracing Techniques Course, California Department of Justice, California Criminalistics Institute, Sacramento, CA, November 13 – 16, 1989
Basic Fingerprint Classification Course, California Department of Justice, California Criminalistics Institute, Sacramento, CA, July 24 – 27, 1989
Fingerprint Science and Identification Course, Grossmont College, Administration of Justice, El Cajon, CA, 84-hours, Fall Semester, 1987
FOOTWEAR and TIRE TREAD IMPRESSION ANALYSIS
Footwear Impression Examination Methodology and Results, International Association for Identification, William Bodziak, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, , July 11, 2003
Forensic Tire Impression Identification, International Association for Identification, RCMP S/Sgt. Lawren Nause, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 10, 2003
Examination and Identification of Tire Track Evidence, International Association for Identification, Ernest Hamm, Scottsdale, AZ, April 23 – 25, 2002
Footwear, The Missed Evidence, International Association for Identification, Dwane Hilderbrand, Anaheim, CA, October 5 – 7, 1994
Footwear and Tire Tread Impression Examinations, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent William Bodziak, San Bernardino, CA, April 14 – 16, 1992
FIREARMS TRAINING
Application of Semiautomatic Firearm Ejection Patterns, Noedel Scientific, San Diego, CA, February 11, 2010
Forensic Firearms Shooting Scene Reconstruction Course, Gunsite Academy, Prescott, AZ, Michael & Lucien Haag, October 17 – 21, 2005
GENERAL CRIMINALISTICS | CONTINUING EDUCATION
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, Annual Training Conference, 2003 – 2005, 2007-2013, 2016
International Association for Identification 97th International Educational Conference, Phoenix, AZ, July 22 – 28, 2012
California State Division, International Association for Identification 96th Education Seminar, San Diego, CA, May 7 – 11, 2012
Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers, Annual Forensic Training Seminar, 1991 – 2005, 2008, 2011
Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction, 19th Annual Training Conference, San Diego, CA, February 10 – 12, 2010
International Association for Identification 92th International Educational Conference, San Diego, CA, July 22 – 28, 2007
International Association for Identification 79th Educational Seminar, Phoenix, AZ, July 25 – 29, 1994
California Association of Criminalists/Forensic Science Society 84th Semi-Annual Seminar, Pasadena, CA, October 1994
Post Blast Course, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, San Diego, CA.
Advance Field Evidence Technician Course, Center for Criminal Justice Research and Training, California State University, Long Beach, CA, December 2 – 6, 1991
Crime Scene Video Taping Course, P.O.S.T., National Police Video Training Center, San Leandro, CA, November 20 – 22, 1991
Field Evidence Technology Course, MiraCosta College, Carlsbad, CA, March 19 – 30, 1990
PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING
Available Upon Request
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
Associate Editor, 2004 – 2009
Full Member, 2003 – Present
International Association for Identification
Life Active Member, 1990 – Present
California State Division, International Association for Identification
Crime Scene Certification Committee Chair, 2013 – 2014
Latent Print Certification Committee, 2009 – 2012
Life Member, 1991 – Present
Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers
Life Member 1992 – Present
Distinguished Member
Deputy Sheriff’s Association of San Diego County
Full Member, 1979 – Present
